JP2014104296A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine suppressing player's dissatisfaction.SOLUTION: A game machine determines whether a game results in a specific game advantageous to a player before the game result is reported. The game machine executes a notice performance for suggesting a possibility that the game results in the specific game based on a result determined by prior determination means, based on detection of instruction input during an input valid period of the instruction input during the game. The game machine clocks time, and executes a specific performance when the clocked time reaches specific time. When the specific time is reached after the instruction input by the player is detected during the input valid period, the game machine restricts the execution of the specific performance, and executes the notice performance for suggesting the possibility that the game results in the specific game.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine that performs a predetermined game.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, there is provided variable display means for displaying the identification information in a variable manner (variable display) when the game medium wins in the winning area (starting condition is established), and the variable display means displays the variable information display result. Some are configured to be “big hit” when a specific game result (big hit symbol) is reached, and to be controlled to a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player.

  Among such gaming machines, there is one that executes a specific effect at the same time in synchronization with a plurality of other gaming machines (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, in such gaming machines, there is a game that gives a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a specific game result when a player repeatedly hits a button (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2007-252534 A JP 2010-110517 A

  In the techniques described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, when the player reaches the predetermined time in the middle of hitting the button and the execution of the specific effect is started, the notice effect is performed even though the player has operated the button. Is not executed, there is a risk that the player may be dissatisfied.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the game machine which suppresses a player's dissatisfaction.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs a predetermined game,
An input detecting means (for example, push sensor 35B) for detecting an instruction input by the player (for example, pressing of the push button 31B);
Pre-decision means for deciding whether or not the game result is a specific game result advantageous to the player (for example, whether the display result of variable display of identification information is a jackpot symbol or the like) before the game result is notified (For example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the process of step S239);
Based on the detection of the instruction input during the input valid period of the instruction input during the game, the possibility of the game result being the specific game result is suggested based on the determination result of the prior determination means. Notice effect execution means for executing the notice effect (for example, the CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 that executes the process of step S515);
Clocking means for clocking time (for example, the real-time clock module 126);
Specific effect execution means (for example, simultaneous effect, etc.) for executing a specific effect (for example, simultaneous effect, etc.) when the time measured by the time measuring means reaches a specific time (for example, the simultaneous effect start time set in the simultaneous operation information table). The CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 that executes the process of step S136),
The specific effect executing means restricts the execution of the specific effect when a specific time has elapsed from when the instruction input is detected in the input valid period until the notice effect starts.
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied because the notice effect is not executed despite the instruction input.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The specific effect executing means displays a display area (the image display device 5 or the sub-effect) when a specific time comes between the detection of the instruction input and the start of the notice effect in the input effective period. The predetermined effect is executed by limiting a predetermined area of the display device 51).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a structure, it can suppress that a specific effect obstructs a notice effect.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The notice effect executing means executes the notice effect based on the fact that the instruction input has been detected a plurality of times or the detection time of the instruction input has reached a predetermined time,
The specific effect execution means executes the specific effect when a specific time has elapsed between the detection of at least one instruction input during the input valid period and the start of the notice effect. Restrict,
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the instruction input for executing the notice effect is not monotonous, and the interest of the player can be improved. Moreover, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied because the notice effect is not executed in spite of the instruction input.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The specific effect execution means restricts the execution of the specific effect when a specific time is reached in the input valid period.
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a structure, it can suppress that the player who is going to perform instruction input has dissatisfaction by not performing a notice effect.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The specific effect executing means executes the specific effect when a specific time is reached before the instruction input is detected in the input valid period.
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the player by executing the specific effect for the player who does not input the instruction.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
Instruction input notification means (for example, the CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 that executes the process of step S505) that notifies the player of the input valid period in a recognizable manner,
The instruction input notification means notifies the player of the input effective period in an input effective notification period before a predetermined period (for example, 0.2 seconds) before the end of the input effective period.
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the input valid period is recognizable to the player during the input valid notice period before the end of the input valid period, so that the player can recognize the input valid period. Even when an instruction is input within the period, since a predetermined notice effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from being given a misunderstanding that no response will be made even if an instruction is input within the input valid period.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The specific effect execution means restricts the execution of the specific effect even when a specific time comes between the start of the notice effect and the end of the notice effect.
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the specific effect is executed in the middle of the notice effect, and the notice effect is not executed until the end, so that the player can be prevented from being dissatisfied.

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 a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determinations, such as a special figure display result. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of simultaneous production control processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of simultaneous production control processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a simultaneous operation information table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the last stop symbol. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of reach production operation control processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of reach production operation control processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big hit effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big hit effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the image displayed on an image display apparatus and a subeffect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the image displayed on an image display apparatus and a subeffect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the image displayed on an image display apparatus and a subeffect display apparatus. It is a front view of the slot machine to which this invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which are mounted in a slot machine.

  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) and the like. 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 limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  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 plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed.

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

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning memory display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). 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 that allows the start of 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.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, 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, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is established, 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 established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made and 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 special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 5H or instead of the start winning memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, 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 display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  In addition, a sub-effect display device 51 is provided at the lower right of the image display device 5 separately from the image display device 5. The sub-effect display device 51 is also composed of an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images.

  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 starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning port, and the game ball cannot pass (enter). It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

  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 (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), 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 if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, 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. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  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 special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  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 big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. become unable. 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 winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ). In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  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”). 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, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state 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.

  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. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B that detects the player's operation act on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B.

  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, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly 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.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

  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 rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is turned on / off in the display operation in the image display device 5 and the sub-effect display device 51, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as all or part of the turn-off 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 that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, LED for decoration, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5 and the sub-effect display device 51, and a sound control used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. A command and a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are included. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, 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 set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

  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.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, the random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 indicates a predetermined random number value. The random number value may be updated by storing numerical data and the CPU 103 updating the stored value regularly or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5 and the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the sub-effect display device 51, and the random number circuit that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120. 124, an I / O 125, and an RTCM (real-time clock module) 126 are mounted. The RTCM 126 is a device that measures time to indicate the current “year”, “month”, “day”, “day of the week”, “hour”, “minute”, and “second”.

  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. The effect control board 12 is provided with wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5 and the sub-effect display device 51, and a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13. Wiring for transmission, wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data, and the like are connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

  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.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the sub-effect display device 51 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 executes variable display of decorative symbols and various types of effect display by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display areas of the image display device 5 and the sub-effect display device 51. Control for. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD driving circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5 and the sub-effect display device 51, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 A command (lighting signal) to be transmitted to is output.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball flowing down the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is moved by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Therefore, the second start condition is established. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the 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) 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 symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is set to “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed.

  In 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, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a special symbol variable display result, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big hit” (specific display result or specific game result), which is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the gaming state. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lose symbol. Each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a different special symbol from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol. Moreover, the special symbol of the lighting pattern having a specific meaning as a number or symbol is not limited to the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol. For example, the special symbol of the arbitrary lighting pattern in the 7-segment LED can be the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol. It is good.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. Round game is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type becomes “non-probable”, and when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed. In addition, as a round game in the big hit game state, the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (the big winning opening is in the open state) is a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second), and the short-term opening. A jackpot type (for example, “accuracy”) in which a round is executed may be provided. The big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as a predetermined number of variable displays is executed or the next big hit gaming state is started. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. . As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit game state is ended, the game state becomes the probability change state.

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. 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 decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative pattern that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation pattern"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode 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 fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Corresponding to the reach mode, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (a person or the like imitating the decorative design) is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5 or the sub-effect display device 51. Effect image), changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design. There are cases where different presentation operations are executed. 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 and the sub-effect display device 51 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. May be included in an operation mode different from the previous operation mode in the reach mode.

  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 (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. And, when the reach production of super reach such as Super A and Super B is executed, the variable display result may be “big hit” compared to the case where the normal reach production is executed (expected expectation of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of the decorative design, unlike the reach effect, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display or voice output as a message, a lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED, or an effect For example, there is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol may reach the reach state, or the reach effect by the super reach is executed by the effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol such as the predetermined operation of the model. Preliminary effects for notifying the player of the advantages of the game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit” 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 temporarily 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 way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when such a notice effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types of notice effects such as “button notice” are set to be executable. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect may be any effect that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time depending on whether or not it is executed.

  When a notice effect that is “button notice” is executed, two or more decorative symbol display portions (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5R) are started after all the symbol changes are started. Etc.) before the decorative symbol is derived and displayed, a predetermined effect operation that is an effect during the input valid period is performed. The effect during the input effective period is, for example, a push button by the player by displaying an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5 or the sub-effect display device 51. It is only necessary to have a staging operation that prompts the operation of 31B. As described above, the effect during the input valid period that prompts the player to perform a predetermined operation (for example, a push operation of the push button 31B) is also referred to as an operation promotion effect.

  The effect operation that prompts a player to perform a predetermined operation is not limited to the display of the effect image on the image display device 5 or the sub-effect display device 51, and the player can output a predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. Lighting or blinking the lamp 9 or decoration LED in a predetermined lighting pattern, operating a movable member provided in a production model provided in or outside the game area in a predetermined operation mode, or these Any one of them may be combined.

  When an effect is performed during the input valid period, an input valid period for effectively detecting the operation of the push button 31B or the like by the player is set. When a push operation of the push button 31B by the player is detected within the input valid period, the execution of the effect during the input valid period is stopped at the timing when the operation is detected. A predetermined production operation is performed. For example, when the button operation effect is displayed in a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5 or the sub-effect display device 51, an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance is displayed. It is only necessary to provide a presentation operation that allows the user to recognize the possibility of “ In this way, when a predetermined operation such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected within the input effective period, it is only necessary to change the effect mode by switching the effect during the input effective period to the effect during the button operation. .

  When the special figure display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. In some cases, a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed (non-reach). In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed (reach lose).

  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 necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. 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 loop process may be entered after executing a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the previous power supply stop.

  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, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as 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 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number 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, There may be a random value MR4 for determining the figure display result. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit gaming state. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” as one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” and “probable change”. is there. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random value MR4 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. It is a random value.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A. In addition, various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the second special symbol display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure. . The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, 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 and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). In the start winning determination process, it is determined whether the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B are on. At this time, if the first start opening switch 22A is on, the first special drawing is used based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. A first start winning process is performed to update the first special figure reserved memory number which is the reserved memory number of the special figure game. On the other hand, if the second start opening switch 22B is on, the second special drawing is used based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. A second start winning process is performed to update the second special figure reserved memory number which is the reserved memory number of the special figure game.

  As an example, in the first start winning process, it is determined whether or not the first special figure holding memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the number of first special figure hold storage has reached the upper limit value, the first start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the first reserved memory number count that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit). Add 1 to the value. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the first special figure storage unit).

  In the second start winning process, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the second special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value, the second start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the second reserved memory number count that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit). Add 1 to the value. Thus, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the second special figure storage unit).

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S117 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  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 confirmed special symbol (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process of 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. It includes processing to measure When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the 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 a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is on, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and setting the winning prize opening to the open state, etc. It is included. In this process, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state is set to “29 seconds”, so that the normal open round may be executed. In addition, when “surprise” is provided for the big hit type, if the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, the short-term open round is executed. Good. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game with the grand prize opening in the open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, and if the upper limit number has not been reached, the next round game Processing that waits until the start is included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the sub-effect display device 51, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. This includes processing for waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period of time elapses, processing for performing various settings for controlling the probability variation state and the short time state in response to success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like. For example, depending on whether the big hit type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the first area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 are read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  The special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. In other words, the special game may be executed in the order in which the game balls have passed (entered) the start winning opening regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. In this case, the start opening data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening is stored together with the hold data or separately from the hold data and the hold number. Correspondingly, it is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 so that the order in which the start conditions are established can be specified for the special game corresponding to each holding data.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), for example, the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure reservation storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result, is determined as one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” (step S239). ). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result sets the special figure display result to “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the fluctuation random number buffer.

  FIG. 5A shows an example of determining the special figure display result by the process of step S239. As described above, whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing” is determined by using the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the special figure display result determination table. It may be determined by. In the determination example shown in FIG. 5A, the determination ratio of whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control flag setting unit) is on.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (A), when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the time reduction state. "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, for example, in the jackpot ending process in step S117 shown in FIG. 3, the probability change in which the probability change control is performed based on the fact that the probability change flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability change”. In the state, the special figure display result is more likely to be “big hit” and more likely to be in the big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined at a predetermined rate according to the presence or absence of the probability variation control. On the other hand, determination values are assigned to the special graphic display results corresponding to the special graphic game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Different decision tables may be prepared. In this case, a predetermined special symbol display result (for example, “small hit” or the like) in the case of the special game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The assignment of decision values to may be different.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for determining the jackpot type may be assigned to a determination result as to which of the plurality of types of jackpot types. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this determination example, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable change” or “probability change” at a predetermined rate. Depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the determinable jackpot type may be varied, or the determination ratio of the jackpot type may be varied. As an example, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the big hit type can be determined as “surprise” at a predetermined rate, while when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the big hit type is “surprise”. May be set so as not to be determined.

  After executing the process of step S242, the jackpot type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the jackpot type by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control buffer setting unit).

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the process of step S243, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined. (Step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol indicating the symbol “−” predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol. More specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. When the big hit type is “probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in the process of step S245, and the next timer interruption occurs, the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), the special symbol is displayed. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 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 it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is off (step S261; Yes), a variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263).

  FIG. 7 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “big hit”.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 6, for example, a big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is determined according to whether the jackpot type is “non-probable variation” or “probability variation”. It only has to be assigned to the result. The CPU 103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” by referring to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern reading read from the random number buffer for fluctuation. What is necessary is just to determine a fluctuation pattern.

  The processing of step S263 shown in FIG. 6 is prepared in advance for the normal state where the gaming state is the normal state and the case where the gaming state is a probabilistic state or a short time state where the short time control is performed. The variation pattern at the time of losing is determined using any one of the plurality of losing variation pattern determination tables. In the plurality of loss variation pattern determination tables, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is a variation pattern according to whether it is normal time or short of time, or according to the total number of reserved memories. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result. The CPU 103 is variable by referring to any one of the loss variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the normal time and the short time based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the variation random number buffer. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “lost” may be determined.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table, when the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, “2”), the decorative symbol variable display mode is set to “non-reach” at a higher rate than when the total number is less than the predetermined number. It is sufficient that a decision value is assigned so as to be decided. In this way, when the number of special figure reservations stored is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the decorative symbol variable display mode may be set to be less likely to be determined as the reach mode than when it is less than the predetermined number. As a result, when the number of special figure hold memory is relatively large, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when the number of special figure storage is relatively small, and the occurrence of invalid start winnings can be suppressed. Can be reduced.

  FIG. 8A shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of big hit. In this determination example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, only the normal reach effect such as the change pattern PA3-1 is executed and the reach effect of Super A or Super B is not executed. The determination ratio is set to be lower than the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach such as the variation pattern PA3-2 and the variation pattern PA3-3 is executed.

  FIG. 8B shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of loss. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA2-1, in which only the normal reach effect is executed and the reach effect of Super A or Super B is not executed, is the change pattern PA2-2 or the change pattern PA2-3. It is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed. Moreover, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is set to be higher than that at the time of loss. Thereby, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is increased.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 8B, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA2-2 from which the variable A display result is derived when the super A reach effect is executed is the variable B display result when the super B reach effect is executed. It is set to be higher than the determined ratio of the derived variation pattern PA2-3. On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 8A, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA3-2 is higher than the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA3-3, When the big hit type is “probability change”, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA3-2 is set to be lower than the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA3-3. Further, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the super B reach effect is executed is set to be sufficiently higher than that at the time of losing. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the gaming state becomes the big hit gaming state, the variable display result is obtained after the reach effect of Super B is executed at a higher rate than when the big hit gaming state is not achieved. Derived.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the fluctuation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 and the fluctuation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3 have the same special figure fluctuation time and content, but the variable display result is “lost”. "Or" big hit "is different. With the determination ratio setting shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, when the reach reach effect of super reach is executed, the expectation of jackpot is higher than when the reach effect of normal reach is executed. Also, when the Super B reach effect is executed, the big hit expectation degree and the probability variation expectation level (the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”) than when the Super A reach effect is executed. Sex) is increased.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S262 and S263, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S264). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 7, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

  Following the process of step S264, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S265). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After the process of step S265 is executed, a command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S266). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

  After executing the process of step S266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S267), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S267, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control main process.

  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 to execute a predetermined effect control main process as shown in FIG. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S131), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and the CTC mounted on the production control board 12. (Counter / timer circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S132). 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. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S132; No), the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt 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 occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled 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 in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on (step S132; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S133), and command analysis processing (step S135) is executed. In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the simultaneous effect control process (step S136) is executed. The simultaneous performance is an effect in which a predetermined operation is performed at a predetermined timing on all the pachinko gaming machines 1 on a gaming machine installation island where a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 are installed.

  After the simultaneous effect control process is executed, the effect control process process (step S137) is executed. In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5 and the sub-effect display device 51, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. For the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the lighting operation, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command and the like transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an RTCM management process (step S138) for managing the count value in the RTCM 126 is executed, and a random number update process for effect (step S139) is further executed as various random values used for the effect control. The numerical data indicating the production random number counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 is updated by software.

  10 and 11 are flowcharts showing an example of the simultaneous effect control process executed in step S136 of FIG. In the simultaneous effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first acquires date and time information from the RTCM 126 (step S151). Specifically, each information such as the current “year”, “month”, “day”, “day of the week”, “hour”, “minute”, “second” and the like timed by the RTCM 126 is acquired.

  Subsequent to step S151, the effect control CPU 120 determines the state of the simultaneous effect flag (step S152). If the simultaneous production flag is off (step S152; No), it is determined whether it is a simultaneous production start time (step S153). If the simultaneous production flag is on (step S152; Yes), it is the simultaneous production end time. It is determined whether or not (step S162). The simultaneous effect flag is a flag indicating whether the simultaneous effect is being executed, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  Whether or not it is the simultaneous effect start time in the process of step S153 is determined by searching the simultaneous operation information table as shown in FIG. 12 by the effect control CPU 120 using the date and time information acquired in the process of step S151. The simultaneous operation information table is prepared in advance by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 or RAM 122.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the simultaneous operation information table in the process of step S153. For simultaneous operation, a simultaneous demonstration display that performs a predetermined demonstration display at a predetermined timing such as outside the business hours of the amusement hall and a predetermined performance at a predetermined timing such as during the business hours of the amusement hall And simultaneous production to be performed. In this embodiment, the start time (hour, minute) and end time (hour, minute) of the simultaneous production are set for each day of the week, and the simultaneous production is set to be executed at a plurality of timings per day. The

  Specifically, simultaneous production (1) starting at 12:00 every day from Monday to Sunday and ending at 12:05, and starting every day from Monday to Sunday at 15:00 Simultaneous production (2) ending at 05 minutes, simultaneous production (3) starting at 18:00 and ending at 18:05 every day from Monday to Sunday, 21:00 every day from Monday to Sunday It is set as the simultaneous production (4) starting at 3:00 and ending at 21:05. Note that the start time and the end time may differ depending on the day of the week.

  For example, if the day of the week of the date / time information acquired in step S151 is “month”, the hour / minute of the date / time information is “12:00”, “15:00”, “18:00”, or “21:00”. Sometimes it is determined that it is the start time of the simultaneous effect, and at other times it is determined that it is not the start time of the simultaneous effect.

  Further, whether or not it is the simultaneous production end time in step S162 is performed by the production control CPU 120 searching the simultaneous operation information table as shown in FIG. 12 with the date and time information acquired in step S151. Specifically, when the day of the week of the acquired date / time information is “month”, the hour / minute of the date / time information is “12:05”, “15:05”, “18:05” when the simultaneous production flag is on. ”Or“ 21:05 ”, it is determined that the end time of the simultaneous performance is determined. Otherwise, it is determined that it is not the end time of the simultaneous performance.

  If it is determined in step S153 that it is not the start time of the simultaneous effect (step S153; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reach effect is being performed (step S154), and if it is determined as the start time of the simultaneous effect (step S153). S153; Yes), the production control CPU 120 determines the state of the simultaneous production restriction flag (step S158). The simultaneous effect restriction flag is a flag indicating whether or not a condition for restricting execution of the simultaneous effect is established, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  If it is determined in step S154 that the reach effect is being performed (step S154; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the remaining time until the start time of the simultaneous effect is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (step S155). Regarding the remaining time, the production control CPU 120 specifies the earliest start time of the simultaneous production after the date information acquired in the process of step S151 and in the simultaneous operation information table, and the current time indicated by the date information To the time from the simultaneous production start time.

  If it is determined in step S155 that the remaining time is equal to or longer than the predetermined time (step S155; Yes), the simultaneous effect control process is terminated without displaying anything. If it is determined that the remaining time is less than the predetermined time (step S155; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes setting for displaying the remaining time on the image display device 5 (step S156), and ends the simultaneous effect control process. If it is determined in step S154 that the reach effect is not being performed (step S154; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes a setting for displaying the remaining time on the sub-effect display device 51 (step S157), and the simultaneous effect control. The process ends. Instead of displaying the remaining time until the next simultaneous effect on the image display device 5 or the sub-effect display device 51, the next simultaneous effect start time and the current time may be displayed.

  If it is determined in step S158 that the simultaneous effect restriction flag is off (step S158; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for starting the simultaneous effect in the normal size (step S159), and the simultaneous effect restriction flag. Is determined to be on (step S158; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for starting the simultaneous effect at the reduced size (step S160). Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the simultaneous effect flag (step S161) and ends the simultaneous effect control process.

  In step S162, if it is determined that the end time of the simultaneous performance is determined during the simultaneous performance (step S162; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 has received a symbol confirmation command or a jackpot end designation command transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined (step S163).

  If it is determined in step S162 that it is not the end time of the simultaneous effect during the simultaneous effect (step S162; No), or after it is determined to be the end time of the simultaneous effect, no symbol confirmation command or jackpot end designation command has yet been received. (Step S163; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs simultaneous effect control setting (step S164) for executing the simultaneous effect, and ends the simultaneous effect control process.

  If it is determined in step S163 that a symbol confirmation command or a jackpot end designation command has been received (step S163; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the simultaneous effect after it has been determined that the simultaneous effect has ended. Is set (step S165). Then, the simultaneous effect flag is cleared (step S166), and the simultaneous effect control process is terminated.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Select one of the processes to execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process performs variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to start. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. When either the first change start command or the second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit). , And various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative symbols are included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is displayed as a complete stop. Processing to display (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, the production control board 12 is autonomous even if it does not depend on the production control command from the main board 11. It is possible to determine and display the variable display result by deriving and displaying the confirmed decorative design. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

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

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit gaming state, and displays effect images based on the set contents of the image display device 5 and the sub-effect display device 51. By displaying on the screen, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect control is executed in the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. Also, in the big hit effect processing, the value of the production control process flag is updated to “6” in response to, for example, receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state and the like, and displays an effect image based on the set contents of the image display device 5 and the sub-effect display device 51. By displaying on the screen, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S401). At this time, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the change start time determination contents such as the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. The final stop symbol is determined. In this embodiment, the contents of determination at the start of variation according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result are “non-reach (losing)”, “reach (losing)”, “non-probability variation (big hit)”, “probability variation ( "Big hit)".

  FIG. 15 shows an example of determining a decorative symbol that will be the final stop symbol in the process of step S401. In this example, when the variation start determination content is “non-reach (losing)”, different (unmatched) decorative symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are used as final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Referring to the left determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the left that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the final decorative pattern. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, 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, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When the variation start determination content is “reach (losing)”, the same (matching) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. . The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols that are updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left and right determined symbol determination table that is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. By referring to the decorative symbols, the decorative symbols having the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are displayed. decide. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area 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. .

  If the content of the decision at the start of fluctuation is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, it is the same in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R The (coincident) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 are provided. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, or whether or not the promotion effect during the jackpot is executed, the normal symbol or the probable symbol is used as the confirmed decorative symbol. It may be determined. Specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, a symbol to be a confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Further, when the jackpot type is “probability change” and it is determined not to execute the jackpot promotion effect, the one that becomes a definite decoration symbol is determined from a plurality of types of probability change symbols. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot promotion effect is to be executed even if the jackpot type is “probability change”, the determined symbol is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Accordingly, it is only necessary to prevent the promotion effect during the big hit from being executed despite the fact that the probability variation symbols are all derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols, so that the player is not distrusted.

  In the process of step S401, whether or not to execute a probability change promotion effect, such as a re-lottery effect or a jackpot promotion effect, when the determination content at the start of variation is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”. It may be determined. In the redraw lottery effect, once the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable big hit combination consisting of the same normal symbol is displayed during variable display of the decorative symbol, it is once difficult to recognize or impossible to recognize that it is controlled to the probabilistic state, It is possible to notify that the control is changed to the probability variation state by variably displaying (revariing) the decoration symbol again and stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the probability variation big hit combination comprising the same probability variation symbol. Note that there is a case in which the control of the probability variation state is not notified when the decoration symbol of the non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed after the decoration symbol is re-variable in the re-lottery effect. Moreover, what is necessary is just to be able to alert | report that it is controlled to a probability change state by performing promotion effect during a big hit at the time of a big hit game state or the end of a big hit game state. If it is determined in step S401 that the re-lottery effect is to be executed, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined before the re-lottery effect is executed.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in step S401, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern includes a super B reach effect (step S402A). Specifically, it is determined whether PA3-3 shown in FIG. 7 is determined as a variation pattern in the process of step S262 or PA2-3 shown in FIG. 7 is determined as a variation pattern in the process of step S263.

  In step S402A, when it is determined that the variation pattern includes the super B reach effect (step S402A; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets a simultaneous effect restriction flag (step S402B). In this embodiment, since the reach effect of Super B is executed with priority over the simultaneous effect, processing for restricting the execution of the simultaneous effect is performed.

  When it is determined in step S402A that the variation pattern does not include the super B reach effect (step S402A; No), or after the process of step S402B is executed, the effect control pattern is set to one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Determine (step S403). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command and sets it as a usage pattern.

  After executing the process of step S403, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command is set. Setting is performed (step S404). And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S405). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S404 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 decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided on the display screen.

  Following the process of step S405, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, settings are made to update the hold memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H (step S406). For example, the display part corresponding to the hold number “1” in the start winning memory display area 5H may be deleted and the entire display part may be moved to the left one by one. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S407), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect process executed in step S172 of FIG. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S451). ). As an example, in the process of step S451, the effect control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and a predetermined effect control pattern (for example, a special-figure variation effect control pattern) corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed, for example, when the end code is read out from.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step 451 (step S451; No), it is determined whether or not it is a reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect (step S454). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance in, for example, an effect control pattern (for example, a special chart change effect control pattern) determined as a usage pattern according to the change pattern. When it is the reach effect execution period in step S454 (step S454; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S455). For example, in the process of step S455, various commands are issued in order to execute a reach effect in a predetermined effect mode according to the effect control execution data (for example, display control data or lamp control data) read from the effect control pattern. What is necessary is just to produce and transmit with respect to the display control part 123, the audio | voice control board | substrate 13, the lamp | ramp control board | substrate 14, etc. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screens of the image display device 5 and the sub-effect display device 51, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on. It is sufficient that the reach effect can be executed by a predetermined effect device by turning on, blinking, or turning off, operating the effect model, or combining a part or all of them.

  When it is determined in step S454 that it is not the reach effect period (step S454; No), after executing the process of step S455, for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern. In addition, after performing the presentation operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative design (step S456), the variable display effect processing is ended.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S451 (step S451; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S457). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S457; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S457 (step S457; Yes), the simultaneous performance restriction flag is cleared (step S452). At this time, if the simultaneous effect flag is on, a setting may be made to return the simultaneous effect from the reduced size to the normal size and continue. The simultaneous effect restriction flag may be cleared after the notice effect is finished.

  After that, for example, a control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (definite ornament symbol) that is the display result in the variable symbol display, such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display controller 123 ( Step S458). In addition, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S459). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S460), and then the variable display effect process is ended.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S455 of FIG. 16 as reach effect operation control processing. In the reach effect operation control process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern includes a Super A reach effect (step S501). Specifically, it is determined whether PA3-2 shown in FIG. 7 is determined as a variation pattern in the process of step S262, or PA2-2 shown in FIG. 7 is determined as a variation pattern in the process of step S263. In this embodiment, in the reach effect of Super A, a notice effect that suggests the possibility of entering a specific gaming state by repeatedly pushing the push button 31B is executed.

  If it is determined in step S501 that the variation pattern includes the super A reach effect (step S501; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the state of the input valid period flag (step S502). The input valid period flag is a flag indicating that it is a period during which an instruction input by the player is detected during the operation promotion effect, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  In step S502, when it is determined that the input valid period flag is off (step S502; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the start timing of the input valid period (step S503). When it is determined that the input valid period flag is on (step S502; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the end timing of the input valid period (step S507). For example, when the production control process timer value matches the timer determination value for starting the input effective period set in the production control pattern of the reach production, it is determined that the input effective period starts, and the production control process timer value is reached. What is necessary is just to determine with the end timing of an input effective period, when it matches with the timer determination value for the input effective period end set in the production control pattern of an effect.

  If it is determined in step S503 that the input valid period starts (step S503; Yes), the input valid period flag is set (step S504), and the input valid notification is set to start (step S505). . Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 can effectively detect a predetermined input operation such as pressing on the operation means such as the push button 31B, and the push button 31B is provided on the image display device 5 or the sub-effect display device 51. What is necessary is just to alert | report to a player by displaying that the input operation by pressing is effective.

  In step S507, when it is determined that it is not the end timing of the input valid period (step S507; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the end timing of the input valid notification (step S508).

  If it is determined in step S508 that it is the end timing of the input valid notification (step S508; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting to end the input valid notification (step S509). Even if the input validity notification is ended, the effect control CPU 120 detects the input operation of the push button 31B or the like by the player effectively until the input effective period ends.

  In step S508, when it is determined that it is not the end timing of the input valid notification (step S508; No), or after executing the processing of step S509, the effect control CPU 120 performs the image display device 5 or the sub-effect in step S505. It is determined whether or not an instruction input by the player is detected in response to the input operation instruction displayed on the display device 51 (step S510).

  In step S510, when an instruction input is detected by the player making an input to the instruction (step S510; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines an instruction input count value (step S511).

  In step S511, when the instruction input count value is 0, that is, when the instruction input is first detected after the input valid period is started (step S511; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the simultaneous effect restriction flag. (Step S512). Thereby, even if it becomes the start time of simultaneous production during execution of notice production, execution of simultaneous production is restricted by processing of Step S160.

  In step S511, when the instruction input count value is not 0 (step S511; No), or after executing the process of step S512, the effect control CPU 120 increments the instruction input count value (step S513), and the instruction input count. It is determined whether or not the value is a predetermined value (step S514).

  In step S514, when it is determined that the instruction input count value has reached a predetermined value by performing the input operation a plurality of times by the player (step S514; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting to start the notice effect. This is performed (step S515).

  If it is determined in step S507 that it is the end timing of the input valid period (step S507; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the instruction input count value to 0 (step S516) and clears the input valid period flag (step S516). Step S517).

  If it is determined in step S501 that the variation pattern does not include the super A reach effect (step S501; No), if it is determined in step S503 that it is not the start timing of the input valid period (step S503; No), step After processing S505, if no instruction input is detected in step S510 (step S510; No), if it is determined in step S514 that the instruction input count value is not a predetermined value (step S514; No), step S515 is executed. After processing, or after processing step S517, the effect control CPU 120 executes reach effect control setting (step S506), and ends the reach effect operation control process.

  19 and 20 are flowcharts showing an example of the big hit effect processing executed in step S175 of FIG. 13 as the big hit effect processing. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a jackpot end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S471). At this time, if a jackpot end designation command has been received (step S471; Yes), the simultaneous performance restriction flag is cleared (step S472), and settings for ending the jackpot performance etc. performed in response to the jackpot gaming state are completed. (Step S473), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “8” corresponding to the ending effect process (step S474), and the big hit effect process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S473, 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 electric 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. Further, when clearing the simultaneous effect restriction flag, if the simultaneous effect flag is on, a setting may be made for returning the simultaneous effect from the reduced size to the normal size and continuing. The simultaneous effect restriction flag may be cleared after the ending effect process ends or after the suggestion effect ends.

  When the big hit end designation command is not received in step S471 (step S471; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the state of the input valid period flag (step S475).

  When it is determined in step S475 that the input valid period flag is off (step S475; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the start timing of the input valid period (step S476). If it is determined that the input valid period flag is on (step S475; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the end timing of the input valid period (step S480).

  If it is determined in step S476 that it is the start timing of the input valid period (step S476; Yes), a flag during the input valid period is set (step S477), and the setting for starting the input valid notification is performed (step S478). . Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 can effectively detect a predetermined input operation such as pressing on the operation means such as the push button 31B, and the push button 31B is provided on the image display device 5 or the sub-effect display device 51. What is necessary is just to alert | report to a player by displaying that the input operation by pressing is effective.

  When it is determined in step S480 that it is not the end timing of the input valid period (step S480; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the end timing of the input valid notification (step S481).

  When it is determined in step S481 that it is the end timing of the input valid notification (step S481; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting to end the input valid notification (step S482). Even if the input validity notification is ended, the effect control CPU 120 detects the input operation of the push button 31B or the like by the player effectively until the input effective period ends.

  When it is determined in step S481 that it is not the end timing of the input valid notification (step S481; No), or after executing the process of step S482, the effect control CPU 120 in step S478 displays the image display device 5 or the sub-effect. It is determined whether or not an instruction input by the player is detected in response to the input operation instruction displayed on the display device 51 (step S483).

  In step S483, when the player inputs an instruction to detect the instruction input (step S483; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the instruction input count value (step S484).

  In step S484, when the instruction input count value is 0, that is, when the instruction input is first detected after the input valid period is started (step S484; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the simultaneous effect restriction flag. (Step S485). Thereby, even if it becomes the start time of simultaneous production during execution of suggestion production, execution of simultaneous production is restrict | limited by the process of step S160.

  In step S484, when the instruction input count value is not 0 (step S484; No), or after executing the process of step S485, the effect control CPU 120 increments the instruction input count value (step S486), and the instruction input count. It is determined whether or not the value is a predetermined value (step S487).

  In step S487, when it is determined that the instruction input count value has reached a predetermined value by performing the input operation a plurality of times by the player (step S487; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting to start the suggestion effect. This is performed (step S488). When the final stop symbol in step S401 is a normal symbol, the suggestion effect is executed by pushing the push button 31B repeatedly, and the jackpot type determined in step S242 is “probable change” or “non-probable change”. It is a production that suggests. In addition, when the number of round games executed in the jackpot game state is indicated as 10 rounds, the suggestion effect is executed by performing an effect that is promoted to 15 rounds by repeatedly pushing the push button 31B, and the number of round games is determined. It may be a suggestion.

  If it is determined in step S480 that it is the end timing of the input valid period (step S480; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the instruction input count value to 0 (step S489) and clears the input valid period flag (step S489). Step S490).

  If it is determined in step S476 that it is not the start timing of the input valid period (step S476; No), after processing step S478, if no instruction input is detected in step S483 (step S483; No), step When it is determined in S487 that the instruction input count value is not a predetermined value (step S487; No), after processing step S488 or after processing step S490, the effect control CPU 120 determines the big hit according to the number of rounds. Medium production execution setting (step S479) is performed, and the big hit middle production process is terminated.

  Next, the contents displayed on the image display device 5 and the sub-effect display device 51 in executing the simultaneous effect will be described. 21 to 23 are explanatory diagrams illustrating examples of images displayed on the image display device and the sub-effect display device.

  As shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, the image display device 5 performs variable display of decorative symbols, and executes reach effect when the variable display of decorative symbols is in a reach mode. As shown in FIG. 21B, in conjunction with the execution of the reach effect, the sub-effect display device 51 displays the type of reach effect and indicates the possibility of a “big hit” in the reach effect. (For example, 3 stars out of 5 stars are lit).

  As shown in FIG. 21A, except when the reach effect is executed, the start time and the current time of the simultaneous effect are displayed on the sub-effect display device 51 by the process of step S157 in FIG. Note that the start time of the simultaneous production is the next time viewed from the current time among the start times of the simultaneous production set in the simultaneous operation information table, and the current time is determined from the RTCM 126 in step S151. The acquired time. Note that the remaining time until the next start time may be displayed instead of the simultaneous production start time.

  When the reach effect is executed, the display on the subsidiary effect display device 51 changes from the time display related to the simultaneous effect such as the start time or the remaining time of the simultaneous effect to the effect display related to the reach effect. If the remaining time until the start time of the simultaneous performance is less than the execution time of the reach performance (for example, within 1 minute) and the start time of the simultaneous performance is reached during the reach performance as shown in B), In order to anticipate the start of the effect, the time display related to the simultaneous effect is performed in a predetermined area (for example, the upper left area) of the image display device 5 by the process of step S156 in FIG. That is, when the remaining time until the start time of the simultaneous performance is equal to or longer than the predetermined time during the execution of the reach effect, the time display related to the simultaneous effect is not performed in the predetermined area of the image display device 5 and the time until the start time of the simultaneous effect is When the remaining time is less than the predetermined time, the time display related to the simultaneous effect is performed in a predetermined area of the image display device 5.

  Thereby, it is possible to prevent the simultaneous production from starting suddenly during the execution of the reach production and causing the player to be confused. When the remaining time until the simultaneous performance is started is short, it is possible to prevent the reach effect from being hindered by hiding the remaining time. In addition, since the time display related to the simultaneous performance is performed by the sub-effect display device 51 provided separately from the image display device 5, the display according to the progress of the game performed by the image display device 5 is hindered. Can be suppressed. Furthermore, the time display related to the simultaneous effect can be displayed in an appropriate time display area according to the presence or absence of the reach effect.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (C), when the start time of the simultaneous effect is reached, the simultaneous effect is simultaneously executed by the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1, and the simultaneous display is performed on the image display device 5 by the process of step S159 of FIG. Is displayed. In conjunction with the execution of the simultaneous effects, the sub-effect display device 51 displays effects related to the simultaneous effects such as “in specific mode”.

  However, if the start time of the simultaneous production comes during the super B reach production, the execution of the simultaneous production is restricted. By setting the simultaneous effect restriction flag in step S402B of FIG. 14, the process of step S160 of FIG. 10 is executed, and the execution of the simultaneous effect is restricted. When a specific reach effect is to be executed with priority over a simultaneous effect among a plurality of reach effects, for example, the reach effect is executed on the image display device 5 and the simultaneous effect is displayed in a small area on the image display device 5. Or the simultaneous effect display device 51 displays the simultaneous effect. Thereby, it is possible to execute a specific reach effect regardless of the time.

  In addition, when an instruction input for executing a notice effect during Super A's reach effect is detected, or when an instruction input for executing a suggestion effect in a big hit gaming state is detected, Restrict execution.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (D), during the reach effect of Super A, the input valid period is set so that an instruction input by the player (for example, pressing of the push button 31B) can be detected, and the image display device 5, after the instruction input by the player is detected in the state where the input valid period of the instruction input is recognizable to the player (for example, a display prompting the player to repeatedly press the push button 31B), the variation ends. In the meantime, when the start time of the simultaneous production is reached, the execution of the simultaneous production is limited until the fluctuation is finished. By setting the simultaneous effect restriction flag in step S512 of FIG. 18, the process of step S160 of FIG. 10 is executed, and the execution of the simultaneous effect is restricted. In addition, as a period which restrict | limits execution of simultaneous production, until the notice production is finished, until the notice production is started, when the notice production is not executed, the input valid period is finished, or plural instruction inputs are made. It may be done until it is finished.

  For example, the simultaneous effect is displayed on the image display device 5 in a reduced size, or the display area is moved to the sub-effect display 51, and the reach effect is continued in the image display device 5, and the instruction input is detected a plurality of times. If the detection time of the instruction input reaches a predetermined time, the notice effect is executed. When the simultaneous effect is transferred to the sub-effect display device 51, the effect display related to the simultaneous effect is reduced and displayed in a predetermined area of the sub-effect display device 51.

  Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied because the notice effect is not executed despite the instruction input. Moreover, it can suppress that a simultaneous effect obstructs a notice effect. Further, the instruction input for executing the notice effect is not monotonous, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (E), in the big hit gaming state, the big hit effect is displayed on the image display device 5 and the sub-effect display device 51 displays an effect related to the big hit gaming state. As the effect display related to the big hit game state, there are a display that suggests a big hit type such as “probable big hit” and “big hit”, and a display that suggests the number of round games such as “15R” and “10R”. . Even in the big hit gaming state, the simultaneous display is executed in the image display device 5 when the simultaneous display time is reached. Since the effect display related to the big hit gaming state is performed on the sub-effect display device 51, the effect display related to the simultaneous effect may be displayed small in a predetermined area of the image display device 5 or the sub-effect display device 51. .

  In the jackpot gaming state, as in the case of the reach performance, if the remaining time until the simultaneous performance starts is less than the period of the jackpot gaming state and the start time of the simultaneous performance is during the jackpot gaming state, The start time or remaining time of the simultaneous effect may be displayed in a predetermined area of the image display device 5 before the start.

  When it is not suggested that the jackpot type is “probability change”, a suggestion effect such as a probability change promotion effect may be executed at a predetermined timing (for example, the fifth round in the round game) during the jackpot game state. . In this embodiment, the suggestion effect is executed by repeatedly hitting the push button 31B in the same manner as the super A reach effect, and suggests the possibility of a probable big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (F), the input valid period is set so that an instruction input by the player (for example, pressing of the push button 31B, etc.) can be detected, and the input valid period of the instruction input in the image display device 5 In a recognizable manner to the player (for example, a display that prompts the player to repeatedly hit the push button 31B), after the player's instruction input is detected and before the transition to the ending effect, When the start time is reached, the execution of simultaneous production is restricted until the transition to ending production. By setting the simultaneous effect restriction flag in step S485 of FIG. 20, the process of step S160 of FIG. 10 is executed, and the execution of the simultaneous effect is restricted. In addition, as a period for restricting the execution of the simultaneous production, until the suggestion production is started, until the ending production is finished, until the suggestion production is started, until the input effective period is finished, Alternatively, it may be until a plurality of instruction inputs are completed.

  For example, the simultaneous effect is displayed in a reduced size on the image display device 5 or the display area is moved to the sub-effect display 51 and displayed. The image display device 5 continues the round game as it is, and the instruction input is detected a plurality of times. If the instruction input detection time reaches a predetermined time, the suggestion effect is executed.

  Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied because the suggestion effect is not executed despite the instruction input. Moreover, it can suppress that a simultaneous production obstructs a suggestion production. Furthermore, the instruction input for executing the suggestion effect does not become monotonous, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  Note that a player who wants to execute a notice effect or suggestive effect inputs an instruction within the effective input period, so if the start time of the simultaneous effect is reached during the effective input period, the instruction input by the player is detected. Regardless of whether or not it is performed, the execution of the simultaneous performance may be restricted. On the other hand, players who are not interested in the notice effect or suggestive effect do not input instructions within the input period, so if the start time is set for simultaneous effects during the input effective period, the instruction input has been detected so far. If not, simultaneous production may be executed.

  Thereby, it can suppress that the player who is going to perform instruction input has dissatisfaction by not performing a notice effect or a suggestion effect. In addition, for a player who does not input an instruction, it is possible to improve the interest of the player by executing simultaneous effects.

  Further, the notification to the player during the input effective period is performed (input effective notification period) until a predetermined period (for example, 0.2 seconds) before the end of the input effective period. That is, the notification is ended before the end of the input valid period. As a result, even when an instruction is input within a predetermined period after the input validity notification is completed, the notice effect or the suggestion effect is executed, so the misunderstanding that it does not respond to an instruction input within the input effective period. It can suppress giving to a player.

  The end time of the simultaneous performance is set in advance in the simultaneous operation information table, but after the end time has elapsed, the timing when the variable display of the identification information ends or starts, the timing when the jackpot gaming state ends or starts, etc. The simultaneous production is ended based on a predetermined opportunity related to the game. It should be noted that, during the period from the end time of the simultaneous effect until the end of the simultaneous effect, a connection effect that displays “Look forward to the next time” is executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that one game is finished by ending the simultaneous production during the game.

  In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which a simultaneous effect is started when the time acquired from the RTCM 126 becomes the start time set in the simultaneous operation information table, but from the time when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. You may make it start simultaneous production every time predetermined time passes (for example, every hour).

  Further, in the above embodiment, after the end time set in the simultaneous operation information table has elapsed for the end timing of the simultaneous performance, the connection effect is displayed and related to the game such as the end or start of fluctuation. Although an example in which the simultaneous performance is ended based on a predetermined opportunity has been shown, it may be ended simultaneously in all pachinko gaming machines 1 after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the notice effect was performed by hitting the push button 31B repeatedly during the reach effect and the simultaneous effect was limited even when the start time of the simultaneous effect was shown, the push button 31B was shown. If the push button 31B is not pressed, the simultaneous effect may be limited even if the push button 31B is not pressed. If the reach effect is being executed, the push button 31B is valid for the input period. The simultaneous production may be limited even if it is not. If it does in this way, it can suppress that the player who is going to perform instruction input has dissatisfaction by not performing a notice effect.

  Similarly, in the above-described embodiment, the suggestion effect is executed by repeatedly hitting the push button 31B during the big hit gaming state, and the simultaneous effect is limited even when the start time of the simultaneous effect is shown. If the button 31B is in the valid input period, the simultaneous performance may be limited even if the push button 31B is not pressed, and if it is in the big hit gaming state, it is not in the valid input period of the push button 31B. However, the simultaneous production may be limited. If it does in this way, it can suppress that the player who is going to perform instruction input has dissatisfaction because a suggestion effect is not performed. Further, even when there is no continuous hit of the push button 31B during the big hit game, the execution of the simultaneous effect may be always restricted in the fanfare or the ending effect. This makes it easy to understand the switching between the normal state and the big hit gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, one change pattern command is given when the change is started. Although an example of transmission is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of the gaming machine, the description has been given using the pachinko gaming machine 1 having a function of variably displaying special symbols and decorative symbols and a function of displaying various effect images. However, at least a part of the configuration and functions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

  FIG. 24 is a front view of a slot machine 500 as an example of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied, and shows a layout of main members. The slot machine 500 is roughly composed of a housing whose front surface is open and a front door pivotally supported at a side end of the housing. Inside the casing of the slot machine 500, there is installed a variable display device 501 in which reels RL, RC, RR having a plurality of kinds of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. An image display device 510 having a display function is provided on the front door of the slot machine 500.

  On the outer periphery of the reels RL, RC, RR, for example, “Red 7”, “White 7”, “BAR”, “JAC”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Bell”, which can be distinguished from each other Are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer periphery of the reels RL, RC, and RR are displayed on the variable display device 501 in upper, middle, and lower three stages, respectively. Each reel RL, RC, RR is displayed while the symbols of each reel RL, RC, RR are continuously changed by being rotated by correspondingly provided reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R (FIG. 25). At the same time, by stopping the rotation of the reels RL, RC, RR, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed so as to be visible as display results.

  Below the image display device 510 at the front door of the slot machine 500 is provided an operation table 520 on which various input switches and the like for the player to perform various operations are arranged. On the far side of the operation table 520, there are a medal insertion slot 502 into which medals can be inserted, a BET switch 503 for setting (BET) the number of bets for one medal, and the maximum number of bets that can be bet in one game ( MAXBET switch 504 for setting the number of bets (three in this example), used for setting the medal and bet number stored as credit (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value) A checkout switch 508 for paying out medals is provided. The medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 502 is detected by a predetermined insertion medal sensor.

  On the front side of the operation table 520, a start lever 505 that is operated when the game is started in the slot machine 500, stop switches 506L and 506C that are operated when the rotation of each of the reels RL, RC, and RR is stopped. 506R is provided. A medal payout exit 507 through which medals are paid out is provided at the bottom of the operation table 520.

  In the upper part of the image display device 510 in the front door of the slot machine 500, a game information display unit for displaying various information related to games in the slot machine 500 is provided. For example, the game information display unit displays a credit indicator that displays the number of medals stored as credits, an auxiliary display that displays the number of medals acquired in the big bonus, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like And a payout display for displaying the number of medals paid out by winning. Two speakers 511L and 511R that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right sides of the game information display section. In addition, game effect lamps 513 and 514 are provided on the left and right sides of the operation table 520, respectively.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 500, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 502, or credits are used to set the number of bets. To use the credit, the BET switch 503 or the MAXBET switch 504 is operated. When the number of bets is set in this way, one of a plurality of pay lines corresponding to the number of bets becomes valid, the operation of the start lever 505 is valid, that is, the game can be executed, and the variable display The execution condition is met. Even when a re-gamer winning such as replay occurs in the previous game, the next game can be executed continuously, and the variable display execution condition is satisfied.

  When the start lever 505 is operated in such a state that the game can be executed, based on the fact that the operation is detected by the start lever switch 505A (FIG. 25), the variable display start condition is satisfied, The reels RL, RC, RR rotate, and the symbols of the reels RL, RC, RR continuously change. If any one of the stop switches 506L, 506C, 506R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels RL, RC, RR is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed so as to be visible.

  Then, when the rotation of all the reels RL, RC, RR is stopped, one game is finished, and a combination of symbols called a predetermined combination on any activated pay line is assigned to each reel RL, When the display results of RC and RR are stopped, a winning is generated. The types of winning combinations are roughly divided into small roles with medals, re-players that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets, and special cases that have a transition in gaming state. There is a role, and the winning combination is determined according to the gaming state. In the slot machine 500, an internal lottery is performed to determine whether or not the winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state is allowed based on the random number value extracted at the timing when the start lever 505 is operated. The fact that winning in this internal lottery and winning is permitted is also referred to as “internal winning”. Of the winning of each role, the winning of the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game for which the winning is determined, but the winning of the special role has the roles allowed to be generated by the internal lottery. It is effective until. In other words, once the occurrence of a special winning combination is allowed, even if the special winning combination cannot be generated in each game, the winning is carried over to the next game.

  The gaming state in the slot machine 500 includes, for example, a regular bonus, a big bonus, and a normal gaming state. In the regular bonus game state, for example, small roles such as JAC, cherry, watermelon, and bell are defined as winning combinations and are subject to lottery in the internal lottery. In the big bonus, special small roles such as cherry, watermelon, and bell, and special bonuses such as regular bonus (or JACIN) are determined as winning roles in a predetermined small role game. It is a lottery target in the internal lottery. In the normal gaming state, for example, small roles such as cherry, watermelon and bell, replay roles such as replay, special roles such as big bonus, regular bonus, etc. are predetermined as winning roles, It is a lottery target for lottery.

  When a special role winning that becomes a big bonus occurs in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. With the big bonus, a predetermined game called a small role game can be played. The big bonus is ended when the total number of medals given to the player in the big bonus becomes equal to or more than a prescribed number (eg, 466). When a special role winning that becomes a regular bonus occurs in a small role game in a normal gaming state or a big bonus, the gaming state shifts to a regular bonus. The regular bonus ends when 12 games have been consumed or when 8 games have been won (any kind of combination can be used), whichever comes first. In the regular bonus in the normal gaming state, the regular bonus may be terminated when the total number of medals given to the player exceeds a specified number. If the total number of medals awarded to the player during the big bonus exceeds the specified number with the regular bonus in the big bonus, the regular bonus is terminated together with the big bonus.

  In the slot machine 500, when the gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, the player can acquire more medals than the normal gaming state, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. It becomes a game state. Note that the special gaming state is not limited to a regular bonus or a big bonus, and it can be expected that the player will win more medals than the normal gaming state, and the gaming state may be more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. That's fine. As such a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, for example, an operation that satisfies the conditions for deriving notification target winnings that occur on condition that reel deriving conditions (for example, stop order and stop timing) are satisfied By restricting the gaming state (so-called assist time) in which the procedure is notified and the pull-in range of at least one of the reels, the symbols displayed when the stop switches 506L, 506C, 506R are operated are stopped. Challenge time (CT) that allows control to be easily controlled and allows players to derive a combination of winning symbols, and allow for specific winnings (such as replay winnings and single bonus winnings) Game state (so-called replay time or concentration state) that increases the probability of being played, and further combining these It may be any such tricks state.

  In the slot machine 500, for example, a main board 600, an effect control board 620, a reel unit 650 and the like as shown in FIG. 25 are mounted. In addition, other boards such as a power supply board and a relay board connected to the main board 600 are also mounted on the slot machine 500. The main board 600 is provided with a game control microcomputer 610. Similar to the game control microcomputer 100 in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 610 is a CPU that performs control according to a program, a ROM that stores user programs and data, and a RAM that is used by the CPU as a work area. And so on.

  The reel unit 650 includes reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R, a reel lamp 652, a reel sensor 653, and the like. The reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R are motors for rotating the reels RL, RC, RR. The reel lamp 652 is provided inside each reel RL, RC, RR, and irradiates a symbol that can be visually recognized by the variable display device 501 among the symbols drawn on each reel RL, RC, RR from the inside of the reel. It is a lamp to do. The reel sensor 653 is a sensor for detecting the rotation state, the number of rotations, and the like of each reel RL, RC, RR.

  On the effect control board 620, an effect control microcomputer 630, a display control unit 631, a sound control unit 632, a lamp control unit 633, an RTCM (real-time clock module) 634, and the like are mounted. The effect control microcomputer 630 is similar to the effect control microcomputer 120 in the above embodiment, a CPU that performs control according to a program, a ROM that stores user programs and data, and a RAM that is used by the CPU as a work area. And a reset / interrupt controller. The display control unit 631 controls display operations in the image display device 510 and the sub-effect display device 510A, and the display control from the effect control microcomputer 630 is similar to the display control unit 123 in the above embodiment. A VDP that executes processing of image data in accordance with the command, and an image data memory that stores various image data used to display an image on the screen of the image display device 510 or the sub-effect display device 510A. Configured.

  The VDP included in the display control unit 631 includes a host interface, a data memory interface, (first and second) moving image decoders, a drawing circuit, and a VRAM (drawing buffer, display buffer, A display circuit and the like. In the display buffer, a frame buffer 1, a frame buffer 2, a dummy area, and the like are provided as necessary.

  In the effect control microcomputer 630, effect operations by the image display device 510, the sub effect display device 510A, the speakers 511L and 511R, the game effect lamps 513 and 514, and the like are performed according to the effect control pattern based on the effect control command received from the main board 600. Commands and processes for control are executed by the CPU. In the display control unit 631, processing of image data in accordance with a display control command from the effect control microcomputer 630 is executed by the VDP.

  On the screen of the image display device 510, for example, “left” is performed in the same manner as the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5 L, 5 C, and 5 R in the image display device 5 in the above embodiment. , “Middle” and “right” variable display portions DL, DC, DR are provided, and a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be distinguished from each other are variably displayed corresponding to the variable display of the symbols on the variable display device 501. .

  For example, in response to stopping the rotation of the reel RL by operating the stop switch 506L and subsequently stopping the rotation of the reel RC by operating the stop switch 506C, The decorative design is stopped and displayed on the “left” variable display portion DL, and then the decorative design is stopped and displayed on the “middle” variable display portion DC. At this time, in the variable display device 501, the symbol derived and displayed when the reel RL is stopped and the symbol derived and displayed when the reel RC is stopped receive a special bonus that becomes a big bonus on any of the winning lines. It shall constitute a possible combination. Further, in the image display device 510, the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the “left” variable display portion DL and the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the “middle” variable display portion DC are displayed on any winning line. A combination capable of generating a special role winning as a big bonus shall be configured.

  The effect control microcomputer 630 instructs the moving image decoder to start the reproduction of the moving image before the display start timing of the moving image designated by the effect control pattern based on the effect control command received from the main board 600. Then, control is performed to write the pixel data of the frame decoded by the moving image display restriction command to the dummy area until a predetermined condition is satisfied and the moving image is to be displayed. Then, when it is time to display a moving image, a moving image display restriction release command may be transmitted to the VDP to control to display the moving image.

  In addition, if the gaming machine of the present invention has an image display device in a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, for example, a general electric machine or a ball game machine with a probability setting function called a Pachi-Con It does not matter. In addition, 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 winning balls, and encloses game balls and gives points in response to detection of winning balls. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a slot machine that can play a game using medals and credits, for example, a slot machine that plays a game using pachinko balls, or credits without medals being discharged to the outside. The present invention can also be applied to a complete credit type slot machine that can be played using the game, an image type slot machine in which a variable display device is displayed as an image, and the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5L, 5C, 5R ... Decoration symbol display area 5H ... Start winning memory display area 6A ... Ordinary winning ball Device 6B ... Normal 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 switch 23… Count switch 25A, 25B… Hold indicator 25C… Universal map hold indicator 31A… Stick controller 31B… Push button 35A… Controller sensor unit 35B… Push sensor 41… Currency Gate 51… Deputy Out of the display device 81, 82 ... solenoid 100 ... game control microcomputer 101,121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
110 ... Switch circuit 111 ... Solenoid circuit 120 ... Production control CPU
123 ... Display controller 126 ... RTCM (real-time clock module)
500 ... Slot machine 501 ... Variable display device 502 ... Medal slot 503 ... BET switch 504 ... MAXBET switch 505 ... Start lever 505A ... Start lever switch 506L, 506C, 506R ... Stop switch 507 ... Medal payout exit 508 ... Checkout switch 510 ... Image display device 510A ... Sub-effect display devices 511L, 511R ... Speakers 513, 514 ... Game effect lamps 520 ... Operation table 600 ... Main board 610 ... Game control microcomputer 620 ... Effect control board 630 ... Effect control microcomputer 631 ... Display control unit 632 ... Sound control unit 633 ... Lamp control unit 634 ... RTCM (real-time clock module)
650 ... reel units 651L, 651C, 651R ... reel motor 652 ... reel lamp 653 ... reel sensor

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game,
Input detection means for detecting an instruction input by a player;
Pre-determining means for determining whether or not the game result is a specific game result advantageous to the player before the game result is notified;
Based on the detection of the instruction input during the input valid period of the instruction input during the game, the possibility of the game result being the specific game result is suggested based on the determination result of the prior determination means. A notice effect execution means for executing the notice effect,
A time measuring means for measuring time;
A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect when the time measured by the time measuring means reaches a specific time;
The specific effect executing means restricts the execution of the specific effect when a specific time has elapsed from when the instruction input is detected in the input valid period until the notice effect starts.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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