JP6280696B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As an example of a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and each can be identified based on the winning of a game medium in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area A pachinko gaming machine capable of giving a predetermined game value when a predetermined display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived as a display result of the variable display is there. As another example of the gaming machine, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game medium such as a medal, a coin, or a game ball similar to a pachinko gaming machine, the player operates the start lever. Thus, there is a slot machine that starts variable display of display symbols by the variable display device, and can give a predetermined game value based on the derived display result. Here, the predetermined game value is given by paying out premium game media such as prize balls and medals, adding the player's score, executing a re-game without using (digesting) the game media, and a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) This is a concept that includes a part or all of the control to the gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

  In addition, when the game medium passes through a predetermined passing area provided in the gaming area, the gaming machine performs variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device, and the display result of the variable display is “per normal figure”. Based on this, there is a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled so that game media can be easily won in the winning area.

  In such a gaming machine, one that executes a roulette effect that informs the degree of expectation that the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes “per regular map” or the variable display result of the identification information becomes the specific display result has been proposed. (For example, Patent Document 1). In the roulette effect, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 suggests a plurality of symbols (for example, a symbol that suggests “per-popular”, a symbol that suggests “typical loss”), and a degree of expectation that a specific display result is derived. The game result is notified by rotating and displaying a symbol or the like in a predetermined area of the image display device, stopping and displaying one of the symbols, and deriving an effect result.

JP 2012-10802 A

  However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, only one roulette effect is executed, and only one effect result is derived. Therefore, the interest of the game cannot be enhanced. In addition, when a plurality of roulette effects are executed simultaneously, a plurality of effect results are derived at the same time, so it is not known which effect result should be noted.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and can improve the interest of the game by executing a plurality of suggested effects such as a roulette effect, and any suggested effect among a plurality of suggested effects performed. The purpose is to provide an easy-to-understand gaming machine to pay attention to the result of the game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A game value advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state) based on the fact that a specific game result (for example, a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a finalized symbol for a big hit combination) is obtained as a result of a game. Etc.) (for example, pachinko machine 1 etc.)
Occurrence of a game-related event (for example, execution of a pseudo-ream variable display effect) by deriving an effect result (for example, by stopping roulette rotation and blinking a “pseudo-ream” symbol in black and white inversion) Etc.) suggestion effect execution means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control for executing the processing of step S453) for executing an suggestion effect (for example, a roulette effect).
The suggestion effect execution means includes a plurality of suggestion effects (for example, first to first indications) indicating occurrence of different events (for example, execution of a pseudo-ream variable display effect or execution of a super reach reach effect). 3 roulette effects, etc.) can be executed at the same time, and when a plurality of suggested effects are executed at the same time, the effect results of each suggested effect are different at different timings (for example, the timings shown in FIGS. 19 and 21). derived,
At least one of the plurality of suggested effects is an effect that has a display category and selects one of the display categories. The display category includes a display category indicating that an event occurs and an event does not occur. Display category indicating that
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by executing a plurality of suggestion effects. In addition, since the result of each suggestion effect is derived at a different timing, it becomes easy to understand which of the plurality of suggested effects that should be focused on.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A game value advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state) based on the fact that a specific game result (for example, a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a finalized symbol for a big hit combination) is obtained as a result of a game. Etc.) (for example, pachinko machine 1 etc.)
Occurrence of a game-related event (for example, execution of a pseudo-ream variable display effect) by deriving an effect result (for example, by stopping roulette rotation and blinking a “pseudo-ream” symbol in black and white inversion) Etc.) suggestion effect execution means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control for executing the processing of step S453) for executing an suggestion effect (for example, a roulette effect).
The suggestion effect execution means includes a plurality of suggestion effects (for example, first to first indications) indicating occurrence of different events (for example, execution of a pseudo-ream variable display effect or execution of a super reach reach effect). 3 roulette effects, etc.) can be executed at the same time, and when a plurality of suggested effects are executed at the same time, the effect results of each suggested effect are different at different timings (for example, the timings shown in FIGS. 19 and 21). Derived,
At least one of the plurality of suggested effects is an effect that has a display section and selects any one of the display sections, and that the selection of the occurrence of the event has started and the selection of the occurrence of the event has ended. Including an effect to notify
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by executing a plurality of suggestion effects. In addition, since the result of each suggestion effect is derived at a different timing, it becomes easy to understand which of the plurality of suggested effects that should be focused on.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The suggestion effect execution means derives an effect result at a timing according to the type of event suggested in the suggestion effect (for example, pseudo-ream, super reach, etc.) (for example, the effect of a pseudo-ream roulette effect as shown in FIG. 21). The results are derived first, and the results of the super reach roulette production are derived later),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, since the timing at which the effect result is derived differs depending on the type of the suggested event, attention can be paid to the timing at which the effect result is derived.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The suggestion effect execution means can execute a plurality of suggestion effects in different execution modes (for example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” roulette display areas 150L, 150C, and 150R), and each suggestion effect. The effect result is derived at a timing according to the execution mode (for example, “left” roulette display area 150L, “middle” roulette display area 150C, “right” roulette display area 150R).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, since the timing at which the effect result is derived according to the execution mode of the suggestion effect is known, it is possible to focus on the timing at which the effect result is derived.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The suggestion effect execution means derives an effect result that does not suggest any occurrence of an event related to the game (for example, “x” indicating that the game is lost) as the effect result of the suggestion effect,
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, since the suggestion effect can be executed even when an event related to the game does not occur, the execution frequency of the suggestion effect can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5) above,
The suggestion effect execution means limits the number of suggestion effects for deriving an effect result that does not suggest any occurrence of an event related to a game when executing a plurality of suggestion effects at the same time (see, for example, FIG. 15).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, since the frequency of deriving performance results that do not suggest any occurrence of an event related to the game is suppressed, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

(7) In the gaming machine of (5) or (6) above,
The suggestion effect execution means derives an effect result that does not suggest any occurrence of an event related to a game, rather than an effect result that suggests an occurrence of an event related to a game, when executing a plurality of suggestive effects at the same time ( For example, when a variable display effect that performs one pseudo-ream is executed, when the first and second roulette effects are executed, the result of the first roulette effect is always “x”, the second The roulette performance results will be determined to be a combination of “○ (win)”),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest with respect to a suggestion effect whose effect result is not derived among a plurality of suggestion effects being executed at the same time.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
Privilege granting means for granting a predetermined privilege (for example, a coin or the like) different from the game value (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing a lottery process in step S173);
Game-related information storage means (for example, RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12) for storing game-related information (for example, stock coin data) related to the game in an identifiable manner;
Game-related information output means (for example, the image display device 5 or the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S329 to S330) that outputs information (for example, a two-dimensional code) that can specify the game-related information;
Setting means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S354) that performs setting for outputting information that can identify the game-related information based on an instruction input by the player;
The suggestion effect execution means determines whether or not the game value is given based on whether or not the predetermined privilege is given by the privilege granting means when the setting means is set. A plurality of game bonus suggesting modes (for example, “○” or “×” production results) and the like, and a predetermined privilege suggesting mode (for example, “coin” production results, etc.) suggesting that the predetermined privilege has been granted. Among the suggested modes, the bonus granting suggestive effect (see, for example, FIG. 23) is executed in any suggested mode.
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, based on whether or not a predetermined privilege is granted, a privilege grant suggestion effect is executed in any of a plurality of suggestion modes including a game privilege suggestion mode and a predetermined privilege suggestion mode. It is possible to improve the interest of the game related to the provision of a privilege for a player who has made settings for outputting information that can specify game-related information.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determinations, such as a special figure display result. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a main menu. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the menu operation process before input. It is a figure which shows the example of a display for acquiring and inputting a password. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a password input setting process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an suggestion effect operation control process. It is a timing diagram showing the execution timing of each roulette effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a mode of a roulette effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation screen at the time of performing a roulette production. It is a figure which shows the other example of the execution aspect of a roulette effect. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement when a privilege provision suggestion production is performed. It is a front view of the slot machine to which this invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which are mounted in a slot machine.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do.

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

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

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

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

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning memory display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is established, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

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

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

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed.

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

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. become unable. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ). In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

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

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

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

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 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 function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a section.

  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 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R 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 for controlling 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 numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

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

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

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

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, 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, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. 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.

  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 tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 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 area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may 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 graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as 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. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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 probable change state. Control, the upper limit of the number of rounds 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, 2), the variable display that can be executed in the short time state The upper limit number becomes a first number (for example, 100) larger than the second number (for example, 50), and the first probability (for example, 1/20) that the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). ), The first continuous number of chunks (for example, “5”) in which the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state (for example, “5”) If "10") and such part or all of becoming, 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 Then, the decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative pattern that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation pattern"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Further, in response to the reach mode, the decorative pattern variation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or by changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variable display mode of the decorative design, May be executed. Such a presentation operation such as a display of a character image, a change in the display mode of a background image, a playback display of a moving image, and a change in a variable display mode of a decorative design is referred to as a reach presentation display (or simply a reach presentation). 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, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. And, when the reach production of super reach such as Super A and Super B is executed, the variable display result may be “big hit” compared to the case where the normal reach production is executed (expected expectation of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, it is originally a single change corresponding to one reserved memory, but a variable display that makes it appear that a plurality of changes corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed. A pseudo-variable variable display effect may be executed as an effect. In the quasi-continuous variable display effect, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a decorative symbol that constitutes one of a plurality of types of predetermined pseudo-continuous chance items. However, it temporarily stops as a predetermined display result, and then changes again. In the pseudo-variable display effect, for example, the greater the number of re-variation repeated executions (also referred to as the number of re-variations of the pseudo-ream), The degree of the ratio selected when the big hit is made with respect to the selection ratio, the degree of the big hit ratio, that is, the reliability of the big hit) is increased. More specifically, the ratio selected when it is determined that the jackpot is high.

  During the variable display of decorative symbols, unlike a reach effect or a pseudo-variable variable display effect, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display or sound output as a message, a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED is displayed. For example, there is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, or the variable display result becomes “big hit” due to the presentation operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol such as the lighting operation of There is a case where a notice effect for notifying (indicating) the advantage of the game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in advance to the player, such as the fact that there is a possibility, is executed.

  In addition, during variable display of decorative symbols, for example, roulette as a suggestion effect suggesting the occurrence of a game-related event such as execution of a pseudo-variable variable display effect or execution of a super reach reach effect. The production is set to be executable. In addition to the fact that the pseudo-variable variable display effect is executed or the super reach reach effect is executed, the occurrence of the event related to the game includes, for example, the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game. A notice that the game will be “per hit”, that the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, will be “big hit”, and that a character image, a message image, etc. will be displayed on the image display device 5 The occurrence of various events that occur during the progress of the game, such as part or all of execution of an effect and execution of a variable display effect of “slip” may be included.

  In this embodiment, up to three roulette effects are set to be executable at the same time. Each roulette effect indicates whether or not a pseudo-variable variable display effect is executed during variable display of a decorative design, or whether or not a reach reach effect of super reach is executed during variable display of a decorative design. Production.

  In a roulette effect (hereinafter referred to as a pseudo-continuous roulette effect) that suggests whether or not a pseudo-variable display effect is executed, a roulette RG shown in FIG. The rotation of the roulette RG is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time, and the “pseudo-continuous” or “x” symbol is blinked and displayed in black and white inversion as an effect result. When “pseudo-run” is displayed blinking, it is suggested that a pseudo-ream variable display effect is executed. When “x” is displayed blinking, a pseudo-ream variable display effect is executed. It is suggested that not. In a roulette effect (hereinafter referred to as a super reach roulette effect) indicating whether or not a super reach reach effect is executed, the roulette RS shown in FIG. 20B is rotated and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed. The rotation of is stopped, and the symbol “SP” or “×” blinks in black and white inversion as the effect result. When “SP” is displayed blinking, it is suggested that the reach effect of super reach is executed, and when “×” is displayed blinking, the reach effect of super reach may not be executed. It is suggested. Note that the display of the “pseudo-continuous”, “SP” or “×” symbol blinking is also referred to as “the effect result is derived”.

  When a variable display effect that performs one pseudo-ream (pseudo-continuous variation that executes one re-variation) is performed during variable display of a decorative design, in one roulette effect among the executed roulette effects As a result of the production, “pseudo-continuous” is derived. In addition, when a variable display effect that performs two pseudo-continuations (pseudo-continuous variation that executes two re-variations) is performed during variable display of decorative symbols, two of the roulette effects that are executed. In the production, “pseudo trains” are derived as production results. When the reach effect of super reach is executed during the variable display of decorative symbols, “SP” is derived as the effect result in one roulette effect among the executed roulette effects. In addition, when a variable display effect that performs three times of quasi-continuous (a quasi-continuous change that executes three re-variations) and a super reach reach effect, two of the executed roulette effects In the roulette effect, “pseudo train” is derived as the effect result, and “SP” is derived as the effect result in one roulette effect.

  The rendering operation, which is a roulette effect that suggests that the pseudo-variable variable display effect is executed, is performed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. What is necessary is that it is executed (started) after the variable display is started and before the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and the first re-variation is performed, and the effect result is derived. In addition, the directing operation which becomes the roulette effect suggesting that the reach effect of the super reach is executed is the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the “left”, “middle” and “right”. From the start of the variable display state before the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the super reach state (from the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the “left” and “right” being temporarily stopped and displayed. What is necessary is that it is executed (started) before) and an effect result is derived.

  When a plurality of roulette effects are executed, the timing at which the effect result is derived in each roulette effect is different. For example, when three roulette effects, a first roulette effect, a second roulette effect, and a third roulette effect are executed, the effect result of the first roulette effect is derived first, and then the second roulette effect. The effect result is derived, and finally the effect result of the third roulette effect is derived. When two roulette effects, the first roulette effect and the second roulette effect, are executed, the first roulette effect result is derived first, and then the second roulette effect effect result is derived. The As described above, the plurality of roulette effects executed at the same time may be those in which an effect result is derived at each timing. A plurality of effect patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation when such a roulette effect is executed.

  The plurality of roulette effects executed at the same time include, for example, when the roulette rotation in another roulette effect starts when the roulette in one roulette effect is rotated, or the roulette in one roulette effect. When the rotation of the roulette is stopped and the roulette is stopped, the roulette starts from the start time of the roulette rotation (the start time of the roulette effect). The execution time until the stop display end time (roulette effect stop time) is duplicated in at least two roulette effects.

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

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

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

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

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S117 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 processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

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

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

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

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

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

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

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

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the top area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating the predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 are read. The numerical data read at this time may be 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 number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

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

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

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

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

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the special symbol variable display result, is determined as either “big hit” or “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, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

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

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

  In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined at a predetermined rate according to the presence or absence of the probability variation control. On the other hand, determination values are assigned to the special graphic display results corresponding to the special graphic game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Different decision tables may be prepared. In this case, the allocation of the decision value for the predetermined special symbol display result is different between the case of the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. May be.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 6A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 6A, 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). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263).

  FIG. 6B shows the variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ A plurality of variation patterns (PA1-1 to PA1-3, PB1-1 to PB1-3, PA2-1 to PA2-3, PB2-1 to PB2-3) corresponding to each of the cases of “reach”. Prepared in advance. A plurality of variation patterns (PA3-1 to PA3-3, PB3-1 to PB3-3) are prepared in advance in response to a case where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “big hit”. Yes. Note that the fluctuation patterns PB1-3, PB2-1 to PB2-3, and PB3-1 to PB3-3 are fluctuation patterns including pseudo continuous fluctuations.

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

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

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

  FIG. 7A shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of big hit. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which only the normal reach effect such as the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 is executed is the change pattern in which the reach expression of the super reach such as the change patterns PA3-2 and PA3-3 is executed. The variation pattern PB3-1, PB3-2, and PB3-3 are set so as to be lower than the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the pseudo variable display effect is executed.

  FIG. 7B shows an example of determining the variation pattern at the time of loss. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which only the normal reach effect such as the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 is executed is the change pattern in which the reach expression of the super reach such as the change patterns PA2-2 and PA2-3 is executed. The variation pattern PB2-1, PB2-2, and PB2-3 are set to be higher than the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which pseudo-variable variable display effects are executed. Moreover, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach or the variation pattern in which the pseudo-variable variable display effect is executed is set to be higher than that at the time of the loss. As a result, when the variable display result is derived after the super-reaching reach effect is executed or when the variable display result is derived after the pseudo-variable variable display effect is executed, the variable display result is “big hit”. (Expected degree of jackpot) is increased.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 7B, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA2-2 from which the variable A display result is derived when the super A reach effect is executed is the same as the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA2-2. It is set to be higher than the determined ratio of the derived variation pattern PA2-3. On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 7A, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA3-2 is set to be lower than the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA3-3. Further, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the super B reach effect is executed is set to be sufficiently higher than that at the time of losing. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the gaming state becomes the big hit gaming state, the variable display result is obtained after the reach effect of Super B is executed at a higher rate than when the big hit gaming state is not achieved. Derived.

  Further, in the determination example shown in FIG. 7B, the determination ratios of the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-3 in which the variable display effect is performed by performing the pseudo-continuation 1 to 3 times and the variable display results are derived are as follows. , The fluctuation pattern PB2-1, the fluctuation pattern PB2-2, and the fluctuation pattern PB2-3 are set to be lower in this order. That is, the determination ratio of the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-3 is set to be lower as the number of pseudo-variations increases. In contrast, in the determination example shown in FIG. 7A, the determination ratios of the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-3 are higher in the order of the variation pattern PB3-1, the variation pattern PB3-2, and the variation pattern PB3-3. It is set to be.

  At the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the variable display effect for performing the quasi-continuation 1 to 3 times is executed is set to be sufficiently higher than that at the time of losing. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the gaming state becomes the big hit gaming state, a variable display effect is performed that performs a pseudo-ream with a large number of fluctuations at a higher rate than when the big hit gaming state is not reached. After that, the variable display result is derived.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the fluctuation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 and PB2-1 to PB2-3, and the fluctuation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3 and PB3-1 to PB3-3 are special features. While the figure variation time and contents are common, the variable display result is different from “lost” or “big hit”. With the determination ratio setting shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, when the super reach reach effect is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the normal reach effect is executed. When the Super B reach effect is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the Super A reach effect is executed. In addition, when the variable display effect that performs two pseudo-continuations is executed, the big hit expectation degree is higher than when the variable display effect that performs one pseudo-continuation is executed. When the variable display effect that performs the three-time pseudo-continuation is executed, the degree of expectation of the big hit is higher than when the variable display effect that performs the two-time pseudo-continuation is executed.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S262 and S263, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S264). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 6B, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. In the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer circuit) mounted on the effect control board 12. Register settings. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is 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 due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition 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.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various operations such as a display operation of an effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a lighting operation in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, etc. 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.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 8, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect setting processing (step S160). The effect setting process includes a process for providing information for registering a player who operates a terminal device such as a mobile phone in a management server of the gaming system, and various settings by the player of the pachinko gaming machine 1 It includes processing for performing.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect setting process executed in step S160 of FIG. In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the main menu is being displayed (step S301). If the main menu is not being displayed (step S301; No), it is determined whether or not a main menu display operation has been performed (step S302). The effect control CPU 120 has performed a main menu display operation when a predetermined instruction input is detected, for example, when the push button 31B is pressed when a game is not being performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. What is necessary is just to judge.

  If there is a main menu display operation in step S302 (step S302; Yes), a process of displaying the main menu according to whether or not a password has been input is executed. That is, it is determined whether or not a password has been input (step S303). If the password has not been input (step S303; No), the main menu before password input is displayed on the image display device 5 (step S303; No). Step S304). For example, the effect control CPU 120 sends a predetermined display control command to the display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 to display an image corresponding to the main menu before the password input in the display area of the image display device 5. Just do it.

  FIG. 10A shows a display example of the main menu before inputting the password. The main menu before password entry includes items such as “member registration”, “password entry”, “easy start”, “stock coin hint”, and “end”. When this main menu is displayed, for example, an item to be selected (displayed in black and white inversion) can be changed by a predetermined instruction input (such as a tilting operation of the operating rod) using the stick controller 31A in the pachinko gaming machine 1. . In addition, selection of an item displayed as a selection target is confirmed by a predetermined instruction input using a stick controller 31A (triggering operation of a trigger button) or a predetermined instruction input using a push button 31B (pressing operation). Then, processing corresponding to the item is executed.

  If it is determined in step S303 shown in FIG. 9 that the password has been input (step S303; Yes), the main menu after the password is input is displayed on the image display device 5 (step S305). For example, the effect control CPU 120 sends a predetermined display control command to the display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 so that an image corresponding to the main menu after the password is input is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Just do it.

  FIG. 10B shows a display example of the main menu after the password is input. The main menu after entering the password includes items such as “DATA CLEAR”, “TODAY RESULT”, “Creation of 2D Code”, and “End”. When the main menu after entering the password is displayed, the selection is made by inputting a predetermined instruction using, for example, the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the same manner as when the main menu before entering the password is displayed. It is only necessary to change the target item or to confirm the selection of the item displayed as the selection target.

  If it is determined in step S301 shown in FIG. 9 that the main menu is being displayed (step S301; Yes), it is determined whether or not the main menu corresponds to before password input (step S301). S306). If the main menu is before the password is input (step S306; Yes), the pre-input menu operation process is executed (step S307). On the other hand, if the main menu is after the password has been entered (step S306; No), the menu operation processing after entry is executed (step S308).

  When it is determined in step S302 that there is no main menu display operation (step S302; No), password input setting processing (step S309) and other setting processing (step S310) are executed.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the pre-input menu operation process executed in step S307 of FIG. In this pre-input menu operation process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the “stock coin hint” item provided in the main menu before input has been selected (step S321). At this time, when the item “stock coin hint” is selected (step S321; Yes), a predetermined image serving as a hint screen is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 (step S322). The effect control CPU 120 refers to the stock coin data stored in the stock coin storage area of the RAM 122 and selects one of a plurality of screens prepared in advance according to the stock coin status. Can be displayed.

  If there is no selection for the “stock coin hint” item in step S321 (step S321; No), it is determined whether or not there is a selection for the “member registration” item (step S323). At this time, if there is a selection for the item “member registration” (step S323; Yes), a predetermined image indicating a two-dimensional code for member registration is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 (step S324). ). The two-dimensional code displayed at this time may be any URL that specifies the location of the member registration page of the management server in the gaming system. The player can operate a terminal device such as a mobile phone to capture an image of the displayed two-dimensional code and take it into the terminal device. When the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is operated during the display of the two-dimensional code, the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, or when a predetermined time elapses without any operation, the main menu etc. Return to the basic screen.

  If there is no selection for the “member registration” item in step S323 (step S323; No), it is determined whether or not there is a selection for the “simple start” item (step S325). At this time, if there is a selection for the item “simple start” (step S325; Yes), the effect setting for simple start is performed (step S326). For example, control is performed to change the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the normal effect mode to the specific effect mode.

  If there is no selection for the “simple start” item in step S325 (step S325; No), it is determined whether or not there is a selection for the “password entry” item (step S327). At this time, if there is a selection for the “password input” item (step S327; Yes), the production control CPU 120 generates a two-dimensional code for password acquisition (step S329). And the image which shows the produced | generated two-dimensional code for password acquisition is displayed on the display area of the image display apparatus 5 (step S330).

  FIG. 12A shows a code display example for password acquisition. The two-dimensional code for password acquisition may be any code that specifies the URL indicating the location of the password issuance page of the management server.

  If there is no selection for the “password input” item in step S327 shown in FIG. 11 (step S327; No), it is determined whether or not there is a selection for the “end” item (step S331). At this time, if there is a selection for the item “end” (step S331; Yes), a predetermined image serving as an end confirmation screen is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 (step S332). On the end confirmation screen, for example, an image indicating a message “Do you want to end?” Is displayed and either “YES” or “NO” is displayed by a predetermined instruction input using the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. It only has to be selected. When “YES” is selected, the screen is switched to the basic screen. On the other hand, if “NO” is selected, the display returns to the main menu.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the password input setting process executed in step S309 of FIG. In the password input setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a password acquisition two-dimensional code is being displayed (step S341). At this time, when the two-dimensional code is being displayed (step S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not a predetermined button operation such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been performed (step S342). . When the two-dimensional code for password acquisition shown in FIG. 12A is displayed, for example, when a predetermined instruction input (such as a pressing operation) using the push button 31B in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is detected (Step S342; Yes), a password input screen is displayed (Step S343). On the other hand, if there is no button operation (step S342; No), the password input setting process is ended and the process waits.

  FIG. 12B shows a display example of a password input screen. The player displays the password issued from the management server in the gaming system on the display screen of a terminal device such as a mobile phone. While watching this password, for example, the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be operated to input the password on the password input screen.

  If it is determined in step S341 in FIG. 13 that the two-dimensional code for password acquisition is not being displayed (step S341; No), it is determined whether the password input screen is being displayed (step S344). ). If not being displayed (step S344; No), the password input setting process is terminated. When the password input screen is being displayed (step S344; Yes), it is determined whether or not the password input is completed based on an operation for determining the password (step S345).

  If the password input has not been completed (step S345; No), it is determined whether or not there has been an operation for inputting the password (step S346). If there is no input operation (step S346; No), the password input setting process is terminated as it is, and if there is an input operation (step S346; Yes), control is performed to update the input information (step S347). ), And the password input setting process ends. As described above, the password input is accepted in response to the operation of inputting the password during the display of the password input screen.

  When the input of the password is completed in step S345 (step S345; Yes), the input password is verified (step S348). As a result of collating the password in step S348, it is determined whether or not the password is valid (step S351). At this time, if the collation result is invalid (step S351; No), a password NG screen is displayed (step S352). On the password NG screen, an image corresponding to a message notifying that the password verification result is abnormal or a message prompting the user to re-enter the password may be displayed.

  If the password verification result is valid in step S351 (step S351; Yes), a password OK screen is displayed (step S353). On the password OK screen, an image corresponding to a message for notifying that the password verification result is normal may be displayed. Then, after performing the effect setting based on the password (step S354), the password input setting process is terminated. In the process of step S354, for example, the display mode of the effect image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 or the speaker 8L or 8R is output according to the level specified by the password, the experience value, or other game history. The type of music or the like, and the lighting pattern such as the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED may be set to any of a plurality of types prepared in advance. In addition, an effect mode corresponding to the game history may be set, and an effect image corresponding to the effect mode may be displayed.

  After the effect setting based on the password is thus performed, the game history for each player can be updated by playing the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 is finished, there is a selection for the item “Create two-dimensional code” shown in FIG. At this time, for example, instead of the two-dimensional code for password acquisition as shown in FIG. 12A, an image showing a two-dimensional code for game history update (post-game code) is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Is displayed. The player can operate a terminal device such as a mobile phone to capture an image of the displayed two-dimensional code and take it into the terminal device.

  After performing the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Select one of the processes to execute.

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

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform the variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the patterns of special symbols, the types of display results, and the finalized decorative symbols and various effect control patterns according to the presence / absence of game history settings, etc. It includes the process of determining. When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  In this embodiment, different production control patterns can be selected depending on whether or not a game history is set. The game history may be set according to a predetermined operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B before the variable display is started by executing the effect setting process in step S160 shown in FIG. Further, when there is a game history setting, a different effect control pattern may be selected according to the history content.

  When a predetermined condition is established in the game, coins (three types of gold, silver, and bronze) that are exchange values when receiving a predetermined privilege from the management server are awarded to the player. The privilege includes, for example, content data such as music, wallpaper, a standby screen, and data (for example, a two-dimensional code) indicating an exchange ticket that can be exchanged for a predetermined article. These coins are added and accumulated when a predetermined condition is satisfied regardless of whether or not a password is input. The accumulated coins are also called “stock coins”. Data indicating stock coins (stock coin data) is stored in a stock coin storage area provided in the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12. Further, every time the stock coin accumulation amount exceeds a certain value, the items that can be selected as the effect setting may be increased. Note that coins may be added and accumulated when a password is entered, or coins may be added and accumulated at a higher rate than when no password is entered when a password is entered.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit). , And various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative symbols are included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is displayed as a complete stop. Processing to display (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 14B shows an example of determining a decorative symbol that will be the final stop symbol in the process of step S401. In this example, when the change start determination content is “non-reach (losing)”, different (unmatched) decorative symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are the final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Referring to the left determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the left that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the final decorative pattern. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When the variation start determination content is “reach (losing)”, the same (matching) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. . The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols that are updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left and right determined symbol determination table that is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. By referring to the decorative symbols, the decorative symbols having the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are displayed. decide. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

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

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

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in step S401, a pseudo-continuous determination process is executed (step S401A). When the pseudo-variable variable display effect is executed, an effect mode in the pseudo-variable variable display effect and a combination of decorative symbols serving as a pseudo-continuous chance of temporary stop display are determined. In addition, when there are a plurality of pseudo-reams, a combination of decorative symbols that are the chances of pseudo-reams at each time is determined.

  Subsequent to step S401A, suggestion effect determination processing is executed (step S402). As an example, in the process of step S402, numerical data indicating a random value for suggestion effect determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for effect extraction is extracted, and the suggestion effect determination table prepared and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. By referring to, the presence / absence of execution of the first to third roulette effects, the effect result when executed, and the like may be determined.

  FIG. 15 shows the contents of the suggestion effect determination table. In the suggestion effect determination table, for example, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value indicates whether or not a part or all of the first to third roulette effects are executed, and an event that suggests when the roulette effect is executed. The variable display mode of the decorative design specified by the variation pattern designation command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 (variable display mode is “pseudo-ream (3 times) + super reach” or variable) The display mode is “pseudo-continuous (twice)”, the variable display mode is “pseudo-continuous (once)”, or the variable display mode is “super-reach”). That's fine.

  For example, when the variable display mode is “pseudo-ream (3 times) + super reach”, it is determined to execute all the first to third roulette effects. The first roulette effect is determined as an effect in which the type of event to be suggested is “pseudo-continuous” and the effect result is “◯ (winning)”. That is, the first roulette effect is a pseudo roulette effect, and is determined to be an effect result in which the “pseudo-ream” symbol is displayed blinking. The second roulette effect is determined to be an effect in which the type of event to be suggested is “pseudo-continuous” and the effect result is “◯ (win)”. That is, the second roulette effect is also a pseudo roulette effect, and is determined to be an effect result in which the “pseudo-ream” symbol is displayed blinking. The third roulette effect is determined as an effect in which the type of event to be suggested is “super reach” and the effect result is “O (winning)”. That is, the third roulette effect is a super reach roulette effect, and is determined to be an effect result in which the symbol “SP” is flashed.

  In addition, when the variable display mode is “pseudo-continuous (twice)”, the first to third roulette effects are executed at the determination ratio shown in FIG. It is decided to execute the second roulette effect. When the variable display mode is “pseudo-continuous (once)”, the first roulette effect and the second roulette effect are executed or the first roulette effect is executed at the determination ratio shown in FIG. To be determined. When the variable display mode is “super reach”, it is decided to execute the first roulette effect and the second roulette effect or to execute the first roulette effect at the determination ratio shown in FIG. . In FIG. 15, “x” indicates that the effect result is lost. That is, in the pseudo-ream roulette effect or the super reach roulette effect, it is determined that the effect result in which the symbol “x” blinks is determined. In FIG. 15, “-” indicates that the corresponding roulette effect is not executed.

  Following the process of step S402 in FIG. 14, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S403). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control includes a plurality of special-figure effect control patterns at the time of change in special figure corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command and the content determined in the processing of step S401A or step S402. Select one and set it as the usage pattern.

  After executing the process of step S403, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command is set. Setting is performed (step S404). And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S405). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S403 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided on the display screen.

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

  FIG. 16A is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of the effect control pattern determined in step S403 in FIG. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 16A, the effect control pattern is derived from process data including, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is configured. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with an effect control process timer value that is a stored value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) in the RAM 122. The determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. The data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image on the image display device 5 such as data indicating the variable display mode of each decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol, for example, during the variable display of the decorative symbol. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating lighting operation modes in light emitters such as various LEDs. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter.

  The operation detection control data includes, for example, an operation valid period for effectively detecting an instruction operation (tilting operation) for the operation stick of the stick controller 31A and an instruction operation (push-pull operation) for the trigger button, or an instruction operation (for the push button 31B). Data indicating an effect operation mode according to the player's operation action, such as an operation effective period for effectively detecting (pressing operation) and data for specifying the control content of the effect operation when each operation is detected effectively. include.

  Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, there may be process data configured to include all of the display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and operation detection control data, or process data configured to include a part of these.

  FIG. 16B shows various effect operations executed according to the contents of the effect control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to cause the image display device 5 to display effect images such as images, background images, and roulette. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control for blinking light emitters such as various LEDs is performed in a manner specified by the lamp control data, and operation detection control is performed. Control is performed to determine the contents of the effect by accepting an operation on the trigger button, the operation stick or the push button 31B of the stick controller 31A in the operation valid period specified by the data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when variable display of decorative symbols is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the pattern constituting the corresponding effect control pattern. The storage address of the data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and the reading position of the stored data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect devices (image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, various LEDs, etc.) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. Control of the illuminant etc.). In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, and the like. In response to the command from the effect control CPU 120, the display control unit 123 reads out the image data indicated by the command from the CGROM and temporarily stores it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect processing executed in step S172 of FIG. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 17, 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 S451). ). As an example, in the process of step S451, the effect control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and a predetermined effect control pattern (for example, a special-figure variation effect control pattern) corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed, for example, when the end code is read out from.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step 451 (step S451; No), it is determined whether or not the suggestion effect is executed (step S452). As an example, the CPU 120 for effect control displays a suggestion effect depending on whether any of a plurality of suggested effect control patterns (for example, first to third roulette effect control patterns) prepared in advance is set as a use pattern. The presence or absence may be determined. And when it determines with execution of a suggestion effect (step S452; Yes), a suggestion effect operation control process is performed (step S453).

  If it is determined in step S452 that there is no execution of the suggestive notice effect (step S452; No), or after execution of the suggestive effect operation control process of step S453, whether or not there is a pseudo-variable variable display effect. Is determined (step S453A). If it is determined that a pseudo-continuous variable display effect is being executed (step S453A; YES), a pseudo-continuous operation control process is executed (step S453B). In step S453B, once the decorative symbol variable display is temporarily stopped at the temporary stop symbol determined in step S401A, the variation is immediately changed again.

  When it is determined in step S453A that the pseudo-variable variable display effect is not executed (step S453A; No), or after the pseudo-continuous operation control process of step S453B is executed, the reach effect for executing the reach effect is executed. It is determined whether it is an execution period (step S454). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance in, for example, an effect control pattern (for example, a special chart change effect control pattern) determined as a usage pattern according to the change pattern. When it is the reach effect execution period in step S454 (step S454; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S455). For example, in the process of step S455, various commands are issued in order to execute a reach effect in a predetermined effect mode according to the effect control execution data (for example, display control data or lamp control data) read from the effect control pattern. What is necessary is just to produce and transmit with respect to the display control part 123, the audio | voice control board | substrate 13, the lamp | ramp control board | substrate 14, etc. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. That is, it is only necessary that the reach effect can be executed by a predetermined effect device by operating the effect model or by combining some or all of them.

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

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

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S457 (step S457; 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 S458). In addition, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S459). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S460), and then the variable display effect process is ended.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S453 of FIG. 17 as the suggestion effect operation control process. In the suggestion effect operation control process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is the first roulette effect execution period for executing the first roulette effect (step S511). The first roulette effect execution period may be determined in advance in the first roulette effect control pattern determined in step S403, for example, when executing the first roulette effect. The effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is the first roulette effect execution period based on the effect control process timer value and the first roulette effect control pattern.

  When it is determined in step S511 that it is the first roulette effect execution period (step S511; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to execute the first roulette effect (step S512).

  After performing the process of step S512, or when it is determined in step S511 that it is not the first roulette effect execution period (step S511; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes the second roulette effect. It is determined whether it is a roulette effect execution period (step S513). The second roulette effect execution period may be determined in advance in the second roulette effect control pattern determined in step S403, for example, when executing the second roulette effect. The effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is the second roulette effect execution period based on the effect control process timer value and the second roulette effect control pattern.

  When it is determined in step S513 that it is the second roulette effect execution period (step S513; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to execute the second roulette effect (step S514).

  After performing the process of step S514, or when it is determined in step S513 that it is not the second roulette effect execution period (step S513; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes the third roulette effect. It is determined whether it is a roulette effect execution period (step S515). The third roulette effect execution period may be determined in advance in the third roulette effect control pattern determined in step S403, for example, when executing the third roulette effect. The effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is the third roulette effect execution period based on the effect control process timer value and the third roulette effect control pattern.

  When it is determined in step S515 that it is the third roulette effect execution period (step S515; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to execute the third roulette effect (step S516).

  After performing the process of step S516 or when it is determined in step S515 that it is not the third roulette effect execution period (step S515; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the suggested effect operation control process.

  FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the roulette effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 19A, when a special figure variation (variation of a special symbol) based on the variation pattern PB2-3 or PB3-3 (pseudo-continuous (three times) → super reach variation pattern) is started. The pseudo roulette effect as the first roulette effect, the pseudo roulette effect as the second roulette effect, and the super reach roulette effect as the third roulette effect are simultaneously started at time Ts. Thereafter, “pseudo-continuous” is derived as an effect result of the first roulette effect at time T1, “pseudo-ream” is derived as an effect result of the second roulette effect at time T2, and the effect result of the third roulette effect at time T3. “SP” is derived as follows. In this embodiment, before the first re-variation in the pseudo-variable variable display effect is executed, the effect results are derived in all the first to third roulette effects.

  Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 19B, when a special figure variation (variation of a special symbol) based on the variation pattern PB2-2 or PB3-2 (pseudo-continuous (twice) → normal reach variation pattern) is started. The pseudo roulette effect as the first roulette effect and the pseudo roulette effect as the second roulette effect are simultaneously started at time Ts. Thereafter, “pseudo-continuous” is derived as an effect result of the first roulette effect at time T1, and “pseudo-ream” is derived as an effect result of the second roulette effect at time T2.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 19C, when a special pattern variation (variation of a special symbol) based on the variation pattern PB2-1 or PB3-1 (pseudo-continuous (one time) → normal reach variation pattern) is started. A pseudo roulette effect is started at time Ts as the first roulette effect. Thereafter, “pseudo-continuous” is derived as the effect result of the first roulette effect at time T1.

  Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 19 (D), special symbol variation (variation of special symbol) based on variation pattern PA2-2, PA2-3, PA3-2 or PA3-3 (super reach variation pattern) is started. Then, the super reach roulette effect is started at the time Ts as the first roulette effect. Thereafter, “SP” is derived as an effect result of the first roulette effect at time T1. In this embodiment, the effect result is derived in the first roulette effect before the reach effect of super reach is executed.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of each roulette effect. In the pseudo-ream roulette effect, a roulette RG shown in FIG. The roulette RG includes a plurality of symbols indicating “pseudo-continuous” and a plurality of symbols indicating “x”. In the pseudo-ream roulette effect, the roulette RG is rotated and displayed, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the rotation of the roulette RG is stopped, and the “pseudo-ream” or “ One of the symbols “×” is displayed blinking in black and white inversion. Further, in the super reach roulette effect, a roulette RS shown in FIG. 20B is used. The roulette RS includes a plurality of symbols indicating “SP” and a plurality of symbols indicating “x”. In the super reach roulette effect, the roulette RS is rotated and displayed, and the rotation of the roulette RS is stopped after a predetermined time, and “SP” or “×” One of the symbols "" blinks in black and white inversion.

  Next, a main effect screen when the roulette effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, “left”, “middle”, and “right” roulette display areas 150 </ b> L, 150 </ b> C, and 150 </ b> R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. The “left” roulette display area 150L is a display area where a roulette in the first roulette effect is displayed. The “medium” roulette display area 150C is a display area in which roulette in the second roulette effect is displayed. Further, the “right” roulette display area 150R is a display area in which a roulette in the third roulette effect is displayed. The position of the roulette display area arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 is not limited to “left”, “middle”, and “right”. For example, “upper”, “middle”, “lower”, “upper left”, “upper right” Or “lower right”.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (A), the first roulette effect, the second roulette effect, and the third roulette effect are executed during the variable display of the decorative design. In the roulette display areas 150L, 150C, and 150R, the first roulette effect is achieved. The corresponding roulette RG1, the roulette RG2 corresponding to the second roulette effect, and the roulette RS corresponding to the third roulette effect are simultaneously rotated and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 21B, the rotation of the roulette RG1 is stopped in the roulette display area 150L, and the “pseudo-continuous” symbol is displayed blinking. Next, as shown in FIG. 21C, the rotation of the roulette RG2 is stopped in the roulette display area 150C, and the “pseudo-continuous” symbol is displayed blinking. Next, as shown in FIG. 21D, the rotation of the roulette RS stops in the roulette display area 150R, and the symbol “SP” blinks. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21E, the roulette RG1 is erased in the roulette display area 150L, the roulette RG2 is erased in the roulette display area 150C as shown in FIG. 21F, and finally the roulette display area 150R. The roulette RS is deleted. In FIG. 21, “pseudo train” is derived as the effect result of the first roulette effect, “pseudo train” is derived as the effect result of the second roulette effect, and “SP” is the effect result of the third roulette effect. Since it has been derived, it is suggested that a variable display effect that performs three pseudo-reams and a reach effect of super reach are executed.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, the first to third roulette effects are simultaneously executed, and the first roulette effects, The effect results are derived in the order of the second roulette effect and the third roulette effect. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by executing a plurality of roulette effects, and the results of each roulette effect are derived at different timings. This makes it easy to understand whether or not to pay attention to the production results.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, it is suggested whether or not a pseudo-run roulette effect (a pseudo-variable variable display effect is executed) as the first roulette effect. Roulette effect), a pseudo-ream roulette effect as the second roulette effect, and a super reach roulette effect (a roulette effect suggesting whether or not the super reach reach effect is executed) as the third roulette effect. Therefore, in a plurality of roulette effects, the occurrence of different events such as the execution of a pseudo-variable variable display effect and the execution of a super reach reach effect is suggested. it can.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, in the case where a pseudo-ream roulette effect and a super reach roulette effect are executed, a pseudo-ream roulette effect is produced. The results are derived first, and the results of super reach roulette production are derived later. In this way, depending on the type of the suggested event such as pseudo-ream or super reach, the timing at which the production result is derived such that the production result of super reach is derived later than the pseudo-ream, the production result Attention can be paid to the timing at which is derived.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 21, the “left” roulette display area 150L in the display area of the image display device 5 displays the roulette RG1 of the first roulette effect. The “medium” roulette display area 150C is a display area for displaying the second roulette effect roulette RG2, and the “right” roulette display area 150R is a display for displaying the third roulette effect roulette RS. It is an area. When the first to third roulette effects are executed, the roulette effect effects result in the order of “left” roulette display area 150L, “middle” roulette display area 150C, and “right” roulette display area 150R. Is derived. Thus, since the timing at which the effect result is derived according to the execution mode of the roulette effect such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” is known, it is possible to focus attention on the timing at which the effect result is derived.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 15, there may be a case where the result of the production is determined to be “x” indicating that it is lost. In this case, the production of the roulette production As a result, “x” is derived. Therefore, since the roulette effect can be executed even when an event relating to the game such as a pseudo-variable variable display effect does not occur, the execution frequency of the roulette effect can be improved.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, for example, when three roulette effects are executed as shown in FIG. 15 or when two roulette effects are executed, “×” is derived as an effect result. The maximum number is one. In addition, the effect result for all the executed roulette effects is not “x”. Therefore, since the frequency of derivation of “x”, which is an effect result that does not suggest any occurrence of game-related events such as a pseudo-ream variable display effect or a super reach reach effect, is suppressed, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game. Can do.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, the “left” roulette display area 150L in the display area of the image display device 5 is used as the display area for displaying the first roulette effect RG1, and the “medium” roulette display is displayed. The area 150C is a display area where the roulette RG2 of the second roulette effect is displayed, and the “right” roulette display area 150R is a display area where the roulette RS of the third roulette effect is displayed. When the first to third roulette effects are executed, the roulette effect effects result in the order of “left” roulette display area 150L, “middle” roulette display area 150C, and “right” roulette display area 150R. Was derived. However, the execution mode and the derivation timing of the effect result when executing a plurality of roulette effects are not limited to those described above.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 22A, the first roulette effect is executed in the execution mode in which the character A is associated with the roulette RG1, and the second roulette effect is executed in the execution mode in which the character B is associated with the roulette RG2. The third roulette effect may be executed in an execution mode in which the character C is attached to the roulette RS. In this case, the effect result of the roulette effect may be derived in the order of the execution mode accompanied by the character A, the execution mode accompanied by the character B, and the execution mode accompanied by the character C.

  Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 22B, the first roulette effect is executed in the execution mode in which the background of the roulette RG1 is a dot pattern, and the second roulette effect is executed in the execution mode of which the background of the roulette RG2 is a hatched pattern. And the third roulette effect may be executed in an execution form in which the background of the roulette RS is a diagonal grid pattern. In this case, the roulette effect results may be derived in the order of the execution mode in which the background is a dot pattern, the execution mode in which the background is a diagonal line pattern, and the execution mode in which the background is a diagonal grid pattern. The background pattern is not limited to dots, diagonal lines, and diagonal grids.

  The execution mode of the roulette effect is, for example, an execution mode in which a number is displayed on the background of the roulette or the background color of the roulette or roulette other than those shown in FIGS. Different execution modes may be used. In addition, two sub liquid crystals A and B are provided, a display area in which the first roulette effect RG1 is displayed is arranged in the display area of the sub liquid crystal A, and a second roulette effect roulette RG2 is displayed in the display area of the sub liquid crystal B. May be arranged, and a display area in which the roulette RS of the third roulette effect is displayed may be arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Moreover, you may provide multiple accessories which can perform a roulette effect.

  In addition, the roulette stop order is determined by the position of “left”, “middle”, “right” in the display area of the image display device 5, the type of character associated with the roulette, the background pattern of the roulette, and the like. It is not limited to what you have. For example, depending on the execution mode of the roulette effect, the rate at which the winnings such as “pseudo train” and “SP” are displayed may be different. In addition, in the roulette effect of one execution mode among the plurality of execution modes, the “pseudo-run” is easily derived, and “SP” is easily derived in the roulette effect of another execution mode. Depending on the situation, the ratio of the types of events to be suggested may be different.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, a predetermined coin granting condition such that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is reached, or the variable display count has reached a predetermined number of times. When it is established, a lottery process for giving a coin as an exchange value when receiving a bonus is executed, for example, in step S173 shown in FIG. When winning in this lottery process, a predetermined number of coins are awarded, while no coin is awarded when winning. When a lottery process wins and a coin is awarded, for example, in a roulette effect, a privilege grant that becomes a “coin” suggesting that a coin has been awarded instead of “x” suggesting that the production result is lost The suggestion effect may be executed.

  As an example of the effect setting based on the password in step S160, the effect result determination table for determining the effect result in the privilege giving suggestion effect is set to an effect result determination table different from the case where no password is input. In the bonus giving suggestion, for example, “x” for notifying that the variable display result is “losing” and “○” for notifying that the variable display result is “big hit” as choices such as each roulette square. And some or all of the options of “coins” for notifying the player that a coin (predetermined privilege) has been granted is displayed. And a privilege grant suggestion effect is executed in such a manner that the ball rotates on the roulette, and depending on which of the choices of “X”, “O”, “Coin” the ball is stopped and displayed as the effect result, Informs that a variable display result or a coin was given.

  For example, in the process of step S172 shown in FIG. 17, the control of the rendering operation that becomes the bonus granting suggestion is started in response to the start of the variable display, and the bonus granting suggestion is displayed before the variable display result is derived and displayed. The effect result in the effect may be notified. The effect result in such privilege grant suggestion may be determined at a predetermined ratio according to whether or not the password input flag is on.

  As an example, when the password input flag is off, the variable display result is determined to be “losing” and the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” at a predetermined ratio according to each. It is decided that the bonus grant suggestion is not executed, the ball is stopped and displayed as the result of “X”, or the ball is stopped and displayed as the result of “○”. The On the other hand, when the password input flag is on, in addition to these, it is only necessary to notify that a coin has been given by stopping and displaying a ball in the “coin” option as an effect result. With this setting, if a password is entered, if a coin is given, the ball is stopped and displayed as an option for “coin” as a presentation result in the privilege grant suggesting effect. It can be notified that there was. On the other hand, even if a coin is given, if no password is entered, the ball is stopped and displayed in the “○” or “×” option as the effect result in the bonus grant suggestion, and the ball is displayed in the “coin” option. Is not displayed. In this case, it may be set so that the option of “coin” is not included in the options in the roulette, or may be set so that the ball is not stopped and displayed even if included in the options in the roulette. .

  FIG. 23 shows an example of the effect operation when the privilege grant suggestion effect is executed. In this effect operation example, based on the fact that a new variable display is started and it is determined to execute the privilege giving suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. ”And“ × ”choices (a roulette picture with“ O ”and“ X ”displayed on each roulette square) is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 23 (2), the start of the privilege giving suggestion effect is notified by a message such as “Roulette Chance!”, And the effect of rotating the roulette ball is started.

  Thereafter, when it becomes the notification timing of the effect result, as shown in FIG. 23 (3), an image display is performed such that the ball once enters the square of “×”, and the variable display result is “lost”. The production is performed as if Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (4), an effect is performed in which the sphere containing the ball changes from “×” to “coin” to notify that a coin has been awarded.

  In the effect operation example shown in FIG. 23, the ball is stopped and displayed as the result of the “coin” option, but when the ball is stopped and displayed as the “◯” option, in FIG. 23 (3), Confirmed display with a ball in the first circle of “○”. In addition, when the ball is stopped and displayed as an option of “×”, an effect of entering the “×” square in FIG. 23 (3) is executed, and the entered “×” square is displayed. Without any change, it is confirmed and displayed with the ball in the “×” square.

  Regardless of whether the type of coins given is gold, silver, or bronze, it is limited to one that displays the option of “coin” in a common manner and notifies that a coin has been given. For example, by displaying the choices of “gold coins”, “silver coins”, “copper coins”, or by changing the display color in the choices of “coins”, the type of coins given is gold / silver. -You may alert | report so that it is any of copper. For example, by displaying a number together with an option of “coin”, the number of coins given may be notified in an identifiable manner. Further, for example, an effect result that suggests that coins have been awarded in the number of roulette effects (for example, 3) corresponding to the number of coins to be awarded (for example, 3) may be derived.

  In such a privilege giving suggestion effect, if no password is input, the ball is stopped and displayed in the “O” or “×” option as the effect result, and the ball is not stopped and displayed in the “coin” option. Therefore, it becomes impossible for the player to recognize whether or not a coin has been awarded from the effect result in the privilege grant suggesting effect. On the other hand, when a password is input, the player can be notified that the coin has been given by recognizing that a ball is stopped and displayed as an option of “coin” as an effect result. Note that when a password is input, it may be determined to stop and display a sphere on the “coin” option as a presentation result at a higher rate than when no password is input.

  In this way, in the privilege giving suggestion effect as shown in FIG. 23, a predetermined result such as an effect corresponding to an option “◯” or “×” is determined based on whether or not a predetermined privilege such as a coin is given. Among the production mode that suggests whether or not a game privilege is granted and the production mode that suggests that a predetermined privilege different from the game privilege is given, such as a production result corresponding to the option of “coin”, It becomes one of the production modes. When a password is input, such a bonus grant suggestion effect is executed, thereby promoting an instruction input by the player and improving the interest of the game related to the bonus grant.

  In addition, when there is a password input in the production setting based on the password in step S160, in addition to the “coin” option as the production result in the roulette production, for example, “pending change” in which the hold display changes to a specific mode, Options such as “look-ahead effect mode” in which the effect mode shifts to a special effect mode, “probability change latency mode” that informs whether or not the probability change state is displayed, and the ball is stopped and displayed in these options Thus, it may be suggested that “holding change”, “prefetching effect mode”, “probability change latent mode”, and the like are executed. Whether or not to display options such as “pending change”, “look-ahead effect mode”, and “probability change latent mode” in the roulette effect is determined based on the player's operation in the menu operation process after input in step S308, for example. May be.

  In the said embodiment, the presence or absence of execution of the 1st-3rd roulette effect, the effect result in the case of performing, etc. were determined by referring to the suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. However, the table used when determining the presence or absence of execution of the roulette effect and the effect result is not limited to the suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. For example, when a variable display effect that performs one pseudo-ream (pseudo-continuous variation that executes one re-variation) is executed, when executing the first and second two roulette effects, You may make it determine to the combination from which the production result of a 1st roulette production is "x", and the production result of a 2nd roulette production is "○ (win)". In addition, when a variable display effect that performs two pseudo-continuations is executed, when the first to third roulette effects are executed, the super-reach roulette effect with an effect result of “x” is displayed. You may decide as 1 roulette production. In this way, the effect result of “×” is derived earlier than the effect result of “O (win)”, so the effect result of the plurality of roulette effects being executed at the same time is It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest with respect to a roulette effect that has not been derived.

  In the above embodiment, when the variable display mode is “pseudo-ream (3 times) + super reach”, “pseudo-ream”, “pseudo-ream”, and “SP” are displayed as the effects of the first to third roulette effects. Derived. However, in this case, for example, “pseudo trains” may be derived in all roulette effects such as “pseudo trains”, “pseudo trains”, and “pseudo trains” as the effect results of the first to third roulette effects.

  In the above embodiment, when only the first roulette effect is executed as shown in FIG. 15, the effect result of “x” is not derived, and the first roulette effect and the second roulette effect are executed. In some cases, only one effect result is derived when “×” is derived. However, for example, when only the first roulette effect is executed, an effect result that is “x” may be derived, and when the first roulette effect and the second roulette effect are executed, both “×” The production result may be derived.

  In the above embodiment, when executing the roulette effect of the pseudo-ream and the roulette effect of the super reach, the effect result of the roulette effect of the pseudo-ream is derived first, and the result of the roulette effect of the super reach is derived later. . However, for example, in the order of events in which the variable display result is likely to be a “hit”, such as deriving the result of the super reach roulette effect first and the effect of the pseudo-ream roulette effect later. It may be derived.

  In the said embodiment, in the roulette effect, it suggested that the pseudo display variable display effect was performed and the reach effect of a super reach was performed. However, in the roulette effect, for example, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is “per hit”, and the special symbol display result that is the variable symbol display result in the special game is “big hit”. You may suggest that. In this case, the result of the roulette effect (hereinafter referred to as the roulette effect of the general game) that suggests that the variable symbol display result of the normal game in the normal game is “per normal game”. What is necessary is just to derive | lead-out at the optimal timing from the display start. For example, when the time obtained by adding the normal symbol variable display time and the normal symbol stop time (opening waiting time) is later than the last stop time of the third roulette effect, the roulette of the normal game The effect may be executed as the third roulette effect, and the result of the roulette effect of the usual game may be derived last. In addition, when the time obtained by adding the normal symbol variable display time and the normal symbol stop time is earlier than the stop time of the third roulette effect, the roulette effect of the normal game is changed to the second roulette effect or the first roulette effect. It may be executed as an effect, and the roulette effect effect result of the usual game may be derived before the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B changes to the open state.

  In addition, for example, when “hold change” or “prefetch effect mode” is executed as a prefetch notice, it is suggested that “hold change” or “prefetch effect mode” is executed in the roulette effect. Also good. For example, when deciding whether or not to execute “hold change” or “prefetch effect mode” based on the passing of the game ball at the start winning opening, “hold change” or “prefetch effect mode”, etc. Immediately after the execution of the roulette effect suggesting the execution of `` change on hold '' or `` prefetch effect mode '', etc., or at the end of the variable display that executed the roulette effect, such as `` change on hold '' or `` It may be determined that the “prefetching effect mode” or the like is executed. Further, when executing the “probability variation latent mode”, it may be suggested that the “probability variation latent mode” is performed in the roulette effect. In this case, for example, a timing such as when the “probability variation latency mode” is executed immediately after the execution of the roulette effect suggesting that the “probability change latency mode” is executed, or when the variable display after executing the roulette effect is ended. Or “Execution probability latent mode” may be executed. In this way, the occurrence of events such as “pending change”, “prefetch effect mode”, and “probability change latency mode” can also be suggested in the roulette effect, so the special figure display result that is the variable display result of the special symbol is “ Even in the case of “losing”, it is possible to increase the execution frequency of roulette effects other than the roulette effect where the result is “x”.

Further, in the roulette effect, for example, a notice effect in which a character image or a message image is displayed on the image display device 5 is executed, a variable display effect of “slip” is executed, “chance” or “ The degree of expectation that a special figure display result such as “Atsu” becomes “big hit” may be suggested.
And so on.

  In the above embodiment, when a plurality of roulette effects are executed as shown in FIG. 19, all roulette effects are started simultaneously. However, the start timings of the plurality of roulette effects may be varied. For example, when three roulette effects are executed, the two roulette effects may be started simultaneously, and the remaining one roulette effect may be started with a slight delay. When three roulette effects are executed, the roulette effects may be started in the order of the first roulette effect, the second roulette effect, and the third roulette effect.

  In the above embodiment, the roulette is rotated and displayed simultaneously with the start of the roulette effect as shown in FIG. However, for example, at the start of the roulette effect, the state in which the roulette is stopped may be displayed once without immediately rotating the roulette, and then the roulette may be rotated. In this way, it is possible to recognize what roulette effect is executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19A, the effect results are derived in all the first to third roulette effects before the first re-variation in the pseudo variable display effect is executed. However, the timing for deriving the effect result of the roulette effect is not limited before the first re-variation in the pseudo variable display effect is executed. For example, the effect result of the second roulette effect may be derived before the second re-variation in the pseudo-variable variable display effect is executed, and the effect result of the third roulette effect may be derived from the variable of the pseudo-ream. It may be derived before the third re-variation in the display effect is executed.

  In the said embodiment, the 1st-3rd roulette effect execution period for performing the 1st-3rd roulette effect is predetermined in the 1st-3rd roulette effect control pattern determined in step S403. It was decided that However, for example, the execution times (start time and stop time) of the first to third roulette effects executed during variable display may be determined in advance so as to be always constant. In this way, if the combination of roulette effects to be executed is determined in the suggestion effect determination process in step S402, each roulette effect is associated with each execution time in the suggestion effect operation control process in step S453. Will be executed. Further, even if the execution time of each roulette effect is included in the suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 15, the execution time of each roulette effect is determined together with the combination of the roulette effects to be executed in the suggestion effect determination process in step S402. Good. In addition, an execution time determination table that determines the execution time of each roulette effect is stored and prepared in the ROM 121 in advance, and after determining the combination of roulette effects in the suggestion effect determination process in step S402, the execution time determination table. , The execution time of each roulette effect may be determined.

  Further, the stop time of the third roulette effect is determined to be, for example, a predetermined time before the time when the first re-variation is executed, and then back calculated from the determined stop time of the third roulette effect. The start time of the 3 roulette effect, the stop time and start time of the second roulette effect, and the stop time and start time of the first roulette effect may be determined. When the execution time from the start time to the stop time of the roulette effect is predetermined, the stop time of the second roulette effect and the stop time of the first roulette effect are calculated backward from the determined stop time of the third roulette effect. Can be determined.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the CPU 120 for effect control of the variable pattern indicating the variable display mode such as the variable display time of the decorative symbol and the type of reach effect, one variable pattern is specified when variable display is started. Although an example in which a command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command as the presence / absence of a “slip” variable display effect, etc. before reaching (if not reaching) The command indicating the variable display time and variable display mode before the so-called second stop is transmitted, and the second command is the reach after the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the re-lottery effect (not reach) In this case, a command indicating a variable display time or a variable display mode after so-called second stop may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable display time derived from the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) notifies the variable display time by each of two commands, and the specific variable display mode executed at each timing is for effect control. The selection may be performed by the CPU 120. When sending two commands, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt, or after a predetermined time has elapsed after the first command is transmitted (for example, in the next timer interrupt). ) A second command may be transmitted. In addition, the variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data to be stored and prepared in advance as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

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

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

  On the outer periphery of the reels RL, RC, RR, for example, “Red 7”, “White 7”, “BAR”, “JAC”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Bell”, which can be distinguished from each other Are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer periphery of the reels RL, RC, and RR are displayed on the variable display device 501 in upper, middle, and lower three stages, respectively. Each reel RL, RC, RR is rotated by reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R (FIG. 22) provided in correspondence with each other, and the symbols of the reels RL, RC, RR are displayed while continuously changing. At the same time, by stopping the rotation of the reels RL, RC, RR, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed so as to be visible as display results.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 500, when the gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, the player can acquire more medals than the normal gaming state, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. It becomes a game state. Note that the special gaming state is not limited to a regular bonus or a big bonus, and it can be expected that the player will win more medals than the normal gaming state, and the gaming state may be more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. That's fine. As such a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, for example, an operation that satisfies the conditions for deriving notification target winnings that occur on condition that reel deriving conditions (for example, stop order and stop timing) are satisfied A game state (so-called assist time (AT)) in which the procedure is notified and a symbol displayed when the stop switches 506L, 506C, and 506R are operated by limiting the pull-in range of at least one of the reels. The game is controlled so that it is easy to stop, and when a player presses the challenge time (CT) that allows the combination of winning symbols to be derived, a specific winning (such as a replay winning or single bonus winning) A gaming state (so-called replay time or concentration state) where the probability of occurrence is increased, etc. It is sufficient, such as Align was a game state.

  The medal used as the game medium in the slot machine 500 and the recorded information of the score given in accordance with the number of such media have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. Good. Alternatively, these medal and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for another game in the slot machine 500.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be given in the slot machine 500 is not limited to the granting of medals or giving points as premium game media, but for example, controlling to a regular bonus, a big bonus, or other special gaming state, This includes an advantageous game situation for the player, such that the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed in the state is a first number (for example, “50”) that is greater than the second number (for example, “25”). It may be.

  In the slot machine 500, for example, a main board 600, an effect control board 620, a reel unit 650 and the like as shown in FIG. 22 are mounted. In addition, other boards such as a power supply board and a relay board connected to the main board 600 are also mounted on the slot machine 500. The main board 600 is provided with a game control microcomputer 610. Similar to the game control microcomputer 100 in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 610 is a CPU that performs control according to a program, a ROM that stores user programs and data, and a RAM that is used by the CPU as a work area. And so on.

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

  On the effect control board 620, an effect control microcomputer 630, a display control unit 631, a sound control unit 632, a lamp control unit 633, and the like are mounted. The effect control microcomputer 630 is a CPU that performs control according to the same program as the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 in the above embodiment, a ROM that stores user programs and data similar to the ROM 121, A work area similar to the RAM 122 includes a RAM used by the CPU, a reset / interrupt controller, and the like. The display control unit 631 controls the display operation in the image display device 510. Similar to the display control unit 123 in the above embodiment, the image data according to the display control command from the effect control microcomputer 630 is displayed. VDP that executes the above processing and an image data memory that stores various types of image data used for displaying an image on the screen of the image display device 510.

  In the effect control microcomputer 630, instructions for controlling the effect operation by the image display device 510, the speakers 511L, 511R, the game effect lamps 513, 514, etc. according to the effect control pattern based on the effect control command received from the main board 600, Processing is executed by the CPU. In the display control unit 631, processing of image data in accordance with a display control command from the effect control microcomputer 630 is executed by the VDP.

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 500, as in the above-described embodiment, for example, a roulette effect production screen as shown in FIG. 21 may be displayed on the screen of the image display device 510. In the roulette effect, for example, when the game state is a regular bonus or big bonus, assist time (AT), challenge time (CT), replay time, concentrated state, executing a continuous effect, executing a continuous effect It is only necessary to be able to suggest the occurrence of an event that occurs during the game, such as the type of continuous production, the execution of the chance-up production, the display of the production stage, and the winning of a small role.

  For example, when suggesting that a small role is won in the roulette effect, it is only necessary to indicate which symbol of watermelon, cherry, bell, and replay is derived and displayed as a display result. For example, when a plurality of small roles such as watermelon and cherry are won simultaneously, a watermelon symbol and a cherry symbol may be derived and displayed as display results in two roulette effects. Thus, it is possible to appropriately maintain a sense of expectation by suggesting that a plurality of small roles are won in a plurality of roulette effects. Note that the order and timing for deriving the effect of the roulette effect may be changed according to the reel stop order and stop position.

  The ROM of the effect control microcomputer 630 stores a suggestion effect determination table for determining the presence / absence of execution of each roulette effect in the slot machine 500 and an effect result in the case of execution. Good.

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

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

  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 a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5H ... Start winning memory display area 5L, 5C, 5R ... Symbol display area 6A ... Normal winning ball device 6B ... Normal variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal Symbol display 21 ... Gate switches 22A, 22B ... Start switch 23 ... Count switches 25A, 25B, 25C ... Hold indicator 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 35A ... Controller sensor unit 35B ... Push sensor 41 ... Passing gate 81, 82 ... Solenoid 100 ... Game Patronized microcomputer 101,121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
110 ... Switch circuit 111 ... Solenoid circuit 120 ... Production control CPU
123 ... Display control unit 150L, 150C, 150R ... Roulette display area RG (RG1, RG2), RS ... Roulette 500 ... Slot machine 501 ... Variable display device 502 ... Medal slot 503 ... BET switch 504 ... MAXBET switch 505 ... Start lever 505A ... Start lever switches 506L, 506C, 506R ... Stop switch 507 ... Medal payout exit 508 ... Settling switch 510 ... Image display device 511L, 511R ... Speaker 513, 514 ... Game effect lamp 520 ... Operation table 600 ... Main board 610 ... Game Microcomputer for control 620 ... Production control board 630 ... Microcomputer for production control 631 ... Display control unit 632 ... Sound control unit 633 ... Lamp control unit 650 ... Ruyunitto 651L, 651C, 651R ... reel motor 652 ... reel lamp 653 ... reel sensor

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A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game and gives a game value advantageous to a player based on a specific game result as a result of the game,
Providing a suggestion effect execution means for executing an suggestion effect that suggests the occurrence of an event related to a game by deriving the effect result,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute a plurality of suggestion effects suggesting the occurrence of different events at the same time, and when executing a plurality of suggestion effects at the same time, the effect results of each suggestion effect are at different timings. Derived in
At least one of the plurality of suggested effects is an effect that has a display category and selects one of the display categories. The display category includes a display category indicating that an event occurs and an event does not occur. Display category indicating that
A gaming machine characterized by that.   A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game and gives a game value advantageous to a player based on a specific game result as a result of the game,
  Providing a suggestion effect execution means for executing an suggestion effect that suggests the occurrence of an event related to a game by deriving the effect result,
  The suggestion effect execution means can execute a plurality of suggestion effects suggesting the occurrence of different events at the same time, and when executing a plurality of suggestion effects at the same time, the effect results of each suggestion effect are at different timings. Derived in
  At least one of the plurality of suggested effects is an effect that has a display section and selects any one of the display sections, and that the selection of the occurrence of the event has started and the selection of the occurrence of the event has ended. Including an effect to notify
  A gaming machine characterized by that.

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