JP6104217B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

  As a gaming machine, for example, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize such as a predetermined number of prize balls There is a pachinko gaming machine in which game media is paid out to a player. As a gaming machine, for example, there is a slot machine in which a gaming medium such as a gaming medal is inserted to set a bet number and play a game. These gaming machines allow the player to play a game, but as the game progresses (for example, when the display result of variable display of identification information becomes a specific display result (big hit symbol)), A privilege (for example, a big hit gaming state, bonus, AT (assist time), etc.) is given to the player.

  As such a gaming machine, for example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect (here, a reach effect) for notifying whether or not a privilege is granted, and the progress of the game. And a mode changing means (here, meter image MG) that suggests that the specific presentation is executed when the mode changes to a specific mode. Discloses a gaming machine that changes the mode of the mode changing means to a specific mode (here, the meter image MG is full).

JP 2011-255040 A

  However, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is only one type of control that changes the mode of the mode change means to a specific mode by the player's operation, and the specific performance that is executed thereafter is also fixed. There was a case where the interest of the game was reduced.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and aims at providing the game machine which improved the interest of the game.

(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) that grants a privilege (for example, a big hit gaming state) to a player,
In step S172, a specific effect execution means (for example, a reach effect corresponding to the variation pattern) is executed in order to execute at least one of a plurality of types of specific effects (for example, reach effects, etc.) for notifying the possibility of the privilege being given. CPU 120 for effect control to be executed)
Aspect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that changes the meter MG in step S172 in accordance with the variation pattern) that performs control to change the effect mode (for example, the meter MG),
A detection means (for example, push button 31B etc.) capable of detecting the player's action;
A movable member (for example, a movable effect member 60),
Movable member effect executing means for executing a movable member effect (for example, a movable effect member effect) for operating the movable member (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing a movable effect member effect in step S563) ,
It said mode control means, to the pre-Symbol representation embodiment the first timing (e.g., presentation and end timing of SU2) aspects of the specific up (e.g., full, etc. Tan) of the specific effect by changing the runs On the basis of the first change control (for example, see FIG. 16B) indicating that the player has detected the movement of the player (for example, the first operation has been performed). It suggests that the specific effect is executed by changing the effect mode to the specific mode by a second timing after the first timing (for example, the reach establishment timing or the end timing of the effect SU3). Second change control (for example, see FIG. 16C) can be performed,
The specific effect executing means is configured so that a ratio of which one of a plurality of types of the specific effects is executed differs depending on which of the first change control and the second change control is performed. A specific effect is executed (for example, battle reach A is executed when the meter MG is full in the effect SU2, and battle reach B is executed when the meter MG is full in the effect SU3).
The movable member production execution means can notify that the production mode has changed to the specific mode by executing the movable member production (for example, a movable production member production).
It is characterized by that.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to perform change control with different timings for changing the production mode to the specific mode, and the execution ratio of the specific production executed thereafter is also varied according to the type of the change control. Therefore, for example, the types of change control and specific effects can be diversified, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
Whether the aspect control means performs the first change control, the second change control, or whether the effect aspect is changed to the specific aspect depends on a determination result of the privilege grant determination means. Determine by the ratio (for example, refer to the determination ratio of the variation pattern in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12)
You may do it.

  According to the above configuration, the rate at which the privilege is given may be varied depending on the type of change control that changes the production mode to the specific mode (timing to change the production mode to the specific mode) and the presence or absence of execution. In this way, the player is interested in the type of change control that changes the effect mode to a specific mode, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
In the aspect control means, the ratio at which the privilege is given is higher when the first change control or the second change control is performed than when the effect aspect is not changed to the specific aspect. In addition, the first change control or the second change control is performed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, when the meter MG is full in the production SU2 or the production SU3, the meter MG is full. The expectation of jackpot is higher than when it is not full.),
The gaming machine executes a special effect (for example, a movable effect member effect) in a predetermined mode when the first change control or the second change control is performed and the effect mode changes to the specific mode. Special effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing a movable effect member effect in step S172),
You may do it.

  According to the above configuration, it is easy for the player to understand that the effect mode has been changed to a specific mode and that the rate at which the privilege is given is high by executing the special effect. improves.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
Operation effect execution means capable of executing an operation effect (for example, an effect of displaying an image for receiving the second operation) in which the detection means receives an operation (for example, a second operation) when the specific effect is being executed. (For example, the production control CPU 120 that executes step S172),
The motion effect execution means executes the motion effect at a higher rate when the first change control is performed than when the second change control is performed (for example, in battle reach A only). 2nd operation is accepted)
You may do it.

  According to the above configuration, when the first change control is performed, an opportunity for the action by the player is easily ensured during the execution of the specific effect. Therefore, the first change control is performed in comparison with the second change control. When the change control is performed, it is possible to prevent or alleviate the inconvenience that the opportunity for the player to participate in the game decreases.

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 start winning determination process. It is a figure for demonstrating random value MR1-MR3. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table and a jackpot classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit variation pattern determination table and a small hit variation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss fluctuation pattern determination 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 a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of a reach production, a step-up production, etc. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen in case battle reach A is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect screen in case battle reach B is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen in case battle reach C is performed.

  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. On the screen of the image display device 5, in response to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. 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 on the screen 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. Note that the confirmed decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be a confirmed decorative pattern.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is synchronized. Then, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be distinguished from each other is performed, and a finalized 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 figure game is such that the game ball enters 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 a start winning by (for example, passing). 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. In this embodiment, the hold storage display is performed by displaying the same number of symbols as the variable display being held (in this embodiment, it is a circle or the like, and is also referred to as a hold display symbol hereinafter). . One hold display symbol corresponds to one variable display held. The held variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is represented by the hold display pattern displayed in the left area toward the start winning memory display area 5H. The held variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is represented by the hold display symbol displayed in the right region toward the start winning memory display area 5H.

  For example, the start condition of the special figure game (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established by the occurrence of the first start prize where the game ball enters the first start prize opening. 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 established, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when a second start prize is entered in which a game ball enters the second start prize opening, a special figure game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B 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 satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first 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). Here, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  A movable effect member 60 is provided in the vicinity of a predetermined edge in the display area of the image display device 5 (here, near the right side). The movable effect member 60 is tilted toward the left side of FIG. 1 with the lower end portion as a fulcrum on the image display device 5 side by the rotational drive of the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG. A production model (production equipment device for production) that advances to the front of the display area is configured. That is, the movable effect member 60 can be changed between a non-tilting state extending in the vertical direction and the above-described tilting state by rotational driving of the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG.

  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 gaming ball does not enter the second start winning opening. To. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball can enter the second start winning opening. Put it in a state. Note that 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 the second start winning opening, while the expanded opening state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. However, it may be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. As described above, the normal variable winning ball device 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state where the game ball can enter the second start winning port, the closed state where the game ball cannot enter, or the difficult entry. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a normally open state. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening as compared with the second variable state.

  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 big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball is difficult to enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has entered 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. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. 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, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball into the special prize winning port and obtain a prize ball, which is disadvantageous for the player. There are two states.

  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. An ordinary symbol (also called “ordinary diagram” or “ordinary diagram”) that is identification information is displayed variably (variably displayed). 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 35 </ b> A (see FIG. 2) including a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilt operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 31 </ b> A. 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 forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B (a player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). 2). 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 a player's operation performed on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 31 </ b> B is installed.

  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 (detection signals indicating that a game medium has been passed or entered) from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 uses a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for driving each solenoid such as a signal for turning the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82 on or off) from the game control microcomputer 100 for a normal electric accessory. And the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening 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 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A control content for causing the electrical component for performance to execute a predetermined performance operation, such as a section, and a function of controlling the determined control content.

  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, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like. 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 numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 is provided, and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 is 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 out fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data in the RAM 102, temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores various fluctuation data in the RAM 102. 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 has table data constituting a plurality of command transmission 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. The table data etc. which comprise are memorize | 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, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing the process of controlling the effect operation by the effect electrical component. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, 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. Furthermore, wiring for transmitting a predetermined drive command signal to the motor drive circuit 16 for driving the movable effect member motor 61 for operating the movable effect member 60 is also connected to the effect control board 12. .

  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 effect control pattern is, for example, from process data including effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, and the like. It is configured. 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 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display screen of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 only needs to be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a microprocessor for image processing called a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or more generally a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). 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, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Electric decoration signal), a command (drive control signal) transmitted to the motor drive circuit 16 and the like are output.

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED via the lamp control board 14 and the like. Is turned on / off, or an effect image is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123, or the movable effect member motor 61 is driven via the motor drive circuit 16. Various effects (details described later, such as reach effects, step-up effects, display of the meter MG, effects for exciting the game such as movable effect member effects, etc.) are executed by moving the effect member 60.

  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 that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Thus, the first start condition is established. 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 enters the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied. 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 normal open state or closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter 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. Whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is set as “predetermined per symbol” as the predetermined specific display result is determined when the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display 20 or the like. Is determined (predetermined) before derivation display.

  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. Whether the variable display result of the symbol is a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result or whether it is a “small hit” as a special display result different from the specific display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. 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 on the screen 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 the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As a special symbol variable display result, when a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes “small hit” (special display result), which is different from the specific gaming state. It is controlled to a small hit gaming state as a special gaming state. As the special symbol variable display result, neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  For example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a big hit symbol, a special symbol indicating the number “1” is a small bonus symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is used. Lost design. Each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

  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, the special winning opening is continued for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the special winning opening and a winning ball is generated. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) 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 of times (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, When the type is “probability change” and the big hit symbol indicating the number “5” is derived and displayed, the big hit type becomes “surprise”. 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. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in the first state (the big winning opening is open) as a round game in the big hit gaming state is relatively short. A short-term open round is performed that is timed (eg, 0.1 seconds). The big hit game state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a normal open big hit state or a first specific game state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a short-term opening jackpot state or a second specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term open round (the big winning opening is set by the big winning door). The upper limit of the period for setting the open state) is a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. It should be noted that the same control as when the normal opening round is executed may be performed except that the opening period of the big prize opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when a short-term open round is executed, the number of round games executed is a second round number (for example, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (for example, “15”) that is the number of executions of the normal open round. ). That is, the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is changed to the first state in which the game ball is likely to enter the big winning opening in each round game as compared to the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed. May be at least one of the second period being shorter than the first period and the second round number being less than the first round number.

  When a short-term opening round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 14 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, due to the opening period of the big winning opening being the second period (for example, 0.1 second), there may be a big hit gaming state in which substantially no balls (prize balls) can be obtained.

  The first specific gaming state only needs to have a higher advantage for the player than the second specific gaming state, and the second specific gaming state has a higher advantage for the player than the first specific gaming state. If it is a thing, these aspects should just be an appropriate | suitable thing. The second specific gaming state may not be advantageous to the player.

  When a predetermined small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “small hit” and is controlled to the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state. . In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open round, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation in which the large winning opening is set to the open state and changed to the first state advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state over the second period is repeatedly executed. After the small hit gaming state ends, it is only necessary to maintain the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit”.

  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 the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied. 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. . Note that the probability change state is controlled to continue until one of the probability change end conditions is satisfied first, between a predetermined number of variable displays being executed and the next big hit gaming state being started. You may be made to do.

  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, after the big hit gaming state is ended when the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise probability”, the gaming state becomes a time-short state and a probability change state. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state before the small hit gaming state continues. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the short time state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game whose variable display result is “small hit” is executed, the short time state will be reached after the end of the small hit game state. May end and return to normal.

  In the short-time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) and the second variable state (in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball enters the second start winning opening more easily than the normal state. Closed or normally open). 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. Thus, 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 “time-short control” or “high base control”). Is done. By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

  For example, when high-open control is not performed, if the variable display result is `` big hit '' and the big hit type is `` probable '', the probability change control is performed after the big hit gaming state ends, but the speed change state is performed The high opening control may not be performed. In addition, when the game state before the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” is at least a time-short state and high open control is being performed, high open control is also performed after the end of the big hit game state. May be performed.

  Note that the time-short state in which the high opening control is performed is also referred to as “high base state”, “high base”, and the like, and the game state that is not the time-short state is also referred to as “low base state”, “low base”, or the like. The probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as “high probability state”, “high probability”, and the like, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is also referred to as “low probability state”, “low probability”, or the like. The gaming state when in the probable change state and the short time state is also referred to as “high-accuracy high base state”, “high-accuracy high base”, or the like. The gaming state when the state is in the short-time state without being in the probable change state is also referred to as “low probability high base state”, “low probability high base”, or the like. The game state when the state is in the probabilistic state without being in the short-time state is also referred to as “highly accurate low base state”, “highly accurate low base”, or the like. The normal state that does not become either the short-time state or the probability variation state is also referred to as “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy low base”, or the like.

  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.

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. For example, the game value can be controlled to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probability change state. Control, the upper limit of the number of round games that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “7”), and the game is executed in a short time state. The upper limit number of possible variable displays becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is larger than the second probability (for example, 1/50). A high first probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (eg, “5”). Many Such part or all of it to be the first communication Chang number (e.g. "10"), it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  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 In the (variable display period), the decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative design that has not yet been stopped when the decorative design that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation design"). 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 decorative pattern fluctuating speed is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Or 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, performing different rendering operations from before reaching the reach mode May be. Such an effect operation 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 variation pattern of the decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the production mode in each reach production, “big hit” (in this embodiment, the big hit type is “probable change” or “non-probable change”, but “ (May also be referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”, “expectation” or “hit expectation”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, battle A, battle B, and battle C are preset. The reach production of battles A to C is a reach production in which a plurality of characters fight. Hereinafter, the reach production of battles A to C is referred to as battle reach A to C, and the normal reach production may be referred to as normal reach.

  Battle reach A-C is a reach production where a plurality of characters fight. In the battle reach A to C, for example, battle battle characters A to C may be different from each other in different battle characters. In battle A or B, when the predetermined character wins the battle, the variable display result is “big hit”, and when the predetermined character loses the battle, the variable display result is “lost”. When the battle reach C is executed, the battle reach A may be executed after the battle reach C is executed (the battle reach A may be developed). When battle reach C is executed but battle reach A is not developed (for example, when a predetermined character loses the battle), the variable display result is “losing”. On the other hand, when it develops into battle reach A (for example, when a predetermined character wins a battle), the variable display result may be a “hit”.

  As will be described in detail later, depending on which reach effect is executed, the variable display result of the variable display is “big hit” (in this embodiment, the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”. ) (The expectation of big hit) changes. For example, the big hit expectation is higher when the battle reach A or B is executed than when the normal reach is executed. Also, in the battle reach, when the battle reach A (including the case where the battle reach C is developed) is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the battle reach B is executed.

  The expectation degree of jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the jackpot) / {(the probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the big hit) + (other than the time of the big hit) (Probability that the effect is executed) × (probability of not winning the jackpot)} (when the big hit expectation is “1”, the variable display result is always “big hit”. Same for degrees).

  During the variable display of the decorative symbols, during the period when the decorative symbols of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R change, that is, before the reach effect. A step-up effect for notifying which reach effect will be executed is performed (before reaching the reach mode).

  Further, the step-up effect is a notice effect that changes the effect state step by step from the first step to a plurality of steps (here, three steps) according to a predetermined order. In this embodiment, an effect SU1 including displaying the image 51 in the display area of the image display device 5 is performed as the first stage, and the image 52 is displayed in the display area of the image display apparatus 5 as the second stage. In the third stage, the display 53 is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5 and the operation from the player (repeating operation to the push button 31B) is accepted. Including production SU3 is performed (see FIG. 19 and the like).

  In this embodiment, meter MG, which is an image representing a meter, is displayed in the display area of the image display device during a predetermined period such as during execution of step-up effects or during execution of battle reach C (FIG. 19). Meter MG changes its mode (the amount of storage of the meter) according to the execution status of the production. When the meter MG becomes full, reach is established and battle reach is executed. Note that reach may be established even if the meter MG is not full. There are a plurality of timings (a concept including a period of a certain length) at which the meter MG can become full, and the timing is executed after the meter MG is full. Different types of battle reach.

  For example, the meter MG may become full at a predetermined timing during execution of the effect SU2. In this case, battle reach A is executed after reach is established (see FIG. 17). For example, the meter MG may become full when the user operates the push button 31B during execution of the effect SU3. In this case, battle reach B is executed after reach is established (see FIG. 18). For example, the meter MG may become full at a predetermined timing during execution of the battle reach C that is executed after the reach is established after the production SU3 is executed (the meter MG is not full) (see FIG. 19). In this case, battle reach A is executed (development to battle reach A is performed). When the meter MG is full at a predetermined timing during execution of the battle reach C, the player once recognizes that the meter MG is not full during execution of the step-up effect, and then the meter MG Since the tank is full during execution, it is as if relief was made to fill the meter MG afterwards (during execution of battle reach C). Hereinafter, the battle reach C that develops into the battle reach A when the meter MG is full is referred to as “battle reach C with relief”, “battle reach C (rescue)”, etc., and the meter MG does not become full. The battle reach C may be referred to as “battle reach C without relief”, “battle reach C (non-relief)”, or the like.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the meter MG becomes full, the movable effect member effect is executed. In the movable effect member effect, when the movable effect member 60 changes from the non-tilting state to the tilting state and then returns to the non-tilting state, a part of the movable effect member 60 temporarily advances to the front of the display area of the image display device 5. It is a production to do. This informs the player that the meter MG is full.

  When the special figure display result, which is the 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 on the screen 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. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, a predetermined short-term opening chance is formed on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. When the decorative symbol to be displayed is stopped and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a special display result may be derived and displayed. In addition, when the big hit type is “accuracy”, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) is derived and displayed. Sometimes. When the special figure display result is “small hit”, the decorative symbols constituting the short-term opening chance eyes are stopped and displayed, as in the case where the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. There is a case in which a confirmed decorative design that is a special display result is derived and displayed, or a fixed decorative design that is a predetermined reach combination may be derived and displayed.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). .

  When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable variation big hit combination may be derived, or a definite decorative symbol that is a probable variation big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probabilistic big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are the non-probable big hit combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “ In the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative pattern is changed again, and the decorative pattern (probable variable pattern) that is a combination of the probabilistic big hit and non-variable is displayed. One of the decorative symbols (non-probable variable symbols) that is a probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed decoration that becomes the non-probable big hit combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped display decorative pattern A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying symbols is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  When the big hit type is “probable change”, the decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the lottery effect is executed during the variable display, or the subsequent big hit gaming state A jackpot promotion promotion effect may be executed at the end of the middle or jackpot gaming state, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified. The jackpot promotion effect is in the jackpot gaming state at the start of the jackpot gaming state, during the round in the jackpot gaming state, during the period from one of the rounds to the start of the next round in the jackpot gaming state Probability change notification is made as to whether or not to control to the probability change state in the period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”. These re-lottery effects and promotion effects during the big hit may not be executed, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified.

  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. There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. 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.

  Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing 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 the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It should just be included (refer FIG. 5). The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state by setting the variable display result as the big hit, and the variable display result is set as the “small hit”. It is a random value used for determining whether to control to the small hit gaming state, and can take any value from “1” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change”, “probable change”, or “surprise change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. This is a random value used for this purpose, and can take any value from “1” to “100”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number 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, and “1” to “251”. Can be any 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 displayed on the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 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 special symbol process processing and normal symbol process processing, transmission settings for control commands (such as effect control commands) are set for each command in advance in the command transmission table (ROM 101 in accordance with the effect control command to be transmitted). )) In the ROM 101 (for example, the value of the storage address is stored in a transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102), and the command control process is provided in the RAM 102. Corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer (for example, the value indicating the storage address in the ROM 101), among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect control board 12 Sending a production control command After setting the control data in the output port for the output, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the production control INT signal, and the production control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. The effect control command based on the setting in the transmission table (the effect control command set for transmission) can be transmitted. 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). FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is ON (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the number of first special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port that is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206). If the second start port switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

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

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is used for determining the special figure display result. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG.

  The first special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 6 (A) has not yet started, although a game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 stores the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like as the reserved data. Is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result ( It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach reach of battle reach). This is reserved storage information.

  The second special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 6 (B) has not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start winning has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game ball The number data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like is used as the reserved data. This is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure (variable display) is held, and the variable display result (in this special figure game) It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach reach of battle reach). This is reserved storage information.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S210, transmission setting of a start port winning designation command and a hold number storage notification command is performed according to the start port buffer value (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 executes the first special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A on the effect control board 12. Settings are made to transmit a first start opening winning designation command which is an effect control command for notifying that the start condition has been established. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the second special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed on the effect control board 12 for the second special game. Settings are made to transmit a second start opening winning designation command which is an effect control command notifying that the start condition has been established. Further, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 notifies the effect control board 12 of the first special figure reserved memory number (which may be specified from the first reserved memory number count value or the like). Setting for transmitting the first pending storage number notification command to be performed. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 determines the second special figure reserved memory number (the second reserved memory number count value or the like) for the effect control board 12. Is set to transmit the second pending storage number notification command. The start opening prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command set in this way are produced from the main board 11 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 20 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  The first reserved memory number notification command here is the effect control board 12 as effect control information for notifying the increase in the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is established by the occurrence of the first start winning. Sent to the other side. In addition, the second reserved memory number notification command is used as effect control information for notifying the increase in the second special figure reserved memory number when the second start condition is established by the occurrence of the second start winning prize. Sent to the side. Here, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command notify which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has entered and the start winning has occurred. At the same time, it is transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has increased.

  The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted. Alternatively, when the reserved memory number increases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition) is an effect control command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. An effect control command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased when the reserved memory number has decreased while the specified command or the second reserved memory number addition designation command has been transmitted. A reserved storage number subtraction designation command (a first reserved storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  A total which is an effect control command for notifying the total reserved memory number instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command or together with the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command. You may make it transmit a pending storage number notification command. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S120 according to 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 process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. 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 (big hit symbol or Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) 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.

  FIG. 7 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. 7, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). 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 process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 are read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  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 pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is 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.

  If the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the start winning opening regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening And the starting opening data indicating which game ball has entered into the second starting winning opening is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding number together with the holding data or separately from the holding data, What is necessary is just to be able to specify the order in which starting conditions were satisfied about the special figure game corresponding to each holding data.

  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 pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is updated so as to be decremented by one. 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 of the special symbol, 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, for example, as shown in FIG. 8A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit”. The determination result of “small hit” or “losing” may be assigned in accordance with the presence / absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state (whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state). The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state. By referring to the special figure display result determination table set in the use table based on whether or not there is and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state Any determination result of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” assigned to the determined value corresponding to the numerical value MR1 may be determined as the special figure display result. The CPU 103 determines that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag (a flag that is turned on when the probability variation state) provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on. do it. For example, when the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the probability variation flag is on (when probability variation control is present), and the probability variation flag is If it is in the off state (when there is no probability variation control), it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (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 short time state”. "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 3 (described in detail later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”, or the like. When the current state is the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be a “big hit” and the big hit gaming state than the case where the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. .

  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), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the 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, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is whether the current special figure game (variable display) uses the first special figure or the second special figure. Depending on whether the random number value is read from the first special figure reservation storage unit or the second special figure reservation storage unit) If it is assigned to the decision result of “probability change”, “non-probability change”, “surprising accuracy”, or in the case of the second special figure, “probability change” or “non-accuracy change”) Good (see FIG. 12B). The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the special game of this time is the first Set in the usage table based on whether the special figure is used or the second special figure is used, and the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number MR2 read from the random number buffer for variation. By referring to the determined jackpot type determination table, a random value is determined depending on whether the current special figure game (variable display) uses the first special figure or the second special figure. Any one of the jackpot types assigned to the decision value corresponding to MR2 may be selected. For example, if the random value MR2 is “75”, the CPU 103 determines whether the current special figure game uses the first special figure or the second special figure (for example, It can be determined by which of the processes in steps S232 and S236 has been performed.) If the current special figure game uses the first special figure (if the process in step S232 has been carried out), then “ ”Is determined (selected) as a jackpot type, and if this special figure game uses the second special figure (when the process of step S236 is performed),“ probability change ”is determined as the jackpot type. (select.

  In FIG. 12B, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is varied depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. More specifically, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the big hit type is not “accurate”. Further, the ratio at which the big hit type is determined to be “probable change” is higher when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Thus, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different rate depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special game.

  When the gaming state is a short-time state, the high opening control is performed, so that the normally variable winning device 6B is placed in the first variable state (open state or enlarged state) in an advantageous opening mode in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening. The state may be changed between an open state) and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). When such a high opening control is performed, if the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start winning opening, the big hit type will be “surprise” By limiting so as not to be determined, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to an extended game. Note that when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the big hit type may be set to be less likely to be determined as “surprising” than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, as shown in FIG. In the case of “probability change”, “0”, in the case of “probability change” “1”, and in the case of “probability”, the value “2” is stored.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244). At this time, when the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244; Yes), the small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state ( Step S245).

  If the special figure display result is not “small hit” in step S244 (step S244; No), or after executing any of the processes in steps S243 and S245, the special symbol variable display result in the special figure game is displayed. The determined special symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in steps S240 and S244 that the special figure display result is not “big hit” or “small hit”, a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, a plurality of types of big hits are made according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value). Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the small hit symbol may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in 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 S248), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating 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. The effect control board 12 displays a demonstration screen when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of a prior decision as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. ing. Since the variation pattern designates the content (variable display mode) of the variable display of the decorative design, the content of the variable display of the decorative design is determined by this determination. 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. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S261, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S263). If the small hit flag is ON (step S263; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special figure display result is “small hit” is determined (step S264). On the other hand, when the small hit flag is off (step S263; No), the variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S265).

  FIG. 10 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 “ Corresponding to each of the cases of “reach”, the variable display result (special display result) is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, or the big hit type is “probable” or Corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “small hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance.

  In this embodiment, the variable display result is “losing” and “non-reach” is specified as the variation pattern. Patterns PB1-1 to PB1-2 are prepared.

  Further, there are prepared variation patterns corresponding to the contents depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” (“big hit” in which the big hit type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”) or “losing”. Specifically, a fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-1 ("big hit") are specified which specify that normal reach is executed after the performance SU1 is executed. Further, a fluctuation pattern PA2-2 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-2 ("big hit") are prepared which specify that the battle reach A is executed after the effects SU1 to SU2 are executed. In addition, a variation pattern PA2-3 (for loss) and a variation pattern PA3-3 ("big hit") are specified which specify that the battle reach B is performed after the effects SU1 to SU3 are performed. In the production SU3, an operation by the player is accepted, but in this embodiment, the battle reach B is finally executed regardless of whether or not the operation is performed. . Further, a variation pattern PA2-5 (for loss) and a variation pattern PA3-5 ("" for designating that the battle reach C (relief) is performed after the effects SU1 to SU3 are executed and then the battle reach A is developed). Jackpot ") is available.

  Furthermore, as a variation pattern that is selected only when the variable display is “losing”, a variation pattern PA2-4 that specifies that the battle reach C (non-relief) is performed after the effects SU1 to SU3 are performed is prepared. ing. That is, when there is no relief in battle reach C (when the meter MG does not become full), the variable display result is always “lost”.

  Furthermore, when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "surprise", and when the variable display result is "small hit", the short-term opening chance is derived from the non-reach display. A variation pattern PC1-1 is designated to specify that the operation is to be performed. There is prepared a variation pattern PC2-1 that specifies that normal reach is executed and a definite decorative symbol of a predetermined reach combination is derived and displayed.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 9, for example, a big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the big hit variation pattern determination table, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change”, “probable change”, or “surprise change” (depending on the big hit type buffer setting value stored in the big hit type buffer) The numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern.

  The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer and the jackpot type buffer setting value, so that the jackpot type is “ If the variation pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR3 is determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time depending on whether it is “non-probability variation”, “probability variation”, or “surprising variation”. Good. For example, when the random value MR3 is “140”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA3-3 when the jackpot type buffer setting value is “0” or “1”, and the jackpot type buffer setting value is “2”. Sometimes the variation pattern PC2-1 is selected.

  In the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern at the time of the small hit is determined using, for example, the small hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In the small hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern for the common variation pattern when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. ) Is assigned. However, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern is different from the case where the jackpot type is “surprising”. As a result, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” and the big hit type will be “surprise” according to the variable display mode of the decorative pattern and the reach effect in the variation pattern, and the probability change state will be entered after the big hit gaming state ( (Expected expectations) can be varied.

  Of the variation patterns that can be determined when the big hit type is “surprise”, a variation pattern that is not determined when the variable display result is “small hit” may be included. . Alternatively, the variation pattern that can be determined when the variable display result is “small hit” may include a variation pattern that is not determined when the big hit type is “surprise”. . The CPU 103 is assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random number MR3 by referring to the small hit variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. The variation pattern may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time.

  In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 9, a loss variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to a case where the gaming state is a normal state and a case where the gaming state is a short time state and a short time control is performed. A variation pattern at the time of losing is determined using the determination table. For example, whether the time is short or not is specified by whether or not a time-short flag (a flag that is turned on when the time is short) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control flag setting unit) is on. If the time reduction is not in progress (when the time reduction flag is OFF), the loss variation pattern is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. On the other hand, during the time reduction (when the time reduction flag is in the on state), the loss variation pattern is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

  In each loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern in accordance with the total number of reserved memories. The total reserved memory number may be specified from, for example, the total reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter, the total value of the first reserved memory number count value and the second reserved memory number count value, or the like. .

The CPU 103 determines whether the normal time and the short time are based on whether the time is short, based on the total pending storage count value and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the random number buffer for variation. By referring to any of the loss variation pattern determination tables according to the case, when the total number of reserved memories is not in the shortage, “0” to “1”, “2” to “4”, “5” to “8” The change pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random number MR3 according to which one of “0”, “1”, and “2” to “8” corresponds to which May be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time.

  For example, when the time reduction flag is on and the random number value MR3 is “229”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA2-1 when the total reserved memory count value is “0”, and the total hold When the stored number count value is “1”, the variation pattern PB1-1 is selected, and when the total reserved storage number count value is any of “3” to “8”, the variation pattern PB1-2 is selected.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (A), when the total number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (specifically “2”), the decorative pattern is at a higher rate than when it is less than the predetermined number. The determined value is assigned so that the variable display mode is determined as “non-reach”. Also in the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12B, when the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (specifically “1”), the decorative pattern is at a higher rate than when it is less than the predetermined number. The determined value is assigned so that the variable display mode is determined as “non-reach”. 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.

  As can be seen from FIGS. 11 and 12, when the big hit type is “probable change” or “non-probable change”, the ratio (decision ratio) for selecting the variation pattern PA3-1 is the variation pattern PA3-2. , PA3-3 and PA3-5 are lower. On the other hand, at other times, the ratio (decision ratio) for selecting the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 is higher than any of the fluctuation patterns PA2-2, PA2-3, and PA2-5. Therefore, the expectation of jackpot when the normal reach is executed is lower than the case where any of the battle reach A, battle reach B, battle reach C (relief) and battle reach A is executed. I understand.

  As can be seen from FIGS. 11 and 12, when the big hit type is “probable change” or “non-probable change”, the ratio (decision ratio) for selecting the variation pattern PA3-2 or PA3-5 varies. The ratio is higher than the ratio for selecting the pattern PA3-3. On the other hand, at other times, the ratio (decision ratio) for selecting the fluctuation pattern PA2-2 or PA2-5 is lower than the ratio for selecting the fluctuation pattern PA2-3. From this, it is understood that the big hit expectation degree when any one of the battle reach A, the battle reach C (relief) and the battle reach A is executed is higher than that when the battle reach B is executed.

  Further, as can be seen from FIGS. 11 and 12, the ratio (decision ratio) for selecting the variation pattern PA3-2 or PA3-5 is the same even when the variable display result is either “big hit” or “losing”. Therefore, the big hit expectation degree when the battle reach C is executed and the battle reach A is executed is the same as the big hit expectation degree when the battle reach A is executed without the battle reach C being executed. Become.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265 shown in FIG. 9, a special figure variation time that is a variable symbol display time is set (step S266). 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. 10, 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 a special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the processing of steps S262, S264, and S265.

  Following the process of step S266, 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 S267). 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. When starting variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display the first special figure hold memory number subtracted by 1 from the first display. You may make it carry out to the hold | maintain indicator 25A (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1). When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one for the second display. You may make it carry out to the holding | maintenance indicator 25B (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  After the processing of step S267 is executed, command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S268). 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. Transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the pending storage number notification command is performed. 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. Transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the pending storage number notification command is performed. The set command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed.

  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 (variation pattern selected in the processing of steps S262, S264, and S265) such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is based on the fixed special symbol determined in step S246, and the special symbol variable display result ("big hit", "small hit", "losing", or what kind of big hit type is) Is an effect control command for designating. The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are effect control commands for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 of FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process of changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a process of measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to change, and the like. It is included. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the special symbol variation is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The fixed special symbol (the fixed special symbol set in step S110), which is the variable display result of the symbol, is stopped (displayed), and when the symbol is stopped, the special symbol is stopped (displayed and displayed). The special symbol process flag is updated to “3”. The symbol determination command that is set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. By repeatedly executing step S112, special symbol variable display, fixed special symbol derivation display, and the like are realized.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, a process for determining whether the big hit flag or the small hit flag is in an on state, or when the big hit flag is in an on state, the hourly flag and the probability variation flag are turned off, and a predetermined area ( The count value of the short-time counter that counts the remaining number of variable displays executed during the short-time control provided in the game control counter setting unit or the like is set to “0”, and the big hit start production waiting time (in the big hit game state) This is a waiting time until the execution of the effect corresponding to the start is started, and is a predetermined time.), And the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” Processing for performing transmission setting of the designated hit start designation command (production control command) and updating the special figure process flag to “4” is included.

  Further, in the special symbol stop process, when the big hit flag is in the off state and the hour / short flag is in the on state, the count value of the hour / times counter is decremented by “1”, and the count value after the decrement is “ When it is “0”, the processing for turning off the hourly flag and ending the hourly state, or when the small hit flag is on, an effect waiting time at the start of the small hit (the effect corresponding to the start of the small hit gaming state) Is a waiting time until the execution of the game is started, and is a predetermined time.), And a control for designating the start of the small hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “small hit” If the transmission setting of the hit start designation command (production control command) that is a command is performed and the special figure process flag is updated to “8”, or if the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not on, the special figure process The value of the flag contains the process of updating to "0".

  The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed.

  Through a series of these processes, the time-saving state and the probability change state are temporarily ended at the time of big hit, and the remaining variable display that can be executed during the time reduction is reduced by “once” at the time of loss or small hit. When the remaining variable display that can be executed during the time reduction becomes “0” times, the time reduction flag is turned off and the time reduction state is terminated. That is, the time reduction state (time reduction control) ends when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (the following initial count value) before the variable display result becomes “big hit” from the start. Further, when there is a change in the gaming state, notification of the changed gaming state is made to the effect control board 12 side.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 of FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” and the start timing of the round game (for example, that the big hit start performance waiting time set above has elapsed). ) And the like, the processing for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening, and the processing for starting the measurement of the elapsed time after the opening state is included. In this process, for example, corresponding to whether the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (can be specified by the jackpot type buffer setting value stored in the jackpot type buffer), the big prize is won. You may make it set the upper limit of the period which makes a mouth open state. As an example, the normal opening round is executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened to “29 seconds” corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change” for the big hit type. do it. On the other hand, the short-term opening round may be executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is in the open state to “0.1 seconds” corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. By repeatedly performing step S114, waiting until the start timing of the round game, opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  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. For determining whether or not the time has come to return from the open state to the closed state (or may be in a partially open state), and the timing to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state (of the game ball A process of returning the special winning opening to the closed state when it is determined that the number reaches a predetermined number (for example, nine) or the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S114) , Processing for starting measurement of the elapsed time since returning to the closed state is included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. By repeatedly performing step S115, the open state of the special winning opening is maintained until the timing for returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. After the big hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, Processing to measure the elapsed time since returning to the closed state is included. When the next round game is started, for example, when the measured elapsed time is the time when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (in this case) Is a control command for notifying that the big hit gaming state has ended when the number of round games has reached the upper limit number of times, for example, in the process of step S114. A setting for transmitting the big hit gaming state end command is performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. By repeatedly performing step S116, waiting is performed until the special winning opening is again opened.

  By repeatedly executing steps S114 to S116, the big hit gaming state is realized.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process is a waiting time corresponding to a period in which a later-described ending effect is executed as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state (ending effect) waiting time at the end of the jackpot Processing for determining whether or not (time) has elapsed. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed, the big hit end processing is ended as it is. When the big hit end waiting time has elapsed, if the big hit type is “non-probable change” according to the big hit type (big hit type buffer setting value) stored in the big hit type buffer (the big hit type buffer setting value is If it is “0”, the probability variation flag remains off and the hourly flag is turned on. If the big hit type is “probable change” or “surprise”, the big hit type buffer setting value is “1” or “2” ”), The probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are turned on. In this way, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is a low-accuracy high-base state with only short-time control, and when the big hit type is “probable change” or “surprise” The gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is a high-accuracy and high-base state with probability variation control and time-shortening control. Further, when the time reduction flag is turned on, a count initial value (for example, 100 times) is set in the time reduction number counter. When the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is finally updated to “0”.

  The time-short state (time-short control) ends only when the next jackpot gaming state is started out of a predetermined number of variable displays being executed and the next jackpot gaming state being started. Also good. In this case, it is not necessary to set the initial count value or the short-time count counter itself.

  3 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit release pre-processing includes the fact that the variable display result is “small hit” and the timing for opening the big prize opening (for example, the small hit start start waiting time set above) And the like, etc.), etc.), and the process of starting the measurement of the elapsed time from the open state is included. In addition, in the small hit opening pre-processing, for example, as in the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”. ”Or the like is set to the small hit gaming state. When a process for opening the special winning opening is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”. By repeatedly performing step S118, waiting is performed until the special winning opening is opened.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. This small hit opening process includes a 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. Processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the mouth from the open state to the closed state (or may be partly open state), and timing for returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state (the game ball Process for returning the prize winning opening to the closed state when it is determined that the number of the game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9) or the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S118) Etc. are included. And when returning the grand prize opening to the closed state, a process for determining whether or not the number of times of opening has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or a timing when the grand prize opening is returned to the closed state when the upper limit number is not reached A process for measuring the elapsed time from the time, a process for opening the special winning opening again when the measured elapsed time reaches a preset time, and the like are executed. When the number of times of opening of the big winning opening reaches the upper limit number, a setting is made to transmit a small hit gaming state end command which is a control command for notifying that the small hit gaming state has ended, and the value of the special figure process flag is “ Updated to 10 ″. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  Step S118 is repeatedly performed, and step S119 is repeatedly performed, thereby realizing the small hit gaming state.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the presentation operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by the presentation device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. This includes a process of waiting until it elapses (ending the small hit end process until the waiting time elapses). Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is turned on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, 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, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing 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. For example, a first start port winning designation command and a first reserved memory number notification command, a second start port winning designation command and a second reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 when a start winning occurs. When either one of the above is received, since the number of reserved storages is increased by 1, the presentation control CPU 120 performs control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. By changing the color of a predetermined area of the start winning memory display area 5H of the image display device 5 or the like, the reserved memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H is changed, and the held display symbol is increased by one, The number of variable display holds that can be specified by the hold storage display is increased by one. When the start opening winning designation command is the first starting opening winning designation command, the hold display symbol displayed on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H is increased by 1 and can be specified by the first hold display. The number of the first special figure hold memory that is present is increased by one. When the start opening winning designation command is the second starting opening winning designation command, the hold display symbol displayed on the right side of the start winning storage display area 5H is increased by one and can be specified by the second hold display. The number of the second special figure hold memory that is present is increased by one.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various effects such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the apparatus, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control. Thereafter, the process of step S72 is executed again.

  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 responds to the value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit). Thus, any one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11. The process etc. which determine are included. When the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the like is received and it is determined that the decorative display variable display on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, it includes a process of determining a definite decorative pattern and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like. The variable display start setting process ends when 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 variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122, and the effect control determined in step S171. Various control data is read from the pattern, and various effects control is performed during the variable display of the decorative design. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received, the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, and the big hit type specified by the variable display result notification command received before that "Or" Uncertain change ", the value of the effect process flag is updated to" 5 ". If the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the small hit gaming state, or the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, the variable display result notification received before that If the jackpot type specified by the command is “surprise”, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”. Further, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”. Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value.

  The special winning opening short-term opening process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this big winning opening short-term opening process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the “surprise” big hit game state or the small hit game state, and the effect image based on the set content Is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5, voice and sound effects are output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a command (electricity) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit game state or the small hit game state such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output of the decoration signal) Is also included, for example, effect control informing the image display device 5). In addition, the process at the time of short-opening of the big prize opening corresponds to the ending effect process with the value of the effect control process flag corresponding to the reception of the big hit gaming state end command or the small hit gaming state end command from the main board 11, for example. The value is updated to “6”.

  The special winning opening normal opening process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the special winning opening normal opening process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state of “probability change” or “non-probability change”, and the effect image based on the setting content Is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5, voice and sound effects are output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a command (electricity) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the jackpot gaming state of “probability change” or “non-probability change” such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output of the decoration signal) , Including the effect control notified in the image display device 5). Further, in the special winning opening normal opening process, for example, in response to receiving a big hit gaming state end command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process “6”. Update to

  The ending effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents in the display area of the image display device 5. Display the sound, sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and game effect is output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the lamp 9 and the decoration LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 13 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is “lost” based on, for example, a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is a variable display mode of the decorative design. It is determined whether or not it is a non-reach fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” that does not have a reach mode (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, a random number value for determining a left determined symbol updated by a random counter for production provided in a predetermined area (for example, production control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is shown. By extracting numerical data and referring to the left determined symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is displayed. The left fixed decorative pattern to be stopped is determined. 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. 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 it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the left and right prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 are prepared. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the same decorative design. 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, a difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S521; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S525). The big hit type when the special figure display result is “big hit” may be specified by the CPU 120 for effect control by reading the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. When it is determined that “surprise” or “small hit” (step S525; Yes), it corresponds to the case of “surprise” or “small hit” such as a short-term opening chance, a predetermined reach combination, etc. A combination of the confirmed decorative pattern that is a result of variable display of the decorative pattern is determined (step S526). Note that in steps S523 and S524, a combination of a fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result of a decorative pattern corresponding to the case of “surprise” or “small hit” such as a short-term opening chance, a predetermined reach combination, etc. is determined. (For example, if such a combination is determined, a decorative pattern that constitutes a reach combination or a non-reach combination prepared in advance and does not fall under these combinations is determined (selected). ).

  As an example of the processing in step S526, when the variation pattern PC1-1 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the combination of the fixed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting any one of a plurality of types of short-term opening chances To decide. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number for chance determination that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and a predetermined chance determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. By doing so, the combination of the definite decorative symbols constituting any of the short-term opening chances may be determined.

  As another example of the processing in step S526, when the variation pattern PC2-1 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, a random value for determining a predetermined reach combination that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter or the like is obtained. Predetermined reach combinations corresponding to the case of “surprise” or “small hit” by extracting the numerical data shown and referring to a predetermined reach combination determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the fixed decoration symbol used as the last stop symbol which comprises. Alternatively, when the variation pattern PC2-1 is designated, the same processing as in step S524 is executed, and the same display that is stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R is performed. While determining the decorative symbol, by executing a process different from step S524, a special decorative symbol (short-term opening chance) that is not used in the variable display of the decorative symbol in the normal state in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C. You may decide to stop displaying the symbol. The reach decorative symbol including the short-term opening chance symbol may be included in a predetermined reach combination corresponding to the short-term opening chance or “surprise” or “small hit”.

  Even when the variation pattern PC2-1 is specified and the decorative display variable display mode is the reach mode, for example, the same decorative pattern is aligned in the “left” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R. After reaching the reach mode by the temporary stop display, the “slip” variable display effect for changing the temporary stop-displayed decorative pattern by changing the decorative design again in the “right” decorative variable display area 5R. In addition, the combination of decorative symbols constituting any of the short-term opening chances may be derived and displayed by stopping display of a predetermined decorative symbol in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. . In this case, in the process of step S526, even when any one of the variation patterns PC2-1 is designated, a combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting any one of the short-term opening chances may be determined.

  When it is determined in step S525 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S525; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted. 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, for example, the same decorative design is determined according to the jackpot type specified by the variable display result notification command or the like.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S523, S524, S526, and S527, an effect control pattern to be used later is selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S530). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of effect control patterns prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, and sets it as a use pattern. Good. Subsequently, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S531).

  And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S532). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S531 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 in the display area. 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 S533), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  In addition, since one hold storage is digested with the start of variable display, in step S532, depending on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11, the display control unit By performing control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP of 123, the start winning memory display is performed by changing the color of the predetermined area of the starting winning memory display area 5H of the image display device 5, etc. A process of changing the hold storage display in the area 5H, reducing the hold display symbol by 1, and reducing the number of variable display holds that can be specified by the hold storage display is also performed. Specifically, when receiving the first variation start command, the effect control CPU 120 changes the color of a predetermined area of the start winning storage display area 5H to the left of the starting winning storage display area 5H, for example. The displayed hold display symbol is reduced by one (the rightmost hold display symbol in the left hold display symbol is deleted), and the number of the first special figure hold memory that can be specified by the display of the hold memory is reduced by one. When the CPU 120 for effect control receives the second variation start command, for example, by changing the color of a predetermined area of the start winning storage display area 5H, the hold display displayed on the right side of the start winning storage display area 5H. The symbol is reduced by one (the rightmost hold display symbol in the right hold display symbol is deleted), the second hold memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H is changed, and can be specified by the display of the hold memory. The number of stored second special figure hold is reduced by one.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 13 as the variable display effect process. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 13, 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, an effect control process timer value (step S551). ). As an example, in the process of step S551, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 subtraction) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S551 (step S551; No), it is determined whether or not it is a step-up effect execution period for executing the step-up effect (step S552). The step-up effect execution period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern selected by the process of step S530 shown in FIG. When it is the step-up effect execution period (step S552; Yes), the current operation is within the first operation reception period for receiving a first operation from the player to the push button 31B (for example, ten consecutive pushes of the push button 31B). Is determined (step S553). The first operation reception period may be set in advance for each effect control pattern for executing the effect SU3, and the effect control CPU 120 is read from the effect control pattern, for example, corresponding to the effect control process timer value. If the specified code specifies that it is within the first operation reception period, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the present is within the first operation reception period (step S553; Yes).

  When the CPU 120 for effect control determines that the present is within the first operation reception period for the first time within one step-up effect execution period (that is, when the first operation reception period is started), Based on an operation detection signal (a signal indicating that the push button 31B has been pressed) supplied from the push sensor 35B, the number of times the push button 31B is pressed within the current first operation reception period is provided in the RAM 122, for example. The counting is started by updating the count value of the predetermined counter. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 starts counting the number of times the push button 31B is pressed within one first operation reception period.

  When it is determined in step S553 that the present time is within the first operation reception period (step S553; Yes), the presentation control CPU 120 sets the current number of operations of the push button 31B to a predetermined number (for example, 10 times). It is determined whether it has been reached (that is, for example, whether the first operation of hitting the push button 31B ten times has been established) (step S554). When the first operation is established (step S554; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns on the first operation flag (step S555).

  If the current operation is not within the first operation acceptance period (step S553; No) after the processing of step S555, or if the first operation is not established (step S554; No), the first operation flag is on. -Production operation control according to an OFF state etc. is performed (step S556). The effect control CPU 120 may determine that the current operation is not within the first operation reception period when the first operation flag is in the on state in step S553 (step S553; No).

  In the effect operation control in step S556, the effect for executing the step-up effect, such as the display of the effect image (for example, the images 51 to 53 of the effects SU1 to SU3) (including the display of the meter MG). Perform motion control. In the process of step S556, for example, from the effect control pattern selected by the process of step S530 shown in FIG. 13, whether or not the present operation is within the first operation reception period, the state of the first operation flag (push as necessary) Production control execution data corresponding to the current process timer value and the like is read out. Various commands (including various information signals) created based on the production control execution data read out in this way are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 (the meter MG is changed according to the number of times the push button 31B is pressed, the ON state of the first operation flag, the execution state of the step-up effect, etc.) Etc.), outputting a predetermined sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, turning on or blinking or turning off the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, or combining some or all of these Thus, if a predetermined effect device can execute a step-up effect according to whether or not the current operation is within the first operation reception period and the state of the first operation flag (whether or not the first operation has been performed). Good.

  When it is determined in step S552 that it is not the step-up effect execution period (step S552; No), or after the process of step S556 is executed, whether or not it is a reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect. Is determined (step S557). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern selected by the process of step S530 shown in FIG. If it is the reach production execution period (step S557; Yes), is the current operation within the second operation reception period for receiving the second operation from the player to the push button 31B (for example, five consecutive hits of the push button 31B)? Is determined (step S558). The second operation acceptance period only needs to be set in advance for each effect control pattern for executing the battle reach A that is not developed from the battle reach C, and the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to, for example, the effect control process timer value. If the code read from the effect control pattern specifies that the code is within the second operation acceptance period, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the present is within the second operation acceptance period (step S558). ; Yes).

  When the CPU 120 for effect control determines that the present is within the second operation acceptance period for the first time within one reach effect execution period (that is, when the second operation acceptance period is started), the push is performed. Based on an operation detection signal (a signal indicating that the push button 31B has been pressed) supplied from the sensor 35B, the number of times the push button 31B is pressed within the current second operation reception period is provided in the RAM 122, for example. The counting is started by updating the count value of the predetermined counter. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 starts counting the number of times the push button 31B is pressed within one second operation reception period.

  When it is determined in step S558 that the present is within the first operation reception period (step S558; Yes), the presentation control CPU 120 sets the current number of operations of the push button 31B to a predetermined number (for example, five times). It is determined whether it has been reached (that is, for example, whether the second operation of hitting the push button 31B five times has been established) (step S559). When the first operation is established (step S559; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns on the second operation flag (step S560).

  After the process of step S560, when the current operation is not within the second operation reception period (step S558; No), or when the second operation is not established (step S559; No), the second operation flag is turned on. -Production operation control according to an OFF state etc. is performed (step S561). The effect control CPU 120 may determine that the current operation is not within the second operation reception period when the second operation flag is in the on state in step S558 (step S558; No).

  In the effect operation control in step S561, effect operation control for executing the reach effect such as display of the effect image of the reach effect (including display of the meter MG in the battle reach C) is performed. In the process of step S561, for example, from the effect control pattern selected by the process of step S530 shown in FIG. 13, whether or not the present is within the second operation acceptance period, the state of the second operation flag, and the current process The effect control execution data corresponding to the timer value is read. Various commands (including various information signals) created based on the production control execution data read out in this way are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. As a result, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 (including appropriately changing the meter MG when there is relief in battle reach C (relief)), and the speakers 8L and 8R. To output a predetermined sound effect, turn on, blink, or turn off the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, or combine some or all of them, and the It is only necessary to be able to execute a reach effect according to whether or not it is within the two-operation acceptance period and the state of the second operation flag (whether or not the second operation has been performed).

  When it is determined in step S557 that it is not the reach effect execution period (step S557; No), after executing the process of step S561, it is displayed during the execution of the step-up effect or the battle reach C. It is determined whether or not the meter MG is full (step S562). When the meter MG is filled up by the above-described effect operation control (step S562; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 transmits a drive command signal to the motor drive circuit, operates the movable effect member 60, and moves the effect. Execution of the effect operation control for executing the member effect is started (step S563). With this start, the movable effect member effect is executed once.

  When it is determined in step S562 that the meter MG is not full (step S562; No), after performing the process of step S563, for example, in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern Based on the setting or the like, after performing the presentation operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative symbols (step S564), the variable display in-production processing is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S551 (step S551; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S565). At this time, if no symbol confirmation command is received (step S565; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and awaits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S565 (step S565; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S566). At this time, a predetermined time is set in the effect control process timer or the like as the waiting start designation command reception waiting time (step S567). Then, after the first operation flag and the second operation flag are turned off (step S568), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S569) and variable. The in-display effect process is terminated.

  By repeatedly performing the effect control process described above, a step-up effect, a reach effect, a movable effect member effect, and the like are executed based on the effect control pattern selected according to the variation pattern. The execution timing of each effect, main screens displayed on the image display device 5, and the like will be described with reference to FIGS.

  When the effect control pattern is selected according to the variation pattern PA2-1 or PA3-1 by the process of step S530 shown in FIG. 13, based on this effect control pattern, as shown in FIG. After the effect SU1 (the effect of displaying the image 51 and the like as in FIG. 17, the same applies hereinafter), the reach is established and the normal reach is executed. In this case, the display of the meter MG is also performed during the execution of the effect SU1, and the meter MG is stored up to a predetermined place, but the meter MG is not full.

  When the effect control pattern is selected according to the variation pattern PA2-2 or PA3-2 by the process of step S530 shown in FIG. 13, based on this effect control pattern, FIG. 16 (B) and FIG. As described above, after the effect SU1 is executed, the effect SU2 (the effect of displaying the image 52 and the like as in FIG. 17, the same applies hereinafter) is executed, and the meter MG is accompanied with the execution of the effect SU1 and the effect SU2. Gradually accumulates and becomes full at a predetermined timing during the execution of the production SU2, and then reach is established and battle reach A is executed. When the meter MG becomes full, the movable effect member effect is executed. Specifically, the movable effect member 60 changes from the non-tilting state to the tilting state (see FIG. 17), and then returns to the non-tilting state.

  During the execution of battle reach A, the second operation acceptance period comes. During the second operation acceptance period in which the second operation has not yet been established (step S558; Yes, and step S559; No), an image that prompts the second operation (for example, an image that prompts repeated button hits in FIG. 18). Is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 (for example, this image disappears after the second operation reception period ends (including the case where the second operation is established)). Thereafter, depending on whether or not the second operation has been performed on the push button 31B during the second operation reception period (depending on whether the second operation flag is in the on state or the off state), different rendering modes The battle reach A is executed. In FIG. 16B, the second operation acceptance point is when the second operation is performed (when established).

  When the effect control pattern is selected according to the variation pattern PA2-3 or PA3-3 by the process of step S530 shown in FIG. 13, based on this effect control pattern, the processes shown in FIGS. In this way, after the effect SU1 is executed, the effect SU2 is executed, and then the effect SU3 (the effect of displaying the image 53 as shown in FIG. 18 and the like, prompting the button to be repeatedly pressed, etc. The same applies hereinafter), and the meter MG gradually accumulates with the execution of the effects SU1 to SU3, but does not become full, and the first operation reception period arrives during the execution of the effect SU3. During the first operation reception period in which the first operation has not yet been established (step S553; Yes, and step S554; No), an image that prompts the first operation (for example, an image that prompts repeated button hits) is displayed. The image is displayed in the display area of the device 5 (for example, this image disappears after the first operation reception period ends (including the case where the first operation is established)). Thereafter, when the first operation is performed on the push button 31B during the first operation reception period (when the first operation flag is turned on), the meter MG is filled up. In the first operation reception period, the display of the meter MG may be changed so that the meter MG is gradually stored in response to the operation on the push button 31B until the first operation is established. When the above is established, the meter MG may be filled up suddenly. In FIG. 16C, the first operation acceptance point is when the first operation is performed (when established).

  In this embodiment, when the production control pattern is selected according to the variation pattern PA2-3 or PA3-3, the first operation may or may not be performed during the first operation reception period. That is, even if the meter MG is full, the battle reach B is executed regardless of whether the meter MG is full. However, the rendering mode of the battle reach B is different depending on whether the meter MG is full. It is also good (for example, if the meter MG is full) Further, when the first operation is not performed (the first operation is not established) and the meter MG is not full, a reach effect other than the battle reach B may be executed. When the meter MG becomes full, the movable effect member effect is executed.

  When an effect control pattern is selected according to the variation pattern PA2-4, variation pattern PA2-5, or PA3-5 by the process of step S530 shown in FIG. 13, based on this effect control pattern, FIG. As shown in D), after the effect SU1 is executed, the effect SU2 is executed, and then the effect SU3 is executed, and the meter MG gradually accumulates with the execution of the effects SU1 to SU3. Instead, the first operation reception period arrives during the execution of the production SU3. Specifically, during the first operation acceptance period in which the first operation has not yet been established (step S553; Yes, and step S554; No), an image that prompts the first operation (for example, prompts the button to be repeatedly pressed). Image) is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. However, in this case, after that, even when the first operation was performed on the push button 31B during the first operation reception period (when the first operation flag was turned on), it was not performed. Even in this case, the meter MG does not become full. In this first operation reception period, the display of the meter MG may be changed so that the meter MG is gradually stored in response to the operation on the push button 31B until the first operation is established (in this case) For example, the state of the meter MG at the start of the first operation reception period is displayed when the meter MG is not full when the meter MG is filled up less than when the meter MG is full. It is better to prevent the meter MG from reaching full even if there is an operation, or less change in the meter when the meter MG is not full than when the meter MG is full, Even if the first operation is performed, the meter MG may not be fully filled.) Even if the push button 31B is operated, the meter MG may not be changed (in this case, for example) If, although once changing the meter MG when the first operation acceptance period has elapsed so as not reach the full.). In FIG. 16D, the time when the first operation is performed (when established) is set as the first operation reception point.

  After production SU3, reach is established and battle reach C is executed. In battle reach C, a meter MG that is not full is displayed. When the effect control pattern is selected according to the variation pattern PA2-4 by the process of step S530 shown in FIG. 13, the meter MG does not become full during execution of the battle reach C, and the meter MG There is no relief. On the other hand, when the production control pattern is selected according to the variation pattern PA2-5 or PA3-5, as shown in FIG. 19, the predetermined timing (for example, the ally character defeats the enemy character) during the execution of the battle reach C. After that, the relief that the meter MG is full is performed (in FIG. 16D, this relief timing is taken as a relief point). With this relief, Battle Reach C develops into Battle Reach A. In addition, this battle reach A may receive a 2nd operation, and may not receive it.

  In the present embodiment, the above configuration constitutes a pachinko gaming machine 1 that grants a privilege (here, a big hit game state in a normal open round advantageous to the player) to the player as the game progresses, Based on the determination result of the privilege grant determination means (here, the CPU 103 that executes step S239) and the privilege grant determination means, whether or not the privilege is granted is notified. Specific effect execution means for executing at least one of a plurality of types of specific effects (here, each reach effect) (for example, the CPU 103 that determines the variation pattern in step S111 according to the processing result of step S239 and the variation pattern) The effect control CPU 120 executes the reach effect according to the game in step S172), and the mode changes according to the progress of the game. Is changed to a specific mode (here, full), and mode change means (here, meter MG) suggesting that a specific performance is executed and control for changing the mode of the mode change means is performed. Aspect control means (here, the effect control CPU 120 that changes the meter MG in step S172 according to the variation pattern) and operation means (here, the push button 31B) that can be operated by the player are configured. .

  In the present embodiment, according to the above configuration, the mode control unit changes the mode of the mode change unit to a specific mode before the first timing (for example, the end timing of the production SU2) (see FIG. 16 (B)) and a second operation after the first timing after the first timing (here, the reach is established) by performing a predetermined operation (here, the first operation) on the operation means. The second change control (see FIG. 16C) for changing the aspect of the aspect change means to a specific aspect until the timing or the end timing of the effect SU3) can be performed. The specific effect is executed so that the ratio of which of the multiple types of specific effects is executed depends on whether the first change control or the second change control is performed (here, When the meter MG becomes full in effect SU2 is battle reach A is executed, when the meter MG becomes full in effect SU3 has become.) As the battle Reach B is executed.

  According to this embodiment (particularly, the configuration described above), it is possible to perform change control of two types of meters MG having different timings for changing the mode of the meter MG to full tank, and reach effect executed thereafter. Since the execution rate of the game is also varied depending on the type of change control, for example, the type of change control (timing to fill the meter MG) and the execution of reach production can be diversified, and the interest of the game can be improved. it can.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, with the above configuration, the aspect control means gives a privilege whether to perform the first change control, to perform the second change control, or to change the aspect of the aspect change means to a specific aspect. The ratio is determined at a different rate according to the determination result of the determining means (refer to the determination rate of the variation pattern in FIGS. 11 and 12 here).

  According to this embodiment (particularly the configuration described above), the degree of expectation for jackpot depending on the type of change control for changing the meter MG to full (timing for changing the meter MG to full) and whether or not change control is executed. Since the player is interested in the type of change control for changing the meter MG to full, the interest of the game can be improved. Whether to perform the first change control, whether to perform the second change control, and whether to change the mode of the mode change unit to a specific mode is determined at different rates depending on the determination result of the privilege grant determination unit. It includes that two of the three parties may have the same ratio.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, with the above-described configuration, the aspect control unit performs the first change control or the second change control when the benefit is not changed from the case where the aspect change unit is not changed to the specific aspect. The first change control or the second change control is performed so that the ratio to which is given is higher (here, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the meter MG performs the effect SU2 and the effect SU3, When the meter MG is full, the big hit expectation is higher than when the meter MG is not full.) In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the first change control or the second change control is performed. The special effect execution means (here, the movable effect member effect is executed in step S172) that executes the special effect (here, the movable effect member effect) of the predetermined aspect when the aspect of the mode change means changes to the specific mode. Do On the secondary side output control CPU 120).

  According to this embodiment (particularly the above-described configuration), it is easy for the player to understand that the meter MG has changed to a full tank and that the big hit expectation is high by executing the movable effect member effect. , The fun of gaming is improved.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, with the above configuration, the operation effect (here, the second operation) to the operation means (here, the push button 31B) is received when the specific effect is being executed (here, the second effect). Operation effect executing means (here, effect control CPU 120 for executing step S172) capable of executing an effect for displaying an image that accepts the second operation is configured, and the operation effect executing means is subjected to the first change control. The operation effect is executed at a higher rate when the second change control is performed (here, the second operation is accepted only at Battle Reach A).

  According to this embodiment (particularly, the configuration described above), when the stage SU2 is executed and the meter MG is full and the battle reach A is performed, the player has an opportunity to operate the battle reach A. Therefore, the opportunity for the player to participate in the game is reduced when the production SU2 is executed and the meter MG is full, compared to the production SU3 that accepts the first operation. The inconvenience of being lost can be prevented or reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the above configuration constitutes a gaming machine (here, pachinko gaming machine 1) that grants a privilege (here, a big hit gaming state) to the player as the game progresses. In response, the aspect changes, and when the aspect changes to a specific aspect (here, full tank), the aspect change means (here, the rate of granting a privilege is higher than when the aspect does not change) Meter MG) and aspect control means for performing control to change the aspect of the aspect change means (here, the CPU 103 that determines the variation pattern in step S111 according to the processing result of step S239, and the meter in step S172 according to the variation pattern) An effect control CPU 120 for changing MG) and an operation means (here, push button 31B) that can be operated by the player are configured.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, with the above-described configuration, the aspect control unit is configured to change the aspect of the aspect change unit to a specific aspect by the first timing (here, the end timing of the production SU2, etc.) Here, see FIG. 16B) and a second operation after the first timing after the first timing by performing a predetermined operation (here, the first operation) on the operation means (here, The second change control (refer to FIG. 16C here) for changing the mode of the mode change means to a specific mode until the reach establishment timing or the end timing of the production SU3, and after the second timing. Specific change control (here, where the aspect of the aspect change means is changed to a specific aspect until the specific timing after the second timing (here, the end timing of battle reach C)) 16 (D) and see), it is possible to perform.

  According to this embodiment (particularly, the configuration described above), even if the player performs an operation, even if the meter MG does not change to full, the meter MG can change to full after that. Therefore, it is possible to reduce or prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the above-described configuration constitutes a bonus grant determining unit (for example, the CPU 103 that executes Step S239) that determines whether or not to grant a bonus, and the aspect control unit performs the first change control. , Whether to perform second change control, whether to perform specific change control, and whether to change the aspect of the aspect change means to a specific aspect, depending on the determination result of the privilege grant determination means at different ratios ( Here, refer to the determination ratio of the variation pattern in FIG. 11 and FIG. Whether to perform the first change control, whether to perform the second change control, whether to perform the specific change control, and whether to change the mode of the mode change unit to a specific mode, according to the determination result of the privilege grant determination unit Determining at a different ratio includes that two or three of the four parties may be the same ratio.

  According to this embodiment (particularly, the above-described configuration), a privilege is given depending on the type of change control for changing the meter MG to full (timing for changing the meter MG to full) and whether or not change control is executed. Since the player is interested in the type of change control that changes the state meter MG to full, etc., the interest of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, based on the determination result of the privilege provision determination means (for example, CPU103 etc. which perform step S239) which determines whether a privilege is provided by said structure, and a privilege provision determination means, Specific effect execution means (here, step) that executes at least one of a plurality of types of specific effects (here, reach effects, etc.) for notifying whether or not a privilege is given or not after the second timing The CPU 103 that determines the variation pattern in step S111 in accordance with the processing result of S239 and the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the reach effect in accordance with the variation pattern in step S172 are configured with specific timing (here, relief timing). Will arrive during the execution of a specific performance (in this case, Battle Reach C, etc.).

  According to this embodiment (particularly, the configuration described above), the meter MG may be changed to the full tank during the execution of the battle reach C. Therefore, the meter MG does not change to the full tank before the execution of the battle reach C. However, since the meter MG can be expected to change to a full tank during the execution of the battle reach C, it is possible to reduce or prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, special effect execution means (here, the movable effect member effect is performed in step S172) that executes a special effect of a predetermined mode when the mode of the mode change unit changes to a specific mode by the above configuration. The effect control CPU 120) is executed.

  According to this embodiment (particularly the above-described configuration), the player can understand that the meter MG has changed to a full tank and that the benefit is given at a high rate by executing the movable effect member effect. Since it becomes easy, the interest of the game is improved.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, based on the determination result of the privilege provision determination means (here CPU103 which performs step S239) which determines whether a privilege is provided by said structure, and a privilege provision determination means, Specific effect execution means (here, step) that executes at least one of a plurality of types of specific effects (here, reach effects) for notifying whether or not a privilege is granted. The CPU 103 for determining the variation pattern in step S111 according to the processing result of S239 and the CPU 120 for effect control for executing the reach effect in accordance with the variation pattern in step S172, and the specific effect execution means includes the first change control. The ratio of which one of a plurality of types of specific effects is executed differs depending on whether or not the second change control is performed. Thus, the specific effect is executed (here, when the meter MG becomes full in the effect SU2, the battle reach A is executed, and when the meter MG becomes full in the effect SU3, the battle reach B is executed. .)

  According to this embodiment (particularly, the configuration described above), it is possible to perform change control of two types of meters MG having different timings for changing the mode of the meter MG to full tank, and reach effect executed thereafter. Since the execution rate of the game is also varied depending on the type of change control, for example, the type of change control (timing to fill the meter MG) and the execution of reach production can be diversified, and the interest of the game can be improved. it can.

  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. A modification is shown below. You may combine at least one part about each of the following modification.

(Modification 1)
The above-described aspect change means (in the above embodiment, the meter MG) may be any one whose aspect changes according to the progress of the game (desirably, the aspect changes stepwise according to the progress of the game) Other than meter MG may be used.

  The mode change means is, for example, (1) a numerical image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and is added or subtracted according to the progress of the game (in this case, for example, a predetermined value) (2) is a predetermined graphic image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and changes its color according to the progress of the game. (In this case, for example, the predetermined color is in a specific form), (3) an image of a predetermined character or figure displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, A change in the form according to the progress (in this case, for example, the predetermined form becomes a specific form), (4) an effect item (movable effect member 60, etc.) However, you may provide other items.) (5) Game effect, in which the form (for example, the tilt angle of the movable effect member 60 is changed, and a specific form is obtained when the predetermined effect (predetermined tilt angle) is reached) according to game progress. The lamp 9 has a lighting mode (for example, a lighting color, a blinking cycle, etc., and a specific mode when a predetermined lighting color, a blinking cycle, etc.) according to the progress of the game. It may be.

(Modification 2)
In the above embodiment, the aspect changing means is the execution state of the step-up effect that is an example of the progress of the game (in the above-described embodiment, the number of steps the step-up effect has ended. In the above-described embodiment, The execution status includes an operation to the operating means, but may not include an operation to the operating means.) The mode changes according to the progress of the game. As long as it changes according to the above, the aspect may change according to other things.

  For example, the mode changing means may change the mode according to the execution status of the pseudo-ream as an example of the progress of the game (for example, the number of times of the pseudo-ream). In this case, for example, the effect SU2 in the step-up effect may be considered as the first pseudo ream and the effect SU3 may be considered as the second pseudo ream.

  The pseudo-ream is a definite decoration that results in variable display after variable display of decorative symbols is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being met once. Before the symbols are derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed temporarily in some or all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, The effect display for changing the decorative symbols again (pseudo-variable) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of two times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations excludes the first fluctuation until the decorative symbols are temporarily temporarily stopped for the first time in some or all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R after the variable symbol display is started. ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in the part or all (hereinafter, also referred to as re-variation times).

  Further, for example, the aspect change means does not complete the change of the aspect in one variable display as in the above-described embodiment. As an example of the progress of the game, according to the execution state of the variable display of a plurality of times The aspect may be changed.

  For example, it is assumed that the effect SU1 is one variable display, the effect SU2 is one variable display, and the effect SU3 is one variable display. It should be noted that each reach effect that is subsequently executed for each of the effects SU1 to SU3 may be executed during the same variable display as the corresponding one of the effects SU1 to SU3 (immediately before). In this case, for example, when a start winning occurs, the CPU 103 displays a variable display (so-called target) corresponding to the random value based on the random values MR1 to MR3 extracted corresponding to the start winning. Pre-reading of the variable display result is performed. For example, on the condition that the number of reserved storage is a predetermined number or more, whether to change the mode change unit according to the pre-read result, and the mode of change of the mode change unit (specific mode) And change the mode change means in step S111 or the like for the variable display variation pattern stored in the hold memory For example, a variation pattern designating a change of the aspect changing means corresponding to the aspect is selected. As a result, when the effect of changing the aspect changing means is executed, the aspect changing means also changes for the variable display before the prefetch target, and when it is determined that the aspect changing means is changed to a specific aspect, When it is determined that the mode change means is changed to a specific mode in the variable display and the mode change means is not changed to the specific mode, the mode change means is not changed to the specific mode in the variable display of the target. I can do it. Thus, for example, when it is determined to execute the change mode of the mode change unit in FIG. 16B, the variable display effect corresponding to the effect SU1 is displayed in the variable display one before the prefetch target. In the variable display of the prefetch target, the variable display effect corresponding to the effect SU2 and the subsequent battle reach A is executed. Thus, for example, when it is decided to execute the change mode of the mode change unit in FIG. 16C, the variable display effect corresponding to the effect SU1 is displayed in the two variable displays before the prefetch target. The variable display effect corresponding to the effect SU2 is executed in the two previous variable displays of the prefetch target, and the variable display effect corresponding to the effect SU3 and the subsequent battle reach B is performed in the variable display of the prefetch target. Executed.

  In addition, for example, the mode changing means may be, for example, various notice effects for notifying the possibility of a big hit or a decorative pattern at a predetermined position (for example, a decorative pattern on the left) as an example of the progress of the game. The mode may be changed depending on the time of stop, start or stop of variable display, reach establishment, start winning prize, and the like.

  As illustrated above, the aspect changing means may change according to the execution status of the effect in which the effect aspect changes stepwise, such as the step-up effect or the pseudo-ream, but in this case For example, the mode changing means may be in a specific mode when an effect before the final stage (or a predetermined stage) is executed (such as in the case of FIG. 16B). In the above-mentioned effects such as step-up effects and pseudo-reams, where the effect mode changes stepwise, generally, the more steps, the higher the big hit expectation, so that it is higher than the final step (or a predetermined step) When the aspect changing means becomes a specific aspect at the time of execution of the previous effect, the player has a big hit expectation (an example of a possibility that a privilege is given) even though the aspect changing means has become a specific aspect. I thought it would be lower (misunderstanding), and the fun of the game would be reduced. Therefore, as in the above-described embodiment, when the aspect changing means is in a specific aspect during the execution of a predetermined stage effect (in this case, the effect SU2), an effect (here, It is a specific effect (reach effect, etc.) that has a higher possibility (in this case, the jackpot expectation) that the privilege will be given when it is executed than when the aspect change means is in a specific aspect during the execution of the effect SU3) Here, it is preferable that the rate at which the battle reach A) having a higher jackpot expectation than the battle reach B is executed is increased (including 100%). As a result, it is possible to prevent or reduce the above-mentioned misunderstandings and to reduce the interest of the game. Furthermore, in such a case, a specific effect with a high expectation degree of big hit is executed in a short effect time (especially by shortening the period of one variable display), thereby reducing the player's game time. The operation rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be increased. In addition, for example, the efficiency of consuming the hold increases, thereby improving the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

(Modification 3)
The specific effects and special effects are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and may be various. For example, the specific effect may be a reach effect such as super reach. The specific effect and the special effect may include at least effects by sound from the speakers 8L and 8R and light by the game effect lamp 9. The special effect may be an effect of displaying a predetermined image in the display area of the image display device 5.

(Modification 4)
In addition, in the above embodiment, the special effect is executed when the aspect changing means becomes a specific aspect (in the above embodiment, when the meter MG becomes full), but otherwise. May also be executed. At this time, it is preferable to increase the expectation degree of jackpot when the special effect is executed. As a result, when the mode changing means is in a specific mode and a special performance is executed, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the degree of expectation of jackpot is high, and the interest of the game is improved.

(Modification 5)
In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the special effect is always executed when the aspect changing unit is in a specific aspect, but may not be executed. For example, when the mode change means is in a specific mode when the variable display result is “big hit”, when the mode change unit is in a specific mode when the variable display result is “losing” Special effects may be executed at a higher rate.

(Modification 6)
In the above embodiment, when the first change control for changing the aspect of the aspect change means to the specific aspect by the first timing (end timing of the effect SU2) is performed, the battle reach A is taken as an example. Only the specific effects are executed. A change in mode between the first timing and the second timing after the first timing (reach establishment timing or the end timing of the production SU3) by performing a predetermined operation (first operation) on the operating means. When the second change control (see FIG. 16C) for changing the mode of the means to the specific mode is performed, only the second specific effect using Battle Reach B as an example is executed. . Further, specific change control (here, where the aspect of the aspect change means is changed to a specific aspect between the second timing and the specific timing after the second timing (here, the end timing of battle reach C)). When (see FIG. 16D) is performed, only the third specific effects are executed, with Battle Reach C as an example, but these specific effects are also executed during other change control. (Although in this case, it is preferable that at least the ratio of which specific effect is executed is different between the first change control and the second change control ( In other words, at least the specific effects that are likely to be executed may be different between the first change control and the second change control. For example, after the first change control is performed, the battle reach B is executed at a predetermined rate (for example, a rate lower than the battle reach A so that the above misunderstanding is eliminated). Good.

  The relationship between each specific effect and the jackpot expectation is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the jackpot expectation may be different between when the reach battle C (rescue) and the battle reach A are executed and when only the battle reach A is executed. In addition, each specific effect may be divided into groups that have the same genre although the effect mode is different. For example, battle reach A may be divided into a plurality of production groups that display live-action moving images, and battle reach B may be divided into production groups that display animated moving images. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines one of the reach effects belonging to the battle reach group according to which battle reach execution is specified by the variation pattern notified from the main board 11 side. It is determined as the reach performance to be actually executed at the determined ratio.

  The above is realized, for example, by changing the configuration of the tables in FIGS.

(Modification 7)
The operation means is not limited to the push button 31B, and may include a stick controller 31A or the like, or may include other operation units. The operation means may be one that can input an instruction (an example of operation) from a player, such as an infrared sensor. Further, the first operation and the second operation are not limited to button hitting, but may be one push button 31B operation, one or more tilting operations to the stick controller 31A, an input to an infrared sensor, and the like.

(Modification 8)
In the above embodiment, the first operation is received during the execution of the step-up effect, but the first operation is performed before or after the execution of the step-up effect (particularly after the step-up effect has ended). Or a predetermined period before the reach is established). Moreover, you may make it make the aspect of a mode change means into a specific aspect after progress for a predetermined period after 1st operation is received. For example, the first operation is accepted during execution of the step-up effect, and the first operation is established after the step-up effect (in particular, a predetermined period from the end of the step-up effect until the reach establishment). Based on the above, the aspect of the aspect changing means may be a specific aspect.

(Modification 9)
The timing at which the mode changing means is set to a specific mode is not limited to the timing of the above embodiment, and may be any appropriate timing. The timing at which the mode changing means is set to a specific mode may be a fixed timing or any one of a plurality of timings within a predetermined period.

(Modification 10)
The step-up effect may be one in which one or more predetermined characters or the like appear in stages or move in stages.

(Modification 11)
When a step-up effect or the like is executed, the meter MG may not be displayed.

(Modification 12)
The execution contents such as the reach effect and the step-up effect may be determined on the effect control board 12 side. For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the step-up effect at a predetermined ratio that differs depending on the special-figure display result and the variation pattern that can be specified by the command transmitted from the main board 11 side, the step-up effect Special effects such as determining the number of stages, determining whether or not to display the meter MG, determining whether or not the meter MG is full, determining when the meter MG can be fully filled, and producing a movable effect member It may be possible to determine whether or not to execute.

(Modification 13)
The present invention is applicable not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to a slot machine or the like. A slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information and that can be assigned a predetermined game value based on the game result, and more specifically, A variable display device that can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or credits) for one game and variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified One game is completed by displaying and displaying a display result (for example, a plurality of reels, etc.), and a prize (for example, a cherry prize, a watermelon prize, a bell prize, a replay prize, a BB prize, an RB prize, etc.) is selected according to the display result. ) Can be generated. In such a slot machine, hardware resources including the outer shape of the slot machine casing (for example, installation of power saving notification LEDs 9L and 9R, etc.) and software for performing predetermined processing cooperate with each other to implement the above-described implementation. What is necessary is just to comprise so that the one part or all part of the characteristic which the pachinko game machine 1 shown by the form has may be provided. Specifically, for example, the first timing is made to correspond to the time when the display result of the variable display is derived (when the reel is stopped), and the second timing is executed after the time when the display result of the variable display is derived. What is necessary is just to make it respond | correspond to the time of execution of an effect (it accepts 2nd operation at this time), and make a specific effect correspond to the effect performed after that.

(Modification 14)
As for the privilege, the display result derived and displayed by performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information as exemplified in the above embodiment is a specific display result (in the above embodiment, the jackpot type is “probability change” or “non-probability change” The game is not limited to a specific game state (a first specific game state in the above-described embodiment) that is controlled in the case of a “big hit” special symbol. For example, the privilege may be only the first specific game state or a specific game state including the first specific game state and the second specific game state. In this connection, the “big hit” that is the target of the “big hit expectation” may be limited to those with a specific big hit type (for example, “probability change” and “non-probability change”) as in the above embodiment. However, it may not be limited to a specific one (for example, it may be one including “accuracy”). The benefit is a percentage of the game value given to the player (for example, a game medal) with respect to a game value (for example, the number of game medals multiplied or a game ball that has been struck) used for playing a game. Payout rate, game ball payout rate, etc.) (for example, an AT game, bonus, big hit gaming state, small hit gaming state, probable change state, etc. advantageous for the player) Further, it may be a value useful for the player (for example, a confirmed effect, a premium effect, etc.) in the progress of the game. When a gaming machine grants a privilege to a player, the gaming machine executes (controls) an AT game, bonus, big hit gaming state, small hit gaming state, probability variation state, etc., and executes a finalization effect, a premium production, etc. Including.

  Note that “a privilege is granted” is an expression including both that a privilege is given in the future and that a privilege has already been granted (the “granting a privilege” is also appropriate) the same.). For example, the specific effect that notifies the possibility of whether or not a privilege is granted is a notification that indicates whether or not the gaming machine grants a privilege to a player after the execution of the specified effect. It is also possible to notify the possibility of whether or not the gaming machine has granted a privilege to the player before the specific effect (the privilege may have ended at the end of the specific effect, It may be continued until after the end).

(Modification 15)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game ball serving as a prize ball is paid out to a player, and the played game ball (which may be a rented ball) is launched into a game area. Even if it is a gaming machine in which a score for use in a game is given and a game ball enclosed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is driven into the gaming area using this score is played. Good. In other words, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, the variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and deriving the display result is specified in advance. In the gaming machine (the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also an example of such a configuration) that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result is derived, the score used for a predetermined game is 0. If not, the game medium enclosed in the gaming machine is driven into the game area using this score, the score is subtracted in accordance with the game medium drive, and the winning area provided in the game area is The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds points in accordance with the passage (entering) of game media. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used for score addition is recorded, and a gaming recording medium insertion slot There may be provided a game recording medium processing means for reading the record information of the game recording medium inserted into the game recording medium.

(Modification 16)
In addition, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decoration LED Various production operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

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

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

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player,
A specific effect execution means for executing at least one of a plurality of types of specific effects for notifying the possibility that the privilege is granted;
Mode control means for performing control to change the production mode;
Detection means capable of detecting the player's movement;
A movable member;
A movable member effect executing means for executing a movable member effect for operating the movable member ,
Said mode control means includes a first change control suggests that the specific effect by changing the pre-Symbol representation embodiment the aspect of particular until the first timing is performed, the operation of the player by the detecting means A second change control that suggests that the specific effect is executed by changing the effect mode to the specific mode by a second timing after the first timing based on the fact that is detected. Is possible, and
The specific effect executing means is configured so that a ratio of which one of a plurality of types of the specific effects is executed differs depending on which of the first change control and the second change control is performed. Execute specific production,
The movable member production execution means can notify that the production mode has changed to the specific mode by executing the movable member production .
A gaming machine characterized by that.