JP6659633B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  There has been proposed a gaming machine that reproduces music over a plurality of times of variably displaying identification information (for example, see Patent Document 1). Also, there has been proposed a gaming machine that repeatedly outputs a part 1 (normal fluctuation sound) which is a part of a music piece played during a prefetch notice effect in a normal fluctuation (for example, see Patent Document 2).

JP 2013-34799 A JP 2012-125471 A

  When the control of the music to be played is changed according to the situation, it is difficult to recognize the start of the change, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game may be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having an improved interest in gaming.

(A) To achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display of identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific result; ,
Determining means for determining whether or not the variable display that has not yet been started is controlled to the advantageous state before the variable display is executed;
Based on a result of the determination by the determination means, a specific notice effect performing means capable of executing a specific notice effect to display a reach loss as a display result of the variable display in the variable display of a predetermined number of times before the variable display of the determination target,
The background when executing the variable display includes at least a first background and a second background,
In the case of the first background, the first background music (for example, music A) is output from the beginning each time the variable display is executed once,
In the case of the second background, a second background music (for example, music B) is output over a plurality of variable displays,
When the second background, when starting the variable display is capable of outputting a predetermined sound (e.g. FIG. 25 (B)),
Wherein the first background in the variable display Ri changeable der from either one to the other and the second background (for example possible that executes the background switching process in the processing of S172),
When the reach loss is displayed in the specific notice effect, and when the reach loss is displayed in an effect different from the specific notice effect, the period until the reach loss after entering the reach state is different,
A specific sound can be output when ending the variable display,
The specific sound in different modes is output when the specific notice effect is executed and when the specific notice effect is not executed.
According to such a configuration, even when music is output over a plurality of variable displays, the start timing of the variable display can be easily recognized, and the interest of the game is improved.
(1) In order to achieve the above object, another gaming machine according to the present invention is:
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player,
The background when executing the variable display includes at least a first background and a second background,
In the first background, the first background music (for example, music A) is output from the beginning each time the variable display is executed once,
In the second background, a second background music (for example, music B) is output over a plurality of variable displays,
In the second background, a predetermined sound may be output when starting variable display (for example, FIG. 25B).
According to such a configuration, even when music is output over a plurality of variable displays, the start timing of the variable display can be easily recognized, and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1),
The predetermined sound may be output in a plurality of types (for example, start sound A and start sound B).
According to such a configuration, even when music is output over a plurality of variable displays, the start timing of the variable display can be easily recognized, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
The degree of expectation to be controlled to an advantageous state may be different depending on the type of the predetermined sound.
According to such a configuration, the type of the predetermined sound can be noticed, and the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
In the same gaming state, either the first background or the second background may be displayed (for example, a background image may be switched by detecting a background switching operation).
According to such a configuration, the effects are diversified, and the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4),
During the variable display, either one of the first background and the second background can be changed to the other (for example, the background switching process can be executed within the process of S172).
According to such a configuration, the effects are diversified, and the interest of the game is improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
In the first background and the second background, a common stop sound may be output when the variable display is finished (for example, FIG. 25).
According to such a configuration, the end timing of the variable display is easily understood, and the interest of the game is improved.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6),
In the second background, the predetermined sound may not be output when the second background music is not output (for example, FIG. 25B).
According to such a configuration, since the predetermined sound is output only when necessary, the predetermined sound can be preferably output.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7),
Determining means (for example, the CPU 103 executing the processing of step S212) for determining whether or not the variable display not yet started is controlled to the advantageous state before the variable display is executed;
As a notice effect performed based on the result of the judgment by the judgment means, a specific notice effect (for example, a stop symbol notice) for displaying a reach loss as a display result of a variable display in a variable display of a predetermined number of times before a variable display of a notice object is executed. Possible announcement effect execution means (eg, effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of S162);
When the display result of the variable display is a specific result based on the first identification information (for example, the probable variable design) of the identification information, the variable state is controlled to the first advantageous state (for example, the jackpot game state of the probable variable jackpot) as the advantageous state, and the variable display is performed. When the display result is a specific result based on the second identification information (for example, the non-probable variable design) of the identification information, the second advantageous state (for example, the jackpot game state with the non-probable variable big hit) which is more disadvantageous than the first favorable state as the favorable state ) (For example, the CPU 103 executing the processing of steps S114 to S117);
Based on being controlled to the first advantageous state, the state is controlled to a special state that is more easily controlled to the advantageous state than the normal state (for example, a probable change state (highly accurate high base state)), and the second state is performed during the special state. Special state control means (for example, the CPU 103 executing the processing of step S117) for controlling to a disadvantageous state (for example, a low-probability high-base state, a low-probability low-base state) than the special state based on the control to the advantageous state. And further comprising
When the specific notice effect is started during the special state, the ratio of reach loss by the second identification information is high (for example, FIG. 19).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a notice effect that appears to be controlled to be disadvantageous to the player, and the interest of the game is improved.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (8),
Determining means (for example, the CPU 103 executing the processing of step S212) for determining whether or not the variable display not yet started is controlled in the advantageous state before the variable display is executed;
As a notice effect performed based on the result of the judgment by the judgment means, a specific notice effect (for example, a stop symbol notice) for displaying a reach loss as a variable display result in a predetermined number of variable displays prior to the variable display of the notice target is executed. Possible announcement effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of S162).
In the variable display of the notice object of the specific notice effect, when the reach by the same identification information as the reach loss displayed in the specific notice effect is executed, the advantageous state is higher than when the reach by other identification information is executed. May be set higher (for example, FIG. 22).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the execution mode of the specific announcement effect and the execution mode of the variable display of the announcement target, and the interest of the game is improved.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9),
Effect state control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of controlling the effect state in the advantageous state to one of a plurality of effect states (A mode or B mode in FIG. 30);
Notification effect means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for executing an information effect related to the number of game media provided during the advantageous state (a notification effect based on the first notification image 204 and the second notification image 214 shown in FIG. 30). And further comprising
The notification effect means executes the notification effect according to a first notification mode (such as the first notification image 204 shown in FIG. 30) when the effect state control means controls the first effect state (A mode or the like). However, when the effect state control means is controlling to a second effect state (such as a B mode) different from the first effect state, a second information mode different from the first information mode (the second information mode shown in FIG. 30). The notification effect by the two notification images 214) may be executed.
According to such a configuration, the interest in the game during the advantageous state can be improved by the notification effect according to the effect state.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command, etc. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value for games counted by the side of the main board. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure showing an example of composition of a special figure display result decision table. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a big hit type decision table. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a game control data holding area. It is a figure showing the example of composition of the production control pattern, etc. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random number value determination process at the time of a prize. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a stop symbol notice setting process. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in a stop symbol notice setting process. It is a figure showing an example of a stop symbol notice pattern. It is a timing chart at the time of performing or not performing stop symbol notice. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a stop symbol determination process. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in a stop symbol determination process. It is a figure showing an example of a stop symbol notice pattern in a modification. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram in a modified example when there are a plurality of valid lines. 5 is a timing chart showing audio output timings in each background. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation start sound setting process. It is a figure showing a judgment ratio in change start sound setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of audio reproduction processing. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a background switching process. It is a figure for explaining information production. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flow chart which shows post-round processing of the 2nd modification. It is a flow chart which shows post-round processing of the 2nd modification. It is a flow chart which shows post-round processing of the 2nd modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production mode of the information production of the 2nd modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production mode of the information production of the 2nd modification.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into 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 has a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined hitting ball firing device.

  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 (to the right of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (light emitting diode), and identifies each of them in a special figure game which is an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as a "special figure"), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information), is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols including numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. I do. Note that 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. Instead, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which a combination of a 7-segment LED to be turned on and a light to be turned off may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A symbol number corresponding to each of a plurality of types of special symbols is given. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special map and the type of the second special map may be the same (for example, both numbers indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”), or the type may be different. It may be different. In addition, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating “00” to “99”. .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. The display area of the image display device 5 corresponds to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game. For example, in a decorative design display area serving as a plurality of variable display units, for example, three, a decorative design, which is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) each of which can be identified, is variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of any one of the change of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the change of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game, In the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", the change of the decorative pattern (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 figure game, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" on the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the fixed decoration symbol (final stop symbol) which is the variable display result of the decoration symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display apparatus 4B is used. In synchronization with the figure game, a plurality of types of decorative symbols, each of which is identifiable, are variably displayed, and a determined decorative pattern which is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derived”). Deriving and displaying various display symbols, such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol, means stopping the identification information of the decorative symbol or the like (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and terminating the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation and display of the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol becomes “0” and the decorative symbol becomes “0”. The design may be stopped and displayed, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking, expansion and contraction, and the like. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not steadily displayed, the player can recognize that the fluctuation of the decorative symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. Becomes Note that the temporary stop display may include, for example, completely displaying the decorative symbol for a shorter time than a predetermined time (for example, one second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right" include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese characters). Numbers, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, any combination of numbers and characters or symbols and character images, etc., may be a character image, for example, a person or animal, an object other than these, or , A symbol such as a character, or any other decorative image indicating an arbitrary figure). Each of the decorative symbols is assigned a corresponding symbol number. For example, symbol numbers "1" to "8" are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating "1" to "8", respectively. The number of decorative patterns is not limited to eight, but may be any number (for example, seven or nine) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a lossy combination can be configured.

  After the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, before the determined decorative symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed, each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right." In the display, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol numbers sequentially flow from upper to lower, from small to large, and when the decorative symbol with the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, Thus, the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, etc.), scroll display is performed from a symbol with a larger symbol number to a symbol with a smaller symbol number. When the decorative symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be subsequently displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning prize storage display area 5H, a hold storage display (hold display) for variably displaying the number of holds (special figure hold storage number) corresponding to the special figure game is displayed. Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning prize ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B. This occurs based on a start winning prize due to (entering). That is, a start condition (also referred to as an “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of a decorative symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. Due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, when the start condition allowing the start of the variable display game is not established, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is performed. Done. The hold memory display in the start winning prize memory display area 5H is generated based on the starting prize by the game ball passing (entering) the first starting prize opening, or the game ball is set in the second starting prize opening. The display mode (for example, display color and shape) may be made different depending on whether or not it is generated based on a winning start by passing (entering).

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a changing special figure display area 5I is provided on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H. An image corresponding to the currently executed variable display is displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I. The display corresponding to the currently-executable variable display is also referred to as an active display, an active display, a variable display-compatible display, and the like. Note that the display during execution and the display on hold are also collectively referred to as a specific display. During the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A based on the game ball entering the first starting winning opening, the circular figure is displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I. The middle display is displayed. In addition, during execution of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B based on the game ball entering the second starting winning opening, a circular symbol is displayed in the changing symbol display area 5I. The running display is displayed. That is, when the first or second start condition is satisfied, the display removed from the start winning storage display area 5H is shifted and displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I. By displaying the changing special figure display area 5I, the player can know which of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is executing the special figure game. Good. The size and shape of the hold storage display and the display during execution may be different.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first holding for displaying the number of special figure reserved storages in the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the start winning prize storage display area 5H. An indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first reservation display 25A displays the first special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. The second reservation display 25B displays the second special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. The first special figure reserved storage number is the number of memories in which execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure reserved storage number is the number of storages in which execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display reserved storage number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number is particularly referred to as a total reserved storage number. When simply referred to as “the number of special figure reserved storages”, it generally refers to a concept including any of the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the total reserved storage number. (The concept includes the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number, but excludes the total reserved storage number).

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

  As an example, in the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the tilting control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( Into the open state where it is easy to enter. Note that, even when the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is in the normally open state, although the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening, it is more likely that the gaming ball enters than in the enlarged opening state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B may be configured such that, in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning port, the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area has an enlarged open state in which the game balls easily pass (enter), and a normal open state in which the game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). Changes to

  A game ball that has passed (entered) a first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure reserved storage number becomes a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4)) If it is less than or equal to, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second starting port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure reserved storage number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4)) If not, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the first starting port switch 22A and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the second starting port switch 22B May be the same number or different numbers.

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening. Disable it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is on, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through the special winning opening (enters). ) In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes between an open state in which the game balls easily pass (enter), which is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game balls cannot pass (enter), which is disadvantageous for the player. I do. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball hardly passes (enter) the special winning opening may be provided.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15 or 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes through (enters) the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the gaming ball passes through another winning opening, for example, the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, and the first state is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain a prize ball by passing (entering) a game ball into the special winning opening. The second state is disadvantageous.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area), a normal symbol display 20 is provided. As an example, the ordinary symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment or dot-matrix LED or 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 symbol. Is variably displayed (variably displayed). Such a variable display of ordinary symbols is called an ordinary game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose reserved storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. You may be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on detection of a game ball that has entered any of the general prize holes by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  Loudspeakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 is provided around the gaming area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal prize ball device 6A, the normal variable prize ball device 6B, the special variable prize ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At a lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of a game ball in accordance with the amount of operation (the amount of rotation) by a player or the like. The hitting operation handle may be provided with a single-shot firing switch for stopping driving of a firing motor included in the hitting ball firing device, or a touch ring (touch sensor).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball loaned by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (reservation). ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (retains) excess balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be able to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by a player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the near side on the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, the center portion of the lower plate). I have. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator's hand is hooked when the player grips the operation rod). I have. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger or the like) in a state where the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, a left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised as follows. It is sufficient that a trigger sensor for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like is built in the operation stick.

  It is sufficient that a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilt operation on the operation rod is provided in a lower portion of the stick controller 31A inside the main body of the lower plate. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmission-type photosensors (parallel sensors) disposed parallel to the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation stick when viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. Pair) and two transmission-type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged on the right side of the center position of the operation stick as viewed from the player side and perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2. What is necessary is just to be comprised including a photosensor.

  The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B at a predetermined position on the near side of the upper surface of the upper plate main body (for example, above the stick controller 31A) or the like, which allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. Is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player. It is sufficient that a push sensor that detects a player's operation performed on the push button 31B is provided inside the body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ordinary symbol display 20 performs variable display of the ordinary symbol such that the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general symbol starting condition is satisfied, the general symbol display condition is established based on the general symbol starting condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol such as the end of the previous general symbol game. Is started.

  In the ordinary symbol game, after a variation of the ordinary symbol is started, when a predetermined time that is the ordinary symbol variation time elapses, the fixed ordinary symbol that is a variable display result of the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a fixed symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the numeral indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed symbol, the variable display result of the symbol is “Loss”. Become. In response to the result of the variable display of the ordinary symbol being “per-figure”, an enlarged opening control (tilt control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is at the tilt position is performed. After a lapse of a predetermined time, the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  After the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. The special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition has been satisfied due to the end of the previous special figure game, the big hit game state, or the like. The second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed on the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit game state.

  In the special figure game using the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable display of the special symbol is started, the variable display of the special symbol is performed when the variable display time as the special figure variation time elapses. Derived special symbols (special figure display results) are derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the special display result becomes "big hit", and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, a "small hit" is obtained as a predetermined display result. Also, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, "losing" is obtained.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, a big hit as a specific game state (advantageous state, specific state) in which a round (also called “round game”) that is advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times The game state is controlled. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the number of “3”, “5”, and “7” is a large hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number of “2” is a small hit symbol. , A special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is a lost symbol. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a losing symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, the special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game and the special display result becomes "big hit", in the big hit game state, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the predetermined upper limit time. The special winning opening is kept open in a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls are generated or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls are generated. As a result, a round in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is placed in the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player is executed.

  The special winning opening door, which has the special winning opening opened during the execution of the round, receives game balls falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the special winning opening to form a special variable winning prize ball device. 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. The round, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”). Note that, even before the number of round executions reaches the upper limit number, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball does not win the large winning opening). .

  Of the rounds in the jackpot game state, the round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable prize ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called a round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) is a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Among the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5", and "7" to be the big hit symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are usually open round big hit symbols, and the number "5" Is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state (normally open big hit state) as a normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7. The door opens the big winning opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) as a first period elapses or a period in which a predetermined number (for example, 10) winning balls are generated. By doing so, a round is executed in which the special variable prize ball device 7 is changed to a first state (open state) advantageous to the player. The normally open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the big hit game state (short-term open big hit state) as the short-term open round specific game state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball device 7 is set in each round. The upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened by the special winning opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal open big hit state (for example, 0). .1 second). In the short-term open jackpot state, the opening period of the special winning opening may be controlled to be the second period, and other control may be performed in the same manner as in the normal open jackpot state. Alternatively, in the short open jackpot state, the number of rounds executed may be the second round number (for example, “2”) smaller than the first round number (for example, “15”) in the normal open jackpot state.

  In such a short-term open jackpot state, a predetermined number (for example, 15 or 10) of payouts (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins in the special winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (eg, 0.1 second) and is very short. For this reason, the short-term open jackpot state is a jackpot game state in which a payout (prize ball) cannot be substantially obtained. Note that the short-term open jackpot state is also referred to as a second specific game state.

  In addition, the big hit game state as the short-term open round specific game state is not limited to the one in which the open period of the big winning opening is shorter than the big hit game state as the normal open round specific game state. The period (upper limit time) is the same in the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open-round specific game state, while the upper limit number of times (for example, two times) in which the special winning opening is opened in the short-time open round specific game state is set. The number may be smaller than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal open round specific game state. In other words, the big hit gaming state as the short-term open round specific game state is such that the period during which the gaming ball easily passes (enters) the special winning opening in each round is changed from the first period in the normal open round specific game state. The second period is also short, and the number of rounds executed is at least one of the second round number smaller than the first round number in the normal open round specific game state. .

  After the special symbol indicating the number “2” as the small hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit game state is controlled as the special game state. In the small hitting game state, a variable winning operation is performed in the special variable winning ball device 7 in which the big winning opening is changed to a first state (open state) advantageous to the player, similarly to the short-term open big hit state. That is, in the small hitting game state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) over the second period is repeatedly executed.

  In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is provided. In response to the start of any special figure game among the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Then, the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol in each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In such a case, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may become a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state is a decorative symbol that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the big hit combination (“reach variation symbol”). ) Is a display state in which the fluctuation is continuing, or a display state in which all or a part of the decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously while forming all or a part of the big hit combination. Specifically, some of the “left,” “middle,” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (eg, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) When a decorative symbol (for example, a decorative symbol indicating an alphanumeric character of “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, the remaining decorative symbol display areas (for example, “medium” decoration) that have not been stopped and displayed yet. In the symbol display area 5C, etc.), the decorative symbol is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or a part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. This is a display state in which all or some of the combinations are changed synchronously.

  Further, in response to the reaching state, the fluctuating speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (a performance image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image different from the decorative symbol, or changing the variation mode of the decorative symbol, a rendering operation different from that before the reach state is executed. May be done. Such an effect operation as display of a character image, change of a display mode of a background image, reproduction display of a moving image, or change of a change mode of a decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply, reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation on the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R and the lighting operation (flashing operation) of the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each of the reach modes has a different possibility of being a "big hit" (also referred to as "reliability" or "big hit reliability"). That is, the possibility that the variable display result is a "big hit" can be varied depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. Then, when a super-reach reach mode such as super-reach α or super-reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” is higher than when a normal-reach reach mode appears (big hit expectation). Will be higher.

  During the variable display of the decorative symbol, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in the reach state, the variable display result may be "big hit", etc. In some cases, a variable display effect for notifying the player is performed in a variable display mode of the decorative symbol. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-run” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to perform the variable display effect of “slip” or “pseudo-ream” in response to the determination of the variation pattern on the main substrate 11 side. It should be noted that whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is performed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main substrate 11 side.

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the decoration symbols are changed in all of the decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left,” “middle,” and “right,” and then a plurality of decoration symbol display areas (for example, After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (eg, “1” or “2”) of the temporarily stopped decorative symbol display areas is displayed. )) (For example, one or both of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), and then stop and display the decorative symbol. Then, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped and displayed is performed. In this way, in the variable display effect of “slip”, a plurality of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the display of the final decorative symbol as a variable display result, and then a predetermined number of symbols are displayed. By executing the variable display again for the decorative symbol of the decorative symbol, when the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state, and when the decorative symbol forming the non-reach combination without being in the reach state is stopped and displayed. is there.

  In the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, the variable display is started after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Until the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, after temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-running variations) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of times of pseudo-running changes is the display of "left", "medium", and "right" decorative symbols, excluding the initial variation from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the temporary stop of all decorative symbols for the first time. This is the number of times the decorative design changes again in all the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, for example, one of a plurality of predetermined types of pseudo ream chances in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is temporarily stopped and displayed as a predetermined display result. After that, pseudo continuous fluctuation (re-variable display) is performed. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-run”, the pseudo-run change (re-change) is performed once to three times, so that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbol was started two to four times in a row. In addition, the number of times of the pseudo-run change (re-change) in the variable display effect of the “pseudo-run” may be performed up to a number of times greater than one to three, such as four or five.

  As the variable display effects using such a variable display operation of the decorative pattern, in addition to “slip” and “pseudo-ream”, for example, “development chance eyes”, “development chance eyes end”, “slide after stopping chance eyes” Such as various effect operations may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of the “development chance eyes”, “left”, “middle”, “right” after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started and before the fixed decorative symbol as a variable display result is derived and displayed. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chance eyes included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the variable display state of the decorative symbols is reached in the reach state. , A predetermined reach effect is started. Thereby, when the decorative symbol constituting the development chance eye is temporarily stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes a reach state, and the variable display result becomes "big hit" after the reach state is reached. Expectation is raised.

  In the variable display effect of “end of development opportunity eyes”, after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all used. An effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern of a combination predetermined as a development chance eye is derived and displayed as a fixed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of "slip after chance stop", similarly to the variable display effect of "pseudo ream", from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the display of the fixed decorative symbol which is the variable display result. , Temporarily display the decorative pattern of the loss combination (special combination) which is the pseudo consecutive chance in all of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Unlike the variable display effect of "pseudo ream" in which the decorative design is changed again in all of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative design is changed again in a part of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect or the variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-sequence”, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, image display or voice output as a message, lamp, etc. There is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in a reach state due to an effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol such as lighting, or a reach effect by super reach may be executed. An announcement effect for notifying the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may be executed. The production operation to be a notice effect is that, after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is started. May be executed (started) prior to the reaching of the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the announcement effect that informs that the variable display result may be “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state.

  The preview effects include those that become a pre-read advance effect (also referred to as a pre-read advance notice). The look-ahead notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special map game, etc., before starting the variable display for which the possibility of the variable display result being a "big hit" is announced. is there. In particular, over the variable display of the decorative symbol that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special figure games, the look-ahead preview effect that continuously gives a preview of the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" is a continuous preview effect Also called.

  In this embodiment, as a prefetch notice effect, in a plurality of variable displays before the variable display of the notice target is executed, a stop symbol notice in which a predetermined combination of decorative symbols is derived and displayed is executed. It has become so. In this embodiment, the predetermined combination of decorative patterns is a combination of reach loss. The player can recognize that the combination of the reach loss is successively derived and displayed, so that there is a high possibility of a big hit in the later variable display.

  As a pre-reading notice effect, a variable display to be noticed is changed by changing the hold storage display that allows the user to specify the number of special figure hold storage in the start winning storage display area 5H to a display mode different from the display mode in the normal state. , A hold display notice for notifying a possibility of a “big hit” or the like may be executed. For example, a reserved display notice for displaying the reserved storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H in a special mode different from the normal display mode at a predetermined timing may be executed.

  In addition to the starting prize storage display area 5H, the prefetch notice effect may be executed in the changing special figure display area 5I. In this embodiment, the hold storage display removed from the starting winning storage display area 5H in response to the hold being exhausted is shifted and displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I. When shifting to the changing special figure display area 5I when the hold storing display is performed in the special mode in the starting winning storage display area 5H, the running display in the changing special figure display area 5I is also set to the special mode. You may make it. By doing in this way, even when the prefetch notice effect is executed at a stage where the number of stored memories is small, it is possible to increase opportunities for the display mode to change to the special mode, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, in this embodiment, separately from such a prefetch notice effect, when the variable display is executed, the variable display result is referred to as “big hit” based on the variable pattern of the variable display and the variable display result. A fluctuating notice effect is executed in which the possibility or the like is announced. The fluctuating notice effect may be any as long as the effect of displaying a staging image, outputting sound, turning on a lamp, the operation of a staging part, a combination thereof, or the like can be used to notify the possibility of a “big hit”.

  When a special symbol to be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not become the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. In some cases, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the decorative symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol to be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Corresponding to this, after the reach effect is executed, or without the reach effect, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach-loss combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach loss”) when the variable display result is “loss”.

  When a normal big hit symbol such as a special symbol showing a number of “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that is a normal open round big hit symbol as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is displayed. In response to the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect has been executed, or without a reach effect, a predetermined normal jackpot combination ("non-probable variable jackpot combination") of a plurality of types of jackpot combinations ) Is stopped and displayed. The fixed decoration symbol which is usually a jackpot combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” variably displayed in each of the decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the image display device 5. One of the decorative symbols having an even number “2”, “4”, “6”, or “8” among the decorative symbols of “−8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. It is only necessary that all the symbols are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Ornament symbols in which the symbol numbers constituting the normal jackpot combination are even numbers "2", "4", "6", and "8" are called normal symbols (also referred to as "non-probable variable symbols").

  In response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming a normal big hit symbol, after a predetermined reach effect is executed or without a reach effect, the fixed decorative symbol of the normal big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode of the decorative symbol is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") of "non-probable change" (also referred to as "normal big hit") when the variable display result is "big hit". Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the "non-probable change" big hit type, the state is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and after that, the time reduction control (time saving control) is performed. By performing the time saving control, the variable display time of the special symbol (the special figure variation time) in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a jackpot game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed). The same control is performed as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the special figure game is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state, and either of the conditions that the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first. Sometimes, it may be ended.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, when a specially variable big hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number of “7” is stopped and displayed among special symbols that are normally open round big hit symbols, the decorative symbol variable display state is displayed. In response to the reach state, after a reach effect similar to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “normal” is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, a plurality of types of jackpot combinations are performed. Among them, the fixed decoration symbol which becomes a predetermined probability change big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. The determined decorative symbol to be the probability variable jackpot combination is, for example, the symbol number variably displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the image display device 5 is “1”. One of the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” among the decorative symbols of “図” to “8” is “left”, “middle”, and “right”. It is only necessary that all the symbols are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Decorative symbols having odd numbers "1", "3", "5", and "7" that constitute the probability variable jackpot combination are referred to as probability variable symbols. In the case where the probability change big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decoration symbol which is a normal big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a probable jackpot combination, in the variable display mode in which the probable variable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the variable display result is "big hit". In this case, it is referred to as a variable display mode of “probable change” (also referred to as “big hit type”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" for the big hit type of "probable change", the state is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and after that, the probability variation control (probable change control) is performed together with the time saving control. By performing the probable change control, the probability that the variable display result (special figure display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probable change control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result becomes "big hit" and the state is controlled again to the big hit game state after the big hit game state ends. Note that, similarly to the time saving control, when the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit game state is ended, the certainty change control may be ended. In addition, even if the probable change control is terminated when the “probable change fall” is determined to end the probable change control in the probable change drop lottery executed each time the special figure game is started after the end of the big hit game state. Good.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the control is performed such that the normal symbol display device 20 shortens the fluctuation time (normal fluctuation time) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game than in the normal state, or the variable of the normal symbol in each ordinary symbol game. Control to increase the probability that the display result is "per-figure" as compared with the normal state, and tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "per-figure". The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second starting winning opening, for example, by making the tilt control time for performing the control longer than in the normal state, or by increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. As described above, the control that is advantageous to the player by making it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening with the time saving control is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the enlarged opening state is increased as compared to when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B becomes easy to be satisfied, and the special figure game can be frequently executed. The time required for the variable display result to become a "big hit" is reduced. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  A game state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state. The game state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also called a normal state or a low base state. The game state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a probability change state or a highly accurate state. The game state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the certainty change control is also referred to as a high certainty high base state. A probable change state in which only the probable change control is performed and the time saving control and the high opening control are not performed is also referred to as a highly accurate low base state. In addition, only the game state in which the time-saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probable change control may be particularly referred to as a “probable change state”, and may be referred to as a time-saving with probable change state to be distinguished from the high-probability low-base state. On the other hand, a probable change state in which only the probable change control is performed and the time saving control or the high opening control is not performed (a high probable low base state) may be referred to as a no time saving probable change state in order to be distinguished from the highly accurate high base state. A time-saving state in which the time-saving control or the high-opening control is performed without performing the probable change control is also referred to as a low-probability high-base state. The normal state in which none of the probability change control, the time saving control, and the high release control are performed is also referred to as a low-probability low-base state. When at least one of the time saving control and the probable change control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the probability that the special figure game can be executed frequently and that the variable display result in each special figure game is a “big hit” Is increased, thereby providing an advantageous state for the player. A game state advantageous to a player different from the jackpot game state is also referred to as a special game state (special state).

  As a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, a case where a short opening round big hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number "5" is stopped and displayed, or a small hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number "2" is stopped and displayed. In such a case, any of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols predetermined as an opening chance may be stopped and displayed without changing the decorative display variable display state to the reach state. In addition, when the short open round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. For example, after completion, a fixed decorative symbol (a fixed decorative symbol serving as an opportunity corresponding to the state of the short-time open round big hit) which is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

  In response to the fixed special symbol in the special figure game being a short-term open round big hit symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is the case where the variable display result is "big hit". This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a "big hit type") of "striking" (also referred to as "striking big hit" or "suddenly changing big hit"). Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the "big hit" big hit type, the state is controlled to the short-term open big hit state, and after that, the time-varying control and the positive change control may be performed.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, a small hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number "2" is stopped and displayed, and based on the variable display result being "small hit", the small hit game state is controlled. After that, the game state is not changed, and the control is continued to the game state before the variable display result becomes "small hit". However, when the special figure game in which the variable display result is “small hit” is executed, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special game state has reached a predetermined number, after the end of the small hit game state, The special game state may end and return to the normal state.

  If the special winning symbol that constitutes the opening chance eye is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol, and the special winning opening is in the open state, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “stochastic”. Based on this, there is a case where the state is controlled to the short-term open big hit state and a case where the variable display result is controlled to the small hitting game state based on “small hit”. On the other hand, the reason why the special winning symbol is opened after the determined decorative symbol constituting the reach combination is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol is that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "stochastic". Only when it is controlled to the short-term open jackpot state based on this. Therefore, the fixed decorative symbol constituting the opening chance eye corresponds to being controlled to either the short-term open big hit state or the small hit game state, while the fixed decorative symbol of the reach combination is in the short-term open big hit state. Corresponds to being controlled.

  During the variable display of the decorative symbol in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probable variable jackpot combination or a probable variable jackpot combination, a re-lottery effect may be executed. In the re-lottery effect, after temporarily displaying a decorative pattern that is a normal jackpot combination in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, the “left” , "Middle" and "Right" in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative design is made to fluctuate again, and a decorative design (probable variable design) which is a probability variable big hit combination, One of the decorative symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed (final stop display) as a fixed decorative symbol. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the decorative symbol that has been temporarily stopped and displayed is changed again, and then the final decorative symbol becomes a normal jackpot combination. Is re-drawn and displayed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the decoration pattern temporarily stopped and displayed is re-fluctuated, and then the fixed decoration that becomes the probable change big hit combination A re-lottery winning effect in which symbols are stopped and displayed may be executed, or a re-lottery drop-out effect may be executed.

  After the finalized decorative symbol which is a normal jackpot combination is derived and displayed, the next round starts after one of the rounds ends in the jackpot gaming state at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state During the period from the end of the last round in the big hit game state until the next variable display game is started, etc., during the big hit, which is a positive change notification effect whether or not to control to the positive change state A promotion effect may be performed. Note that the notification effect similar to the big hit medium promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the big hit game state ends. In the big hit game state, the medium-sized jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the last round is completed may be particularly referred to as an “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot medium promotion direction, there is a jackpot medium promotion success production that informs that there is a promotion where the game state is in a certain change state even though the fixed decorative pattern is a normal big hit combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a certain change state There is an announcement of promotion failure during the jackpot. For example, in the middle of a jackpot promotion effect, the decorative design is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the normal design or the positively-variable design is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative design is variably displayed. For example, by displaying a different effect image, the player may be notified of the presence or absence of the promotion to be in the probable change state so that the player can recognize it.

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

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

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 which takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits the signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and a signal from the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and displays the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs effects such as all or a part of the display operation on the image display device 5, all or a part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and all or a part of the on / off operation of the game effect lamp 9. For determining the control content for causing the electrical component for use to perform a predetermined effect operation.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. And a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for the purpose. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for controlling the lamp output, which is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving and the like are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor called a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 has a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first reservation display device 25A, a second reservation display device 25B, and a general drawing reservation display device 25C. For example, a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as display control is connected.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to 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 commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, an audio control command used to control audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect lamp 9 And a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration. The first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and another command form may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating a variation start in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating a variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content of the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3 (B), the result of determining whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit” (predetermined result) or the variable displaying result is “big hit” , Different EXT data is set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) as to which of the plurality of types is the big hit type. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “losing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying a predetermined result and a large hit type determination result indicating that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "non-probable change". The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable change" and a big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command for notifying a preliminary determination result and a jackpot type determination result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (decision) of the decoration symbol in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low-probability low-base state, normal state) in which neither time-saving control nor probable change control is performed. This is a second game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low-probability-high-base state, time-saving state) in which the probable change control is not performed. In addition, the command 9502H is a third game state designation command corresponding to a game state in which the time saving control is performed while the time saving control is not performed (the high accuracy low base state and the time saving no probability changing state), and the command 9503H is changed to the time saving control. This is a fourth game state designation command corresponding to the game state in which the control is performed together (high-precision high-base state, time-saving accurate change state).

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit game state or a small hit game state. The command A1XXH is a special winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the special winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the opening of the special winning opening that notifies that the special winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. . The notification command during opening of the special winning opening or the notification command after opening of the special winning opening differs in EXT data corresponding to the number of times the round is executed (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. The command B200H indicates that a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and a starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred. Based on the second special symbol display device 4B, it is a second starting opening winning designation command for notifying that a second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified in the start winning storage display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified in the start winning storage storage display area 5H or the like. The first reserved storage number notification command is, for example, when the first starting port winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning port and the first starting condition has been satisfied. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved storage number notification command is, for example, when the second starting port winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning port and the second starting condition is satisfied. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command correspond to the start of the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. Alternatively, it may be transmitted.

  The first reserved storage number notification command is transmitted as notification of an increase in the first special figure reserved storage number when the first startup condition is satisfied due to the occurrence of the first startup prize. The second reserved storage number notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the second special figure reserved storage number when the second start condition is satisfied due to the occurrence of the second start winning.

  In this embodiment, a first start port winning designation command or a second start port winning specification command for designating which of the first starting winning port and the second starting winning port has won the winning is transmitted as the hold storage information. At the same time, a first reserved storage number notification command and a second reserved storage number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number are transmitted. When the number of reserved storages increases, a reserved storage number addition designation command (the first reserved storage number addition designation command or the second reserved figure addition command) indicating that the first special figure reserved storage number or the second special figure reserved storage number has increased. While transmitting the reserved storage number addition designating command, when the reserved storage number decreases, the reserved storage number subtraction designation command (the second special figure reserved storage number) indicating that the first special figure reserved storage number or the second special figure reserved storage number has decreased. A command for specifying the number of 1-reserved storage number subtraction or the command for specifying a second reserved-storage number subtraction) may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) of the total reserved storage number may be used.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning-time determination result designation commands) indicating the content of the winning-time determination result. Among them, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command indicating whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” as the prize-winning judgment result, and the judgment result of the big hit type. Also, the command C6XXH is a fluctuation category command indicating, as a prize-winning determination result, a determination result (determination result of the fluctuation pattern type) as to which range of the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern type falls.

  In the present embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 14), based on the occurrence of the start winning, whether the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" or is determined to be "small hit" It is determined whether the random number value MR3 for determining the type of the jackpot or the variation pattern is in a range of the determined value. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value designating that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” or a value designating the big hit type is set. Control transmission. In addition, the EXT data of the fluctuation category command is set to a value that specifies a range of a determined value that includes the random number value MR3 as a determination result, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" or "small hit" based on the value set in the symbol designation command, In addition to being recognizable, the variation pattern type can be recognized based on the value set in the variation category command when the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is included in the determined value in the predetermined range.

  As an example of the symbol designating command, when the command C400H is the first symbol designating command according to the case where the variable display result is “losing”, and the command C401H is the variable display result “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable” The command C402H is a second symbol designating command according to the above, the command C402H is a third symbol designating command according to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "non-probable change", and the command C403H is a variable ", And the command C404H is a fifth symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is" small hit ". The EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the variable display result notification command may be shared.

  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 and fixed data, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, and updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103. It comprises a random number circuit 104 for performing the operation and an input / output port (I / O) 105.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data reading operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes and temporarily stores various variable data in the RAM 102, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 Reading operation, CPU 103 receiving an input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, CPU 103 moving out of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 And a transmission operation for outputting various signals.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main substrate 11, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random number value MR5 for determining the ordinary figure display result is controlled to be countable. Note that other random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating a part or all of the random numbers MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 updates various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is used to determine whether or not to control the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a “big hit” to a big hit game state, and to set the variable display result to a “small hit” for a small hit. This is a random value used to determine whether or not to control the game state, and takes a value in a range of “1” to “65535”, for example. The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is a variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is "big hit", to be any of "non-probable", "probable", and "probable". Random value used for this purpose, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “1”. To a value in the range of “251”. The random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern is a random value used to determine a variation pattern in a variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “1” to “1”. 997 ”. The random number value MR5 for determining the general figure display result is used to determine, for example, whether the variable display result in the general figure game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 is “normal figure hit” or “normal figure loss”. For example, a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 5 shows a fluctuation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable design mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is “big hit”. The variable pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach fluctuation pattern (also referred to as a “non-reach loss fluctuation pattern”). A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the display result is “losing” and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a “reach loss variation pattern”). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in a loss variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “loss”. A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α or super reach β is executed. A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”.

  Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 may be included in at least one variation pattern type among a plurality of predetermined variation pattern types. Each variation pattern type may be configured to include a single or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, a mode of an effect operation performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  As an example, a plurality of variation patterns are classified (grouped) according to the type (reach mode) of the reach effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and a variation with a normal reach. A variation pattern type including a pattern and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by super reach (super reach α or super reach β) may be used. In addition, the variation pattern accompanied by super reach may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the content of the reach effect (for example, whether it is super reach α or super reach β). Or you may make it classify | categorize into a different fluctuation pattern type according to whether a predetermined variable display effect is performed. As another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified (grouped) according to a variable display time of a decorative symbol or the like. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

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

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6A and a second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A stores the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special map display result, whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit" and whether to control the variable display result as the "small hit" and the small hit game state. It is a table that is referred to to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B stores the variable display result before the derived special symbol which is a variable display result in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is derived and displayed. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special map display result, whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit" and whether to control the variable display result as the "small hit" and the small hit game state. It is a table that is referred to to determine.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, special figure display is performed according to whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low-precision state), or a probable change state (high-accuracy state). A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the result is assigned to a special map display result such as "big hit", "small hit", or "losing". In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, depending on whether the game state is the normal state, the time saving state (low-probability state), or the probable change state (high-probability state), a disturbance for determining the special figure display result is made. A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to a special map display result such as “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the table data indicating the determined value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is such that the special figure display result is represented as "big hit". "Is the determination data assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the game state is the probable change state (high accuracy state), it is in the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state). More determined values are assigned to the special map display result of “big hit” than before. As a result, in the probable change state (high-precision state) in which the probable change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special map display result is set to "big hit" as compared to the normal state or the time saving state (low-precision state). When the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probable state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is compared with the normal state or the time reduction state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control to the big hit gaming state increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a determined value in a predetermined range (a value in the range of “30000” to “30350”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determined value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, When the variable display result is determined based on the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the special figure display result is displayed. The ratio determined to be controlled to the small hitting game state as "small hit" can be made different.

  In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hitting game state as "small hit". In the game state where the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as the state (highly accurate high base state), the small hitting game state in which it is difficult to obtain the prize ball may occur. By avoiding this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest due to an extension of the game. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a determined value in a predetermined range different from the setting in the first special figure display result determination table 130A is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. Is also good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determined value than in the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the "small hit" special figure display result. In this way, the ratio determined to be controlled to the small hitting game state in the high base state such as the time saving state or the probable change state may be lower than that in the low base state such as the normal state or the probable change state without the time saving state. Good. Alternatively, the special figure display result may be determined with reference to the common special figure display result determination table regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type to be one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2 for the jackpot type determination when it is determined that the special map display result is to be set to “big hit” and the big hit game state is controlled. Is a table that is referred to. In the big hit type determination table 131, the special symbol that has been variably displayed (varied) in the special figure game is the first special figure (the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special figure (the second special figure). Depending on whether the game is a special symbol display device 4B), a plurality of numerical values (determined values) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, such as “non-probable”, “probable”, and “probable”. Assigned to the type of jackpot type.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the determined value to the big hit type of “probability” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special map is the first special map, the determined value in the predetermined range (a value in the range of “83” to “100”) is assigned to the “big hit” jackpot type, while Is the second special map, the determined value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probability”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “probable” can be made different. In particular, in the special map game using the second special map, it is not determined that the big hit type is set to “shock” and the state is controlled to be in the short-time open big hit state. In a game state in which game balls easily enter the second starting winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid a frequent occurrence of a short-term open big hit state in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in gaming interest due to an extension of the game. .

  Note that, even when the fluctuation special map is the second special map, a determined value in a predetermined range different from that in the case where the fluctuation special map is the first special map may be assigned to the "big hit" big hit type. Good. For example, when the fluctuation special map is the second special map, a smaller determined value than when the fluctuation special map is the first special map may be assigned to the "big hit" big hit type. Alternatively, the big hit type may be determined with reference to the common table data regardless of whether the fluctuation special map is the first special map or the second special map.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a special figure display result, a random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, and a random number value MR4 for determining a variation pattern, in order to determine one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. A fluctuation pattern determination table to be referred to is stored.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the content of the RAM 102 is retained for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply becomes incapable of discharging the backup power supply). You. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. In addition, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating a progress state of the game.

  The RAM 102 is provided with, for example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. I have. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special map holding storage unit 151A indicates that the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred, but has not yet started. The reservation data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special map holding storage unit 151A associates the winning order (the detection order of game balls) with the first start winning opening with the hold number, and determines the first start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. On the basis of the establishment, the CPU 103 holds the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like. Data is stored until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit 151A indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (the special figure display) in this special figure game Based on the result, it becomes the suspension information that enables determination as to whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  In the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the starting winning (second starting winning) has been generated, but it has not been started yet. The reservation data of the special figure game that does not exist (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates the winning order (the order in which game balls are detected) into the second starting winning opening with the holding number, and sets the second starting condition for passing (entering) the game ball. On the basis of the establishment, the CPU 103 holds the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like. The data is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (the special figure display) in this special figure game Based on the result, it becomes the suspension information that enables determination as to whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  In addition, the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition by the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening, and the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in the common hold storage unit in association with the hold number. In this case, the opening information indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening is included in the holding information and stored in association with the holding number. .

  The general-purpose reservation storage unit 151C stores the reservation information of the general-purpose game that has not been started by the normal symbol display 20 yet, even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general figure storage unit 151C determines the general figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball, in association with the reservation number in the order in which the game ball passed through the passage gate 41. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for use is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 provides an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area of the effect control CPU 120. RAM 122, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120. The circuit 124 and the I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the electric components for effect is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads fixed data from the ROM 121, a fixed data reading operation, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable data in the RAM 122, and temporarily stores the variable data, and the effect control CPU 120 A fluctuation data reading operation for reading various fluctuation data temporarily stored, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from outside the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and an effect control CPU 120 A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the O125 is also performed.

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

  The effect control board 12 includes 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 audio control board 13, Wiring or the like for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Further, the effect control board 12 includes a wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation of the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a user's operation has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

  In the effect control board 12, numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the effect operation is counted in an updatable manner by, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like. The random number used to control such a production operation is also referred to as a production random number.

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

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, and the like). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data and the like indicating control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, a special figure change effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special figure change effect control pattern is a period corresponding to a plurality of kinds of change patterns, during a period from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation and display of the fixed special symbol which is the special figure display result. It consists of data showing the control contents of various effecting operations such as variable display operation of decorative design, reach effect, effect display operation in re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operation without variable display of decorative symbol. Have been. The announcement effect control pattern is configured from data indicating control contents of an effect operation which is an announcement effect executed in response to an announcement pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and include data indicating the control contents thereof.

  The special figure variation effect control patterns may include, for example, a plurality of types of reach effect control patterns in which the effect form in each reach effect is different for each variation pattern for executing the reach effect.

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of an effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special figure change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, for example, effect control process timer determination value, display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, end code, What is necessary is that it is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations, and that the contents of various effect controls and the timing of switching the effect control be set in chronological order. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for specifying the content of operation control and the like on a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer judgment value is a value (judgment value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer. In this case, a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. Instead of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command was received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process was executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer. For example, data indicating switching timing of effect control and the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control contents and processing contents.

  The display control data includes, for example, data indicating a display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating a variation mode of each decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the display control data is data for specifying the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The audio control data includes, for example, data indicating an audio output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating an output mode of a sound effect or the like interlocked with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol. I have. That is, the audio control data is data that specifies an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating a lighting operation mode of the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data that specifies the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on an operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of a staging operation when the operation is detected, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data for designating an effect operation according to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data need not be included in all effect control patterns, but are effect control patterns configured to include some control data in accordance with the content of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining various effect operations performed according to the contents of the effect control pattern. The effect control CPU 120 determines the control content of the effect operation in accordance with various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any 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 is displayed. Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control to blink a light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LED in a mode specified by the lamp control data. Is performed, and control is performed to accept the operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B during the operation validity period specified by the operation detection control data and determine the effect contents. Dummy data (data for which control is not specified) may be set as data corresponding to an effect component that does not become a control target even if it corresponds to the effect control process timer determination value.

  The rendering operation shown in FIG. 9 (B) corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative symbol to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and is performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of a period (for example, a period for executing a notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the rendering operation in response to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbol (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the big hit game state, a period in which the ending effect is executed at the end of the big hit game state). Effect control pattern may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (effect control pattern at the time of a special figure change) based on the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, for example, when starting the variable display of a decorative symbol. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when starting the execution of a notice effect. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the effect control pattern may be configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the read position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be simply specified. Thereafter, each time the effect control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not the value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values. If the value matches, the effect operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game) in accordance with the contents of the process data # 1 to the process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the luminous body such as the effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the movable member of the production model is advanced. In each of the process data # 1 to process data #n, the display control data # 1 to display control data #n and the voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with the effect control process timer determination values # 1 to #n. The data #n, the lamp control data # 1 to the lamp control data #n, and the operation detection control data # 1 to the operation detection control data #n indicate the control contents of the effect operation in the effect device, and an effect for designating execution of the effect control. Control execution data # 1 to effect control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from effect control CPU 120 to display control unit 123, sound control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 receiving the instruction from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads out the image data indicated by the instruction from an image data memory such as a CGROM and temporarily stores the image data in a VRAM. In the voice control board 13 which receives the instruction from the effect control CPU 120, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores the voice data in the voice RAM or the like. .

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. I have.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 includes a plurality of types of effect operation states such as a display state of an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 and a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an ON state or an OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations, such as an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In this embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The start winning reception command buffer 194A is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers "1" to "8") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "8") of the total number of pending storages. When there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a starting opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a fluctuation category command , And a command for notifying the number of reserved storages (a first notification command for the number of reserved storages or a second notification command for the number of reserved storages), and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A storage area is secured in the start winning reception command buffer 194A so that the start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation category command, and the retained storage number notification command can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order in which they were received at the time of the start winning, from the beginning in the free area of the receiving command buffer at the time of start winning 194A. At the time of the start winning, the command is transmitted in the order of the starting opening winning designating command, the symbol designating command, the variable category command, and the retained storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command reception is performed normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start opening winning designating command, the symbol designating command, and the variation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The category command and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “6”.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B has a first storage area (an area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) every time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Are deleted from those stored in the storage area, and the subsequent storage contents are shifted. For example, when the variable display of a new decorative symbol is started in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and the command corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted. Each command stored in the area is shifted to an area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “3” to “6” is stored in the buffer number “1”. The area is shifted to an area corresponding to “2” to “5”.

  In an area corresponding to the buffer number “6” in the start-winning-time receiving command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B, the command cannot be normally received, and the command for notifying the retained storage number is omitted. Have been. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 10B, corresponding to the buffer number “6”, the content in the fourth storage area where the reserved storage number notification command should be stored is “0000 (H)”. Has remained.

  Whether or not to execute a prefetch notice effect based on the start prize winning command stored in the start prize receiving command buffer 194A (start opening prize designation command, symbol designation command, variable category command, and retained storage number notification command). In addition, a prefetch notice pattern for execution is determined. At this time, if a command is missed or inconsistent with the command at the time of the start winning, the pre-reading notice effect is not set until the variable display of the hold information corresponding to the command is executed (digested). Is limited to If a command for starting a prize is received during a period in which the setting of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted (during the limit of the pre-read notice effect), the pre-reading notice effect is not set at the reception timing. The determination information is set to "1" (or the ON state). In the case of restricting the execution of the prefetch notice effect, the prefetch notice effect of all aspects may not be executed for the prefetch notice effect for the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize generated within the predetermined period. Alternatively, it may be configured not to execute the look-ahead notice effect of some aspects.

  In the start prize receiving command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B, a "hold display mode" indicating the display mode of the hold storage display is stored in association with each buffer number (hold number). When the value of the “suspended display mode” is “0”, the display mode is the normal display mode, and when the value is “1” or “2”, the special display mode is different from the normal display mode. For example, when the pre-reading notice effect of the notice display notice is executed, a special mode is set.

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

  In the main board 11, when the power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, 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 sets necessary interrupt settings after setting interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Further, a register of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, every 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted, and a loop process 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, and then the loop process may be started.

  Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as big hit information, start information, probability variation information and the like supplied to, for example, a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 are output (step). S13).

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

  Subsequent to the special symbol processing, a normal symbol processing is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off the segment LED) on the ordinary symbol display 20 by executing the ordinary symbol process processing, and displays the ordinary symbol variably and the movable variable prize ball device 6B. Enables setting of tilting motion of wing pieces.

  After executing the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 103 executes the command control processing to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the output control 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 game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the substrate 12, setting the predetermined control data in the output port of the effect control INT signal and setting the effect control INT signal to the ON state for a predetermined time. For example, by setting the state to the off state, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After the command control process is executed, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after the interrupt control is set.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 11 as a special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 in FIG. 12 as a start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 firstly sets the first winning port based on the detection signal from the first starting port switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether or not the starting port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is ON (Step S201; Yes), the first special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure, is equal to the predetermined upper limit value. (For example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) is determined (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading the first reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the first special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the storage value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

  When the first start port switch 22A is turned off in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reserved storage number has reached the upper limit in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 22B is ON based on a detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is ON (Step S204; Yes), the second special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved figure number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is equal to the predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the maximum storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved storage number by reading the second reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the storage value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S206).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the number of special figure reservation storages corresponding to the starting port buffer value, which is the stored value of the starting port buffer, is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by one, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved storage number count value is incremented by one. In this manner, the first reserved storage number count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning port and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. In addition, the second reserved stored number count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning port and the second starting condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is also updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to add one.

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 selects the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Data representing the random number value MR2 for use in determining the variation pattern type and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are extracted (step S209). Numerical data indicating each random number value thus extracted is stored by being set as suspension information at the head of an empty entry in the special figure suspension storage unit corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are set in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type are used to determine whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit", and Is used to determine the type of big hit when the variable display result is "big hit". The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used to determine the variation pattern type to which the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol belongs. By executing the process of step S209, the CPU 103 outputs numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display result including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S210, transmission setting of a start-up winning award designation command according to the start-up opening buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, and the effect control board is stored. The setting for transmitting the first start-up winning award designation command to the player 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, for example, to the effect control board 12. The setting for transmitting the second starting port winning designation command is performed. The starting port winning designation command thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control processing of step S17 shown in FIG. Transmitted.

  Subsequent to the process of step S211, a winning random value determination process is executed (step S212). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Settings are made (step S213). The set storage notification command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing of step S17 shown in FIG. Transmitted.

  After executing the processing of step S213, it is determined whether the starting port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is "1" (step S214; "1"), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step S215), and then step S204. Proceed to processing. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is "2" (Step S214; "2"), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (Step S216). The start winning determination process ends. Thereby, even when both the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid winning start of a game ball, the processing based on the detection of both valid starting winning can be surely completed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 in FIG. 13 as a winning random number value determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol is started, the special symbol display process (variable display result of the special symbol) is set to "big hit" or "small hit" by the special symbol normal processing. A determination is made as to whether to control the state or the small hitting game state. In the variation pattern setting process, determination of a variation pattern type that classifies the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in an abstract manner, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbol, and the like are performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening), the CPU 103 executes the winning random number value determination processing of step S212. By this, it is determined whether or not the random number value MR1 determined to derive and display the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol as the special figure display result, or whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a predetermined display mode with super reach. For example, it is determined whether or not it is not. As a result, the special figure display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” before the variable display of the special symbol or the decoration symbol based on the detection of the game ball entering the starting winning opening, It pre-reads that the variable display mode of the symbol will be the predetermined display mode, and based on the pre-reading result, the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not to execute a pre-read notice effect. be able to.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first checks the status of the time reduction flag or the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like, for example, to check the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game state is specified (step S401). The CPU 103 specifies that the probable variable flag is on when the probable variable flag is on, specifies that the probable variable flag is off and the time reduction flag is on when it is on, and both the probable variable flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes, it is sufficient to specify that the state is the normal state.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S401, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) or the current opening port buffer value is determined from the table data constituting the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result is selected according to the game state (step S402). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 of FIG. 13 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the big hit determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" in the special figure display result determination table data selected by the process of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and each It suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not there is a determined value that matches the random number value MR1 by comparing the determined values one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determined value included in the big hit determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 and the minimum value or the maximum value of the big hit determination range. By comparison, it is sufficient that it can be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the big hit determination range. At this time, it is determined that the random number value MR1 is within the range of the big hit determination range, so that the variable display result based on the hold data including the random number value MR1 is determined to be "big hit" (big hit start determination). it can.

  If it is determined in step S403 that the random number value MR1 is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), it is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is within a predetermined small hit determination range (step S403). S404). The CPU 103 executes the same processing as in the case of the big hit determination range for the determined value assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit” in the special figure display result determination table data selected by the processing of step S402. Accordingly, it can be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the small hit determination range. When it is determined in step S404 that the variable display result is not within the small hit determination range (step S404; No), a symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” is sent to the effect control board 12. A setting for transmission is made (step S405). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to “00H”.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S405, a variation pattern type determination threshold for losing is set in accordance with the presence or absence of time saving control in the current gaming state specified in the processing in step S401 (step S406). The variation pattern type determination threshold value specifies a range of the determined value including the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and is determined to which of a plurality of types of variation categories preset according to the variation pattern type and the like. It is a determination value set to determine whether the In this embodiment, when at least the variable display result is “losing”, the variable category (“non-reach”) that is in a variable display mode of “non-reach” is common regardless of the presence / absence of time-saving control and the total number of reserved storages. The “variable category of“ common ”), the variable category that becomes the variable display mode of“ super reach ”in common regardless of the presence / absence of time saving control and the total number of stored memories (the“ variable category of “common super reach”), and other “loss” (A fluctuation category of “other loss”). Then, based on the random number value MR3, it is sufficient that it can be determined whether or not such a variation category is determined.

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is sent to the effect control board 12. Setting for transmission (step S407). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to “04H”. Subsequent to the processing in step S407, a fluctuation pattern type determination threshold value for small hits is set (step S408). For example, in the process of step S408, “251” is set as the variation pattern type determination threshold value for small hits. Here, “251” is the maximum value in the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random number value MR3 is always equal to or smaller than the variation pattern type determination threshold value for small hits. That is, it is determined that only one variation category corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is provided and determined to be the variation category.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special figure (“the first special figure” corresponding to “1” or the “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified according to the starting port buffer value. The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131. Then, by referring to the selected big hit type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of big hit types is determined. The setting for transmitting the symbol designation command according to the determination result by the processing of step S409 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S410). As an example, when it is determined in step S409 that the jackpot type is determined to be “probable change”, the EXT data in the symbol designating command is set to “01H”, and when the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable”. In this case, a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to "02H" and setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to "03H" when it is determined that the jackpot type is determined to be "probable" is set. Just fine. Subsequent to the process of step S410, a variation pattern type determination threshold is set according to the determination result of the process of step S409 (step S411).

  After executing any one of the processes in steps S406, S408, and S411, using the variation pattern type determination threshold set in each process and numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, A variation category according to the range of the determined value including the random value MR3 is determined (step S412).

  In the processing of steps S406, S408, and S411, instead of setting a predetermined variation pattern type determination threshold, one of the variation pattern type determination tables is set, and any variation pattern type is set as the variation category. May be determined. After that, the setting for transmitting the variable category command according to the determination result of the processing of step S412 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S413), and the winning random number value determination processing ends.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14, even when the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit", the variation category that uniformly includes the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is included. Is determined. On the other hand, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”, the determination of the variable category may not be performed. In this case, a symbol designating command is transmitted according to the variable display result being "big hit" or "small hit", and the variation pattern type when the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit" is obtained. Alternatively, a variable category command that comprehensively indicates this may be transmitted.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13 and the random number determination process at the time of winning shown in FIG. 14, after the process of step S211 in FIG. 13 is performed, the random number value determination process at the time of winning shown in FIG. Thus, the processing of steps S405, S407, S410, and S413 in FIG. 14 is performed, and the processing of step S214 in FIG. 13 is further performed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening and the first starting condition is obtained. And when the second starting condition is satisfied, a starting opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a hold storage number notification command (first hold status) The four commands of the storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command) are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt as one set. Note that the command is not limited to being transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt, and commands may be transmitted one by one by the command control process of step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination processing in step S101 in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 selects any of the processing in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are stored on the basis of the presence / absence of the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage section 151A and the second special figure hold storage section 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game on the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, it is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit". It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, a fixed special symbol (a big hit symbol or a big hit symbol) in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. A small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance. In this embodiment, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). ). Therefore, in the special symbol normal process, when the execution condition of the special figure game using the first special figure and the execution condition of the special figure game using the second special figure are satisfied (first special figure holding storage). In the case where the hold data is stored in the unit 151A and the second special figure storage unit 151B), a control is executed to preferentially satisfy the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure. On the other hand, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be established in the order of the winning (both in the order of winning). Say).

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, the variation is determined using numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type based on a result of a prior determination as to whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. A process of determining a pattern type to be one of a plurality of types, and a process of determining a variation pattern to be one of a plurality of types using numerical data representing a random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern based on a determination result of the variation pattern type And so on. When the variable pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal process of step S110 and the variation pattern setting process of step S111, a variation pattern including a variable display time of a fixed special symbol, a special symbol, and a decoration symbol, which is a variable display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal process and the variation pattern setting process include the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value for determining the variation pattern. The processing includes determining a variable display mode of a special symbol or a decorative symbol by using the MR4.

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change process includes a process for setting a special symbol to be changed 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 change. And the like. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special figure variation timer value, which is a value stored in the special figure variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is decremented by one or added by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special figure game using the first special figure on the special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B, a common timer is used. The elapsed time is measured. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol change process in step S112 is performed by changing the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. It is only necessary that the processing be such that the change of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure is controlled by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special figure change time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the change of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped (derived). The processing for making the setting for the execution is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. If the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of starting a round in the big hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit". include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the jackpot type is “non-probable”, “probable”, or “probable”. As an example, in response to the jackpot type of “non-probable change” or “probable change”, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the maximum number of times the round is executed is set. By setting the number of times of opening of the mouth to “15 times”, the setting of the normal opening big hit state may be performed. On the other hand, the upper limit of the period in which the special winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 seconds” in accordance with the jackpot type of “spot”, and the number of times the special winning opening is opened is the upper limit number of times the round is executed. May be set to "15 times" to set the short-term open jackpot state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed, and then the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The post-big hit release processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The post-big hit opening processing includes a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the special winning opening is opened has reached the maximum winning opening opening number or the maximum winning opening opening number. In this case, a process for setting a big hit end designation command to be transmitted is included. When the number of rounds has not reached the maximum winning opening number, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5". The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end processing, a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is performed by a directing device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the like. The process includes a process of waiting until time elapses and a process of performing various settings for starting the probability change control and the time saving control in response to the end of the big hit game state. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit release pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The small hit opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to the open state in the small hit game state based on the variable display result being “small hit”. As an example, when the variable display result is "small hit", similarly to when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "striking", the upper limit of the period in which the special winning opening is opened is set. The setting of the small hitting game state may be performed by setting “0.1 seconds” and setting the number of times of opening the special winning opening to “15 times”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit opening processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". The processing during opening of the small hits includes processing for measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the special winning opening and timing for returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes a process of determining whether or not the event has occurred. When returning the special winning opening to the closed state, a process of stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door may be executed.

  The small hit end processing in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In the small hit end processing, the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hitting game state is performed by the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 is performed. The process includes a process of waiting until the elapse. Here, when the small hitting game state ends, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hitting gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag or the time saving flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 15 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 The register setting of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit) is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed, and the process stands by.

  Further, 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 generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt inhibition. However, if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt inhibit state is used, an interrupt is generated. It is desirable to issue a prohibition command (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, a control signal serving as an effect control command is sent from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among input ports included in the I / O 125. Take in. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interruption permission, and then ends the command reception interruption processing.

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

  After executing the command analysis processing in step S74, an effect control process processing is executed (step S75). In the effect control process processing in step S75, for example, a display operation of an effect image in a display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation of a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative illuminant such as a decoration LED, With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in the rendering model, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  Following the effect control process in step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and the effect random number counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 as various random numbers used for effect control. Is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 15 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 firstly displays a specific display for displaying a hold display or a running display (specific display) in the start winning storage display area 5H or the changing special figure display area 5I. The processing is executed (step S161). In the specific display process, a process for executing a hold display notice may be performed.

  After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 executes a stop symbol notice setting process for executing the stop symbol notice as a prefetch notice effect (step S162).

  After executing the processing of step S162, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of the following steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, for example. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process is based on whether a first variation start command or a second variation start command from the main board 11 has been received, etc., based on whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5. And the like.

  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 processing is performed in response to the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform variable display and various other effecting operations, it includes a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol and various effect control patterns in accordance with a variation pattern of a special symbol, a type of display result, and the like.

  The variable display effect processing in step S172 is processing executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative symbol. Various effect control during variable display is performed. After performing such an effect control, for example, the end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern at the time of changing the special figure, or the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. In response to the above, a fixed decorative symbol as a final stop symbol which is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed. If the final decoration symbol is completely stopped and displayed in response to the end code being read from the special figure variation effect control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is provided. When the time has elapsed, it is possible to autonomously derive and display the determined decorative symbol on the side of the effect control board 12 without relying on the effect control command from the main board 11, thereby fixing the variable display result. When the fixed decoration symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The waiting process per special figure in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting processing, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from main board 11 has been received. Then, when the hit start designation command is received, if the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to “6” corresponding to the big hit medium effect process. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received, if the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. Is updated to “4”. Further, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “losing”, and the value of the effect process flag is set to the initial value. Update to "0".

  The small hit production process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect production process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the display screen of the image display device 5. To output sound or sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (effect sound signal) to the sound control board 13, and to output the game effect lamp 9 by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various effect controls in the small hitting game state, such as turning on / off / blinking the decoration LED. In the small hit middle production process, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the small hit end production. .

  The small hit end effect processing in step S175 is processing executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In the small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the display screen of the image display device 5. To output sound or sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (effect sound signal) to the sound control board 13, and to output the game effect lamp 9 by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various kinds of effect control at the end of the small hitting game state, such as turning on / off / blinking the decoration LED. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  The big hit production process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is “6”. In the big hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, a production control pattern corresponding to the production content in the big hit game state, and displays a production image based on the set contents on the display screen of the image display device 5. Also, the output of a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13 causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output sounds and sound effects, and the output of the command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 causes the gaming effect lamp 9 and the decoration. Various effect control in the big hit game state, such as turning on / off / flashing the use LED, is executed. Further, in the big hit middle rendering process, the value of the rendering control process flag is updated to “7”, which is a value corresponding to the ending rendering process, in response to, for example, receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the display screen of the image display device 5. Output of a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13 to output a sound or a sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R; Various effect controls such as turning on / off / blinking the LED at the end of the big hit gaming state are executed. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S162 in FIG. 16 as the stop symbol notice setting process. In the stop symbol notice setting process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a start winning has occurred due to a game ball having entered the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening (step). S701). In the process of step S701, it is determined whether or not a start winning has occurred by determining whether or not a starting opening winning designation command such as a first starting opening winning designation command or a second starting opening winning designation command has been received. Just fine.

  If it is determined that the start winning has occurred (step S701; Yes), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol notice is already being executed (step S702). Whether the stop symbol notice is being executed may be determined based on, for example, whether or not the stop symbol notice execution flag is on. The stop symbol notice running flag is set to the ON state when the stop symbol notice is started, and is reset to the OFF state when the stop symbol notice is ended.

  If the stop symbol notice is not being executed (Step S702; No), it is determined whether or not the vehicle is in the low base state (Step S703). Whether or not the game is in the low base state may be specified from the game state designation command.

  If it is in the low base state (step S703; Yes), it is determined whether the first special figure reserved storage number is 3 or more (step S704). If it is in the high base state (step S704; No), it is determined whether or not the second reserved storage number is 3 or more (step S705). The first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number may be specified from the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command.

  When it is determined that a new start winning has not occurred (Step S701; No), when the stop symbol notice is already being executed (Step S702; Yes), the first reserved storage number is less than 3 in the low base state. (Step S704; No), if the second hold number is less than 3 in the high base state (Step S705; No), the stop symbol notice setting process assumes that the execution condition of the stop symbol notice is not satisfied. To end. It should be noted that the stop symbol notice may be executed irrespective of the case where the number of retained storages is less than 3 or the game state. Alternatively, whether or not to execute the stop symbol notice may be determined without a start winning prize, for example, when the previous variable display ends. That is, the execution conditions of the stop symbol notice setting process are not limited to those of the present embodiment.

  In the case where the first reserved storage number is 3 or more in the low base state (step S704; Yes), or in the case where the second reserved storage number is 3 or more in the high base state (step S705; Yes), this start winning prize It is determined whether or not the variable display result includes a “small hit” or a super-reach losing hold memory before the hold memory corresponding to (1) (step S706). Note that the variable display result of the hold storage may be determined based on a symbol designating command or a variable category command.

  If the variable display result includes a “spot” or a hold memory that causes a super-reach loss (step S706; Yes), the super-reach is not performed in the variable display prior to the variable display targeted for the stop symbol notice. Since the target of the announcement becomes unclear due to the execution or the jackpot, the stop symbol is not announced. Therefore, the stop symbol notice setting process ends.

  In this embodiment, the stop symbol notice can be executed even in the case where a hold memory that becomes a normal reach loss is included, in addition to a hold memory that becomes a non-reach loss, before the hold memory that is to be notified. . By doing so, the execution frequency of the stop symbol notice can be ensured. In addition, when the stop symbol notice is executed in the variable display corresponding to the non-reach loss holding storage, the combination of the reach loss is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol contrary to the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side. . Therefore, the non-reach variation pattern in FIG. 5 is not strictly a non-reach variation pattern, but a variation pattern corresponding to the main substrate 11 being determined to be non-reach.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns that cause a normal reach loss are provided (see FIG. 5), but at least a part of the variation patterns that result in a normal reach loss (for example, a variation pattern having a longer variation time). When PA2-2) is included in the pending storage, the stop symbol notice may not be executed, or at least a part of the variation pattern of the super reach loss and a certain variation pattern is included in the pending storage. Alternatively, the stop symbol notice may be made executable. In addition, as in this embodiment, even if a hold storage corresponding to at least a part of the fluctuation patterns among the fluctuation patterns that are the reach loss before the hold storage of the notice target is included, the stop symbol notice can be executed. Alternatively, if a hold storage that causes a reach loss is included before the hold storage of the notice target, the stop symbol notice may not be executed. Furthermore, the stop symbol notice may be made executable irrespective of the contents of the hold storage prior to the hold storage of the notice object.

  If the variable display result does not include the hold memory of “big hit” or super reach loss (step S706; No), it is determined whether or not to execute the stop symbol notice for the start winning that has occurred this time. (Step S707).

  In the process of step S707, the variable display result and the variation category (variation pattern) are pre-read based on the symbol designation command and the variation category command received together with the start opening winning designation command at the time of the start winning, and the determination ratio shown in FIG. In this case, it is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the hold display notice.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in this embodiment, when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable change" (probable change big hit), it is determined to execute the stop symbol notice at a rate of 95%. It is determined that the stop symbol notice is executed at a rate of 40% in the case of super reach loss. Thus, it can be said that the stop symbol notice of this embodiment is a notice effect that gives a notice of a probability of a big hit. On the other hand, even in the case of another big hit type, the stop symbol notice may be made executable.

  In addition, when the stop symbol notice is executed when the variable display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "non-probable change" (non-probable change big hit), the stop symbol notice is stopped with a combination of the reach loss by the probable change symbol as the stop symbol notice. , It makes the player feel as if it has fallen into a non-probable variable jackpot from the reach of the probable pattern. Therefore, when the variable display result of the notification target is a non-probable variable jackpot, it is desirable to stop only the combination of the reach loss by the non-probable variable symbol in the stop symbol notification.

  In step S707, when it is determined whether or not to execute the stop symbol notice, it is determined whether or not to execute the stop symbol notice (step S708), and when it is determined not to execute (step S708; No). Then, the stop symbol notice setting process ends.

  When it is determined that the stop symbol notice is to be executed (Step S708; Yes), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is in the probable change state (Step S709).

  When it is determined that the state is the probable change state (step S709; Yes), a stop symbol (stop design notice pattern) of the reach loss due to the non-probable change design is determined as a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped in the stop design notice (stop design) ( Step S710).

  If it is determined that the state is not the probable change state (non-probability change state) (step S709; No), a stop symbol (stop design notice pattern) of the reach loss by the probabilistic design or the non-probability change design is used as the stop design in the stop design notice. It is determined (step S711).

  Subsequently, the determination results in steps S707, S710, and S711 are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (step S712), and the stop symbol notice setting process ends.

  In this embodiment, when the stop symbol notice is executed, one of the stop symbols forming the reach loss is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 19, in this embodiment, as the stop symbol pattern (stop symbol notice pattern), any of “1” to “8” is displayed in each of the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. Patterns (stop symbol patterns A to H) in which the decorative symbols are aligned and the numbers are shifted by one are prepared in the "medium" decorative symbol display area 5C. The stop symbol (medium stop symbol) in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C may be an arbitrary symbol (excluding a big hit). Further, the middle stop symbol may be a special symbol (for example, a notice symbol other than a numeral). In the variable display prior to the variable display to be notified of the stop symbol notice, the combination of the reach loss is continuously stopped and displayed, so that the player's sense of expectation can be effectively agitated.

  As shown in FIG. 19, when the gaming state is the probable change state, it is one of the stop symbol advance notice patterns of the reach loss by the non-probable change pattern, and when the game state is the non-probable change state, the non-probable change pattern or the probable change This is one of the stop symbol notice patterns of reach loss by symbol. As described above, in this embodiment, in the case of the probable change state, the reach by the non-probable change symbol is displayed, so that the player once feels that the probable change state ends with a non-probable change big hit. After that, reach loss occurs and a stop symbol notice is started. Therefore, a stop symbol notice that appears to be a non-probable variable hit can be executed, and the player's sense of expectation can be further increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In this embodiment, when a stop symbol notice is executed, the same stop symbol (reach loss) is continuously stopped and displayed. That is, in the process of step S710 or S711 in FIG. 17, one of the stop symbol notice patterns shown in FIG. 19 is determined, and the stop symbol corresponding to the stop symbol notice pattern is continuously stopped in the variable display up to the notice target. It is displayed. By doing so, the same stop symbols are successively provided, so that the player can easily recognize that the stop symbol notice is being executed.

  On the other hand, the symbols to be stopped in the continuous variable display up to the notice target may be determined. In this case, as shown in FIG. 23, a stop symbol (for example, any one of the stop symbol notices A to H in FIG. 19) to be stopped in the variable display a plurality of times (three times in FIG. 23) is patterned in advance. By selecting the pattern, the symbol to be stopped in the variable display a plurality of times may be determined.

  The stop symbol announcement pattern of stop symbol announcement B → B → B in FIG. 23 indicates that the stop symbol of “212” is a stop symbol announcement pattern in which the stop symbol of “212” is stopped and displayed in three variable displays. The stop symbol notice pattern of stop symbol notice B → D → F is a stop symbol notice pattern in which stop symbols “212”, “434”, and “656” are sequentially stopped and displayed in three variable displays. Is shown. The stop symbol notice pattern of the stop symbol notice D → D → D indicates that the stop symbol “434” is a stop symbol notice pattern in which the stop symbol “434” is stop-displayed in three variable displays. The stop symbol notice pattern of stop symbol notice D → F → H is a stop symbol notice pattern in which stop symbols “434”, “656”, and “878” are sequentially stopped and displayed in three variable displays. Is shown. Here, a part of the stop symbol notice pattern is shown for the sake of explanation, but a pattern in which the reach loss of the positively-variable symbol is stopped and displayed, or a stop symbol notice pattern in the case of executing the stop symbol notice in two variable displays, etc. May be appropriately prepared. As described above, by patterning the stop symbols to be stopped and displayed in the plurality of variable displays for executing the stop symbol notice, the processing load in the determination process is reduced, and the appearance rate of each symbol is easily adjusted. .

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 23, the reliability of the big hit may be higher when stop symbols of the same reach loss are continuous than when they are not continuous. Further, even if the middle stop symbols are different, the reliability may be increased when the same reach of the left and right symbols continues. In this case, the reliability may be different depending on whether the middle stop symbol is the same or not. By doing so, when the stop symbol notice is started, the player pays attention to whether the same symbol is stopped and displayed, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Also, when determining the symbols to be stopped in the continuous variable display up to the subject of the notice, each of the symbols to be determined to be the stop symbols of the non-stochastic variable symbols in the probable change state (or to be easily determined) is a series of stop symbol announcements. Only the first stop symbol may be used. In this way, by making at least the first stop symbol reach from the non-probable variable symbol after the stop symbol notice is started, the player is made aware that the non-probable variable jackpot ends and the probable variable state ends. be able to.

  Normally, whether or not the reach loss is stopped and displayed is determined by determining a fluctuation pattern on the main board 11 side. In the present embodiment, when it is determined to execute the stop symbol notice, , The stop symbol of the reach loss is stopped and displayed on the side of the effect control board 12 irrespective of the fluctuation pattern.

  As described above, when the stop symbol of the reach loss is stopped and displayed on the side of the effect control board 12, that is, when the stop symbol notice is being executed, the stop symbol notice may be a stop symbol notice depending on the mode at the time of stopping. Is preferably recognizable by the player. For example, as shown in FIG. 20 (A), when the stop symbol notice is executed and the stop design of the reach loss is stopped at the time of the non-reach loss change pattern, as compared with the normal reach loss specified by the change pattern. In the case of displaying, the fluctuation period (reach fluctuating period) from the establishment of the reach to the final stop may be shortened. Also, in addition to or instead of shortening the fluctuation period from the time when the reach is established to the final stop, if the stop sound is output when the decorative symbol is finally stopped, the stop sound may be different or a special stop sound may be output. Effects may be used. For example, as shown in FIG. 20 (A), the stop sound in the case of the normal reach loss specified by the fluctuation pattern is set as the stop sound A, and the stop sound in the case of the reach loss in executing the stop symbol notice is set as the stop sound B. It may be. Further, the symbol difference between the left and right symbols (reach symbol) at the time of the reach loss and the middle stop symbol may differ depending on whether or not the stop symbol is an advance notice. For example, in the case of the reach loss in which the stop symbol notice is not executed, one of the symbols in the range of “−2” to “+2” is stopped and displayed as “medium” as compared with the left and right symbols, while the stop symbol notice is given. In FIG. 19, only the symbol “−1” may be stopped and displayed as “medium” as compared with the left and right symbols as shown in FIG. Also, the stop symbol may be displayed only when it is the stop symbol notice (for example, "+3", "-3", etc.).

  Also, even in the case of the same normal reach fluctuation pattern, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), when the stop symbol notice is executed, the reach is established more than when the stop symbol notice is not executed. The fluctuating period up to the final stop (reach inflation period) may be shortened similarly to the case of executing the stop symbol notice with non-reach loss. In this case, since a period other than the reach-inducing period becomes longer, another effect may be executed in that period. For example, during the entire symbol change period, an effect indicating that the stop symbol notice is executed may be executed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 20C, when the stop symbol notice is executed in the variation pattern of the non-reach losing, the reach is larger when the symbol constituting the reach is the positive variable symbol than when the non-positive variable symbol is used. The fluctuation period (reach-inducing period) from the establishment to the final stop may be lengthened. By doing in this way, even in the case of a stop symbol notice, the period in which the player can expect to be a probability change jackpot can be lengthened, and the interest of the game improves. It should be noted that the reach provoking period may be the same as in the case of a probable variable design and the case of a non-probable design.

  In addition, although the case where the stop symbol notice is executed in the variation pattern of the non-reach loss is not shown, the stop symbol notice is given in the entire symbol change period (the period until the left symbol is stopped) and the period until the right symbol is stopped with the positively-variable symbol. In the case of executing, or in the case of executing the stop symbol notice with a non-probable variable symbol, it may be the same as or different from either. In addition, when the left stop symbol is a probable variable symbol, the same as when performing a stop symbol notice with a probable variable symbol, and when the left stop symbol is a non-probable variable symbol, a stop symbol announcement is performed with a non-probable variable symbol. It may be the same as the case in which In this way, it is possible to prevent the presence or absence of the stop symbol notice from being exposed to the player depending on the period until the left symbol stops or the period until the right symbol stops.

  FIG. 20 shows an example in which the reach-inducing period is shorter when the stop symbol notice is executed than in the case where the stop symbol notice is not executed. However, the reach-inducing time is shorter when the stop symbol notice is executed than when it is not executed. The period may be long.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the stop symbol determination process for determining the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) executed in step S171 in the effect control process process of FIG. In the stop symbol determination process, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a stop symbol notice is being executed (step S721). Whether the stop symbol notice is being executed may be determined based on, for example, whether or not the stop symbol notice execution flag is on.

  When the stop symbol notice is being executed (step S721; Yes), the setting for stopping and displaying the final stop symbol corresponding to the stop symbol notice pattern determined in step S710 or S711 of the stop symbol notice setting process is performed. (Step S722), the stopped symbol determination processing ends.

  If the stop symbol notice is not being executed (step S721; No), a process for determining the final stop symbol corresponding to the variable display result is executed. In this embodiment, when the stop symbol notice is not being executed (Step S721; No), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol notice is a change in the notice target (Step S723).

  If the stop symbol notice is a change of the notice object (Step S723; Yes), it is determined whether or not the variable display result is a big hit (Step S724).

  If the variable display result is a big hit (step S724; Yes), a big hit symbol (big hit combination) is determined based on the stop symbol notice pattern to be notified (step S725). Thereafter, the stop symbol determination processing ends.

  In this embodiment, in the variable display of the notice object, when the reach is made with the decorative symbol having the same number as the stop symbol notice, the reliability of the big hit is increased. Therefore, in step S725, as shown in FIG. 22, the ratio of being determined to be the same big hit symbol as the reach symbol of the stop symbol notice is high. Further, it is easy to determine not only the right and left reach symbols but also the same big hit symbol as the middle symbol in the stop symbol.

  By doing in this way, the player can pay attention to the stop symbol (reach symbol) in the stop symbol notice and which symbol will be the reach in the variable display of the notice object, and the interest of the game is improved. I do.

  Note that the determination ratio shown in FIG. 22 is an example, and in the variable display of the notice target, when the reach is achieved with the decorative symbol having the same number as the stop symbol notice, the reliability of the big hit need only be high.

  In this embodiment, when the stop symbol notice is executed, the same reach-losing pattern is stopped and displayed until the variable display of the notice object is displayed. In the variable display of the target, when the reach reaches the same symbol as at least a part of the reach-losing symbols stopped and displayed in the stop symbol notice, the big hit reliability may be increased. Further, the larger the reach-losing symbol in which the stop display is performed in the stop symbol notice, the higher the hit reliability may be.

  If the stop symbol notice is not a change in the notice target (step S723; No), the final stop symbol corresponding to the variable display result is determined (step S726). In step S726, the combination of the non-reach loss, the combination of the reach loss, the combination of the probability variable jackpot, and the combination of the non-probable variable jackpot may be determined according to the variable display result.

  In addition, even if the stop target notice is a change in the notice target, if the variable display result is not a big hit (step S724; No), the final stop symbol corresponding to the variable display result (reach loss in this case) is determined (step S726). . In this case, a predetermined ratio (for example, an equal ratio) may be used to determine any of the decorative symbols “1” to “8”. The reach symbol may be determined at such a rate that the reliability becomes higher. That is, the reach symbol having the same number as the stop symbol notice may be hardly selected. In this way, in the case of the change of the notice object of the stop symbol notice, if the reach reaches with the decorative symbol of the same number as the stop symbol notice according to the variable display result of the notice object, the reliability of the big hit is The final stop symbol may be determined so as to be higher.

  After executing the processing of step S725 or S726, the stopped symbol determination processing ends.

  In this embodiment, the number of effective lines in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is one. ), There may be a plurality of effective lines (a total of three lines) including at least the center line SC, the oblique lines WA and WB. Further, there may be an effective line (a total of 5 lines) of the upper line and the lower line.

  In this case, in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right," decorative patterns indicating the numbers "1" to "8" and blank patterns other than the numbers (for example, " *) Etc. are displayed alternately and scroll-displayed. Each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" is composed of three display areas, and three decorative symbols indicating numbers and three blank symbols are displayed. It has become. Then, if the decorative symbols indicating the same number are stopped and displayed together on the center line SC and the diagonal lines WA and WB, a big hit occurs. Note that the blank symbols do not constitute a big hit combination, and even if the blank symbols are aligned, a loss occurs. Some of the chances may include blank symbols.

  When there are three such effective lines, as shown in FIG. 24B, it is possible to generate a double reach (W reach) in which two types of symbols simultaneously reach the diagonal lines WA and WB. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 24 (B), if the decorative symbol “1” or “2” stops in the middle stage of each of the “medium” decorative symbol display areas 5C, a big hit occurs, so the central line SC And so on, a reach effect that makes it seem as if a big hit is more likely than a single reach (single reach) displayed.

  The present invention can be applied to a case where there are a plurality of such effective lines. When there are a plurality of such activated lines, in the stop symbol notice, symbols (stop symbol notices I to P) serving as reach loss of W reach as shown in FIG. 24C may be stopped and displayed. is there. When the stop symbol notice is executed (steps S710 and S711 in FIG. 17), any one of the stop symbol notice patterns including the stop symbol notices A to H in the above embodiment may be determined.

  Then, in the variable display of the notice object, when the reach is achieved with the decorative symbols included at least in the reach loss stopped and displayed in the stop symbol notice, the reliability of the big hit only needs to be high. Specifically, when a symbol that is a reach loss of the stop symbol notice W reach is stopped and displayed, and when one or both of the W reach becomes the match in the variable display of the notice target, the big hit reliability is determined. Should be increased.

  In addition, when a stop symbol of a different reach loss is displayed during execution of the stop symbol notice, when one or both of the W reach reaches a stop symbol of a match loss continues, the big hit reliability is higher than when the stop symbol does not continue. May be increased. When the stop symbol of the reach loss in which both of the W reach coincide with each other continues, the big hit reliability may be made higher than in the case where either one of them coincides.

  When there are three such effective lines, the big hit symbols are not only those having the numbers “1” to “8” aligned with the center line SC, but also having diagonal lines WA and WB as shown in FIG. Includes all items. For example, those in which the diagonal lines WA and WB have "1" are 1WA and 1WB, and those in which the diagonal lines WA and WB have "3" are 3WA and 3WB, respectively.

  When determining the big hit symbol in the variable display of the notice target in which the W-reach stop symbol notice has been executed, in step S725 of FIG. 21, for example, the final stop symbol (big hit symbol) is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. ) May be determined. In the determination ratio shown in FIG. 24, the jackpot reliability is higher when the reach is not included in at least the stop symbol notice of W reach than when it is not included, and when the same W reach is reached, the jackpot reliability is higher. It is set to be higher.

  By doing so, the player can pay attention to the combination of the stop symbols in the stop symbol notice and which symbol will be the reach in the variable display of the notice object, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Note that the determination ratio shown in FIG. 24 (E) is an example, and in the variable display of the notice object, when the reach is made with the decorative symbol having the same number as the stop symbol notice, if the reliability of the big hit is high. Good.

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Subsequently, a sound during a change (during variable display) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, a player can select a changing background image from a first background and a second background. The first background and the second background only need to be different in colors, drawn characters, and the like. Then, different music pieces are reproduced and output during the fluctuation depending on the selected background image. When the first background is selected, the music A corresponding to the first background is repeatedly reproduced and output from the beginning every time the change is started, as shown in FIG. At the end of the fluctuation, the reproduction output of the music A also ends. On the other hand, when the second background is selected, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), the first waiting period in which the game starts from the end of the waiting game or the big hit game state corresponds to the second background. The reproduction output of the music piece B is started. In the second background, the reproduction output of the music B is continued even after the change is completed. When the reproduction and output of a series of music B data is completed, the music B is reproduced and output from the beginning. That is, in the case of the second background, the music B is played back in a loop without stopping. The first change may be only when the game is started from the customer waiting demonstration.

  Then, in this embodiment, except for the initial fluctuation, when the fluctuation starts in the second background, a fluctuation start sound indicating that the fluctuation is started is output. The change start sound may be a sound indicating that the change is started.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, different background images can be displayed for the first background and the second background, and output control of different sounds is executed, so that the effects are diversified. Then, in the second background in which the music B is loop-reproduced over a plurality of fluctuations, a fluctuation start sound indicating that the fluctuation is started is output. Therefore, even when the music is reproduced over a plurality of fluctuations. Therefore, it becomes easier for the player to grasp the change start timing.

  Note that, even in the second background, in the first variation, the reproduction output of the music B is started from a silent state or a state in which the music is not reproduced and output. No sound is output. By doing so, it is possible to output a fluctuation start sound as required. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the fluctuation start sound may be output even in the case of the initial fluctuation. In such a case, output control of the fluctuation start sound becomes easy.

  As shown in FIG. 25, a common stop sound is output at the end of fluctuation (at the time of fluctuation stop) in any background. In this way, the end timing of the change can be easily understood regardless of the background and the music to be reproduced and output. Note that, in the background A, since the reproduction of the music is interrupted when the fluctuation stops, the stop sound may not be output. Further, in the background B, the fluctuation start sound is mainly performed by the start of the next fluctuation immediately after the fluctuation stop, so that the stop sound may not be output. In the backgrounds A and B, the stop sound may not be the main force.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types of fluctuation start sounds can be output in the second background. In this embodiment, a start sound A and a start sound B are provided as fluctuation start sounds. The start sound A and the start sound B may be different sounds. The frequency at which the start sound A is output is high, and the start sound B is rarely output. By providing a plurality of types of fluctuation start sounds in this way, the effect can be prevented from being monotonous.

  In this embodiment, the first background and the second background can be switched between each other by performing a predetermined operation on the operation means such as the stick controller 31A during the fluctuation. When the background switching operation is performed while the music A is being output in the first background, the music is switched to the second background and the music to be output is changed to the music B. The same applies to the opposite case. When the fluctuation is being executed, the music A and the music B are reproduced on the audio control board 13 irrespective of the first background or the second background. Then, the corresponding music is output according to the background. Therefore, when the background is switched during the fluctuation, the music being reproduced is output. That is, even when the music A is being output, the music B is being played on the back, and even when the music B is being output, the music A is being played on the back. In this way, even when the background is changed during the change, the corresponding music can be output immediately. It should be noted that the reproduction here refers to converting the music data into a sound that can be output, and does not include a part to be output.

  The sound described here is reproduced by the sound control board 13 under the control of the effect control board 12, and is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  The sound control board 13 is provided with a plurality of reproduction channels for reproducing sound (effect sound) in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Reproduction channels are assigned according to the type of audio. For example, simultaneously output sounds are reproduced by different reproduction channels and are output in a superimposed manner. The music A and the music B are reproduced on different reproduction channels, but one of them is output according to the background image. Specifically, in the case of the first background, the music A is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined volume. In the case of the second background, the music B is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined volume. Then, the music that is not output (does not correspond to the background) is reproduced on the reproduction channel, but is controlled so as not to be output from the speakers 8L and 8R by controlling the volume to zero or the like.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a change start sound setting process for setting a change start sound executed in step S171 in the effect control process process of FIG. In the fluctuation start sound setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the current is the second background (step S741). Whether the current background is the first background or the second background may be determined by, for example, a background flag provided in the RAM. When the background is set to the first background, the value of the background flag is set to “1”, and when the background is set to the second background, the value of the background flag is set to “2”.

  If the current background is the first background (step S741; No), the fluctuation start sound is not output, and thus the fluctuation start sound setting processing ends.

  If the current background is the second background (step S741; Yes), a start sound determination is made as to which fluctuation start sound is to be output (step S742). In step S742, the change start sound is set to the start sound A or the start sound B at the determination ratio shown in FIG. Is determined. In the determination ratio shown in FIG. 27, the start sound A is generally determined, and the start sound B is a rare fluctuation start sound. Note that the determination ratio shown in FIG. 27 is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the start sound B may be determined with a low probability regardless of the display result.

  If the start sound A is determined in step S742 (step S743; Yes), the setting for outputting the start sound A at the start of the change is performed (step S744), and the change start sound setting process ends.

  If the start sound B is determined in step S742 (step S743; No), the setting for outputting the start sound B at the start of the change is performed (step S745), and the change start sound setting process ends.

  Note that the big hit reliability and the super reach ratio may be different depending on which of the fluctuation start sounds is. For example, a big hit or a super reach may be more likely to occur when the start sound B is output than when the start sound A is output. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier to grasp the fluctuation start timing by the fluctuation start sound and to suggest to the player whether or not a big hit will occur. Since the player pays attention to the type of the fluctuation start sound, the interest of the game is improved.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a sound reproduction process for reproducing a changing sound executed in step S172 in the effect control process process of FIG. In the sound reproduction process shown in FIG. 28, a portion for outputting sound according to the present invention is extracted, and in step S172, a process for outputting another effect sound or the like is also executed. In the sound reproduction process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is the start timing of the change (step S781). The timing during the fluctuation may be determined from the timer value of the effect control process timer or the effect control pattern.

  When it is determined that it is the fluctuation start timing (step S781; Yes), it is determined whether it is the first fluctuation from the customer waiting demonstration or the end of the big hit game state (silent state) (step S782).

  When it is determined that it is the first variation (step S782; Yes), control for starting reproduction of the music B corresponding to the second background is executed (step S783).

  When it is determined that it is not the first variation (step S782; No), or after the process of step S783 is performed, it is determined whether or not the background is the first background (step S784).

  When it is determined that the background is the first background (step S784; Yes), control for starting reproduction of the music A corresponding to the first background is executed (step S785). After that, the sound reproduction process ends.

  If it is determined that it is not the first background (it is the second background) (step S784; No), it is determined whether it is the first fluctuation from the customer waiting demonstration or the end of the big hit game state (silent state) (step S786). ).

  If it is determined that it is not the first fluctuation (step S786; No), the control for outputting the fluctuation start sound set in step S744 or S745 of FIG. 26 is executed (step S787), and the sound reproduction processing ends. . When it is determined that it is the first fluctuation (step S786; Yes), the sound reproduction processing ends.

  When it is determined that it is not the fluctuation start timing (Step S781; No), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation is stopped (Step S788). Here, the term “variation stop time” indicates the output timing of the stop sound, and does not have to exactly coincide with the end timing. If it is not time to stop the fluctuation (step S788; No), the sound reproduction process is terminated.

  If the fluctuation is stopped (step S788; Yes), control for outputting a stop sound is executed (step S789), and the sound reproduction process is ended. As shown in FIG. 20, in the case of outputting a plurality of types of stop sounds, control for outputting a corresponding stop sound is executed in step S789 according to the presence or absence of a stop symbol notice. I just need.

  In this embodiment, as described above, the player can select the background image that is changing from the first background and the second background. Specifically, the background image can be changed at any timing during the change by the player performing a predetermined operation using the stick controller 31A or the like during the change.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the background switching process for switching the background image executed in step S172 in the effect control process process of FIG. In the background switching process shown in FIG. 29, first, effect CPU 120 determines whether or not a predetermined background switching operation has been detected (step S761). In step S761, for example, it may be determined whether a predetermined operation signal has been input from the controller sensor unit 35A. If the background switching operation is not detected (Step S761; No), the background switching process ends.

  When the background switching operation is detected (Step S761; Yes), it is determined whether or not the current is the first background (Step S762). The current background image may be determined from the background flag.

  When it is determined that the current background is the first background (step S762; Yes), control for changing to the second background is performed (step S763). In step S763, processing for switching the background flag is also performed. Then, the reproduction channel for outputting the music is switched from the reproduction channel for reproducing the music A to the reproduction channel for reproducing the music B (step S764), and the background switching process ends.

  When it is determined that the current background is the second background (step S762; No), control for changing to the first background is performed (step S765). In step S765, processing for switching the background flag is also performed. Then, the reproduction channel for outputting the music is switched from the reproduction channel for reproducing the music B to the reproduction channel for reproducing the music A (step S766), and the background switching process ends.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the player can change the background image at any timing during the change regardless of the game state. That is, there is a case where the game state is the same in both the first background and the second background. By doing in this way, the effects in each game state are diversified, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the stop symbol notice is to be executed when the start winning is generated, the stop symbol (stop symbol notice pattern) in the stop symbol notice is determined in steps S710 and S711 in FIG. The stop symbol has been determined based on the stop symbol notice pattern to be announced when starting the variable display in step S725 of FIG. The present invention is not limited to this, and when it is determined that the stop symbol notice is to be executed, the final stop symbol (big hit symbol, reach symbol) to be notified may be determined at the time of starting winning. In this case, the stop symbol in the stop symbol notice and the final stop symbol of the notice target are prepared in advance in a plurality of predetermined patterns, and the stop symbol in the stop symbol notice and the final stop symbol of the notice target are determined by determining the pattern. It may be determined.

  Further, when the stop symbol notice is being executed, it may be displayed which symbol has reached the reach loss. By doing so, a highly reliable reach symbol can be easily understood in the notice target.

  In the above embodiment, when a non-probable variable jackpot occurs in the probable change state, the control is performed to the non-probable change state (low-probability high-base state), but it may be controlled to the low-probability low-base state.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the stop symbol notice is executed in the probable change state, the stop symbol of the reach loss by the probable symbol has not been obtained. However, the stop symbol of the reach loss by the probabilistic design may be formed with a low probability. Even in the case of executing the stop symbol notice in the non-probable change state, the ratio of reaching symbols for the reach loss due to the non-probable change symbol may be increased.

  In the above embodiment, the execution mode of the variable display is different between the case where the reach loss is stopped and displayed in the stop symbol notice and the case where the reach loss is stopped and displayed when the stop symbol notice is not executed. The variable display execution mode may be the same regardless of whether or not. Also, when the stop symbol notice is executed in the variation pattern of the normal reach loss, the execution mode of the variable display may be the same regardless of whether or not the stop symbol notice is issued.

  In addition, when a symbol that is a specific reach loss (for example, reach reach of W reach) is stopped and displayed in the stop symbol notice, the big hit reliability of the variable display of the notification target is more improved than when the specific reach loss is not stopped and displayed. You may make it high. By doing so, the player pays attention to the execution process of the stop symbol notice, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the above embodiment, the player can select the changing background image from the first background and the second background. However, three or more types of background images can be selected. Further, there may be a plurality of types of music pieces that can be reproduced in each background.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect is varied by providing the start sound A and the start sound B, each of which has a different sound as the fluctuation start sound in the second background. The method of making the output mode of the fluctuation start sound different is not limited to this, and the kind and volume of the sound may be made different. Further, the output timing may be slightly shifted from the start of the change to give the player a sense of incompatibility. Further, different fluctuation start sounds may be provided in combination. Further, there may be three or more kinds of fluctuation start sounds.

  Depending on the type of the fluctuation start sound, the jackpot reliability and the super reach reach may be different. That is, the notice effect may be executed by the fluctuation start sound. By doing so, the player pays attention to the fluctuation start sound, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the above embodiment, the background image can be switched by the operation of the player. However, the background image may be switched automatically according to the variable display result or the variation pattern. Also, a plurality of types of effect modes that switch depending on the game state or depending on the game state may be provided, and the background image may be set according to the effect mode.

  Next, a description will be given of a modified example in which a notification effect related to the number of game balls awarded by winning a game ball is executed during a round in a jackpot game state. In this modification, the big hit game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player based on the fact that the display result of the variable display is the big hit display result. Then, during the round in the jackpot game state, a notification effect related to the number of game balls awarded by winning a game ball is executed. Here, the notification effect related to the number of game balls includes an effect of notifying the number of acquired game balls to be paid out to the winning game ball. In addition, the notification effect related to the number of game balls includes an effect of notifying the occurrence of the over-winning by changing the mode of the notification when the over-winning occurs. As described above, the effect related to the number of game balls is an effect of giving some notification to the acquired game balls (the number of game balls).

  In addition, a plurality of types of notification effects related to the number of game balls are provided. For example, when the effect state is the first effect state, the information effect is executed by the first notification mode, and when the effect state is the second effect state, the information effect is executed by the second information mode. That is, in the notification effect, a different notification effect is executed depending on the effect state. The notification effect according to the first notification mode is executed based on the fact that the number of game media provided during the round (during the big hit game state) has reached a predetermined number. The notification effect according to the second notification mode is executed based on the fact that the number of game media given during the round (during the big hit game state) is a specific number different from the predetermined number.

  During the round (during the big hit game state), each time a game ball wins the special variable winning ball device 7, the number of the provided game balls is variably displayed. Further, it is possible to select whether the effect state during the round (during the big hit game state) is the first effect state or the second effect state. In addition, the number of game balls obtained by the over-winning is also considered in counting the number of game balls in the notification effect related to the number of game balls.

  Hereinafter, a specific example of the notification effect will be described. FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining the notification effect. Here, in this modified example, the total number of game balls that can be obtained in one big hit is about 1500. Specifically, in one round, ten payouts are made for one game ball winning, and the round is continued until ten game balls are won, so that about 100 pieces per round (10 × 10 = 100) game balls can be obtained. When the big hit continues, the value of the previous display of the total number acquired is carried over. FIG. 30 shows a case where the second and subsequent big hits are executed.

  FIG. 30A is a diagram illustrating a display screen of the image display device 5 in the first round during the big hit game when the big hit display result is obtained. In the first round, an effect is performed in which the effect state during the round can be selected from two modes. On the left side of the screen of the image display device 5, an A-mode image 211 of the girl character is displayed. On the right side of the screen of the image display device 5, a B-mode image 212 of the boy character is displayed. The player selects one of the modes according to a mode selection image 210 indicated by left and right arrows that prompts the player to perform a selection operation. At the start of the round, the A mode image 211 is selected as an initial value, and the left side of the mode selection image 210 is selected. The fact that these images are selected can be known from the blinking of the images. It is to be noted that the selected image may be surrounded by a bold frame instead of blinking, and any mode may be used as long as it is known which mode is selected.

  The player can select any mode during one round. Such switching of the mode (production state) can be changed by operating the stick controller 31A left and right. Note that the left / right selection may be changed by operating means such as a cross key, or the mode may be switched by pressing down the push button 31B. Also, three or more types of effect modes may be provided, or the types of effect modes that can be selected for each number of big hits may be increased. The mode selection period may be a round other than one round, and the selection operation may be performed only for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) during the round. Further, a new effect mode may be set as an initial value (the type of the mode selected first) for each big hit.

  FIGS. 30B to 30D are explanatory diagrams showing display screens of the image display device 5 when the A mode is selected. FIGS. 30E to 30G are explanatory diagrams showing display screens of the image display device 5 when the B mode is selected. As shown in FIG. 30 (b), when the A mode is selected, an acquired total number display image 205 of the number of game balls acquired by winning the special winning opening is displayed at the upper left of the screen. The acquired total number display image 205 increases each time a game ball wins a special winning opening. FIG. 30 (b) shows that the total number of obtained game balls in the big hit is 2,000. Further, the first notification image 204 is displayed at the center of the screen every time the number of game balls obtained by winning a large winning opening exceeds a multiple of 500. In FIG. 30 (b), when the number of game balls exceeds 2000, which is four times 500, the first notification image 204 indicates that 2000 game balls have been acquired. In addition, a girl image 203 is displayed at the upper right of the screen. Note that the number displayed in the acquired total number display image 205 and the number displayed as the first notification image 204 are the same display at an instantaneous timing. When the acquired total number is not a well-divided number (for example, when the number is increased by 13), the number displayed in the acquired total number display image 205 is different from the number displayed as the first notification image 204 ( The number displayed in the acquired total number display image 205 may be 2013, and the number displayed as the first notification image 204 may be 2000).

  FIG. 30C shows a display screen of the image display device 5 when the total number of game balls acquired in the same big hit as in FIG. 30B has reached 2500. As shown in FIG. 30C, the acquired total number display image 205 indicates that the total number of acquired gaming balls is 2500. In addition, when the number of game balls exceeds 2500, which is five times 500, the first notification image 204 indicates that 2500 game balls have been acquired. Also, the girl image 203 is displayed by a different person from that in FIG. Further, at the fourth big hit, the display screen of the image display device 5 is as shown in FIG. FIG. 30D shows that the number of acquired total display images 205 is 5,000. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 5,000 which is ten times 500, the first notification image 204 indicates that 5000 game balls have been acquired. In addition, the girl image 203 is displayed by a different person from those shown in FIGS. 30B and 30C. As described above, when the number of game balls exceeds a multiple of 500, the girl image 203 changes together with the first notification image 204. Here, the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 are continuously displayed until the next first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 are changed. However, the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 may be deleted after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Next, a case where the B mode is selected in FIG. As shown in FIG. 30 (e), when the B mode is selected, an acquired total number display image 215 of the number of game balls acquired by winning the special winning opening is displayed at the upper left of the screen. The acquired total number display image 215 increases each time a game ball wins a large winning opening. Here, the acquired total display image 215 in the B mode and the acquired total display image 205 in the A mode have different character display modes. As described above, the display of the total number of acquisitions differs depending on the effect mode, but the display of the total number of acquisitions may be the same regardless of the mode. FIG. 30 (e) shows that the total number of game balls obtained in the big hit is 2,000. Also, a boy image 213 is displayed at the upper right of the screen. In the B mode, such an effect based on the boy image 213 is executed. However, unlike the A mode, in the B mode, an effect of notifying the total number of game balls acquired at the center of the screen is not executed even if the total number of game balls acquired exceeds 2,000. In FIG. 30E, another effect image may be displayed without displaying the boy image 213.

  FIG. 30F shows a display screen of the image display device 5 when the total number of game balls acquired in the same big hit as in FIG. 30E becomes 2500. As shown in FIG. 30 (f), the acquired total number display image 215 indicates that the total number of acquired gaming balls is 2500. In addition, when the number of game balls exceeds 2500, the second notification image 214 indicates that 2500 game balls have been acquired. In the B mode, the second notification image 214 is displayed at the center of the screen each time the number of game balls obtained by winning the winning opening exceeds a multiple of 2500. In FIG. 30 (f), the second notification image 214 indicates that 2500 game balls have been acquired when the number of game balls exceeds 2500 which is one time of 2500. The second notification image 214 is deleted after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, two seconds after being displayed).

  Further, in the fourth big hit, the display screen of the image display device 5 is as shown in FIG. FIG. 30G shows that the number of acquired total display images 215 is 5,000. In addition, when the number of game balls exceeds 5,000 which is twice 2500, the second notification image 214 indicates that 5000 game balls have been acquired. Here, in the B mode, the boy image 213 displays an image of the same person without changing the character as in the A mode.

  As shown in FIG. 30, when the mode is controlled to the A mode, the first notification image 204 performs a notification effect by acquiring a game ball. When the mode is controlled to the B mode, a notification effect based on the acquisition of the game ball is executed by the second notification image 214. Therefore, by the notification effect according to whether the effect state is the A mode or the B mode, the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round) can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 30B to 30D, the notification effect based on the acquisition of the game ball is executed by the first notification image 204 every time the total number of game balls obtained exceeds a multiple of 500. Further, as shown in FIGS. 30 (e) to (g), each time the total number of obtained game balls exceeds a multiple of 2500, a notification effect based on the obtained game balls is executed by the second notification image 214. Therefore, by diversifying the notification effects, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round).

  Also, as shown in the acquired total number display image 205 in the A mode and the acquired total number display image 215 in the B mode in FIG. 30, each time a game ball wins in the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7, a game awarded is given. The display in which the sphere increases by 10 is performed. Therefore, the number of game balls provided can be variably displayed, so that the interest in the game during the big hit game (during the round) can be improved by changing the display of the acquired total number.

  In addition, a mode selection image 210 for selecting between the A mode and the B mode during the round is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to select an effect state during the round, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the command analysis process executed in S74 of FIG. FIG. 31 particularly describes various flags that are set when a game ball is won in the special winning opening. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not there is a command received from the main board 11 by checking the storage content of the effect control command reception buffer (S511). ). If there is no received command (N in S511), effect control CPU 120 ends the command analysis process.

  On the other hand, if there is a received command (Y in S511), effect control CPU 120 checks whether the received command is a special winning opening winning notification command by checking the MODE data of the received command, for example. A determination is made (S512). In the case of the special winning opening winning notification command (Y in S512), the effect control CPU 120 counts the special winning opening winning number count which is the stored value of the special winning opening winning number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit. The value is updated so as to add 1 (S513). The special winning opening winning number count value indicates the number of times a game ball has won the special winning opening after the round is executed and before the next round is executed. Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the special winning opening winning flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit (S514), and proceeds to the process of S515. The special winning opening winning flag is a flag that is set each time a game ball wins the special winning opening.

  In S515, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the winning is over. For example, the updated winning winning port winning number count value after update is a predetermined over winning determination value (a value that is one greater than the winning upper limit determination value. In this modification, the winning upper limit determination value is “10”, so the over winning determination is made. It is sufficient to determine whether or not the value is “11”). If the effect has not been won (N in S515), the effect control CPU 120 ends the command analysis process. On the other hand, when the effect is over winning (Y in S515), the effect control CPU 120 sets an over winning flag (S516), and ends the command analysis process. The over-winning flag is a flag that is set each time a game ball wins beyond the winning upper limit determination value to the large winning opening.

  In S512, when the received command is not the special winning opening winning notification command (N in S512), effect control CPU 120 performs setting according to the received command (S517), and ends the command analysis process.

  FIG. 32 and FIG. 33 are flowcharts showing the mid-round processing in the effect control process processing. In this modification, in order to explain the big hit production process (S176 in FIG. 16) in the production control process process in more detail, during the round process (for example, FIGS. 32 and 33) and post-round process (for example, FIG. 34) To FIG. 36). The mid-round processing and post-round processing may be integrated into a jackpot medium effect processing.

  In the processing during the round shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special command reception flag after opening the special winning opening is set (S920). Here, the flag such as the designated command reception flag after opening the special winning opening is set by the effect control CPU 120 when the received command is stored in the command reception buffer formed in the RAM 112, and the big hit game ends. At a predetermined timing.

  If the special command reception flag after opening the special winning opening is not set (N in S920), effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (S921). Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect devices (the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the game effect lamp 9, etc.) according to the content of the process data n (display control execution data n) (S922).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to start the first round (S923). Whether or not it is the first round can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening opening designation command. When it is determined that the first round is to be started (Y in S923), effect control CPU 120 displays a mode selection screen as shown in FIG. 30A (S924), and proceeds to the processing of S925. I do. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the start of the first round (N in S923), effect control CPU 120 shifts to the processing of S928 without performing the processing of S924 to S926.

  In S925, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the selected mode is A mode. If the selected mode is the A mode (Y in S925), effect control CPU 120 sets the A mode flag (S926), and proceeds to the process of S928. On the other hand, when the selected mode is not the A mode (N in S925), effect control CPU 120 sets the B mode flag (S927), and proceeds to the process of S928. Here, when the player does not select a mode while the mode selection screen is displayed, the A mode set as an initial value is selected.

  Next, in S928, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set. The special winning opening winning flag is a flag that is set in S514 of FIG. 31 and is a flag that is set each time a winning of a game ball to the special winning opening occurs. If the special winning opening winning flag is set (Y in S928), the effect control CPU 120 resets the special winning opening winning flag (S929), and proceeds to the process of S932. On the other hand, when the special winning opening winning flag is not set (N in S928), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the over winning flag is set (S930). The over-winning flag is a flag set in S516 of FIG. 31 and is a flag that is set when an over-winning to the special winning opening occurs.

  When the over-winning flag is set (Y in S930), effect control CPU 120 resets the over-winning flag (S931), and proceeds to the process of S932. On the other hand, when the over-winning flag is not set (N in S930), effect control CPU 120 shifts to the processing of S940 without performing the processing of S932 and S933.

  In S932, the effect control CPU 120 adds one to the value of the winning counter, updates the acquired total number display (total acquired number display) according to the mode (S933), and shifts to the processing of S940. In S933, for example, as shown in FIGS. 30 (b) and 30 (e), the acquired total number display image 205 in the A mode and the acquired total number display image 215 in the B mode cause the game ball to win the special winning opening. Each time it is done, it increases by 10. It should be noted that the process of updating the display of the acquired total number may be executed also when the game ball wins a winning port other than the special winning port with a payout during the round.

  In S940, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the A mode flag is set. If the A-mode flag is set (Y in S940), effect control CPU 120 shifts to the processing of S941. On the other hand, when the A mode flag is not set (that is, when the B mode flag is set) (N in S940), effect control CPU 120 shifts to the processing of S943.

  In S941, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the total number of game balls acquired has exceeded a multiple of 500. If the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a multiple of 500 (Y in S941), effect control CPU 120 notifies the acquired number of game balls by displaying the A mode (S942), and proceeds to the process of S945. I do. For example, the display in the A mode means that the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 are displayed when the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a multiple of 500, as shown in FIGS. Change). The display in the A mode is continuously displayed until the next display update. On the other hand, when the total number of obtained game balls does not exceed a multiple of 500 (N in S941), effect control CPU 120 shifts to the processing of S945 without performing the processing of S942.

  In S943, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the total number of obtained game balls has exceeded a multiple of 2500. If the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a multiple of 2500 (Y in S943), effect control CPU 120 reports the number of game balls acquired by displaying the B mode (S944), and proceeds to the process of S945. I do. For example, the display in the B mode is a process of displaying the second notification image 214 when the total number of obtained game balls exceeds a multiple of 2500, as shown in FIGS. Here, the display of the second notification image 214 in the B mode is deleted after a predetermined time has elapsed. For example, it is displayed when the total number of obtained game balls exceeds a multiple of 2500, and is deleted two seconds later. The display of the second notification image 214 may be deleted at the timing when the currently executed round ends. On the other hand, when the total number of acquired game balls does not exceed a multiple of 2500 (N in S943), effect control CPU 120 shifts to the processing of S945 without performing the processing of S944.

  In S945, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out (Y in S945), effect control CPU 120 starts the next process timer (S946), and controls the effect device according to the content of the next process data (S947). The processing during the round is ended. On the other hand, when the process timer has not timed out (N in S945), effect control CPU 120 ends the in-round process without performing the processes of S946 and S947.

  In S920, if the special winning opening opening command designation flag is set (Y in S920), the effect control CPU 120 resets the special winning opening opening command receiving flag (S934). Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects an interval effect (an effect of displaying an interval according to the number of rounds), and selects process data corresponding to the selected interval effect (S935). Then, effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer (S936), sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806) (S937), and ends the round processing.

  In the processing of S930 to S932 in FIG. 32, after the processing of adding the winning prize ball in over-winning is executed, the acquired total display image 205 in the A-mode and the total acquired display image 215 in the B-mode are the large winning of the game ball. The variable display of the acquired total number display, which is increased by 10 every time the mouth is won, is performed. In this way, the notification effect is executed after adding the number of game balls awarded by winning 11 or 12 game balls, which is more than 10, in one unit game. Appropriate notification effects can be executed.

  FIG. 32 illustrates a case where the determination of the total number of game balls is performed after determining whether or not the A-mode flag is set in S940. However, the image to be displayed is determined by first determining the total number of game balls acquired and, if the determination value exceeds a predetermined number, checking whether the mode is the A mode or the B mode. You may do so.

  [Second Modification] In a second modification, a description will be given of a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game by a notification effect executed when a specific number of game media is more than a predetermined number. For example, such a gaming machine is as follows.

  (1) For example, a gaming machine capable of performing a game, in which a first state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) easily wins, and a second state (for which a game medium is difficult to win) ( For example, a special prize-winning ball device (a large variable prize ball device for executing a notification effect in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probable change state based on a probable change big win). Winning prize opening)) and the variable prize winning means in the first state until at least one of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number of game media (for example, 10) is won. Advantageous state control means that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) in which a unit game (for example, a round) that can be changed is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds) For example, a game control microcomputer 100), and the advantageous state control means includes, as advantageous states, at least a first advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state based on a probable variable jackpot) and an advantage over the first advantageous state. It is controllable to a low second advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state based on a normal jackpot), and in one unit game in the first advantageous state, a specific number (for example, eleventh or twelfth) of game media is larger than a predetermined number. Based on winning (for example, occurrence of an over-winning), a notification effect in a special mode (for example, the first large winning opening LED 20c is caused to emit a rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 8). Notification effect execution means capable of executing the information effect of the aspect) A game machine configured to be controlled to the state, and further comprising a portion that executes the same processing as steps S3923 and S3924 in the effect control CPU 120). According to such a configuration, based on the fact that a certain number of game media have been won in one unit game in the first advantageous state, a notification effect in a special mode is executed, whereby the game of the notification effect is executed. Interest can be improved.

  (2) A gaming machine capable of performing a game, wherein a first state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) is easy to win and a second state (for which a game medium is difficult to win) are provided. Variable winning means (for example, closed state) (for example, a first special variable winning ball device 7a (first large winning opening), a second special variable winning ball device 7b (second large winning opening)), The variable winning means can be changed to the first state until at least one of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game media is won. Advantageous state control means (for example, microcomputer 1 for game control) capable of controlling a unit game (for example, a round) to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds) to be able to control to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) 0) and a special state (for example, a probable change state) based on the fact that the game medium has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the second big winning opening) provided in the variable winning means in the advantageous state. Special state control means (for example, the microcomputer 100 for game control) and a specific number (for example, more than a predetermined number) of game media in one unit game in the advantageous state after the game medium passes through the specific area in the advantageous state (for example, Based on winning (eleventh or twelfth) (for example, occurrence of an over-winning), a notification effect in a special mode (for example, the first large winning opening LED 20c is rainbow-emitted and a predetermined winning from the speaker 8). Notification effect execution means (for example, in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a notification effect of outputting sound. (Steps for executing steps S3923 and S3924). According to such a configuration, after the game medium has passed through the specific area, a notification effect in a special mode is executed based on the fact that a predetermined number of game media have been won in a unit game in the advantageous state, which is greater than a predetermined number. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the notification effect.

  (3) In (1), the notification effect execution means does not execute the notification effect in a special mode when a certain number of game media are won in one unit game in the second advantageous state (for example, a probability change big hit). In the game machine configured to be controlled to the probable change state based on the fact, the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the steps S3923 and S3924 if it determines that it is a normal big hit). It may be configured. According to such a configuration, in the second advantageous state, by not performing the notification effect in the special mode, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from being rather lowered.

  (4) In (2), the notification effect executing means, if the game medium wins a specific number in one unit game in the advantageous state before the game medium passes through the specific area, performs the notification effect in a special mode. It may be configured not to execute (for example, effect control CPU 120 does not execute steps S3923 and S3924 when N is determined in steps S3921 and S3922). According to such a configuration, by preventing the notification effect in the special mode from being executed before the game medium passes through the specific area, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from being rather lowered. it can.

  (5) In (1) or (3), the notification effect execution means may execute the notification effect in a normal mode (for example, the first large amount) based on the fact that the number of game media in the one unit game in the advantageous state is less than the specified number. It is possible to execute a notification effect of causing the winning opening LED 20c and the second winning opening LED 20d to emit white light (for example, a part of executing the step S3925 when N is determined in the step S3920), and one unit game in the second advantageous state In the case where a certain number of game media have been won, a notification effect in a normal mode is executed (for example, a notification effect is executed in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probable change state based on a probability change big hit). In such a case, if the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is a normal big hit, it executes step S3925) It may have been made. According to such a configuration, in the second advantageous state, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed instead of the notification effect in the special mode, so that the effect of the notification effect can be improved.

  (6) In (2) or (4), the notification effect execution means may execute the notification effect in the normal mode (for example, the first large amount) based on the fact that the number of game media in the one unit game in the advantageous state is less than the specified number. (A notification effect in which the winning opening LED 20c or the second winning opening LED 20d emits white light) (for example, a step S3925 is executed when N in step S3920), and before the game medium passes through the specific area. In the case where a certain number of game media have been won in one unit game in the advantageous state, a notification effect in a normal mode is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step S3925 if N in steps S3921 and S3922). Execute). According to such a configuration, before the game medium passes through the specific area, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed instead of the notification effect in the special mode, so that the effect of the notification effect can be improved.

  (7) In any one of (1), (3), and (5), when the game is controlled to the advantageous state, a predetermined game value is given (for example, the state is controlled to the probable state). (For example, a promotion effect performed in the same or similar manner as in FIGS. 37 (2) to (6)). In the game machine configured to be controlled to the probable change state on the basis of the information effect, the effect control CPU 120 includes a portion for executing the same processing as S3928), and the information effect execution means includes a specific effect. If a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the first advantageous state before the execution, the notification effect in a special mode is not executed (for example, if a large change In the game machine configured to be controlled to be in the probable change state, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the first to fifth rounds in which the promotion effect is to be performed are determined in step S3923. If S3924 is not executed), and a specific effect is executed, after a specific number of game media have been won in one unit game in the first advantageous state, a notification effect in a special mode is executed (for example, when a certain-variable big hit has occurred). In a game machine configured to be controlled to the probable change state based on the notification effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the round is the sixth round or later after the promotion effect is executed, and S3923 and S3924 are executed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the notification effect by executing the notification effect in a special mode after the specific effect is executed.

  (8) In any one of (2), (4), and (6), a special game is performed based on the fact that the game medium has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the second special winning opening) in an advantageous state. A special effect execution unit (for example, a part for executing steps S3908 to S3916 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an effect (for example, a certainty change notification) is provided. When a specific number of game media are won in a unit game (for example, the sixth round) in which the game has passed, the notification effect in the special mode is not executed (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 is the sixth round, (N is determined in step S3921 and steps S3923 and S3924 are not executed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the notification effect in the special mode from hindering the execution of the special effect, and to prevent the effect of the effect from being reduced on the contrary.

  (9) In any one of (1) to (8), the notification effect execution means may include a light emission (for example, a rainbow light emission of the first special winning opening LED 20c) and a sound output as the notification effect according to the special mode. It may be configured to execute an effect including (for example, a sound output of a predetermined winning sound from the speaker 8) (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps S3923 and S3925). According to such a configuration, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by the effect using the light emission and the sound output by the light emitter.

  (10) In any one of (1) to (9), a predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect (for example, a prize ball number notification effect, an acquired number notification effect, a cumulative prize ball number information effect, a cumulative acquisition number) Notification effect, probability change confirmation notification effect, consecutive chan number notification, big hit song name notification, right hit notification, error notification, effect control CPU 120 for executing a large hit promotion effect, etc.), and the predetermined effect execution means is a predetermined effect. As a first predetermined effect that notifies the magnitude of the value acquired in a specific period (for example, a prize ball number notification effect that notifies the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during a jackpot game) and a special period A second predetermined effect for notifying the magnitude of the acquired value (for example, a prize ball number notification effect for notifying the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during a jackpot game in a consecutive chan, etc.) can be executed. The priority is different between the first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect (for example, if the prize ball number notification effect is being executed, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is not executed). It may be. According to such a configuration, a plurality of predetermined effects can be suitably executed.

  (11) In any one of (1) to (10), the notification effect execution means may include a first specific number (for example, an eleventh) of prizes larger than a predetermined number and a first specific number of prizes. The notification effect is executed by using a different sound output channel for the second specific number (for example, the twelfth) of the next prize (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the eleventh (the first over prize). ), The first notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch0, and the second notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch1 for the twelfth (second over-prize). According to such a configuration, the notification effect can be executed on different channels for the first specific number of prizes greater than the predetermined number and the second specific number of prizes next to the first specific number of prizes, It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest of the player. In addition, even if more than a predetermined number of winnings occur at short intervals, the notification effect can be executed.

  The second modification will be described in more detail. Here, in the second modification, it is assumed that a first special variable winning ball device 7a is provided below the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The first special variable prize ball device 7a has an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) is displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. When the open / close plate is opened by the solenoid in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol (design) is derived and displayed, the first big winning opening, which is a winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the first big winning opening is detected by the first count switch 23a. A first special winning opening LED 20c is provided inside the first special variable winning prize ball device 7a. In this modification, the first special winning opening LED 20c is realized by a multi-color LED.

  It is assumed that a second special variable winning ball device 7b is provided below the first special variable winning ball device 7a. The second special variable prize ball device 7b includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) is displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. When the open / close plate is opened by the solenoid in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol (design) is derived and displayed, the second big winning opening, which is a winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the second special winning opening is detected by the second count switch 23b. In this modification, a specific area is provided downstream of the area in which the second count switch 23b is provided in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7b. It is detected by the specific detection switch 24. In this modification, since the second count switch 23b is provided on the upstream side and the specific detection switch 24 is provided on the downstream side, the second large winning opening is won and detected by the second count switch 23b. Almost all of the game balls that have been played win a specific area and are detected by the specific detection switch 24. In this modified example, ten prize balls are paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second count switch 23b, and the state is controlled to be in the probable change state based on the detection by the specific detection switch 24. Is determined. A second special winning opening LED 20d is provided inside the second special variable winning prize ball device 7b. In this modification, the second special winning opening LED 20d is realized by a multi-color LED.

  Further, in this modified example, the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. In the specific game state (big hit game state) that sometimes occurs, the second special winning opening is controlled to be open in the sixth round, and the first special winning opening is controlled to be open in rounds other than the sixth round. Then, in this modified example, when the game ball wins in the specific area in the second big winning opening in the sixth round during the big hit game, it is determined that the gaming state is controlled to the stable state after the big hit game ends.

  In this modification, if a winning in the first winning opening or the second winning opening has occurred as a processing during the round, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the first winning opening LED 20c or the second winning award. The white LED 20d is controlled to emit white light. In this case, if it is a round other than the sixth round during the big hit game, the first big winning opening LED is controlled to be in the open state, so that the first big winning opening LED 20c is controlled to emit white light. In the sixth round, since the second special winning opening is controlled to be in the open state, the control for causing the second special winning opening LED 20d to emit white light is performed. Whether or not the sixth round is performed can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening opening command.

  FIGS. 34 to 36 are flowcharts illustrating post-round processing (S806) in the effect control process processing of the second modified example. In the post-round processing, effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set (S3901). When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is not set (N in S3901), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening opening flag indicating that the special winning opening opening command has been received is set. Is confirmed (S3902). When the special winning opening flag is not set (N in S3902), the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (S3903), and according to the contents of the process data n, the effect device (image display device 5). , The speaker 8, the game effect lamp 9, etc.) (S3904).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S3905). If the process timer has timed out (Y in S3905), the process data is switched (S3906). That is, the process data is switched to the next set process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, the process timer is started (S3907), and the process shifts to S3908. On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out (N in S3905), effect control CPU 120 shifts to step S3908 without performing steps S3906 and S3907.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the certain change confirmation notification flag is set (S3908). If the probability-change confirmation notification flag is set (that is, a probability-change confirmation notification designation command indicating that control to the probability-change state transmitted by passing through a specific area in the second special winning opening has been confirmed is received. If yes) (Y in S3908), effect control CPU 120 resets the certain-change confirmation notification flag (S3909). The effect control CPU 120 starts the execution of the probable change confirmation notification on the image display device 5 (S3910). The effect control CPU 120 sets the flag during execution of the probability change confirmation notification and sets a value (for example, a value corresponding to 1.0 second) corresponding to the execution period of the probability change confirmation notification in the effect period measurement timer 1. (S3911), and proceeds to the processing of S3912. On the other hand, if the probability change confirmation notification flag is not set (N in S3908), effect control CPU 120 shifts to the processing of S3912 without performing the processing of S3909 to S3911.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the probable change confirmation notification in progress flag is set (S3912). If the probable change confirmation notification execution flag is set (that is, if the probable change confirmation notification is being executed) (Y in S3912), the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 by 1 (S3913). ), It is checked whether or not the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 after the subtraction has become 0 (S3914). If the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 after the subtraction is 0 (Y in S3914), the effect control CPU 120 ends the execution of the probable change confirmation notification on the image display device 5 (S3915). Further, effect control CPU 120 resets the probable change confirmation notification execution flag, sets the probable change confirmation notified flag indicating that the probable change confirmation notification has been executed (S3916), and shifts to the process of S3917.

  In S3912, if the probable change confirmation notification execution flag is not set (N in S3912), effect control CPU 120 shifts to the processing of S3917 without performing the processing of S3913 to S3916. If the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 after the subtraction is not 0 in S3914 (N in S3914), the process proceeds to S3917 without performing the processes in S3915 and S3916.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set (S3917). If the special winning opening winning flag has not been set (N in S3917), effect control CPU 120 ends the post-round processing. On the other hand, if the special winning opening winning flag is set (that is, if a winning in the first special winning opening or the second special winning opening has occurred and the special winning opening winning designation command has been received) (S3917). Y), the effect control CPU 120 resets the special winning opening winning flag (S3918). The effect control CPU 120 adds one to the value of the winning counter (S3919), and checks whether or not the value of the winning counter after the addition is 11 or more (S3920).

  If the value of the winning counter after the addition is 11 or more, it means that an over-winning to the special winning opening has occurred. The "over winning" is, for example, in this modified example, the upper limit (10 in this example) of the number of game balls won to the first winning opening or the second winning opening for each round during the jackpot game. Is determined, but a game ball wins in the first winning opening and the second winning opening exceeding the upper limit number. For example, in this modification, even before a predetermined opening time (e.g., 29 seconds) elapses in each round during the jackpot game, the tenth winning opening to the first winning winning opening or the second winning winning opening is required. When the winning is detected, the first winning opening and the second winning opening are controlled to be in a closed state. However, it is assumed that the game ball wins immediately before the closing of the first winning opening and the second winning opening. In such a case, the eleventh and twelfth prizes may be won and an over prize may occur.

  If the value of the winning counter after the addition is equal to or more than 11 (that is, if an over winning has occurred) (Y in S3920), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the round is the seventh round or later. Is confirmed (S3921). Whether or not the round is the seventh round or later can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening opening designation command.

  If it is a round after the seventh round (Y in S3921), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the probability-change confirmation notified flag is set (S3922). If the probability-change confirmation notification flag is set (that is, if the probability-change confirmation notification has already been completed) (Y in S3922), the effect control CPU 120 causes the first special winning opening LED 20c to emit rainbow light (for example, Control is performed to sequentially emit light in a plurality of colors such as red, blue, and yellow (S3923). Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to output a predetermined winning sound from the speaker 8 (S3924), and ends the post-round processing.

  In this modification, in the rounds after the seventh round, there is only the case where the first special winning opening is controlled to be in the open state, so in S3923, there is only the case where the first special winning opening LED 20c emits a rainbow light. Note that the second winning port LED 20d may also be controlled to emit rainbow light.

  Note that, in this modified example, the case where the processes of S3920 to S3924 are performed only in the post-round process has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such a processing mode. For example, the same processing as S3920 to S3924 may be executed even during the round. With such a configuration, for example, even if the program is configured to perform the processing during the round until all the game balls that have won the first special winning opening or the second special winning opening are detected, the over winning is achieved. Is detected, the first big winning opening LED 20c can emit a rainbow light or a predetermined winning sound can be output.

  When the value of the winning counter after the addition is not equal to or more than 11 (that is, when it is not over winning) (N in S3920) or when it is not the round after the seventh round (that is, the first to sixth rounds). Case) (N in S3921), if the certainty-change confirmed notification flag is not set (that is, if the certainty-change confirmation notification has not yet been completed) (N in S3922), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the first step. The control of causing the special winning opening LED 20c or the second special winning opening LED 20d to emit white light is performed (S3925), and the post-round processing ends. In this case, if it is a round other than the sixth round during the big hit game, the first big winning opening LED is controlled to be in the open state, so that the first big winning opening LED 20c is controlled to emit white light. In the sixth round, since the second special winning opening is controlled to be in the open state, the control for causing the second special winning opening LED 20d to emit white light is performed. Whether or not the sixth round is performed can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening opening command.

  In this modified example, the processing during S3917 to S3925 of the mid-round processing and post-round processing is executed, so that when the game ball wins in the first or second large winning opening, at least the first winning opening is obtained. A notification effect of causing the special winning opening LED 20c and the second special winning opening LED 20d to emit light is executed. In particular, by executing the processing of S3920 to S3924, in this modification, when an over-winning occurs, the game medium wins in a specific area in the second big winning opening, and the probability change confirmation notification is executed. Thereafter, in the case of the seventh and subsequent rounds of the jackpot game, the first large winning opening LED 20c emits a rainbow light, and the speaker 8 executes a predetermined prize sound to output a notification effect. When such an over-winning occurs, a notification effect is executed in a special mode different from the normal mode (in this example, the first special winning port LED 20c and the second special winning port LED 20d emit white light). It is possible to improve the interest of the game by the notification effect.

  However, in this modified example, by executing the determination processing of S3921 and S3922, even if an over-winning has occurred, it is possible that the game ball has not yet been won in the specific area in the second big winning opening. Does not execute the notification effect in the special mode. By preventing the notification effect in the special mode from being executed before the game ball wins in the specific area, the interest of the game by the notification effect is prevented from being rather lowered. Further, in this modification, when N is determined in S3921 and S3922, the process proceeds to S3925, so that even if an over-winning has occurred, the game ball has not yet been won in a specific area in the second big winning opening. , A notification effect in a normal mode is executed. Before the game ball wins in the specific area, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed instead of the notification effect in the special mode, so that the effect of the notification effect is improved.

  Furthermore, in this modified example, by executing the determination processing of S3921, the over-winning occurs in the sixth round in which the second large winning opening is controlled to the open state and the game ball may win in the specific area. In such a case, the notification effect in the special mode is not executed (in this example, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed). With such a configuration, in this modification, in the sixth round in which the probability change confirmation notification may be executed, the notification effect in the special mode is not executed, so that the probability change confirmation notification is performed by the notification effect in the special mode. This prevents the execution from being hindered and prevents the effect from being reduced.

  In this modification, by performing the determination processing of S3921 and S3922, the game medium wins in the specific area in the second big winning opening and the certainty change confirmation notification is executed, and thereafter, the seventh and subsequent rounds of the big hit game are performed. In the case of a round, a case is shown in which the first special winning opening LED 20c emits a rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 8, but the processing mode is not limited to this. For example, when an over prize is generated, it is determined whether the big hit type is an advantageous big hit that can be controlled to the probable change state or a disadvantageous big hit that is not substantially controlled to the probable change state. If the determination is made, the first special winning opening LED 20c may emit a rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound may be output from the speaker 8. Also, it is determined whether or not the game medium has won the specific area in the second big winning opening shown in this modification and the probability change confirmation notification has been executed, and whether or not the above-mentioned advantageous big hit has occurred. May be executed to execute the rainbow emission of the first special winning opening LED 20c and the sound output of the predetermined winning sound, or the game medium may be placed in a specific area within the second special winning opening. A determination is made as to whether or not the winning has been performed after the probability change confirmation notification has been executed and a determination as to whether or not an advantageous jackpot has occurred. The sound output of the winning sound may be executed.

  In this modification, the effect control CPU 120 counts the number of the special winning opening winning designation commands received using the winning counter, and determines that the winning is over when the value of the winning counter becomes 11 or more. However, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the microcomputer 100 for game control may determine whether or not the number of winnings in the special winning opening has reached 11 or more, and determine whether or not an over-winning has occurred. Then, a different special winning opening winning command is transmitted according to whether or not the winning is over, and the effect control CPU 120 side determines whether the special winning opening winning command has been received. Alternatively, it may be configured to recognize whether or not.

  In S3902 of FIG. 34, if the special winning opening flag is set (Y in S3902), the effect control CPU 120 resets the special winning opening flag (S3926).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the next round to be started is the second to fifth rounds (S3927). Whether or not the second round to the fifth round can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the command for opening a special winning opening. If the next round to be started is the second to fifth rounds (Y in S3927), effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the effect during the round including the promotion effect (S3928), and the process of S3930 Move to. On the other hand, if it is not the second to fifth rounds (that is, if the next round to be started is the sixth and subsequent rounds) (N in S3927), the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect during the normal round (promotion). A process table corresponding to the effect during the round that does not include the effect) is selected (S3929), and the flow shifts to the process of S3930.

  In this modification, for example, a roulette effect is executed on the image display device 5 as a promotion effect. In this case, when starting the first round to the fourth round, in S3928, a process table including an effect of rotating a roulette wheel as a promotion effect is selected. Also, when the fifth round is started, in S3928, the type of the big hit is specified, and there is no possibility of winning in a specific area in the second big winning opening (the possibility of being determined to be controlled to the probable change state). If there is no jackpot, a process table including an effect in which the result of roulette is lost as a promotion effect is selected. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit with a high probability of winning in the specific area in the second big winning opening (high possibility of being controlled to the probable change state), a promotion in which the result of roulette is a hit as a promotion performance. Select the process table to include. The type of the big hit can be determined by, for example, checking the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer (S3930), and according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (image as effect component). The control of the display device 5, various lamps as effect parts, and the speaker 8) as effect parts is executed (S3931). If set, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 by one (S3932).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 initializes a winning counter (S3933). That is, the value of the winning counter is set to 0.

  Then, effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the processing during the round (S3934), and ends the post-round processing.

  When the big hit end designation command reception flag is set in S3901 of FIG. 34 (Y in S3901), the effect control CPU 120 resets the big hit end designation command reception flag (S3935).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the ending effect (S3936). The effect control CPU 120 measures a value corresponding to the ending period at the end of the big hit game (for example, a value corresponding to 3.0 seconds) to measure the effect period of the ending effect executed at the end of the big hit game. It is set to the effect period measurement timer (S3937).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer (S3938), and according to the contents of process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (image as effect component). The control of the display device 5, various lamps as effect parts, and the speaker 8) as effect parts is executed (S3939).

  Then, effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the ending effect process (S177) (S3940), and ends the post-round process.

  Next, a description will be given of a specific example of the presentation mode of the notification presentation. FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 are explanatory diagrams illustrating specific examples of the presentation mode of the notification presentation of the second modified example. In addition, in FIG. 37 and FIG. 38, the effect mode changes in the order of (1), (2), (3),.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (1), the decoration symbol (effect symbol) in the middle left and right is stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and a big hit occurs. As shown in FIG. 37 (2), the first round is started. It is assumed that the big hit game has started. Further, as shown in FIGS. 37 (2) to (6), a promotion effect is also executed in the first to fifth rounds (see S3928). In the example shown in FIG. 37 (2), a case where the promotion effect is started by displaying the image 200 in a form in which the ball rotates on the roulette on the image display device 5 is shown.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 37 (3), when a prize in the special winning opening occurs during the round of the big hit game, a notification effect is executed in a normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 37 (3), a case is shown in which a game ball wins in the first special winning opening and the notification effect is executed in such a manner that the first special winning opening LED 20c emits white light.

  Further, even when the number of winnings in the special winning opening reaches a predetermined upper limit number (10 in this example) and the round is finished, an over-winning may occur. In this case, as shown in FIG. 37 (4), even if an over-winning has occurred, the round is a round before the sixth round and the game ball wins in a specific area in the second big winning opening, and it is likely to change. Before the execution of the fixed notification, the notification effect is performed in the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 37 (4), a case is shown in which an over-prize is generated in the first special winning opening, and the notification effect is executed in such a manner that the first special winning opening LED 20c emits white light (see S3925). ).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 37 (5), the second and subsequent rounds are executed in the same manner, and as shown in FIG. 37 (6), when the fifth round is reached, the result of the roulette hit / failure is notified. Promotion effect in a simple manner is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 37 (6), based on the jackpot type being the jackpot which is a probability change jackpot, the ball enters the area of the roulette where “certain” is displayed, and the result of the roulette is a hit (probability change). In this case, the promotion effect is executed in such a manner that an image in a form that results in a state is displayed) and a character string 201 such as “Surely promoted!” Is displayed. If the jackpot type is a jackpot that does not become a probability change jackpot (usually a jackpot), for example, the ball enters a region other than the region indicated as “certain” in the roulette wheel, and the result of the roulette loses (probability change). The promotion effect is executed in such a manner that an image having a form that results in a state that the state is not obtained is displayed and a character string such as “No probable change promotion!” Is displayed.

  In this modification, a case is shown in which a roulette effect is executed as a promotion effect, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, as a promotion effect, an enemy and an ally character battle and suggest that the ally character wins and becomes probable, or that the ally character loses and does not become probable. May be performed. In addition, for example, as a promotion effect, a performance such as displaying a fortune is performed, and if the result of the fortune is "good", it is suggested that the state becomes a probable state, or if the result of the fortune is "evil", the probable state is obtained. An effect that suggests that it does not occur may be performed. In this way, the promotion effect may be any as long as it is possible to perform an effect that can stimulate whether or not to be controlled to a certain state in any way.

  Also, in this modified example, the promotion effect is executed from the first round to the fifth round, and the result of the promotion effect is reported in the last fifth round (in this example, the result of roulette is reported). However, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, without waiting for the fifth round, the first to fourth rounds may be configured to notify the result of the promotion effect. In this case, after the notification of the result of the promotion effect, a notification effect in a special mode may be executed when an over-winning prize occurs without waiting for the fifth round or the sixth round.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 37 (7), the process proceeds to the sixth round, and the second special winning opening is controlled to be open. Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (7), in the sixth round, a game ball wins in the second special winning opening, and a game ball wins in a specific area in the second special winning opening, and is controlled to be in a stable state. Shall be determined. In the example shown in FIG. 37 (7), it is also shown that the notification effect is executed in such a manner that the second special winning opening LED 20d emits white light because the gaming ball has won the second special winning opening during the sixth round. Have been. In addition, based on the determination that control to the probable change state is performed, execution of the probabilistic change notification is started in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 37 (8), a case where a character string 202 such as “determination of certainty!” Is displayed on the image display device 5 as the certainty determination notification.

  In FIG. 37 (7), when a game ball wins in a specific area in the second special winning opening (especially when a first game ball wins in the specific area), the second special winning opening LED 20d. (Or the first special winning opening LED 20c) may be illuminated with a dedicated light emission color (for example, a red light different from the notification effect of the special mode) or a special winning sound (for example, different from the notification effect of the special mode) A dedicated prize sound may be output.

  Also, in the sixth round, even if the number of winnings in the second winning port reaches a predetermined upper limit number (10 in this example) and the round ends, an over-winning may occur. In this case, as shown in FIG. 38 (9), even if an over-winning has occurred, in the case of the sixth round in which the probability-change confirmation notification may be executed, the notification effect is executed in the normal mode. Is done. In the example shown in FIG. 38 (9), a case is shown in which an over-prize is generated in the second special winning opening, and the notification effect is executed in such a manner that the second special winning opening LED 20d emits white light (see S3925). ).

  Next, the process proceeds to the seventh and subsequent rounds. Even in the rounds after the seventh round, as shown in FIG. 38 (10), when a prize in the special winning opening occurs during the round of the big hit game, the notification effect is executed in a normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 38 (10), a case is shown in which a game ball wins in the first special winning opening, and the notification effect is executed in such a manner that the first special winning opening LED 20c emits white light.

  On the other hand, when an over prize occurs in the rounds after the seventh round, as shown in FIG. 38 (11), the notification effect is executed in a special mode different from the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 38 (11), an overprize occurs in the first special winning opening, the first special winning opening LED 20c emits a rainbow light, and the speaker 8 outputs a predetermined winning sound as a sound. Is performed (see S3923 and S3924).

  In this modification, the case where a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 8 only in the case of the notification effect in the special mode is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and the notification effect in the normal mode is executed. Also in this case, some winning sound (the same sound as in the special mode or a different sound) may be output.

  Also, in this modified example, as a notification effect in a special mode, a case is shown in which the first large winning opening LED 20c emits a rainbow light and an effect of outputting a predetermined winning sound from the speaker 8 is performed. It is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the first big winning opening LED 20c may only emit rainbow light and does not accompany the sound output of the winning sound. Further, for example, if the light emission color is different from the notification effect in the normal mode, the first large winning opening LED 20c or the like is made to emit light in a light emission color (for example, red or yellow) other than the rainbow light emission. Is also good. Further, for example, instead of causing the first special winning opening LED 20c to emit a rainbow light, an effect of outputting a sound simulating a voice of a predetermined character may be executed as a notification effect in a special mode. As the notification effect in such a special mode, various modes of effects can be considered.

  In this modification, the case where the predetermined number of times that the unit game (round) is executed in the big hit game is 15 times (15 rounds) is shown. You may. The predetermined number of times may be once or twice. For example, when a sudden change big hit or a small hit that opens the special winning opening only once or twice is provided, the sudden change big hit or An over prize in a small hit may be detected.

  In this modified example, when an over-winning occurs before the game ball wins the specific area in the second special winning opening, a case where the notification effect in the normal mode is executed instead of the notification effect in the special mode is performed. Although shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, if an over-winning occurs before a game ball wins a specific area in the second big winning opening, the notification effect may not be executed at all.

  In this modification, in the sixth round in which the probability change confirmation notification is executed, only the notification effect in the special mode is not executed, and the notification effect in the normal mode (in the present example, the first special winning opening LED 20c or the second (A notification effect of a mode in which the special winning opening LED 20d emits white light) is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, in the sixth round in which the probable change confirmation notification is executed, both the notification effect in the special mode and the notification effect in the normal mode may not be executed.

  Note that, in this modified example, a case is shown where the game ball is controlled to be in a probable change state based on the fact that a game ball has won in a specific area provided in the second big winning opening. I can't. For example, the jackpot types are a normal jackpot (a jackpot that is not controlled to a probable change state after the jackpot game. It may be controlled to a time saving state or a high base state after the jackpot game) and a probable change jackpot (a probable change after the jackpot game). A big hit that is controlled to a state. In addition, the time saving state and the high base state may be controlled together with the probable change state.). In the gaming machine configured as described above, the configuration for executing the notification effect described in this modified example may be applied. Hereinafter, a description will be given of a modified example in which a notification effect is executed in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probable change state based on a probable change big hit.

  In this modification, the specific area does not need to be provided in the special winning opening, and only one special variable winning ball device (large winning opening) may be provided.

  When a notification effect is executed in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probable change state based on a probability change big hit, at least a first advantageous state (this example) is set as a favorable state (in this example, a big hit game state). In this example, it is possible to control a big hit game state based on a probability change big hit) and a second advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state based on a normal big hit (non-probability variable big hit)) having a lower degree of advantage than the first advantageous state. . Then, based on the fact that a certain number (for example, the eleventh and twelfth) of game media has been awarded in one unit game in the first advantageous state among the predetermined number (in this example, ten) in one unit game, The notification effect in a special mode (in this example, the notification effect in a mode in which the first special winning opening LED 20c emits a rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 8) may be executed. With such a configuration, the notification effect is executed in a special mode different from the normal mode based on the fact that a certain number of game media have been won in the one unit game in the first advantageous state. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by the effect.

  In addition, in the case where the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probable change state based on the probable big hit, the big hit based on the second advantageous state (in this example, the normal big hit (non-probable variable big hit)) In the case where a certain number of game media have been won in one unit game in the (game state), the notification effect in a special mode may not be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination processing of S3921 and S3922 in the post-round processing, it is determined whether or not a normal big hit is determined. If it is determined that the normal big hit is determined, the processing of S3923 and S3924 is not performed. Good. With such a configuration, the notification effect in the special mode is not executed in the second advantageous state, so that it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from being rather lowered.

  Further, in the case where the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probable change state based on the probable change hit, when the game medium wins less than the specified number in one unit game in the advantageous state. Thus, a notification effect in a normal mode (in this example, a notification effect in a mode in which the first special winning opening LED 20c and the second special winning opening LED 20d emit white light) can be executed. Then, when a specific number of game media have been won in one unit game in the second advantageous state (in this example, the big hit game state based on the normal big hit), the notification effect in the normal mode may be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination processing of S3921 and S3922 in the post-round processing, it is determined whether or not a normal big hit is performed, and if it is determined that the normal big hit is performed, the processing of S3925 may be executed. With such a configuration, in the second advantageous state, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by executing the notification effect in the normal mode instead of the notification effect in the special mode.

  Also, in the case of performing a notification effect on a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probable change state based on a probable change hit, a predetermined game value may be given when the gaming machine is controlled to an advantageous state. In this example, it is possible to execute a specific effect (in this example, a promotion effect executed in the same or similar manner as in FIGS. 37 (2) to (6)) for notifying that it is controlled to the probable change state. . Then, if a specific number of game media have been won in one unit game in the first advantageous state before the specific effect is executed (in this example, before notification of the result in the promotion effect), the notification effect in a special mode is executed. No (in this example, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed instead of the notification effect in the special mode), and after executing the specific effect (in this example, after the result notification in the promotion effect), the first advantageous state In a case where a specific number of game media have been won in one unit game in, a notification effect in a special mode may be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination processing of S3921 in the post-round processing, it is determined whether or not the promotion effect is executed in the first to fifth rounds, and the first to fifth rounds in which the promotion effect is executed. If it is determined that the round is five, S3923 and S3924 may not be executed (S3925 may be executed). If it is determined that the round is the sixth round or later, S3923 and S3924 may be executed. With such a configuration, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by executing the notification effect in the special mode after the execution of the specific effect.

  In the above-described modified example, it is actually determined that the game ball is controlled to be in the probable change state based on the fact that the game ball has won in the specific area in the second big winning opening. Therefore, in the first to fifth rounds, Even if the promotion effect is executed and the hit result is reported, it is suggested that the probability of being controlled to the probable change state is high. Since it is determined, if the hit result is notified in the promotion effect, it can be recognized that the state is controlled as it is in the probable change state.

  In the above modification, the first advantageous state having a high degree of advantage is a jackpot game state based on a probable big hit, and the second advantageous state having a low degree of advantage is a big hit game state based on a normal big hit (non-probable variable big hit). Although a case has been shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment.

  For example, when a time saving big hit that is controlled only in the time saving state after the big hit game and a normal big hit that is controlled only in the normal state are provided, the first advantageous state is set to the big hit gaming state based on the time saving big hit, and the second advantageous state is set. The state may be a jackpot game state based on a normal jackpot. Further, for example, when a so-called pre-read determination is made during a big hit game, a case where there is a big hit in the hold storage (that is, a continuous big hit) is set as the first advantageous state, and the big hit is determined. The case where no such condition exists may be set as the second advantageous state.

  Also, for example, the first advantageous state may be a big hit with a large number of rounds (for example, 15 round big hits), and the second advantageous state may be a big hit with a small number of rounds (for example, 5 round big hits). Further, for example, the first advantageous state is a jackpot in which the number of times of probable change and the number of time savings after the jackpot game are not defined (a jackpot in which the probable change state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit), and the second advantageous state is a big hit game. It is good also as a big hit in which the number of continuations of probability change and the number of continuations of shortening of time are set later. In addition, for example, the first advantageous state may be a large hit with a large number of times of probable change or time saving after a big hit game, and the second advantageous state may be a big hit with a small number of times of probable change or time saving after a big hit game.

  As described above, any form may be used as long as the first advantageous state having a high advantage and the second advantageous state having a low advantage are provided.

  Even in one case, advantages or disadvantages may be distinguished from a plurality of viewpoints. For example, in the case of a jackpot type of 5R probability variable jackpot and 10R ordinary jackpot, from the viewpoint of the number of rounds, the 10R ordinary jackpot with a large number of rounds is more advantageous, and can be considered from the viewpoint of the game state after the jackpot game. For example, it is more advantageous to use the 5R probability-change big-hit, which is controlled to the probability-change state after the game. In this case, giving priority to the viewpoint of the number of rounds, the 10R normal big hit may be set to the first advantageous state, the 5R certain-variable big hit may be set to the second advantageous state, and the priority of the game state after the big hit game is given priority to the 5R. The probability change jackpot may be set to the first advantageous state, and the 10R normal jackpot may be set to the second advantageous state.

  In the above-mentioned modified example, further, as a notification effect, a first notification notifying the magnitude of a value acquired in a specific period (a prize ball number notification effect notifying the number of prize balls paid out as prize balls during a big hit game). ) And a second notification that notifies the magnitude of the value acquired during the special period (a prize ball number notification effect that notifies the number of prize balls paid out as prize balls during a jackpot game in consecutive chan). It may be. Then, the priority of the first notification may be higher than the second notification (when the prize ball number notification effect is being executed, the accumulated prize ball number notification effect is not executed). In this way, a plurality of notification effects can be suitably executed. That is, a plurality of notification effects can be executed according to the priority order so as not to overlap, and the plurality of notification effects can be suitably executed.

  Further, in the above-described modified example, in one open game (in this example, a big hit game), the number of game media (in this example, game balls) is more variable than the maximum winning number (in this example, 10). Based on winning in the prize means (in this example, the special variable prize ball device 7 (large winning opening)), it is possible to execute a notification effect (a notification effect for an over prize). In addition, different sound output channels are used for the first prize number (eleventh) prize that is larger than the maximum prize number and the second prize number (twelfth) prize next to the first prize number. The first notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch0 in the eleventh (first over-prize), and the second information effect is performed on the reproduction channel Ch1 in the twelfth (over-winner). A notification effect may be performed). With this configuration, the notification effect can be performed on different channels for the first prize number larger than the maximum prize number and the second prize number next to the first prize number. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the elderly. In addition, even when a prize greater than the upper limit prize number occurs at short intervals, the notification effect can be executed.

Next, the above-described modified examples, feature points, and the like are listed below.
(1) In the modification example described above, the notification mode of the notification effect may be made different depending on whether a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the notification effect is performed in a plurality of types as a notification effect in which a notification effect in white characters and a notification effect in rainbow-color characters are executed. Then, during the big hit game, the notification effect that is normally executed in white characters may be executed in rainbow-colored characters based on the fact that there is a hold memory in the hold storage buffer that results in a big hit display. With this configuration, the notification mode of the notification effect can be determined based on the fact that the variable display that is the jackpot display result is stored in the hold storage buffer, and the interest of the game during the jackpot game can be improved. it can. Note that, when a variable display that is a jackpot display result is stored in the hold storage buffer, the notification effect may be executed in rainbow-colored characters at a rate of 100%, or a predetermined lottery rate (for example, The notification effect may be executed in rainbow-colored characters at a rate of 50%). In such a case, there is a possibility that the notification effect is executed a plurality of times in one big hit, and each time, a lottery may be executed to determine whether or not to use the rainbow-colored character. . In addition, once the notification effect using the rainbow-colored characters is executed, the subsequent notification effects may be executed using the rainbow-colored characters.

  (2) In the above-described modified example, during a big hit game, a promotion effect from a normal big hit to a probable big hit may be executed. In such a case, when the notification effect is executed in the round in which the promotion effect is executed, the mode of the notification effect may be different from the normal mode.

  (3) In the above-described modification, a plurality of types of jackpots may be provided. Then, the mode of the notification effect may be different depending on the type of the big hit. For example, as the types of big hits, 4R big hits, 8R big hits, and 15 round big hits may be provided, and the notification mode of the notification effect may be different depending on the type of each big hit.

  (4) In the modified example described above, an upper limit value may be provided for the display of the acquired total number display. Then, when the game balls are acquired up to the upper limit, the updating of the acquired total number display may be stopped. For example, when the upper limit value is set to 100,000, if the total number of game balls obtained exceeds 100,000, the total number display image 205 in the A mode and the total number display image 215 in the B mode are displayed. The update of the display image may be stopped. By doing so, the fact that the player has acquired a large number of game balls can be notified by stopping the update, and a sense of superiority can be given to the player. When the upper limit is reached, the acquired total number display may be changed to a mode different from the normal display mode.

  (5) In the above-described modified example, the mode of the notification effect may be changed according to the total number of the obtained game balls. For example, when the B mode is selected, when the total number of game balls acquired is 2500, the second notification image 214 is displayed as an image of white characters, and the total number of game balls acquired is 5000. In such a case, the second notification image 214 may be displayed as a red character image, and when the total number of acquired game balls reaches 10,000, the second notification image 214 may be displayed as a rainbow character image. In this way, the notification mode changes in accordance with the total number of acquisitions, and the interest of the game during the big hit game can be improved. In the case of the A mode, the notification mode may be different depending on the total number of game balls acquired. In such a case, the notification mode may be different only when the number is well-divided, such as 2500, 5000, or 10,000, or the notification mode may be different for every 500 items. .

  (6) In the modification example described above, the mode of the notification effect may be changed when the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a predetermined value. For example, if the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a predetermined value, the notification effect may not be executed, or a different concept may be displayed. More specifically, the notification image may not be displayed after the total number of obtained game balls exceeds a predetermined value. In addition, after the total number of game balls obtained exceeds a predetermined value, the display of a concept different from the display of the total number of games, such as “Congratulations!” (Display that celebrates achievement of the predetermined value, etc.) A notification effect by a display that changes to characters may be executed.

  (7) In the modified example described above, the case where the display image is different as the mode of the notification effect depending on the effect state (in the A mode or the B mode) has been described. Such a display image may be one in which the color of the character is different, the font of the character may be different, or the way of displaying the character may be different. The difference in how characters are displayed may be such that, for example, the direction in which characters (numbers) appear differs from those appearing from the left and those appearing from the right on the display screen of the image display device 5.

  (8) In the above-described modified example, the images at the time of executing the notification effect may be made of different materials. For example, when the A mode is selected, the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 may be composed of different materials. In this way, the images to be displayed can be set separately. Then, as a way of displaying, for example, which combination of images is to be displayed may be determined by lottery. In such a case, a restriction may be imposed so that the same predetermined image is not displayed continuously.

  (9) In the above-described modification, during the selection of the mode as shown in FIG. 30A, the notification effect may not be executed even if the total number of gaming balls obtained exceeds a predetermined value. In such a case, the fact that the notification effect is to be executed is stored in the storage area of the RAM 112, and after the mode selection is completed, it is notified that the total number of obtained game balls has exceeded a predetermined value. Is also good. If the total number of game balls obtained exceeds a predetermined value during the mode selection, the notification effect may not be executed.

  (10) In the modified example described above, the case where the A mode and the B mode can be selected in the first round has been described. However, during the big hit game, the mode A and the mode B may always be selectable. In that case, in the second and subsequent rounds, the selection display can be selected in the end area of the display screen so as not to obstruct the effect during the round by largely occupying the area of the display screen of the image display device 5. Something may be displayed small.

  (11) In the above-described modification, the case where the A mode and the B mode can be selected in the first round has been described. However, the selection of the mode by the player may be disabled when the special condition is satisfied. For example, in a case where a certain story is continuously displayed during a round of each big hit, the ending of the story is displayed based on the fact that 20 big hits are consecutively determined as a special condition. In this case, the mode may not be selectable during the 20th big hit where the ending is displayed. In addition, during the 20th big hit where the ending is displayed, the notification effect may not be executed, or the small window image for the notification effect may be displayed in an area different from the area where the ending is displayed, and the area may be displayed. May be performed. In addition, the mode of the notification effect may be different between a jackpot that can be selected by the player and a jackpot that cannot be selected by the player (a jackpot under special conditions).

  (12) In the above-described modification, the presence or absence of the notification effect may be determined based on whether the hit is a big hit that is advantageous or a bad hit for the player. For example, a notification effect may be executed in the case of a probable big hit that is a big hit that is advantageous to the player, and a notification effect may not be executed in the case of a normal big hit that is disadvantageous for the player.

  (13) In the above-described modified example, the game balls counted for the notification effect have been described as being paid out for winning the game balls. However, the number of difference balls obtained by subtracting the game balls hit into the game area and taken into the out mouth from the paid-out game balls may be counted as a game ball for the notification effect. To do so, for example, a launch sensor may be provided at the launch position of the hit ball, and an out port sensor capable of counting game balls taken into the out port may be provided. Then, the number of difference balls may be counted by monitoring each winning sensor including the special winning opening, the launch sensor, and the out opening sensor.

  (14) In the above-described modified example, in the gaming system including the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a management server connected to the Internet network, the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server are connected to the two-dimensional code reading function and the Internet network. Data is exchanged via a portable terminal having a connection function of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a past game history of the player or an effect selected by the player is selected by a player who owns the portable terminal (for example, a mobile phone). A game mode (mobile interlocking mode) in which a game can be played in a game mode that reflects a mode (a mode in which appearing characters are different) or the like may be performed. In such a case, the mode of the notification effect during the big hit may differ depending on whether or not the mobile interlocking mode is being executed. Further, the mode of the notification effect during the big hit may be changed depending on the type of the mode selected by the player.

  (15) In the modified example described above, the mode of the notification effect during the big hit may be changed by the notification of the different lottery. The notification of different lotteries is, for example, in a promotion effect that informs that a big hit is changed from a normal big hit to a big hit during a big hit. This is a kind of notification based on a chance notification mode for notifying the presence or absence of presence. Such a difference in the notification may be regarded as a difference in the effect state, and the mode of the notification effect during the big hit may be different between the complete notification mode and the chance notification mode.

  (16) In the modification example described above, the effect state (effect mode) may be changeable in a game state other than the big hit game. For example, the state of the notification effect during the next big hit game may be changed by changing the effect state during the time-saving state after the big hit game state.

  In the above embodiment, the “proportion” or “probability” at which various decisions are made is 0% (not determined) or 100% (always May be set so as not to be determined, or at least the possibility of any of the determination results is 0% (not determined) or 100% (always determined). It may be set. For example, in the case where various decisions are made, if the ratio of any one of a plurality of decision results is higher than the ratio of another decision result, the ratio of the one decision result is 100% may be included, or the ratio of another determination result may be 0%. When the ratio of the determination result of 1 is 100%, the ratio of the other determination results is 0%. Further, when the ratio of the other decision result is 0%, if the ratio of the 1 decision result is a predetermined ratio other than 100% other than 0%, the ratio of the 1 decision result is the other decision result. Higher than the ratio.

  In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board (sub side) of a change pattern indicating a change mode such as a change time, a type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of a pseudo-run, one change is started when the change is started. Although the example in which the pattern command is transmitted has been described, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the main board (main side) uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo run, whether or not there is a slide effect, etc. A command (for example, a previous fluctuation pattern designation command) indicating a fluctuation time and a fluctuation mode (for example, a previous fluctuation pattern) before (the second stop) is transmitted. A command (for example, a post-fluctuation pattern designation command) indicating a fluctuation time or a fluctuation mode (for example, a post-fluctuation pattern) after reaching the reach (after the so-called second stop when the reach is not reached) may be transmitted. .

  In this case, the effect control board may perform the effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of the two commands. The main board may notify the fluctuating time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board may select a specific fluctuating mode executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is sent, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. As described above, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In addition, it is generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening, or based on the starting winning by the game ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening. The display mode (color, shape, and the like) of the prefetch notice effect and the hold storage display may be changed depending on whether the event has occurred.

  In the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 14, a determination is made using the special figure display result determination table data selected in the process of step S402. As described above, the jackpot determination data indicating the jackpot determination range used for determining whether or not the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" is a predetermined number when the gaming state is not in the probable change state (high accuracy state). The normal determination data including the jackpot determination value and the special determination data including a larger number of jackpot determination values than the predetermined number when the gaming state is the probable change state are provided. While the variable display result is determined using the normal determination data when the gaming state is not the probability change state, the variable display result is determined using the special determination data when the gaming state when the start winning is generated is the probability change state. judge. Here, when the gaming state is the probable change state, the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning prize. When it is determined that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable” using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for the jackpot type determination and it is determined that the probable change control is not performed after the end of the jackpot game state, The execution of the look-ahead notice effect based on the start winning award generated within the period until the probable change control ends based on the display result in the variable display that has been determined may be limited. As a result, despite the termination of the probable change control, a prefetch notice effect based on the result of the determination that the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" is executed using the special determination data corresponding to the probable change state. By doing so, consistency of the effect contents can be maintained.

  In the above embodiment, the special figure game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening, and the game passing (entering) the second starting winning opening. The description has been given assuming that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of the ball. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special figure game using a common special symbol is executed regardless of whether the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. May be used.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and various rendering operations including the rendering image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5 deviate from the gist of the present invention. Any changes and modifications can be made without departing from the scope.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a game ball is paid out as a prize to a player, and the player fires the paid out game ball (which may be a rental ball) to a game area to play a game. Although it was a gaming machine, using a frequency which is a game value of a size specified from recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, a game score for use in a game is given. The present invention is also applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a gaming ball enclosed in a gaming machine into a gaming area using a given gaming score or a gaming score awarded by winning a game. Can be.

  That is, based on a game medium passing through a start area provided in the game area, a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified and deriving and displaying a display result, When the predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, the gaming machine is controlled to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player. However, when the gaming score is not 0, the gaming score is used in the gaming machine. The game is performed by hitting the game ball enclosed in the game area, the game score is subtracted according to the shot of the game ball, and the game score is set according to the game ball winning in the prize area provided in the game area. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds. Such a gaming machine has a game recording medium insertion slot for inserting a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of a game value usable for addition of a game score is recorded, and a game recording medium. A game recording medium processing means for reading recorded information recorded on the game recording medium inserted into the medium insertion slot may be provided.

  What is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol is only one type of a missing symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and the variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. . Further, even when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the sign indicating "-" may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above embodiment, the main side performs pre-reading determination and transmits a command corresponding to the determination result to the sub-side. However, a command indicating a random number value is transmitted from the main side and the sub-side performs pre-reading determination. You may do so.

  In the above-described embodiment, the big hit type is determined at the start of the change to determine whether or not the game state after the big hit game state is set to the “probable change state”. Only the round game mode) is determined (it may be specified by the jackpot type or the like), and the jackpot game is performed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the jackpot) during the jackpot gaming state. The game state after the state may be set to the “probable change state”.

  The programs and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium. It may be distributed by pre-installing it in the storage device of the server. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  The game can be executed not only by installing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special design display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary prize ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable prize ball device 7 ... Special variable prize ball device 8L 8R ス ピ ー カ Speaker 9 効果 Game effect lamp 11 主 Main board 12 １３ Effect control board 13 音 声 Voice control board 14 ラ ン プ Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Ordinary symbol display 21 ゲ ー ト Gate switch 22A, 22B 口 Start-up switch 23… Count switch 31A Stick controller 31B Push button 100 Game control microcomputers 101 and 121 ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuits 105, 125 ... I / O
120… effect control CPU
123 ... display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a display result of the variable display becomes a specific result ,
Determining means for determining whether or not the variable display that has not yet been started is controlled to the advantageous state before the variable display is executed;
Based on a result of the determination by the determination means, a specific notice effect performing means capable of executing a specific notice effect to display a reach loss as a display result of the variable display in the variable display of a predetermined number of times before the variable display of the determination target,
The background when executing the variable display includes at least a first background and a second background,
In the case of the first background, the first background music is output from the beginning each time the variable display is executed once,
In the case of the second background , the second background music is output over a plurality of variable displays,
In the case of the second background , it is possible to output a predetermined sound when starting variable display,
Ri changeable der from either one to the other of the first background in the variable display and the second background,
When the reach loss is displayed in the specific notice effect, and when the reach loss is displayed in an effect different from the specific notice effect, the period until the reach loss after entering the reach state is different,
A specific sound can be output when ending the variable display,
When the specific notice effect is executed, and when the specific notice effect is not executed, the specific sound in a different mode is output,
A gaming machine characterized by that:

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