JP6239941B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, a predetermined start condition has been established after a start condition based on the entry of a game medium (eg, a game ball) into a start area (eg, a start prize opening) provided in the game area has been established. Based on the above, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, etc.) that can be distinguished from each other is performed, and a predetermined display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is derived as a display result of the variable display. There is known a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when played.

  As such a gaming machine, the identification information can be variably displayed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the number of times that the identification information is variably displayed reaches a predetermined number, or a game ball enters the winning opening). There is a gaming machine that performs an effect of storing (displaying) an item as a specific image therein and executing an effect using the stored item during reach.

JP 2006-55341 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, when an effect of storing items is performed, a player is noticed when a predetermined effect such as a prefetch effect is executed, for example, an effect using a specific image such as an item The production effect of could not be improved sufficiently.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the game machine which can improve the production effect of the production | presentation using a specific image.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
Performs a variable display, a favorable advantageous state for Yu Technical person (for example, the jackpot gaming state, etc.) that can be controlled gaming machine (for example, such as a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Wherein the that determine whether to control the advantageous state decision means (for example, CPU103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the processing in step S239),
Variable display control means for performing variable display based on the determination result before Kike' constant means (for example, executes a CPU103 and step S171, S172 of the processing of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the processing in steps S112, S113 Production control CPU 120 etc.),
Before determination by prior Kike' constant means, the advantageous whether the state is controlled (for example, super reach or pseudo continuous and super reach become variable and view the whether) determine a constant means you determine ( For example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the processes of steps S411 and S415)
Based on the determination result by the previous SL-size constant means, the specific image a plurality of times of variable display (e.g., present Box, etc.) is displayed, and the specific image with variable display as an object of the determination First specific effect executing means for executing a first specific effect (for example, a first present effect) to be changed to a special image (for example, a present image) (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S553). When,
Based on the determination result by the previous Kike' constant means, the period until completion of the single variable display start of by the variable display control means, the specific image and the common displayed in the first specific effect execution means displaying a second specific effect of changing the specific image in the special image of the specific image in a manner (e.g., the second toy effect, etc.) the second specific effect execution means for executing (e.g., executes the process of step S555 Production control CPU 120, etc.)
Character image display means for displaying a character image suggesting that the specific image is displayed before the specific image is displayed ;
As the variable display executed by the variable display control means, there are a normal variable display pattern and a specific variable display pattern having a higher ratio controlled to the advantageous state than the normal variable display pattern,
The specific image is an image that does not suggest that variable display by the specific variable display pattern is executed,
There are multiple types of special images,
The special image can be displayed in a specific manner that suggests that variable display by the specific variable display pattern is performed by the variable display control means,
The character image display means can display the character image in variable display after displaying the character image.
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the performance effect of effect using the specific image, the game on both the variable display and the variable display later performed that variable display that is in progress Can attract attention.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The special image is provided in a plurality of types (for example, “pseudo-ream”, “super reach”, “chance”, “character A”, “character B”, etc.)
The first specific effect executing means and the second specific effect executing means can each change the specific image into a common special image among the plurality of types of special images (for example, FIG. 41C and (See FIG. 43C)
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, since the common special image is displayed in the first specific effect and the second specific effect, the contents suggested by the special image can be easily understood.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The special image is provided in a plurality of types (for example, “pseudo-ream”, “super reach”, “chance”, “character A”, “character B”, etc.)
The plurality of types of special images, aspects suggest whether said one of the effect in the variable display that displays the special image (e.g., such as the variable display effect and super reach reach demonstration of pseudo communication) is executed (e.g. , A “pseudo-ream” gift image, a “Super Reach” gift image, etc.)
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to which special image is displayed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The special image is provided in a plurality of types (for example, “pseudo-ream”, “super reach”, “chance”, “character A”, “character B”, “pending change”, etc.)
The plurality of types of special images, the by pre-Symbol-size constant means satisfies a predetermined condition and the determined suspension information (e.g., such as hold information corresponding to the variable display to be notice subject to hold display notice) said pending memory means Including an aspect (eg, “pending change”, etc.) that suggests that it is in the hold information stored by
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to which special image is displayed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The first specific effect executing means and the second specific effect executing means can simultaneously display a plurality of specific images (for example, two or three present box images).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a structure, a player's expectation can be raised.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5) above,
The first specific effect execution means, the displayed plurality of specific image (e.g., three gift boxes image) variable display in which the subject of the determination by the prior SL-size constant means (e.g., shown in FIG. 39 At different timings (for example, when the variation pattern is variation patterns PB3-3 and PB2-3), the timing is 25 seconds, 35 seconds, 65 seconds after the start of variable display, etc. Change to a special image,
The second specific effect execution means displayed the plurality of specific image (e.g., three gift boxes image) different timings of during a single variable display by the variable display control means (e.g., fluctuation pattern variation In the case of the patterns PB3-3 and PB2-3, the special image is changed at a timing such as 25 seconds, 35 seconds, and 65 seconds after the start of variable display).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the effect of changing the specific image to the special image can be sharpened, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(7) In the gaming machine of (5) above,
Specific effect execution restricting means for restricting execution of the second specific effect by the second specific effect executing means when the specific image is displayed by the first specific effect executing means (for example, first in step S703) When it is determined that the present effect flag is set to the on state (step S703; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 for ending the second present effect determination process, etc.) are provided.
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to maintain the expectations for variable display that is performed after the variable display the specific image that is displayed.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
The first specific effect executing means can execute the first specific effect only when it is in a predetermined game state (for example, a game state in a normal state) (for example, it is determined in step S601 that it is not in a probable change state). And if it is determined in step S602 that it is not in the time saving state, the process in step S607 can be executed).
The second specific effect executing means can execute the second specific effect only when in the predetermined gaming state (for example, it is determined in step S701 that the state is not a probable change state, and the time is shortened in step S702). When it is determined that it is not in the state, the processing in step S705 can be executed).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the first specific effect and the second specific effect can be sharpened, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(9) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (8),
Variable display pattern determining means for variable display of the display mode to determine any variable display pattern from different types of variable display pattern (e.g., CPU103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the processing of step S265) Prepared,
It said variable display control means, based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means performs a variable display (eg, performs the process of step S266, S112),
The first specific effect execution means, depending on the variable display pattern in the variable display as an object of determination by the prior SL-size constant means, different timings (e.g., variation pattern variation pattern PB3-3, in PB2-3 In some cases, timings such as 25 seconds, 35 seconds, 65 seconds after the start of variable display, and when the variation pattern is the variation pattern PA3-2, PA2-2, 10 seconds after the start of variable display, 25 seconds later, The specific image is changed to the special image at a timing such as after 40 seconds)
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably execute the effect of changing the specific image to the special image.

(10) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (9),
An effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S557) for executing a predetermined effect (for example, a navigation character effect);
Effect limiting means for limiting execution of the predetermined effect by the effect executing means when the specific image is displayed by the first specific effect executing means or the second specific effect executing means (for example, in step S901, When it is determined that the 1 present effect flag is set to the on state, or when it is determined in step S902 that the second present effect flag is set to the on state, execution of the navigation character effect is not determined. The CPU 120 for effect control for ending the navigation character effect determination process),
It is characterized by providing.

  According to such a structure, it can prevent that an effect becomes complicated.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure for demonstrating random value MR1-MR5. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a total reservation specific information storage area and a special figure reservation memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of the content of notification according to the determination result. It is a figure which shows a start opening prize designation | designated command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table and a jackpot classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern classification and a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit variation pattern type determination table and a loss variation pattern type determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the structural examples, such as a command buffer at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st present effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a 1st present effect execution determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of setting of the present according to the fluctuation pattern classification and the maximum number of presents Pmax. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a present determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd present effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a 2nd present effect execution determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the present according to a fluctuation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a present determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an opening timing setting table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a navigation character production | presentation determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a navigation character production determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st present effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an opening timing setting table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st present effect operation control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd present effect operation control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution timing of a 1st present effect and a 2nd present effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the timing when the present box image of a 1st present effect and a 2nd present effect is displayed. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the timing at which the present image of the 1st present effect is displayed. It is a figure showing an example of a production screen at the time of performing the 1st present production. It is a figure showing an example of a production screen at the time of performing the 1st present production. It is a figure showing an example of a production screen at the time of performing the 1st present production. It is a figure showing an example of a production screen at the time of performing the 2nd present production. It is a figure showing an example of a production screen at the time of performing the 2nd present production.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the on-hold storage display is performed by displaying the same number of symbols as the on-hold variable display (hereinafter also referred to as a on-hold display symbol). One hold display symbol corresponds to one variable display held. The on-hold storage display in the start winning memory display area 5H is generated based on the starting winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first starting winning opening, or the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The display mode (for example, display color and shape) may be varied depending on whether the start is based on passing (entering) or not. For example, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is set to a round blue display, and the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. The reserved storage display generated based on the start winning may be a round red display.

  For example, the start condition of the special figure game (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established by the occurrence of the first start prize where the game ball enters the first start prize opening. If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not established, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when a second start prize is entered in which a game ball enters the second start prize opening, a special figure game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B (a player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). 2). The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B that detects the player's operation act on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B.

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

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

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals (detection signals indicating that a game medium has been passed or entered) from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 uses a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for driving each solenoid such as a signal for turning the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82 on or off) from the game control microcomputer 100 for a normal electric accessory. And the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A control content for causing the electrical component for performance to execute a predetermined performance operation, such as a section, and a function of controlling the determined control content.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, LED for decoration, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

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

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

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

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

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

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

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

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals are input from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. The

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various table data used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is, for example, from process data including effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, and the like. It is configured. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

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

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

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED via the lamp control board 14 and the like. In order to excite the game such as reach effect, notice effect, etc. by performing lighting / extinguishing driving in the display or displaying effect images in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123. Production).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. The game value given in the gaming machine is directly payout of a game ball to be a prize ball or a score equivalent to this. The record information of the game balls and the score corresponding to the number of the game balls may be any value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game on a gaming machine.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be given in the gaming machine is not limited to paying out a gaming ball as a winning ball or giving a score, for example, controlling to a big hit gaming state or a special gaming state such as a probable change state. In other words, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state is the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “2”), and the variable that can be executed in the short time state. The upper limit number of times of display is a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number of times (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first that the probability of being a probability (for example, 1/20), the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”) Ren Chang (E.g., "10"), such as part or all of it to be, may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

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

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

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed. Whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is set as “predetermined per symbol” as the predetermined specific display result is determined when the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display 20 or the like. Is determined (predetermined) before derivation display.

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

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

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

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

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, as a round game in the jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player (a jackpot opening state is opened). The normal open round in which the upper limit time to be a predetermined time (for example, a first period such as 29 seconds) is executed a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds (15 times). The big hit game state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a normal open big hit state or a first specific game state.

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

  As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a time reduction state and a probability change state.

  The normal state is a game state other than a state advantageous to the player, such as a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a short-time state, or a probability change state. The probability of “per figure” and the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game will be “big hit” is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after power-on) This is the same control as when the process was not executed.

  In the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) and the second variable state (in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening than in the normal state. Closed or normally open). For example, the control for shortening the normal symbol variable display time (ordinary time fluctuation time) in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display device 20 compared to the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “ Control for improving the probability of “per-figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per-figure”. By controlling the time to be longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts compared to that in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed in an advantageous change manner from the first variable state to the second variable state. You can do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. Thus, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time-short control” or “high base control”). Is done. By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

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

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

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

  Corresponding to the reach mode, the decorative pattern fluctuating speed is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing different rendering operations from before reaching the reach mode May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the variation pattern of the decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

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

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach production, the variable display status of decorative designs may become reach status, and the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. In this embodiment, a variable display effect such as “pseudo-continuous” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, one of a plurality of types of pseudo-ream chances determined in advance in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Are temporarily stopped and displayed as a predetermined display result. After that, pseudo continuous variation (revariation) is performed. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times. In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, the variable display result may be set so that the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” increases as the number of pseudo-continuous changes (re-changes) increases. As a result, the player can recognize that the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect is performed by temporarily stopping display of any of the pseudo-ream chances, and can be changed as the number of pseudo-ream fluctuations increases. The expectation that the display result will be “big hit” is enhanced.

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

  During variable display of decorative symbols, unlike variable display effects such as reach effects and “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display or voice output as a message, a game effect lamp 9 or the like There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state becomes a reach state, for example, due to a presentation operation different from the decorative display variable display operation, such as a lighting operation of the decoration LED or a predetermined operation of the production model. A notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that there is a possibility that a reach effect by super reach may be executed, or that a variable display result may be a “hit”. . The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect includes a pre-read notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special game before starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is to be notified. is there. In particular, the pre-reading notice effect that continuously predicts the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” over the variable display of decorative symbols executed multiple times in response to multiple special drawing games is a continuous notice effect. Also called.

  In this embodiment, the first present effect is executed as the pre-reading notice effect. In the first present effect, a present box image is displayed over a variable display of a decorative pattern that is executed a plurality of times based on a variable display variation pattern and a variable display result that is a subject of advance notice (also referred to as a prefetch target or target). Then, by changing the present box image to the present image in the variable display of the notification target, the variable display result of the notification target may become a “hit”, for example, the variable display effect or reach effect of the pseudo-ream This is an effect suggesting an effect to be executed during display. Specifically, in the variable display executed before the variable display to be notified is executed, one present box image is displayed for each variable display, up to a maximum of three. Note that the last present box image (for example, the third present box image when all three present box images are displayed) may be displayed in the variable display of the notice target. Then, during execution of variable display of the notice target, the displayed one to three present box images are changed to present images such as “pseudo train”, “super reach”, “chance”, etc. at different timings.

  Further, in this embodiment, the second present effect is executed as the notice effect that is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern once. The second present effect displays a present box image based on a variation pattern of the variable display and a variable display result when variable display of the decorative design is executed, and the present box image is displayed as the present image in the variable display. By changing it, there is a possibility that the variable display result becomes a “big hit”, or an effect suggesting an effect executed during variable display such as a pseudo-variable variable display effect or reach effect. Specifically, one present box image is displayed during execution of variable display of decorative symbols, and the displayed present box image is a present image such as “pseudo-ream”, “super reach”, “chance”, or the like. To change.

  In this embodiment, a navigation character effect is executed as the notice effect. In the navigation character effect, a navigation character image (hereinafter referred to as a navigation character image) displayed in a navigation character display area of the image display device 5 (for example, a lower left region of the display region of the image display device 5) corresponds to a big hit. It is an effect that suggests that the degree of reliability is high or explains the contents of the game. In this embodiment, an effect that suggests that the navigation character image has a high degree of reliability with respect to the big hit is particularly referred to as a high reliability indication effect. In addition, the production in which the navigation character image explains the game content is referred to as commentary production.

  A plurality of effect control patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when the first present effect, the second present effect, and the navigation character effect are executed. The production operations that become the first gift production, the second gift production, and the navigation character production may be any one that does not change in the variable symbol display time depending on whether or not it is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included. At the end of the game control timer interrupt process, the interrupt enabled state is set. Thus, the game control timer interrupt process is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, that is, every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal.

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

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, It is only necessary to include a random number value MR4 for determining a variation pattern and a random value MR5 for determining a normal display result (see FIG. 5). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state with “1”. Any of the values of “65535” can be taken. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type as “non-probable change” or “probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It can take any value from “100” to “100”.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types prepared in advance for variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols. It can take any value of “251”. The random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance, and “1” to “997”. Can be any value. The random value MR5 for determining the usual figure display result indicates that the second start winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is in a closed state (normally open) with the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary figure game as “per figure”. Is a random value used to determine whether or not to control an open state (expanded open state) in which a game ball is likely to enter at a higher frequency than (state), and takes any value from “1” to “100” obtain.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. Although the details of the special symbol process will be described later, by executing the special symbol process every time a timer interrupt occurs, the variable display result and the variation pattern are determined, the special symbol game is executed based on the determination, and the jackpot gaming state Etc. are realized.

  In the normal symbol process, for example, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 (for example, when it is determined in the switch process that the gate switch 21 is turned on), the number of holds reaches the upper limit. If there is not, hold storage of the usual game (for example, extract the random value MR5 and store it in the RAM 102), or determine the variable display result of the usual game using the hold storage (random value stored in the RAM 102). , Determine the variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of the normal game, and control the display operation (for example, turn on / off the segment LED) in the normal symbol display 20 in accordance with the variation pattern to change the normal symbol variable display. Execute and display the variable display result of the usual game, or when the variable display result is per universal figure, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened. Or perform management. The normal symbol process is executed every time the timer interrupt is generated, so that the normal game is executed and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is released for a predetermined period when the normal game is hit.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in special symbol process processing and normal symbol process processing, transmission settings for control commands (such as effect control commands) are set for each command in advance in the command transmission table (ROM 101 in accordance with the effect control command to be transmitted). )) In the ROM 101 (for example, the value of the storage address is stored in a transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102), and the command control process is provided in the RAM 102. Corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer (for example, the value indicating the storage address in the ROM 101), among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect control board 12 Sending a production control command After setting the control data in the output port for the output, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the production control INT signal, and the production control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. The effect control command based on the setting in the transmission table (the effect control command set for transmission) can be transmitted. After executing the command control process, the interrupt control is set to the interrupt-permitted state, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

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

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

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

  In step S208, the CPU 103 sets the area corresponding to the total reserved memory count counter value in the total reserved specific information storage area (hold specified area) as shown in FIG. Data indicating “first” or “second” (holding specific information) is stored. In the reserved specific area, an area corresponding to the maximum value of the total reserved memory number counter value (8 in the example shown in FIG. 6A) is secured. FIG. 6A shows an example in which the total pending storage number counter value is 5. As shown in FIG. 6A, in the reserved specific area, data indicating “first” or “second” based on winning in the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening is in the order of winning. Remembered. Therefore, if the reserved specific area is seen, the winning order to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening can be known. Note that the reserved specific area is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.) Numeric data representing the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG.

  The first special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 6B has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning has occurred, but has not yet started. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball Numerical values indicating 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 MR4 for determining the variation pattern extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like. Data or the like is stored as pending data until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result ( On-hold storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect, etc.) (Also referred to as “holding information”).

  The second special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 6 (C) has not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start winning has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game ball Numeric values indicating 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 MR4 for determining the variation pattern extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like. Data or the like is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure (variable display) is held, and the variable display result (in this special figure game) On-hold storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect, etc.) (Also referred to as “holding information”).

  Note that the total reserved memory number counter value in the hold specific area and the display position of the hold display symbol correspond to each other. For this reason, when the hold data is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the total hold memory number counter value associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in association with the total hold memory number counter value “1”, the leftmost first display position of the start winning storage display area 5H For example, a blue-colored hold display symbol is displayed. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in association with the total hold memory number counter value “2”, the position is on the right side of the first display position in the start winning storage display area 5H. For example, a red display on-hold display symbol is displayed at the second display position.

  Following the process of step S210, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S211). The winning random number determination process is a process for determining the start winning prize, and based on the random value extracted in step S209, whether the variable display result of variable display of the execution target of the random value is “big hit”. This is a process for determining whether or not. The winning random number determination process will be described in detail later. Thereafter, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S211 of FIG. 4 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is set to “big hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 3, FIG. 10) to be described later. A determination is made as to whether or not to control. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 3, FIG. 12) to be described later, determination of a variation pattern corresponding to a decorative symbol variable display mode is performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 performs the winning random number value determination processing in step S211 at the start winning timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). By executing this, it is determined whether or not the random number MR1 is within the range of the random number MR1 determined to derive the jackpot symbol as the special figure display result, and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the specific display mode. Is determined (so-called “look ahead”). As a result, the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” or the decorative symbol variable display mode before the variable symbol special symbol display based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started. Is predicted to be a specific display mode, etc., and based on the prediction result, the effect control CPU 120 or the like determines whether or not to execute the first present effect on the effect control board 12 side. it can.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 first determines, for example, a short time flag (a flag that is turned on in the short time state) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control flag setting unit, etc.) The current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified by confirming the state of the flag (the flag that is turned on when the probability is changed) (step S401). More specifically, when the probability variation flag is on and the time reduction flag is off, the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability low base state), and when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, the gaming state is short. When the state (low probability high base state), both the probability variation flag and the hourly flag are off, the gaming state is the normal state (low probability low base state), and when both the probability variation flag and the hourly flag are on What is necessary is just to specify that a game state is a time-short state and a probability change state (highly accurate high base state), respectively.

  After executing the process of step S401, the CPU 103 sets a big hit determination range (step S405). For example, data used for determination of a special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state from table data constituting a special figure display result determination table described later prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. Special figure display result determination table data) is selected. In this special figure display result determination table data, the range of the decision value assigned to the special figure display result “big hit” may be set as the big hit determination range. For example, if the current gaming state is a probability variation state (if the probability variation flag is on), “8001” to “9900” are set as the jackpot determination range, and the current gaming state is a non-probability variation state (not a probability variation state) State) (if the probability variation flag is off), “8001” to “8190” are set as the big hit determination range (see FIG. 11A).

  After that, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is compared with the jackpot determination range set by the process of step S405 (step S406). Thereby, it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range (step S407). As an example, the CPU 103 compares the individual determination values included in the jackpot determination range with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. The presence or absence of a decision value that matches the numerical value MR1 may be determined. Alternatively, numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determined values included in the jackpot determination range are set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. By comparing, it may be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range.

  When it is determined in the process of step S407 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S407; Yes), the jackpot type when the variable display result is determined to be “jackpot” based on the random value MR2 is “non-probable change”. , “Probability change” is specified (step S408). For example, in the process of step S408, table data constituting a jackpot type determination table described later prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected (see FIG. 11B). Then, the selected data is compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. It is specified which jackpot type is determined based on the numerical value MR2.

  After executing the process of step S408, a specific variation pattern type determination range is set according to the determination result of the process of step S408 (step S409). The specific variation pattern type determination range may be determined in advance as a range of the random value MR3 that can be determined as a variation pattern type including a variation pattern in which the decorative display variable display mode is a specific display mode. In this embodiment, as an example, the specific variation pattern type is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern that is a variable display mode of super reach. Details of the variation pattern type and the configuration of the variation pattern will be described later. As shown in FIG. 13, the variation pattern types including the variation pattern that becomes the variable display mode of super reach are the jackpot variation pattern types CA3-3, CA3-4, Loss fluctuation pattern types CA2-3 and CA2-4 are set. In the process of step S409, a different specific pattern type determination range is set according to the gaming state specified by the process of step S401. As an example, the random variation value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is “110” to “200”, “201” to “251” for the specific variation pattern type determination range when the game state is the non-probability change state. Set to range. On the other hand, the specific variation pattern type determination range at the time of probability change in which the game state is the probability change state is set to a range in which the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is “82” to “150”, “151” to “251”. To do.

  When variable display in which the variable display result (special display result) is “big hit” is started, the fluctuation pattern type is determined using a big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table as shown in FIG. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table setting shown in FIG. 14A, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, if the random value MR3 is “110” to “200”, the variation pattern type CA3-3 is determined. If the random value MR3 is “201” to “251”, the variation pattern type CA3-4 is determined. When the big hit type is “probable change”, if the random value MR3 is “82” to “150”, it is determined as the variation pattern type CA3-3, and if the random number MR3 is “151” to “251”, the variation pattern is determined. The type is determined as CA3-4.

  After the specific variation pattern type determination range is set by the processing of step S409, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination extracted by the processing of step S209 shown in FIG. 4, the specific variation pattern type determination range, Are compared (step S410). Then, whether or not the random value MR3 is within the specific variation pattern type determination range (whether it is within the determination range of the variation pattern type CA3-3, whether it is within the determination range of the variation pattern type CA3-4) ) Is determined (step S411). The method for making such a determination may be the same as the method for determining whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by the process of step S407.

  If it is determined in step S407 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S407; No), a specific variation pattern type determination range corresponding to the loss is set (step S413). In the process of step S413, different specific pattern type determination ranges are set according to the gaming state specified by the process of step S401. As an example, the specific pattern type determination range in the normal state in which the gaming state is the normal state is set to a range in which the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is “240” to “247”, “248” to “251”. . On the other hand, the specific pattern determination range during the time-short state in which the time-short control is performed (mid-time) is set to a range in which the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is “245” to “249”, “250” to “251”. Set.

  When variable display in which the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing” is started, as shown in FIG. 14B, the normal variation variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern type is determined using the lost variation pattern type determination table. In the setting of the normal variation change pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 14B, if the random value MR3 is “240” to “247”, the change pattern type CA2-3 is determined, and the random value MR3 is “248”. ”To“ 251 ”, the variation pattern type CA2-4 is determined. In the setting of the loss variation pattern type determination table during the time reduction shown in FIG. 14C, if the random value MR3 is “245” to “249”, the variation pattern type CA2-3 is determined, and the random value MR3 is “250”. ”To“ 251 ”, the variation pattern type CA2-4 is determined.

  After the specific variation pattern type determination range is set by the processing of step S413, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern extraction extracted by the processing of step S209 shown in FIG. 4, the specific variation pattern type determination range, Are compared (step S414). Then, whether or not the random value MR3 is within the specific variation pattern type determination range (whether it is within the determination range of the variation pattern type CA2-3, whether it is within the determination range of the variation pattern type CA2-4) ) Is determined (step S415). The method for making such a determination may be the same as the method for determining whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by the process of step S407.

  In this embodiment, the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) is generated. The special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A by transmitting a first start opening prize designation command (an example of the production control command) from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 That the first start condition for executing is established. Further, based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and the start winning (second start winning) is generated, the main board 11 transmits a second start opening winning designation command (an example of the effect control command) to the effect control board 12 to execute a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Is notified that the second start condition is satisfied.

  The first start opening winning designation command is a game random number (random number MR1 for determining a special figure display result, jackpot type determination) extracted at the time of the first starting winning is a detection of a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening. The comparison result (the determination result at the time of winning) using the random number value MR2 is also notified to the effect control board 12 side. In addition, the second start opening winning designation command also includes a comparison result (a determination result at the time of winning) using a game random number extracted at the time of the second starting winning that is the time of detection of the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening, Notification is given to the side of the effect control board 12.

  The notification contents by the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command are set in accordance with the determination result by the processes of steps S411 and S415 (step S416). FIG. 8 shows a setting example of the notification content by the process of step S416. For example, when it is determined in step S411 that the variation pattern type CA3-3 is within the determined range, the notification content is set to “Big hit super reach pattern type determined”. When it is determined in step S411 that the variation pattern type CA3-4 is within the determined range, the notification content is set to “big hit pseudo-reaction + super reach pattern type determination is present”. If it is determined in step S411 that the variation pattern types CA3-3 and CA3-4 are not within the determination range, the notification content is set to “no big hit specific variation pattern type determination”.

  When it is determined in step S415 that the variation pattern type CA2-3 is within the determined range, the notification content is set to “has been determined to be a lost super reach pattern type”. When it is determined in step S415 that the variation pattern type CA2-4 is within the determination range, the notification content is set to “Lose pseudo-ream + Super reach pattern type determination is present”. If it is determined in step S415 that the variation pattern types CA2-3 and CA2-4 are not within the determination range, the notification content is set to “no determination of the specific variation pattern type lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, in this embodiment, the command B1XXH serving as the first start opening winning designation command and the command B2XXH serving as the second starting opening winning designation command are used as the start opening winning designation commands. Prepared in advance. XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the start opening winning designation command, the EXT data (the lower 1 byte data of the 2-byte structure) is made different according to the notification content set by the process of step S416.

  FIG. 9B illustrates notification contents by the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command. Of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command shown in FIG. 9B, the command B101H and the command B201H indicate that “the jackpot super reach pattern type determination is present”. The command B102H and the command B202H indicate that the notification content is “big hit pseudo-reaction + super reach pattern type determination”. The command B103H and the command B203H indicate that the notification content is “no big hit specific variation pattern type determination”. The command B104H and the command B204H indicate that the notification content is “Loss Super Reach Pattern Type Determined”. The command B105H and the command B205H indicate that the notification content is “Lost pseudo-ream + Super reach pattern type determination is present”. The command B106H and the command B206H indicate that the notification content is “no specific loss pattern variation determination”.

  Based on the setting of the notification content by the process of step S416, the transmission setting for transmitting the start opening winning designation command in the command control process to be executed thereafter is performed (step S417). At this time, whether to transmit the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is determined depending on whether the start opening buffer value is “1” or “2”. . Then, by performing transmission setting of the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command including the EXT data corresponding to the notification contents set by the process of step S416, the EXT data is changed according to the notification contents. Different start opening winning designation commands are transmitted in the subsequent command control processing.

  The process of step S417 is performed, and then the command control process is performed, so that the first start opening winning designation command indicates the first start condition when the first start condition is established by the occurrence of the first start prize. It is transmitted to the side of the production control board 12 as production control information notifying establishment. The second start opening prize designation command is sent to the side of the effect control board 12 as effect control information for notifying the establishment of the second start condition when the second start condition is established by the occurrence of the second start prize. Sent. In this embodiment, the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command indicate whether the game ball has entered the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening and the start prize has been generated. And using the game random number extracted at the time of starting winning, whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the fluctuation pattern type is a specific fluctuation pattern type (big hit fluctuation pattern type CA3- 3, CA3-4, loss variation pattern types CA2-3, CA2-4) and transmitted as determination result information for notifying the determination result at the time of winning. In addition to the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command, an effect control command for notifying the winning judgment result using the game random number extracted at the start winning prize (for example, winning judgment result designation) Command) may be transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S417, the transmission setting of the pending storage number notification command is performed (step S418), and the winning random number determination process ends. As shown in FIG. 9A, in this embodiment, as the pending storage number notification command, a command C1XXH serving as a first pending storage number notification command and a command C2XXH serving as a second pending storage number notification command are: Prepared in advance. In these reserved memory number notification commands, different EXT data is set according to the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number. When the first reserved memory number is “1”, the first reserved memory number notification command is the command C101H. When the first reserved memory number is “2”, the first reserved memory number notification command is When the command is C102H and the first reserved memory number is “3”, the first reserved memory number notification command is C103H, and when the first reserved memory number is “4”, the first reserved memory number. The notification command is C104H. Similarly, when the second reserved memory number is any one of “1” to “4”, the second reserved memory number notification command corresponds to the number of the second reserved memory number among the commands C201H to C204H. Will be either.

  The first reserved memory count notification command is an effect control command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory count. The second reserved memory count notification command is an effect control command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory count. In the process of step S418 shown in FIG. 7, when the start port buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting the first reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting the second reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  When the process of step S418 is performed and then the command control process is performed, the first reserved memory number notification command is stored in the first special figure when the first start condition is established due to the occurrence of the first start prize. The effect control information for notifying the increase in the number of memories is transmitted to the effect control board 12 side. In addition, the second reserved memory number notification command is used as effect control information for notifying the increase in the second special figure reserved memory number when the second start condition is established by the occurrence of the second start winning prize. Sent to the side. Here, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command notify which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has entered and the start winning has occurred. At the same time, it is transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has increased.

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

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

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

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” or “probable change”. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) Lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the total number of reserved storage is “0” (step S230). Specifically, the CPU 103 only has to read the count value of the total pending storage number counter and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. In step S230, the CPU 103 does not check the count value of the total reserved memory number counter, but checks whether or not data is stored in the first area of the reserved specific area, and the data is stored. If the total pending storage number is not “0”, it may be determined that the total pending storage number is “0” if no data is stored.

  When it is determined in step S230 that the total number of reserved memories is not “0” (step S230; No), the CPU 103 determines that the first data stored in the reserved specific area (see FIG. 6A) is “ It is determined whether or not the data indicates “first” (step S231). When it is determined in step S231 that the first data stored in the hold specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (step S231; No). The CPU 103, for example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value as reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as a head area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, a storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”). Is read (step S232). Thereby, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 are read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S232, for example, by updating the second reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating it, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the reservation data stored in the storage area lower than the holding number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit is higher by one entry ( Shift to storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”. In the process of step S233, the total number of reserved memories is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the stored contents in the reserved specific area are shifted. For example, one entry of data stored in a storage area lower than the total reserved storage number counter value “1” (storage areas corresponding to the total reserved storage number counter values “2” to “8”) in the specific hold area One by one (the storage area corresponding to the total pending storage number counter value “1” to “7”) is shifted to the upper level. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  If it is determined in step S231 that the first data stored in the hold specific area is data indicating “first” (step S231; Yes), the CPU 103 stores, for example, the first special figure hold memory. Numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the first area of the copy (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reserved number “1”) (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the process of step S209 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time ( Shift to storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”. In the process of step S237, the total number of reserved memories is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the stored contents in the reserved specific area are shifted. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. For example, the CPU 103 sets the special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 11A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit”. The determination result of “losing” may be assigned according to whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state. The comparison between the random number MR1 and the determined value in the special figure display result determination table may be performed by comparing each other or by comparing the minimum value and the maximum value (the same applies to the comparison between the other random values and the determined values in the table). .)

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state. By referring to the special figure display result determination table set in the use table based on whether or not there is and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state What is necessary is just to determine either the determination result of "big hit" and "lack" assigned to the determination value applicable to numerical value MR1 as a special figure display result. The CPU 103 may determine that it is in the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is in the on state. For example, when the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the probability variation flag is in an on state (in the probability variation state), and the probability variation flag is turned off. In the case of a state (in the case of an uncertain change state), it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” at a higher rate than in the non-probability variation state. Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 3 (described in detail later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”, or the like. When the current state is a probable change state, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit game state than in the non-probability change state.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241). .

  After executing the processing in step S241, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, the CPU 103 selects a jackpot type determination table prepared in advance by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, and sets it as a use table for determining the jackpot type. For example, the CPU 103 sets the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 11B, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type indicates that the jackpot type is “probable change” and “non-probable change”. It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result of either one.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the jackpot read from the random number buffer for variation Select one of the jackpot types assigned to the decision value that matches the random value MR2 by referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the type do it.

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

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the process of step S243, the CPU 103 determines the special special that becomes the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game. The symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, a plurality of types of big hits are made according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value). Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  When it is determined in step S230 that the total number of reserved memories is “0” (step S230; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), and then ends the special symbol normal process. . In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated. The effect control board 12 displays a demonstration screen when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time (special diagram variation time) from the start of variable symbol special display until the finalized special symbol resulting in variable display is derived is determined. Is done. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern type corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262). When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), the variation pattern type corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263).

  FIG. 13 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “big hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a reach reach effect of super reach such as super reach A or super reach B is executed. The big hit variation pattern and the loss variation pattern include a pseudo continuous variation pattern in which a pseudo continuous variable display effect is executed.

  FIG. 13 shows the variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 13 is included in at least one variation pattern type among a plurality of variation pattern types. That is, if each variation pattern type is configured to include a single or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, a mode of a rendering operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols, for example. Good.

  As an example, a plurality of variation patterns are classified (grouped) according to the type of reach effect (effect mode), etc., and a variable pattern type including a variable pattern in which the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state is accompanied by normal reach. A variation pattern type including a variation pattern, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach (super reach A or super reach B), a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with pseudo-ream and normal reach, and a pseudo What is necessary is just to divide into the variation pattern classification in which the variation pattern with a continuous and super reach is included. Further, the variation patterns with super reach may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the contents of the reach effect (for example, super reach A or super reach B). Or you may make it classify | categorize into a different variation pattern classification according to whether a predetermined variable display production is performed or not. As another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified (grouped) according to the variable display time of decorative symbols. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 13, one or a plurality of variation patterns are classified into each variation pattern type according to the variable display mode and the contents of variable display. The classification of the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 13 can be specified from the setting of the fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 15, for example. In the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15, a determined value is assigned to one or a plurality of variation patterns according to each variation pattern type.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 12, for example, the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 14A is used to determine the big hit fluctuation pattern type. As an example, in the big hit variation pattern type determination table, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change” (which can be specified by the big hit type buffer setting value stored in the big hit type buffer). A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the pattern type only needs to be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern type. The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern type determination random number MR3 read from the variation random number buffer and the jackpot type buffer setting value, thereby determining the jackpot type The variation pattern type assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR3 may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern type to be used this time depending on whether the value is “non-probability variation” or “probability variation”.

  In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 12, a loss variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to a case where the game state is a normal state and a case where the game state is a time-short state and time-short control is performed. Using the type determination table, the variation pattern type at the time of losing is determined. For example, it is only necessary to specify whether the time is short or not by whether or not the time flag is on. If the time is not short (when the time flag is off), it is shown in FIG. The variation pattern type at the time of the loss is determined using the loss variation pattern type determination table. On the other hand, during the time reduction (when the time reduction flag is on), the variation pattern type at the time of loss is determined using the loss variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. In the loss variation pattern type determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern type. In the loss variation pattern type determination table, even if a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern type according to the total number of reserved memories. Good. Based on whether or not the time is short and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type read from the random number buffer for variation, the CPU 103 determines the loss variation pattern type according to the normal time and the short time. By referring to any of the determination tables, the variation pattern type assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value MR3 may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern type used this time.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S262 and S263 shown in FIG. 12, a variation pattern is determined (step S265). In the process of step S265, for example, the variation pattern at the time of big hit or loss is determined using the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the variation pattern determination result according to the variation pattern type. The CPU 103 refers to the variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR4 read from the variation random number buffer and the variation pattern type, and thereby determines the random pattern according to the variation pattern type. The variation pattern assigned to the determined value corresponding to the numerical value MR4 may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time.

  After executing the process of step S265, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S266). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 13, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting a special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in step S265.

  Following the process of step S266, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. When starting variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display the first special figure hold memory number subtracted by 1 from the first display. You may make it carry out to the hold | maintain indicator 25A (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1). When starting the variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one for the second display. You may make it carry out to the holding | maintenance indicator 25B (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  After the processing of step S267 is executed, command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the pending storage number notification command is performed. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the pending storage number notification command is performed. The set command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern (variation pattern determined in the process of step S265) such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command designates the variable display result of the special symbol (whether it is “big hit” or “losing”, what kind of jackpot type, etc.) based on the confirmed special symbol determined in step S246 This is an effect control command to be performed. The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are effect control commands for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is turned on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

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

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various effects such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using the apparatus, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control. Thereafter, it is determined again whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing. In the command analysis process of FIG. 16, when there is a reception command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 checks the MODE data of the received command or the like (hereinafter referred to as effect control command). The same applies to the determination of the presence or absence of reception of the first start opening winning prize designation command and the first reserved memory number notification command and the second starting opening prize designation transmitted from the main board 11 when the start winning is generated. It is determined whether or not either the command or the second pending storage number notification command has been received (step S681).

  When the first reserved memory number notification command is received together with the first start opening winning designation command (step S681; Yes), the start winning command buffer (shown in a predetermined area of the RAM 122) as shown in FIG. ), The first start opening winning designation command and the first reserved storage number notification command are stored in order in the storage area having the smallest reserved display number serving as the buffer number (step S682). On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number notification command is received together with the second start opening winning designation command (step S681; Yes), the reserved display number serving as the buffer number is the smallest in the free area in the start winning command buffer. In the storage area, the second start opening winning designation command and the second reserved storage number notification command are stored in order (step S682).

  The start winning command buffer shown in FIG. 17 is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total hold storage number. Yes. In addition, in the start winning command buffer, a set of start winning commands (first start opening winning designation command and first reserved memory number notification) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first start winning or the second starting winning. The storage area is secured so that the command or the second start opening winning designation command and the second reserved storage number notification command) can be stored in association with each other. The effect control CPU 120 assigns the start winning command received when the first starting winning or the second starting winning occurs to the hold display numbers “1” to “8” of the start winning command buffer according to the reception order. The corresponding storage areas are stored in order from the beginning of the free area.

  In this embodiment, based on the occurrence of the first start prize and the second start prize, a prize random number value determination process as shown in FIG. Command transmission is performed in the order of the storage number notification command. Therefore, if the presentation control command is normally received, the start opening prize designation command, the reserved memory number notification command are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the reserved display numbers “1” to “8” as shown in FIG. The commands at the start winning prize are stored in the order of.

  In the start winning command buffer shown in FIG. 17, a received command (start winning command) is stored in a storage area corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “8”. The present data in the start winning command buffer will be described later. The command and present data stored in the command buffer at the time of winning a prize are the first one every time variable display of decorative symbols is started (in this embodiment, every time the process of step S171 described later is executed). Are stored in the storage area (the area corresponding to the hold display number “1”), and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, when the variable display of a new decorative symbol is started in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure in the storage state shown in FIG. 17, the hold display number “1” in step S171 described later. Each command and present data stored in is deleted, and each command and present data stored in the area corresponding to the hold display number “2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the hold display number “1”. . When there are each command and present data stored in the areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “3” to “8”, these commands and present data are also stored in the hold display numbers “2” to “7”. ”Is shifted to a region corresponding to each of“ ”.

  The reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory) together with the change start command (first change start command or second change start command) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of change of the special symbol. Number notification command) is not stored in the start winning command buffer. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control command received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the start winning received command buffer.

  When the start opening winning designation command or the pending storage number notification command is received independently, the received commands may be stored sequentially from the top of the empty area in the start winning prize command buffer. At this time, it may be stored without distinguishing whether the received command is a start opening prize designation command or a pending storage number notification command, or each received command is distinguished and the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area is stored. May be stored. When receiving each received command separately, the storage area of the received received command is blank, and only some effect control commands to be received as one set are excessively stored.

  As a specific example, when one of the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command is received, the elapsed waiting time after reception is measured, so that the reception waiting time of the pending storage number notification command is increased. It is determined whether or not it has elapsed. Then, if the pending storage number notification command can be received before the reception waiting time elapses, it can be received within the normal reception period as a command corresponding to the start opening winning designation command, and the start winning time command has already been received. The received pending storage number notification command is stored in association with the start opening winning designation command stored in the buffer. On the other hand, when a pending storage count notification command is received after the reception waiting time has elapsed, or when a pending storage count notification command is received even though the elapsed time is not measured, within the normal reception period The received pending storage number notification command may be stored in association with the new buffer number in the start winning time command buffer, assuming that the start opening winning designation command is missing or not.

  In FIG. 17, “B106 (H)” and “B206 (H)” of the start opening winning designation command indicate “no determination of the specific variation pattern type at the start”. The start opening winning designation command “B202 (H)” indicates “a big hit pseudo-ream + super reach pattern type determination” at the time of starting winning. “C101 (H)” of the reserved memory number notification command indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number is one at the time of starting winning. “C102 (H)” of the reserved memory count notification command indicates that the first special figure reserved memory count is two at the time of starting winning. “C103 (H)” of the reserved memory count notification command indicates that the first special figure reserved memory count is three at the time of starting winning. “C104 (H)” of the reserved memory count notification command indicates that the first special figure reserved memory count is four at the time of starting winning. Further, “C201 (H)” to “C204 (H)” of the reserved memory number notification commands indicate that the second special figure reserved memory number is 1 to 4 at the time of starting winning, as described above.

  The start opening winning designation command and the hold memory number notification command stored in the start winning command buffer correspond to the hold display symbol on a one-to-one basis. Specifically, the hold display number and the display position of the hold display symbol correspond to each other, whereby the start opening winning designation command and the hold memory number notification command correspond to the hold display symbol on a one-to-one basis.

  For example, the hold display number “1” in the start winning command buffer corresponds to the first first display position from the left of the start winning storage display area 5H, and the hold display number “2” in the start win command buffer is This corresponds to the second second display position from the left of the start winning storage display area 5H. The hold display numbers “3” to “8” in the start winning command buffer correspond to the third third display position to the eighth eighth display position from the left of the start winning storage display area 5H.

  For example, when a start winning command is stored in the hold display number “4” of the start winning command buffer, a hold display symbol is displayed at the fourth display position from the left of the start winning memory display area 5H. . At this time, since the start winning command should be stored also in the hold display numbers “1” to “3” of the start winning command buffer, the first to third (first) from the left of the starting winning memory display area 5H The hold display symbols are also displayed at the display positions of (3) to (3).

  In this embodiment, the start winning command buffer is provided with a storage area for storing three present data corresponding to each hold display number. In the storage area in which the present data can be stored, “0” is stored in the initial state, and a predetermined value is stored in a first present effect determination process in step S161 described later. The present data is data indicating a pattern of effect contents (that is, a present image to be displayed) that can be executed when the variable display corresponding to each hold display number is the subject of the first present effect notice. Either value. For example, when “1” is stored as present data, “pseudo-ream” is displayed as a present image, and “super reach” is displayed as a present image when “2” is stored. When “3” is stored as present data, “Chance” is displayed as a present image, and when “4” is stored, “Character A” is displayed as a present image and “5” is stored. If it is, “Character B” is displayed as a present image. When “0” is stored as the present data, it indicates that the first present effect is not executed.

  For example, in the variable display corresponding to the hold display number in which “0” is stored in all the storage areas corresponding to the present data, it indicates that the first present effect with the variable display as a subject of notice is not executed. . In the case where “0” and a value other than “0” are stored as present data (for example, “1”, “2” like present data corresponding to the hold display number “5” in FIG. 17). , “0” is stored) indicates that a present image that is less than the maximum number of times (in the present embodiment, the maximum number of times is 3 times, which is 1 to 2 times) is displayed (for example, In the example shown in the hold display number “5” in FIG. 17, two present box images are displayed with the variable display corresponding to the hold display number “5” as the target of the notice, and “pseudo-ream” and “super” Reach "is displayed as a gift image.)

  After the process of step S <b> 682, the number of reserved storages is increased by 1, so that the presentation control CPU 120 performs control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. By changing the color of a predetermined area of the start winning memory display area 5H of the image display device 5 or the like, the reserved memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H is changed, the reserved display pattern is increased by one, and the reserved memory display is performed. The number of variable display holds that can be specified is increased by one (step S683). When the start opening prize designation command is the first start opening prize designation command, for example, by displaying a blue-colored hold display symbol in the start prize storage display area 5H, it can be specified by the first hold display. Increase the number of first special figure reservation storage by one. When the start opening winning designation command is the second starting opening winning designation command, it is possible to specify by the second hold display by displaying, for example, a red display on-hold display design in the start winning storage display area 5H. Increase the number of second special figure reservation storage by one.

  The hold specific area and the start winning command buffer correspond to each other, and the total hold memory number counter value of the hold specific area and the hold display number of the start win command buffer also correspond to each other. And the hold data memorize | stored in the 1st special figure reservation memory | storage part and the 2nd special figure reservation memory | storage part in the winning order which a holding | maintenance specific area | region shows, and the command memorize | stored in the command buffer at the time of starting winning a prize are related or correspond. If the total pending storage number counter value and the pending display number are the same number, the pending data and command for the same variable display are obtained. For this reason, the hold display number also corresponds to the display position of the hold display symbol.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 17, when the command B106H which is the first start opening winning designation command is stored in correspondence with the hold display number “1”, the total hold storage number having the same number as this hold display number The hold data associated with the counter value is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit, and the display position corresponding to the total hold memory number counter value and the hold display number (first from the left of the start winning storage display area 5H) For example, a blue-colored hold display symbol is displayed. When the command B206H, which is the second start opening winning designation command, is stored corresponding to the hold display number “2”, the hold data is associated with the total hold memory number counter value having the same number as the hold display number. Is stored in the second special figure storage unit, and the display position (second display position from the left of the start winning storage display area 5H) corresponding to the total stored memory number counter value and the storage display number is, for example, red. The display hold display symbol is displayed. Also, when a command is stored corresponding to the hold display numbers “3” to “8”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the predetermined display position as described above.

  After the process of step S683, or when it is determined in step S681 that the command has not been received (step S681; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the game state has changed from the main board 11 or the like. It is determined whether or not a transmitted gaming state designation command has been received (step S687), and if received (step S687; Yes), based on the content of the received gaming state designation command, a high-accuracy flag The high base flag is switched between on and off (step S688).

  The high-accuracy flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the probability-changing state. Corresponding to the switching between the state and the off state, the on state and the off state are switched. The high base flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the short time state. The high time flag on the main board 11 side is turned on. Corresponding to the switching between the state and the off state, the on state and the off state are switched.

  In step S688, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the gaming state designation command designates the highly accurate and high base state (for example, designates that the probability change flag and the hourly flag are in the on state), the high probability flag. And the high base flag are both turned on (if the flag is already in the on state, the on state is maintained. Hereinafter, the on state and the off state of both flags are the same). When the gaming state designation command specifies the high probability low base state (for example, when the probability variation flag is on and the time reduction flag is off), the high probability flag is turned on and high base Turn off the flag. When the gaming state designation command specifies the low probability high base state (for example, when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on), the high probability flag is turned off and the high base Turn on the flag. When the gaming state designation command specifies a low probability low base state (normal state) (for example, when specifying that the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are in an off state), both the high probability flag and the high base flag are set. Turn off.

  After the process of step S688 or when it is determined in step S687 that no gaming state designation command has been received (step S687; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes another command analysis process (step S687). S689), the command analysis process is terminated.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 18, first present effect determination processing (step S161) is executed.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the first present effect determination process. In the first present effect determination process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a probability change state (step S <b> 601). In step S <b> 601, the effect control CPU 120 may determine that the probability change state is present, for example, when the high probability flag is on. When it is determined in step S601 that the state is not the certainty change state (step S601; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a short time state (step S602). In step S602, for example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine that the time base state is in a short time state when the high base flag is on. Note that the gaming state that is neither the probability variation state nor the short-time state is a so-called normal state gaming state.

  When it is determined in step S602 that the time is not short (step S602; No), that is, when the gaming state is the normal state, the effect control CPU 120 checks, for example, the contents stored in the start winning command buffer (step S603). ). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a new received command that is at least one of the effect control commands (such as a start opening winning designation command and a pending storage number notification command) received at the time of starting winning (step S604). For example, the presence / absence of a new received command is determined by checking whether or not at least one of the start opening prize designation command and the reserved memory count notification command is newly stored in the start winning command buffer. it can.

  When it is determined in step S604 that there is a new reception command (step S604; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the notification content by the start slot winning designation command that is the new reception command is the specific variation pattern type determination. Yes (specifically, “Big hit super reach pattern type is determined”, “Big hit pseudo-ream + super reach pattern type is determined”, “Lose super reach pattern type is determined”, or “Lost pseudo-reach pattern type is determined” Whether or not there is a determination ”) is determined (step S605).

  When it is determined in step S605 that the notification content is the specific variation pattern type determination (step S605; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines execution of the first present effect (step S607). In step S607, the effect control CPU 120 determines a first present effect execution decision random value SR1 (for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”) updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, for example. The numerical value data indicating the possibility of taking the first present effect may be determined by referring to a first present effect execution determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, for example.

  FIG. 20 shows a configuration example of the first present effect execution determination table. In the first present performance execution determination table, for example, the value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR1 indicates whether the notification content by the start opening winning designation command that is a new reception command is “big hit” or “lost” ”Is assigned to“ executed ”for executing the first present effect, or“ not executed ”for not executing the first present effect. In this embodiment, for example, when the notification content by the start opening prize designation command is “big hit”, “execution” is performed at a higher rate than when the notification content by the start opening prize designation command is “losing”. To be determined.

  After executing the process of step S607, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not “executed” for executing the first present effect is determined based on the determination result of step S607 (step S608). If it is determined in step S608 that “execution is performed” is determined (step S608; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the first present effect flag to the on state (step S609). After executing the processing of step S609, the effect control CPU 120 sets the total number of pending storages to the number of executions K (step S610). The number of executions K indicates the number of remaining fluctuations in the first present effect being executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the display number P to 0 (step S620). The display number P indicates the number of present box images being displayed. Therefore, when the display number P is 0, no present box image is displayed in the first present effect. Then, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (step S621). When it is determined in step S621 that the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S621; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets 3 to the maximum present number Pmax (step S622). The maximum number of presents Pmax indicates the number of present images displayed in the first present effect. When it is determined in step S621 that the total pending storage number is not 3 or more (step S621; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the total pending storage number is 2 (step S623). When it is determined in step S623 that the combined pending storage number is 2 (step S623; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets 2 to the maximum present number Pmax (step S624). When it is determined in step S623 that the total pending storage number is not 2 (step S623; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets 1 to the maximum present number Pmax (step S625).

  After executing the processes of steps S622, S624, and S625, the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for displaying a present image having contents according to the variation pattern type and the maximum present number Pmax (step S626). FIG. 21 shows a setting example of the present content according to the variation pattern type and the maximum present number Pmax. In this embodiment, for example, the variation pattern type is a variation pattern type (CA3-4, CA2-4) including a variation pattern with pseudo-ream and superreach, or includes a variation pattern with only superreach. Depending on the variation pattern type (CA3-3, CA2-3), the present contents of presents 1-3 are determined in advance corresponding to the maximum present number Pmax.

  As an example, when the variation pattern type is CA3-4 or CA2-4 and the maximum number of presents Pmax is 3, Present 1 is “Pseudo-ream”, Present 2 is “Super Reach”, and Present 3 is “Not set”. ing. The present 3 is set in the process of step S629 described later (hereinafter, the same applies to presents that are “not set”). When the variation pattern type is CA3-4 or CA2-4 and the maximum number of presents Pmax is 2, Present 1 is “Pseudo-ream” and Present 2 is “Super Reach”. When the maximum present number Pmax is 2, the present 3 is not set. When the variation pattern type is CA3-4 or CA2-4 and the maximum number of presents Pmax is 1, Present 1 is “pseudo-continuous”. When the maximum present number Pmax is 1, presents 2 and 3 are not set.

  Further, when the variation pattern type is CA3-3 or CA2-3 and the maximum number of presents Pmax is 3, present 1 is “super reach” and presents 2 and 3 are “unset”. When the variation pattern type is CA3-3 or CA2-3 and the maximum number of presents Pmax is 2, Present 1 is “super reach” and Present 2 is “not set”. When the maximum present number Pmax is 2, the present 3 is not set. When the variation pattern type is CA3-3 or CA2-3 and the maximum number of presents Pmax is 1, Present 1 is “super reach”. When the maximum present number Pmax is 1, presents 2 and 3 are not set.

  In step S626, the production control CPU 120 stores present data corresponding to the present contents shown in FIG. 21 in the start winning command buffer. For example, when the present 1 is a “pseudo train”, “1” is stored in the leftmost area of the present data storage area of the start winning command buffer shown in FIG. When the present 1 is “super reach”, “2” is stored in the leftmost area of the present data storage area of the start winning command buffer. When the present 2 is “super reach”, “2” is stored in the second area from the left of the present data storage area of the start winning command buffer.

  After executing the processing of step S626, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether there is an unset present (step S627). In this embodiment, in the process of step S626, an unset present is generated as shown in FIG. When it is determined in step S627 that there is an unset present (step S627; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes a present determination lottery process for determining a present image to be displayed (step S628). In step S628, the effect control CPU 120, for example, a present determination random number SR2 updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter (for example, can take a value in the range of “1” to “200”). (When there are two unset presents, the random data SR3 (for example, numerical data indicating a value in the range of “1” to “230”)) is extracted and stored in the ROM 121. What is necessary is just to determine the content of the present by referring to the present determination table stored and prepared in advance. In step S628, the present image corresponding to each present box image is determined by executing the present determination lottery process the same number of times as the number of unset presents.

  FIG. 22 shows a configuration example of the present determination table. In the present determination table, for example, the numerical value to be compared with the random value SR2 or SR3 depends on whether the notification content by the start opening winning designation command that is a new reception command is “big hit” or “losing” Thus, it is assigned to any present content of “chance”, “character A”, and “character B”. In FIG. 22, the determination ratio of the contents of each present is described instead of the determined value assigned to the contents of the present. For example, if the notification content is “big hit”, the “chance” is 60/100 as the present content, “character A” is 20/100, and “character B” is 20/100. Selected. Also, for example, if the notification content is “losing”, as the present content, “chance” is a ratio of 20/100, “character A” is a ratio of 30/100, and “character B” is a ratio of 50/100. Is selected. Thereby, the reliability with respect to the big hit in the present content is “chance” is the highest, “character A” is next highest, and “character B” is the lowest.

  After executing the process of step S628, the CPU 120 for effect control performs setting for displaying the present image corresponding to the determination content of step S628 for the present that has not been set (step S629). In step S629, the effect control CPU 120 stores present data corresponding to the determination content of step S628 in the start winning command buffer. For example, if “chance” is determined in step S628, the corresponding area of the present data storage area of the start winning command buffer shown in FIG. 17 (the second area from the left if present 2 is not set) When the present 3 is not set, “3” is stored in the rightmost area (hereinafter the same). For example, if “character A” is determined in step S628, “4” is stored in the corresponding area of the present data storage area of the start winning command buffer. Further, for example, if “character B” is determined in step S628, “5” is stored in the corresponding area of the present data storage area of the start winning command buffer.

  After performing the process of step S629 or when it is determined in step S627 that there is no unset present (step S627; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the first present effect determining process. Further, when it is determined in step S601 that it is in a probable variation state (step S601; Yes), or in step S602, it is determined that the time is short (step S602; Yes), a new reception is performed in step S604. When it is determined that there is no command (step S604; No), when it is determined in step S605 that the notification content is not a specific variation pattern type determination (step S605; No), “executed” is set in step S608. When it is determined that it is not determined (determined as “no execution”) (step S608; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the first present effect determination process.

  After performing the process of step S161 shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 120 for effect control has a value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. ) And selects and executes one of the following processes in steps S170 to S175 (see FIG. 18).

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

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, it includes a process of determining a definite decorative pattern and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122, and the effect control determined in step S171. Various control data is read out from the pattern, and various effects control is performed during the variable display of the decorative design. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special chart waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command has been received, for example. When it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, the effect control pattern for executing the effect corresponding to the big hit gaming state is selected as the use pattern, and further, the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is executed. A timer initial value corresponding to the time is set in the effect control process timer. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”.

  If it is determined that no hit start designation command has been received, the timer value of the effect control process timer is decremented by 1. If the timer value obtained by decrementing by 1 is not 0, the special figure waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 is 0 (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “losing”, and the effect process Update the value of the flag to the initial value “0” (At this time, each reception flag, data stored in each storage area, etc. (things that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) are reset as appropriate) .

  The special winning opening opening process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this special prize opening opening process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and the timer value after subtracting 1 of the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the above, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image as an image. By displaying on the device 5, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Performing operation control such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED is performed. By repeatedly executing step S174 for each timer interruption, the execution corresponding to the big hit gaming state (for example, an effect including fanfare and excluding ending) is realized. In the process when the big winning opening is opened, it is further determined whether or not a winning end designation command has been received. If no winning end designation command has been received, all round games have not ended, so the value of the production control process flag The process at the time of opening the big winning opening is finished without updating. Further, when the winning end designation command is received, all the round games are ended, and therefore the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to step S175 in order to start the ending effect. Update to 5 ". At the time of this update, an effect control pattern for executing ending is selected as a use pattern, and a timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is set in the effect control process timer.

  The ending process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending process, the production control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the timer value of the production control process timer, and the same value as the timer value after subtracting 1 from the data included in the production control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And effect operation control such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED. The execution of the ending effect is realized by repeatedly executing step S175 for each timer interruption. If the timer value after decrementing by 1 is “0”, or if the data associated with the process timer judgment value that is the same as the timer value after decrementing by 1 is the end code, the rendering process Update the value of the flag to the initial value “0” (At this time, each reception flag, data stored in each storage area, etc. (things that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) are reset as appropriate) .

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 18 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is “lost” based on, for example, a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is displayed as a decorative symbol variable display mode. It is determined whether or not it is a non-reach fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” that does not have a reach mode (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, a random number value for determining a left determined symbol updated by a random counter for production provided in a predetermined area (for example, production control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is shown. By extracting numerical data and referring to the left determined symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is displayed. The left fixed decorative pattern to be stopped is determined. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the left and right prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 are prepared. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the same decorative design. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for performance is extracted. Subsequently, for example, by referring to the jackpot determination symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121 in accordance with the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the image display device 5. The decorative symbols with the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are determined.

  After executing the processes of steps S523, S524, and S525, the effect control CPU 120 executes a pseudo-continuous determination process (step S526). In step S526, the effect control CPU 120, when executing the pseudo-variable variable display effect, produces an effect mode in the pseudo-variable variable display effect, or a decorative symbol (temporary stop symbol) that becomes a pseudo-continuous chance of temporary stop display. The combination of is determined. In addition, when there are a plurality of pseudo-reams, a combination of decorative symbols that are the chances of pseudo-reams at each time is determined.

  After executing the pseudo-continuous determination process in step S526, the effect control CPU 120 executes the second present effect determination process (step S527).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the second present effect determination process. In the second present effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state (step S701). When it is determined in step S701 that the state is not the certainty change state (step S701; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a short time state (step S702). Note that the gaming state that is neither the probability variation state nor the short-time state is a so-called normal state gaming state.

  When it is determined in step S702 that the time-short state is not set (step S702; No), that is, when the gaming state is the normal state, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first present effect flag is set to the on state. Is determined (step S703). When it is determined in step S703 that the first present effect flag is not set to the on state (step S703; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines execution of the second present effect (step S705). In step S705, the effect control CPU 120 determines a second present effect execution determination random number SR4 (eg, a value in the range of “1” to “400”) updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, for example. The numerical value data indicating the second present effect may be determined by referring to a second present effect execution determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, for example.

  FIG. 25 shows a configuration example of the second present effect execution determination table. In the second present effect execution determination table, for example, the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value SR4 is changed according to whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost”. It is assigned to “executed” to be executed or “not executed” not to execute the second present effect. In this embodiment, for example, when the variable display result is “big hit”, “executed” is determined at a higher rate than when the variable display result is “lost”.

  After executing the process of step S705, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not “executed” for executing the second present effect is determined based on the determination result of step S705 (step S706). If it is determined in step S706 that “execution is performed” is determined (step S706; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the second present effect flag to the on state (step S707). After executing the processing of step S707, the effect control CPU 120 determines the specific variation pattern type (specifically, the variation pattern type (CA3-4, CA2-4) including a variation pattern with pseudo-ream and super reach), the super It is determined whether or not the variation pattern type (CA3-3, CA2-3)) includes a variation pattern with only reach (step S708). When it is determined that the specific variation pattern type is determined in step S708 (step S708; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for displaying a present image having contents according to the variation pattern type (step S709). .

  FIG. 26 shows an example of setting the present content according to the variation pattern type. In this embodiment, for example, the variation pattern type is a variation pattern type (CA3-4, CA2-4) including a variation pattern with pseudo-ream and superreach, or includes a variation pattern with only superreach. The present content is determined in advance depending on whether the change pattern type (CA3-3, CA2-3) is selected. As an example, when the variation pattern type is CA3-4 or CA2-4, the present is “pseudo-continuous”. When the variation pattern type is CA3-3 or CA2-3, the present is “super reach”.

  If it is determined in step S708 that it is not the specific variation pattern type (step S708; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes a present determination lottery process for determining a present image to be displayed (step S710). In step S710, the effect control CPU 120, for example, a present determination random number SR5 updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter (for example, can take a value in the range of “1” to “500”). (Numerical data indicating the numerical data indicating the present) may be extracted, and the present contents may be determined by referring to a present determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121.

  FIG. 27 shows a configuration example of the present determination table. In the present determination table, for example, the numerical value compared with the random value SR5 is “chance”, “character A”, and “character B” depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost”. Assigned to any of the presents. In FIG. 27, the determination ratio of the content of each present is described instead of the determined value assigned to the content of the present. For example, the determination ratio shown in FIG. 27 is set to be the same as the determination ratio shown in FIG.

  After executing the process of step S710, the CPU 120 for effect control performs setting for displaying a present image corresponding to the determination content of step S710 (step S710a).

  After executing the processes of steps S709 and S710a, the effect control CPU 120 performs present box image display settings (step S711). In step S711, a setting is made to display a present box image after S seconds (for example, after 1 second) after the decorative symbol variable display is started. Note that the timing for displaying the present box image is not limited to S seconds after the start of the variable display of the decorative design, and may be the same as the start of the variable display of the decorative design, for example.

  Thereafter, the production control CPU 120 sets an opening timer T according to the variation pattern (step S712). The opening timer T is a timer that measures the time from the start of variable display until the present box image being displayed is switched to the present image. When the opening timer times out, the present box image being displayed is switched to the present image. In step S712, the effect control CPU 101 sets the unsealing timer T using the unsealing timing setting table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an opening timing setting table. In the opening timing setting table shown in FIG. 28, an opening timer T is set for each variation pattern. The opening timing setting table shown in FIG. 28 includes information on the production contents and the fluctuation time for each variation pattern, but any variation pattern and opening timer T may be associated with each other.

  As shown in FIG. 28, 25 seconds is set as the unsealing timer T in the fluctuation patterns PB3-3 and PB2-3. This unsealing timer T (25 seconds) is set to a time for displaying the present image immediately before the third re-variation is started in the pseudo-variable variable display effect. 10 seconds is set as the opening timer T in the fluctuation patterns PA3-2 and PA2-2. The unsealing timer T (10 seconds) is set to a time for displaying the present image immediately before the reach effect of super reach A is started. In the variation patterns PA3-3 and PA2-3, 12 seconds are set as the opening timer T. The opening timer T (12 seconds) is set to a time for displaying the present image immediately before the reach effect of Super Reach B is started. Further, HT-3 seconds is set as the unsealing timer T in the variation patterns other than the above variation pattern. Note that the fluctuation time HT indicates the fluctuation time in each fluctuation pattern (the special figure fluctuation time in FIG. 13). The unsealing timer T (HT-3 seconds) is set to a time for displaying the present image immediately before the definite decorative symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Thus, a different opening timer T is provided for each variation pattern.

  After executing the processing of step S712, the effect control CPU 120 starts the set opening timer T (step S713), and ends the second present effect determining process. In addition, when it is determined in step S701 that it is in a probable change state (step S701; Yes), or in step S702, it is determined that the time is short (step S702; Yes), the first present in step S703 When it is determined that the production flag is set to the on state (step S703; Yes), when it is determined that “execution is not performed” (determined “no execution” is determined) in step S706 (Step S706; No), the CPU 120 for effect control ends the second present effect determining process.

  After executing the second present effect determination process in step S527 shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 executes the navigation character effect determination process (step S528).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the navigation character effect determination process. In the navigation character effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first present effect flag is set to the on state (step S901). When it is determined in step S901 that the first present effect flag is not set to the on state (step S901; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second present effect flag is set to the on state. Is determined (step S902). When it is determined in step S902 that the second present effect flag is not set to the on state (step S902; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines execution of the navigation character effect (step S903).

  In step S903, the effect control CPU 120 takes a random value SR6 (for example, a value in the range of “1” to “600”) for determining the execution of the navigation character effect updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, for example. Numerical value data indicating that the navigation character effect is to be executed, and by referring to the navigation character effect execution determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121, and the type of the navigation character effect in the case of execution. Can be determined.

  FIG. 30 shows a configuration example of the navigation character effect execution determination table. In the navigation character production execution determination table, for example, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value SR6 is high in the navigation character production depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “losing”. It is assigned to “high reliability suggesting effect” for executing the reliability suggestion effect, “explanation effect” for executing the commentary effect among the navigation character effects, or “no execution” not executing the navigation character effect. In FIG. 30, the determination ratio of each type of navigation character effect is described instead of the determined value assigned to the type of navigation character effect.

  After performing the process of step S903, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not it is determined to execute the navigation character effect based on the determination result of step S903 (step S904). When it is determined in step S904 that it is determined to execute the navigation character effect (step S904; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 displays a navigation character effect image corresponding to the type of navigation character effect determined to be executed. It is displayed (step S905). In step S905, for example, if the execution of the high reliability suggesting effect is determined in step S903, the effect control CPU 120 displays an image such as “Gekiatsu!” As a navigation character line, for example. If execution of the commentary effect is determined in step S903, the effect control CPU 120 displays, for example, an image such as “If you develop from a pseudo-ream to a super reach! To do.

  After performing the process of step S905, or when it is determined in step S901 that the first present effect flag is set to the on state (step S901; Yes), the second present effect flag is turned on in step S902. When it is determined that the state is set (step S902; Yes), when it is determined in step S904 that it is determined not to execute the navigation character effect (step S904; No), the effect control CPU 120 The navigation character production determination process is terminated.

  Next, the CPU 120 for effect control executes a first present effect setting process shown in FIG. 23 (step S529).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the first present effect setting process. In the first present effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first present effect flag is set to the on state (step S651). When it is determined in step S651 that the first present effect flag is set to the on state (step S651; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the display number P and the maximum present number Pmax are the same value. It is determined whether or not (step S652). Here, when the display number P and the maximum present number Pmax are the same value, all present box images have already been displayed. If the displayed number P and the maximum present number Pmax are not the same value, there is a present box image that has not been displayed yet.

  When it is determined in step S652 that the display number P and the maximum present number Pmax are not the same value (step S652; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs present box image display setting (step S653). In step S653, a setting is made to display a present box image after S seconds (for example, 1 second) after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. The timing for displaying the present box image set in step S653 in the first present effect setting process and the timing for displaying the present box image set in step S711 in the second present effect determination process are common. doing.

  After executing the process of step S653, the CPU 120 for effect control sets the stock display timer T according to the variation pattern (step S653a). The stock display timer T is a timer that measures the time from the start of variable display to the stock display of the present box image being displayed. The present box image being displayed is displayed in stock when the stock display timer times out. In step S653a, the effect control CPU 101 sets the stock display timer T using the same table as the opening timing setting table shown in FIG. Note that the opening timer T in FIG. Therefore, a common timer value is set for the stock display timer in the first present effect and the opening timer in the second present effect.

  After executing the process of step S653a, the effect control CPU 120 starts the set stock display timer T (step S653b), and adds 1 to the number of displays P (step S654). After performing the process of step S654, or when it is determined in step S652 that the display number P and the maximum present number Pmax are the same value (step S652; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the number of executions K. The value is subtracted by 1 (step S655), and it is determined whether or not the value of the execution count K is 0 (step S656). Here, when the value of the execution count K is not 0, it is not the last variable display in the first present effect. When the value of the execution count K is 0, this is the last variable display in the first present effect.

  When it is determined in step S656 that the value of the execution count K is 0 (step S656; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the unsealing flag to the on state (step S657). The unsealing flag is the first present. It is a flag indicating that it is the last variable display in the production. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 sets the opening timers T1 to T3 according to the maximum number of presents Pmax and the variation pattern (step S658). The opening timers T <b> 1 to T <b> 3 are timers that measure the time from the start of variable display until the present box image being displayed is switched to the present image. When the opening timer times out, the present box image being displayed is switched to the present image. In step S658, the effect control CPU 101 sets the unsealing timers T1 to T3 using the unsealing timing setting table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an opening timing setting table. In the opening timing setting table shown in FIG. 32, opening timers T1 to T3 are set for each variation pattern. The fluctuation patterns PB3-3 and PB2-3 are set with 25 seconds as the opening timer T1, 35 seconds as the opening timer T2, and 65 seconds as the opening timer T3. The opening timer T1 (25 seconds) is set to a time for displaying the present image immediately before the third re-variation is started in the pseudo-variable variable display effect. The opening timer T2 (35 seconds) is set to a time when the present image is displayed immediately before the reach effect of Super Reach A is started. The unsealing timer T3 (65 seconds) is set to a time for displaying the present image immediately before the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In the variation patterns PA3-2 and PA2-2, 10 seconds are set as the opening timer T1, 25 seconds are set as the opening timer T2, and 40 seconds are set as the opening timer T3. The opening timer T1 (10 seconds) is set to a time when the present image is displayed immediately before the reach effect of super reach A is started. The opening timer T2 (25 seconds) is set to a time during which a present image is displayed during the reach effect of Super Reach A. The opening timer T3 (40 seconds) is set to a time when the present image is displayed immediately before the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In the variation patterns PA3-3 and PA2-3, 12 seconds are set as the opening timer T1, 30 seconds are set as the opening timer T2, and 50 seconds are set as the opening timer T3. The unsealing timer T1 (12 seconds) is set to a time when the present image is displayed immediately before the reach effect of Super Reach B is started. The opening timer T2 (30 seconds) is set to a time during which a present image is displayed during the reach effect of Super Reach B. The opening timer T3 (50 seconds) is set to a time when the present image is displayed immediately before the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, different opening timers T1 to T3 are provided for each variation pattern. In step S658, an opening timer corresponding to the maximum present number Pmax is set. For example, if the maximum number of presents Pmax is “1”, only the opening timer T1 is set. If the maximum number of presents Pmax is “2”, the opening timers T1 and T2 are set, and the maximum number of presents Pmax is “3”. If there are, opening timers T1 to T3 are set.

  After performing the process of step S658, the CPU 120 for effect control performs display setting of the present image corresponding to the opening timer (step S658a). In step S658a, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the opening timer T1 if, for example, “1”, “2”, “0” from the left is stored in the present data storage area of the start winning command buffer. Then, “Pseudo-ream” is set to be displayed as a present image, and “Super reach” is set to be displayed as a present image corresponding to the opening timer T2. Further, for example, when “2”, “4”, and “3” are stored from the left side, “Super Reach” is set as a present image corresponding to the opening timer T1, and the opening timer T2 is displayed. Correspondingly, setting is made to display “character A” as a present image, and setting to display “chance” as a present image corresponding to the opening timer T3.

  After executing the process of step S658a, the effect control CPU 120 starts the set opening timers T1 to T3 (step S659). After performing the process of step S659 or when it is determined in step S651 that the first present effect flag is not set to the on state (step S651; No), the value of the execution count K is 0 in step S656. When it is determined that it is not (Step S656; No), the CPU 120 for effect control ends the first present effect setting process.

  After executing the first present effect setting process in step S529 shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern to be a use pattern from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S530). The CPU 120 for effect control, for example, the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command, the content determined in steps S526 to S529 (execution determination of the second present effect, execution determination of the navigation character effect, setting of the first present effect, etc.) ), Any one of a plurality of effect control patterns prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 may be selected and set as a use pattern. Subsequently, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S531).

  And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S532). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S530 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided in the display area.

  After the processing of step S532, the effect control CPU 120 deletes each command and present data read from the start winning command buffer and stores a storage area (below the hold display number “1” for the start winning command buffer). The starting opening prize designation command, the pending storage number notification command, and the present data corresponding to these are shifted upward by one entry, stored in the storage areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “2” to “8”). . By such processing, commands corresponding to the variable display executed this time can be digested.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. By changing the color of the area, etc., the number of reserved display displayed at the leftmost first display position of the start winning memory display area 5H is reduced by 1, and the number of reserved memories that can be specified by the display of the reserved memory is increased. Decrease by 1 (step S533). It should be noted that the other hold display symbols are moved to the next side (for example, the left side) as the number of the hold display symbols is reduced by one. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S534), and ends the variable display start setting process.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 18 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S551). ). As an example, in the process of step S551, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 subtraction) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  When the variable display time has not elapsed in step S551 (step S551; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the first present effect execution period (step S552). The first present effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern set by the process of step S530 shown in FIG. When it is determined in step S552 that it is the first present effect execution period (step S552; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs a first present effect operation control process for executing the first present effect (step S552). S553).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the first present effect operation control process. In the first present effect operation control process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the present box image display time (step S671). The present box image display time is set by executing the process of step S653 shown in FIG. When it is determined in step S671 that it is the present box image display time (step S671; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 displays the present box image (step S672).

  After executing the process of step S672 or when it is determined in step S671 that it is not the present box image display time (step S671; No), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the timer value of the stock display timer (step S671). S672a), it is determined whether or not the stock display timer T has timed out (step S672b). When it is determined in step S672b that the stock display timer T has timed out (step S672b; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 displays the present box image in stock (step S672c). In step S672c, for example, the effect control CPU 120 moves the present box image to a stock display area provided in the display area of the image display device 5 and displays the stock display.

  After performing the process of step S672c or when it is determined in step S672b that the stock display timer T has not timed out (step S672b; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the unsealing flag to the on state. It is determined whether or not (step S673). When it is determined in step S673 that the opening flag is set to the on state (step S673; Yes), the production control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the timer value of the opening timer (step S674), and the opening timer T1, It is determined whether any of T2 and T3 has timed out (steps S675 to S677). When it is determined in steps S675 to S677 that any one of the opening timers T1, T2, and T3 has timed out (steps S675 to S677; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets an effective period timer (step S679).

  After executing the process of step S679, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not an operation for the push button 31B has been received (step S680). When it is determined in step S680 that the operation on the push button 31B is not accepted (step S680; No), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the timer value of the effective period timer (step S680a), and the effective period timer is It is determined whether or not a timeout has occurred (step S680b). The valid period timer is a timer that is set at the start of the valid period, and is a timer that measures 2 seconds in the present embodiment. If it is determined in step S680 that an operation on the push button 31B has been accepted (step S680; Yes), or if it is determined in step S680b that the validity period timer has timed out (step S680b; Yes), the production control CPU 120 Switches and displays the corresponding present box image as a present image (step S680c).

  In step S680c, for example, when it is determined that the opening timer T1 has timed out in step S675, a present image corresponding to the opening timer T1 is displayed, and in step S676, the opening timer T2 has timed out. If it is based on the determination, a present image corresponding to the opening timer T2 is displayed. If it is determined that the opening timer T3 has timed out in step S677, the present corresponding to the opening timer T3 is displayed. Display an image.

  After performing the process of step S680c, or when it is determined in step S673 that the unsealing flag is not set to ON (step S673; No), the unsealing timers T1, T2, and T3 are set in steps S675 to S677. When it is determined that none has timed out (steps S675 to S677; No), when it is determined in step S680b that the validity period timer has not timed out (step S680b; No), the effect control CPU 120 The first present performance operation control process is terminated.

  When it is determined that it is not the first present effect execution period in step S552 shown in FIG. 33 (step S552; No), after executing the process of step S553, the effect control CPU 120 performs the second present effect execution period. It is determined whether or not (step S554). The second present effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern set by the process of step S530 shown in FIG. When it is determined in step S554 that it is the second present effect execution period (step S554; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs a second present effect operation control process for executing the second present effect (step S554). S555).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the second present effect operation control process. In the second present effect operation control process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the present box image display time (step S771). The present box image display time is set by executing the process of step S711 shown in FIG. When it is determined in step S771 that it is the present box image display time (step S771; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 displays the present box image (step S772).

  After executing the process of step S772 or when it is determined in step S771 that the present box image display time is not reached (step S771; No), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the timer value of the opening timer (step S773). ), It is determined whether or not the opening timer T has timed out (step S774). When it is determined in step S774 that the opening timer T has timed out (step S774; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 switches and displays the present box image to the present image (step S775). In step S775, the effect control CPU 120 displays the present image set in step S709 or step S710a in the second present effect determination process.

  After performing the process of step S775 or when it is determined in step S774 that the opening timer T has not timed out (step S774; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the second present effect operation control process. .

  When it is determined in step S554 shown in FIG. 33 that it is not the second present effect execution period (step S554; No), after executing the process of step S555, the effect control CPU 120 performs the navigation character effect execution period. It is determined whether or not there is (step S556). When it is determined in step S556 that it is the navigation character effect execution period (step S556; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs a navigation character effect operation control process for executing the navigation character effect (step S557).

  When it is determined in step S556 that it is not the navigation character effect execution period (step S556; No), after executing the process of step S557, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a pseudo-continuous execution period. (Step S558). When it is determined in step S558 that it is the pseudo-continuous execution period (step S558; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs a pseudo-continuous operation control process for executing a pseudo-variable variable display effect (step S557). . In step S557, the variable symbol display is temporarily stopped at the temporary stop symbol determined in step S526, and then immediately changed again.

  When it is determined in step S558 that it is not the pseudo continuous execution period (step S558; No), after executing the process of step S559, the CPU 120 for effect control is a reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect. It is determined whether or not there is (step S560). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected according to the variation pattern. When it is determined in step S560 that it is the reach effect execution period (step S560; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the reach effect based on, for example, effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern. The reach effect operation control process is performed (step S560).

  When it is determined in step S560 that it is not the reach effect execution period (step S560; No), after executing the process of step S560, the effect control CPU 120, for example, the effect selected corresponding to the variation pattern Based on the setting in the control pattern, etc., other than the effect operation control including the decorative symbol variable display operation is performed (step S562), the variable display effect processing is ended.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S551 (step S551; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S571). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S571; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S571 (step S571; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) that is the display result is performed (step S572). After the process of step S572, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the unsealing flag is set to the on state (step S573). When it is determined in step S573 that the unsealing flag is set to the on state (step S573; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the unsealing flag to the off state (step S574) and the first present effect The flag is reset to an off state (step S575).

  After performing the process of step S575, or when it is determined in step S573 that the unsealing flag is not set to the on state (step S573; No), the effect control CPU 120 has the second present effect flag on. Is set (step S576). When it is determined in step S576 that the second present effect flag is set to the on state (step S576; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the second present effect flag to the off state (step S577). .

  After performing the process of step S577 or when it is determined in step S576 that the second present effect flag is not set to the on state (step S576; No), the effect control CPU 120 receives the hit start designation command. A predetermined time as a waiting time is set in the effect control process timer or the like (step S578). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S579), and the variable display effect process is terminated.

  Next, the execution timing of the first present effect and the second present effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36A shows the execution timing of the first present effect. As shown in FIG. 36 (A), the fifth hold is generated during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and it is determined that the first present effect is executed by the occurrence of the hold, and it is determined that the two present box images are displayed. Suppose that In this case, in the variable display based on the first hold (next variable display), the first present box image is displayed, and one present box image is displayed in stock. Then, in the variable display based on the second hold (next variable display), the second present box image is displayed, and a total of two present box images are displayed in stock. Thus, in this embodiment, as an example, the present box image is displayed for each variable display from the variable display next to the variable display for which execution of the first present effect is determined. In the variable display based on the third hold and the fourth hold, the two present box images are kept in stock display. Next, in the variable display based on the fifth hold, the two present-displayed gift box images are changed to present images at different timings.

  FIG. 36B shows the execution timing of the second present effect. As shown in FIG. 36B, it is assumed that it is determined to execute the second present effect at the start of variable display based on the first hold. In this case, in the variable display, after the present box image is displayed, the displayed present box image is changed to a present image.

  Next, the timing for displaying the present box image in the first present effect and the second present effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37A shows the timing for displaying the present box image in the first present effect. As shown in FIG. 37A, variable symbol special display is started at t = 0. A present box image is displayed at t = S (1 second in this embodiment). Specifically, at t = S, a character CH with a present box PB is displayed as shown in FIG. 39B, and an image such as “I'll give you a present!” Is displayed. Next, the present box image is displayed in stock at t = T (opening timer T shown in FIG. 29). Specifically, at t = T, the present box PB held by the character CH is moved to the stock display area PBH as shown in FIG. The stock box present box image is displayed up to the target variable display.

  FIG. 37 (B) shows the timing for displaying the present box image in the second present effect. As shown in FIG. 37B, the variable symbol special display is started at t = 0. A present box image is displayed at t = S (1 second in this embodiment). Specifically, at t = S, a character CH with a present box PB is displayed as shown in FIG. 42B, and an image such as “I'll give you a present!” Is displayed. Next, at t = T (opening timer T shown in FIG. 29), the present box image is switched to the present image. Specifically, at t = T, the present box PB is opened as shown in FIG. 42C, and a display for popping out a present (“chance” in the example of FIG. 42) from the present box PB is performed. . As a result, a present image such as “chance” is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 37, in the first present effect or the second present effect, a present box image is displayed at the timing of t = S. Then, at the timing of t = T, the present box image is displayed in stock in the first present effect, and the present box image is changed to a present image in the second present effect. At t = S to t = T, as shown in FIG. 39B and FIG. 42B, a common effect mode (character CH with a present box PB is displayed and “I'll give you a present! The present box image is displayed in such a manner that an image such as “is displayed”.

  Next, the timing for displaying the present image in the first present effect will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 38, the start / stop of the change of the special symbol and the start of the valid period for accepting the operation on the push button 31B according to the elapsed time from the start of the variable display which is the subject of the first present presentation. / Stop. Note that FIG. 38 shows each timing when three present box images are displayed in the first present effect.

  FIG. 38A shows the timing for displaying a present image in the case of the variation pattern PB3-3 or PB2-3 with pseudo-ream and super reach. As shown in FIG. 38A, variable symbol special display is started at t = 0. The valid period for accepting an operation on the push button 31B at t = T1 (25 seconds), which is the time immediately before the first re-variation, the second re-variation, and the third re-variation is started. The validity period ends after 2 seconds. During this effective period, for example, as shown in FIG. 42B, a button design for prompting the player to operate the push button 31B is displayed on the image display device 5. Then, when the player operates the push button 31B during the effective period, or when the effective period has elapsed, the “pseudo-ream” is displayed as the first present image. Next, an effective period for accepting an operation on the push button 31B is started at t = T2 (35 seconds), which is a time immediately before the reach production of Super Reach A is started, and the effective period ends after 2 seconds. . When the push button 31B is operated by the player during the effective period or when the effective period has elapsed, “super reach” is displayed as the second present image. Next, an effective period for accepting an operation on the push button 31B is started at t = T3 (65 seconds), which is a time immediately before the fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, and two seconds later. The validity period ends. When the push button 31B is operated by the player during the effective period or when the effective period has elapsed, one of “chance”, “character A”, and “character B” is selected as the third present image. indicate.

  FIG. 38B shows the timing for displaying a present image in the case of the variation pattern PA3-2 or PA2-2 involving only the super reach A. As shown in FIG. 38B, the variable symbol special display is started at t = 0. Then, at t = T1 (10 seconds), which is the time immediately before the reach effect of Super Reach A is started, an effective period for accepting an operation on the push button 31B is started, and after 2 seconds, the effective period ends. When the player operates the push button 31B during the effective period or when the effective period elapses, “Super Reach” is displayed as the first present image. Next, an effective period for accepting an operation on the push button 31B is started at t = T2 (25 seconds), which is the time during the reach production of Super Reach A, and after 2 seconds, the effective period ends. When the push button 31B is operated by the player during the effective period or when the effective period has elapsed, one of “chance”, “character A”, and “character B” is selected as the second present image. indicate. Next, an effective period for accepting an operation on the push button 31B is started at t = T3 (40 seconds), which is a time immediately before the fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, and two seconds later. The validity period ends. When the push button 31B is operated by the player during the effective period or when the effective period has elapsed, one of “chance”, “character A”, and “character B” is selected as the third present image. indicate.

  FIG. 38C shows the timing for displaying a present image in the case of the variation pattern PA3-3 or PA2-3 with only super reach B. As shown in FIG. 38C, variable symbol special display is started at t = 0. An effective period for accepting an operation on the push button 31B is started at t = T1 (12 seconds), t = T2 (30 seconds), and t = T3 (40 seconds), and the effective period is 2 seconds later. Each ends. When the player operates the push button 31B during the effective period or when the effective period elapses, the first, second, or third present image is displayed.

  As described above, the timing for changing from the present box image to the present image is different according to the variable display variation pattern which is the subject of the first present effect. In addition, a plurality of present box images can be displayed, and each present box image is configured to have different timings for changing to present images.

  Next, main effect screens when the first present effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 41. In addition, the case where the variation pattern of the target variable display is the variation pattern PB3-3 or PB2-3 with pseudo-ream and super reach, and two present box images are displayed will be described.

  In this embodiment, as an example, the character CH is always displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. When a predetermined time (1 second in this embodiment) elapses after the decorative symbol variable display is started, a character CH with a present box PB is displayed as shown in FIG. An image such as “I'll give you a present!” Is displayed. When the time measured by the stock display timer has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 39C, the present box PB held by the character CH moves to the stock display area PBH. Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (D), the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 40 (A), one hold display symbol 5Z displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H is erased and variable display of the next decorative symbol is started. When a predetermined time has elapsed, a character CH with a present box PB is displayed as shown in FIG. 40B, and an image such as “I'll give you a present!” Is displayed. When the time measured by the stock display timer has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 40C, the present box PB held by the character CH moves to the stock display area PBH. As a result, two present boxes PB are displayed in the stock display area PBH. Thus, since the present box image is displayed one by one for each variable display of the decorative design, as shown in FIGS. 40 (B) to (D) and FIGS. 41 (A) to (B), finally, 2 present box images are displayed. Two present box images are displayed at the same time. When displaying up to three present box images, finally three present box images are displayed simultaneously. Then, as shown in FIG. 40 (D), the confirmed decorative design is stopped and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (A), when the variable display of the decorative design as the target is started and the measurement time by the opening timer elapses, the button design is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 41 (B). . When the player operates the push button 31B or when an effective period for accepting an operation on the push button 31B has elapsed, “pseudo-continuous” is displayed as a present image as shown in FIG. By displaying the present image of the “pseudo sequence”, it is suggested that the variable display effect of the pseudo sequence is executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 41 (D), the decorative symbols constituting the pseudo-ream chance are temporarily stopped and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 41 (E), re-variation is performed in the variable display effect of the pseudo-ream. When the time measured by the opening timer elapses, the button symbol is displayed again on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. When the player operates the push button 31B or when an effective period for accepting an operation on the push button 31B has elapsed, “Super Reach” is displayed as a present image as shown in FIG. By displaying the present image of “Super Reach”, it is suggested that the reach effect of Super Reach is executed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 41 (H), the reach effect of super reach A is started.

  Next, main effect screens when the second present effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 42 illustrates a case where the variable display variation pattern in which the second present effect is executed is a non-reach (loss) variation pattern PA1-1 or PA1-2, and FIG. 43 illustrates the second present. A case will be described in which the variable pattern of variable display in which the effect is executed is the variable pattern PB3-3 or PB2-3 with pseudo-ream and super reach.

  As shown in FIG. 42A, the character CH is always displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined time (1 second in this embodiment) elapses after the decorative symbol variable display is started, a character CH with a present box PB is displayed as shown in FIG. An image such as “I'll give you a present!” Is displayed. When the measurement time (HT-3 seconds) by the opening timer elapses, “chance” is displayed as a present image as shown in 42 (C). Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (D), the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 43A, the character CH is always displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined time elapses after the decorative symbol variable display is started, a character CH with a present box PB is displayed as shown in FIG. 43B, and an image such as “I'll give you a present!” Is displayed. Is done. When the measurement time by the opening timer has elapsed, “pseudo-continuous” is displayed as a present image as shown in 43 (C). By displaying the present image of the “pseudo sequence”, it is suggested that the variable display effect of the pseudo sequence is executed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 43 (D), the decorative symbols constituting the pseudo-ream chance are temporarily stopped and displayed.

  In the second present effect, two or three present box images may be displayed simultaneously. For example, when two present box images are displayed, a character having two present boxes may be displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of variable display of decorative symbols. Further, after a character with one present box is displayed, another character with another present box may be displayed. Thus, if two present box images are finally displayed at the same time, the timing at which the two present box images are displayed may be the same or different. In addition, when three present box images are displayed in the second present effect, finally, three present box images may be displayed simultaneously.

  In this way, when displaying a plurality of present box images in the second present effect, the present box images may be changed to present images at different timings during variable display, and all present box images can be converted into present images at the same time. It may be changed. For example, when three present box images are displayed simultaneously, if the variation pattern is a variation pattern PB3-3 or PB2-3 with pseudo-ream and super reach, 25 seconds, 35 seconds, and 65 seconds from the start of variable display. The present box image may be changed to a present image at a later timing (the same timing as that shown in FIG. 38A). If the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern PA1-1 or PA1-2, all present box images are presented simultaneously after the measurement time (HT-3 seconds) from the opening timer has elapsed since the start of variable display. Change to an image.

  As described above, when a plurality of present box images are simultaneously displayed in the second present effect, a plurality of present box images are simultaneously displayed in one variable display for displaying the present box image in the first present effect. What is necessary is just to make it the structure displayed. Thus, what is necessary is just to make it a common production | presentation aspect including the number of the present box images to display, the timing changed to a present image, etc. in a 1st present presentation and a 2nd present presentation.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, the first present effect is executed as the pre-reading notice effect, and the notice that is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern once. A second present effect is executed as an effect. As shown in FIG. 37, in the first present effect or the second present effect, a present box image is displayed at the timing of t = S. Then, at the timing of t = T, the present box image is displayed in stock in the first present effect, and the present box image is changed to a present image in the second present effect. At t = S to t = T, as shown in FIG. 39B and FIG. 42B, a common effect mode (character CH with a present box PB is displayed and “I'll give you a present! The present box image is displayed in such a manner that an image such as “is displayed”. Thus, since the present box image is displayed in a common effect mode in the first present effect and the second present effect, the effect effect of the effect using the present box image can be improved and is currently being performed. The player can be focused on both the variable display and the variable display performed after the variable display.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 17B, FIG. 21 and FIG. Five types of “chance”, “character A”, and “character B” are provided. Then, by executing the processes of steps S626, S628, and S629, the present box image changes to any one of the five types of present images in the first present effect. As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, five types of present images used in the second present effect are provided: “pseudo train”, “super reach”, “chance”, “character A”, and “character B”. Yes. Then, by executing the processes of steps S709, S710, and S710a, the present box image changes to one of the five types of present images in the second present effect. As described above, since the common present image is displayed in the first present effect and the second present effect, the contents suggested by the present image are easily understood.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 17B, FIG. 21 and FIG. 26, the present image includes a “pseudo-ream” present image and a “super reach” present image. It is included. Then, as shown in FIG. 41C, FIG. 41G, and FIG. 43C, when the “pseudo-ream” present image or the “super-reach” present image is displayed, the pseudo-ream variable is changed. It is suggested that the display effect and the reach effect of super reach are executed. As described above, the present image includes a mode that suggests which effect is executed in the variable display, so that the player pays attention to which present image is displayed to improve the interest of the game. Can do.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, for example, when two present box images are displayed in the first present effect, the present box images are displayed one by one for each variable display of the decorative pattern. As shown in FIGS. 40 (B) to (D) and FIGS. 41 (A) to (B), finally two present box images are simultaneously displayed. Moreover, when displaying two present box images in the second present effect, for example, two present box images are displayed simultaneously by displaying a character with two present boxes. Since a plurality of present box images are simultaneously displayed in this way, the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, for example, when three present box images are displayed at the same time in the first present effect, the variation pattern is a variation pattern PB3-3 or PB2-3 with a pseudo-ream and super reach. If so, as shown in FIG. 38A, the present box image is changed to a present image at a timing such as 25 seconds, 35 seconds, and 65 seconds after the start of variable display of the target. Further, when three present box images are simultaneously displayed in the second present effect, if the variation pattern is the variation pattern PB3-3 or PB2-3 with pseudo-ream and super reach, 25 seconds after the start of variable display, 35 The present box image is changed to a present image at a timing such as 65 seconds later. Thus, by changing at different timings during variable display, it is possible to give a sharp effect to the effect of changing the present box image to the present image, and to improve the interest of the game.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, for example, when it is determined in step S703 in the second present effect determination process that the first present effect flag is set to the on state (step S703; Yes). Then, the second present effect determination process is terminated. Thus, when the first present effect is executed and the present box image is displayed, the second present effect is not executed, so that the expectation for the variable display performed after the variable display in which the present box image is displayed is realized. Can last.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, in the first present effect determination process in step S161, it is determined that the gaming state is not a probable change state (step S601; No), and the gaming state is not a time-short state. When it is determined (step S602; No), that is, when the gaming state is the normal state, execution of the first present effect can be determined. Further, in the second present effect determination process in step S527, it is determined that the gaming state is not a certain change state (step S701; No), and further, it is determined that the gaming state is not a time-short state (step S702; No), that is, When the gaming state is the normal state, execution of the second present effect can be determined. As described above, the execution of the first present effect and the second present effect can be determined only when the game state is the predetermined game state such as the normal game state. Can improve the interest of the game.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, if the variation pattern in the variable display of the target is the variation pattern PB3-3 or PB2-3 with pseudo-ream and super reach, it is shown in FIG. In this way, the present box image is changed to a present image at timings such as 25 seconds, 35 seconds, and 65 seconds after the start of variable display of the target, and the variation pattern of the variable display of the target is a variation pattern PA3- with only super reach A. If it is 2 or PA2-2, as shown in FIG. 38B, the present box image is changed to a present image at a timing of 10 seconds, 25 seconds, and 40 seconds after the start of variable display of the target. As described above, since the present box image is changed to the present image at different timings according to the variation pattern in the variable display of the target, an effect of changing the present box image to the present image can be suitably executed.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, in the navigation character effect determination process in step S528, when it is determined in step S901 that the first present effect flag is set to the on state, or step S902. When it is determined that the second present effect flag is set to the on state, the navigation character effect determination process is terminated without determining the execution of the navigation character effect. Thus, when the present box image is displayed in the first present effect or the second present effect, the navigation character effect is not executed, so that the effect can be prevented from becoming complicated.

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

  For example, a hold display notice may be executed as a prefetch notice. The hold display advance notice is a hold display design corresponding to a variable display to be a notice target (target) among the hold display designs displayed by the hold storage display. It is an effect that suggests the possibility of becoming a “hit” in the variable display corresponding to the changed hold display symbol (variable display of the notice target) by changing to the hold display symbol of a specific mode such as an asterisk. In addition, the conditions for becoming the notice target of the hold display notice may be the same as the conditions for becoming the notice object of the first present effect in the above embodiment, or may be different conditions. As an example, the variable display result may be a big hit as a condition for becoming a notice target of the hold display notice.

  In the case where such a hold display advance notice can be executed, for example, a present image having an aspect of “hold change” may be further prepared. That is, in addition to the present images such as “pseudo ream”, “super reach”, “chance”, “character A”, and “character B”, a present image such as “holding change” may be added. And when the variable display which is the notice object of the first present effect is started, the hold information corresponding to the variable display which is the notice object of the hold display notice is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit and the second special figure hold memory. If it is in the hold information stored in the section, it may be set to display a “hold change” present image instead of the present image set in step S626 or S628. When set in this way, the present box image changes to a “pending change” present image during variable display (during variable display where the present image is displayed), which is the subject of the first present presentation. .

  Further, for example, a hold display advance notice is executed based on the display of the present image of “hold change” in the first present effect, and a hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display that is the subject of the hold display advance notice is displayed, for example, as a star. You may change to the hold display symbol of a specific mode such as a mark. In addition, before the variable display which displays a present image in a 1st present effect is performed, when a hold display symbol is changed into the hold display symbol of a specific aspect, in a 1st present effect, "hold change ”May be limited to the present image.

  In addition, when variable display in which the second present effect is executed is started, the hold information corresponding to the variable display to be notified of the hold display advance notice is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit and the second special figure hold storage unit. May be set to display the present image of “change in hold” instead of the present image set in step S709 or S710a. In this case, for example, after displaying the present image of “hold change” in the second present effect, the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display that is the subject of the advance notice of the hold display notice is held in a specific mode such as a star mark, for example. You may change to a display design.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to the above modification, for example, it corresponds to a variable display that is subject to a notice of a hold display notice in the hold information stored in the first special figure hold storage unit or the second special figure hold storage unit. When there is hold information to be displayed, the present box image changes to a “hold change” present image during variable display in which the present image is displayed in the first present effect or the second present effect. Therefore, the player can pay attention to which gift image is displayed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, when the present box image is displayed, the present image is always switched to the present image. However, even if the present box image is displayed, the present image may not be switched. For example, the present determination table shown in FIG. 22 or FIG. 27 may include options with contents that do not display the present image. If it is determined in step S628 or step S710 that the present image is not displayed, control may be performed so that the present image is not switched even if the opening timer times out.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in the present determination table of FIGS. 22 and 27, the presents are “chance”, “character A”, and “character B”, but the presents are not limited to these. The present may be, for example, “Atsui” or “Gekiatsu”. As shown in the present setting examples in FIG. 21 and FIG. 26, the presents are “pseudo-ream” and “super reach”, but the presents are not limited to these. The present is, for example, “pseudo-series once”, “pseudo-series twice”, “pseudo-series three times”, etc., corresponding to the number of times of re-variation in the variable display effect of the pseudo-series, You may make it display a present image at a timing. In addition, the present may be, for example, “normal reach”, “super reach A”, “super reach B”, etc., and a mode suggesting an effect other than the pseudo-variable display effect or reach effect (for example, a button as a notice effect) In the case of suggesting a production, “button” or the like may be used. Moreover, you may include the present image which is not common in the present image in a 1st present effect, or the present image in a 2nd present effect.

  In the above embodiment, if it is determined in step S627 that there is an unset present (step S627; Yes), an unset portion present is determined using the present determination table shown in FIG. 22 in step S628. did. However, for example, presents may be set in advance in an unset portion of the present contents shown in FIG. 21, and all presents may be determined collectively. In addition, as shown in FIG. 21, all presents may be determined by lottery without setting presents in advance.

  In the above-described embodiment, the number of present images to be displayed (maximum present number Pmax) is determined based on the total number of reserved storage (steps S621 to S625), and the display timing of the present box image is set to the first present effect. Each variable display from the next variable display of the variable display for which execution of the variable is determined was performed. However, the display timing of the present box image is not limited to the above. For example, when the execution of the first present effect is determined, the lottery for determining whether or not to display the present box image is executed for each hold information, so that the variable display is held. You may determine the variable display which displays a present box image. Furthermore, by providing a present image as an option when deciding to display a present box image, whether to display the present box image and which present image to switch to when present box image is displayed. You may perform the lottery to determine with respect to each holding information.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36, in the variable display based on the fifth hold, the two present-displayed gift box images are changed into present images. However, for example, when a specific presentation mode is entered before the variable display based on the fifth hold is executed, the variable display that enters the specific presentation mode and the variable display before that are displayed in stock. The present gift box image may be forcibly changed to a present image. In this case, for example, the present image to be displayed may be determined again by lottery at the start of variable display forcibly changing the present image. Moreover, you may make it not perform a 1st present effect and a 2nd present effect, while entering the specific production mode.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, in the first present effect, a plurality of present box images are changed to present images at different timings during variable display. However, a plurality of present box images are variably displayed. You may change to a present image at the same timing.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40 and FIG. 41, when displaying a plurality of present box images, the present box images of the same display mode are displayed, but the present box images of different display modes are displayed. Also good. For example, as a present box image display mode, a present box image of a display mode such as paper, wooden, or iron is prepared, and when the target variable display result is a big hit, the iron present box image is easily displayed When the target variable display result is lost, the paper present box image may be set to be easily displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the first present effect can be executed only in the normal gaming state. However, the gaming state in which the first present effect can be executed is not limited to the normal state. For example, the first present effect may be executable only when the gaming state is the normal state or the probability variation state. Further, the first present effect may be executable only when the predetermined effect mode is being executed.

  In the above embodiment, the specific variation pattern type is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern that is a variable display mode of super reach. Specifically, the specific variation pattern type is a variation pattern type CA3-4, CA2-4 including a variation pattern with pseudo-ream and super reach, and a variation pattern type CA3 including a variation pattern only with super reach. -3 and CA2-3. However, the specific variation pattern type is not limited to the variation pattern type and may be changed as appropriate.

  In the above embodiment, the first present effect can be executed when the variation pattern type in the target variable display is the specific variation pattern type. However, the condition for determining the execution of the first present effect is not limited to the case where the variation pattern type is the specific variation pattern type. For example, when the variable display result in the target variable display is a big hit, the first present effect may be executable. Specifically, the execution of the first present effect may be determined based on the determination result of whether or not it is within the jackpot determination range in the winning random number determination process in step S211. In addition, for example, the first present effect may be executable when a variable display time that is determined in advance corresponding to the variation pattern is equal to or longer than a predetermined time.

  In the said embodiment, although it was set as the structure which can display a maximum of three present box images by 1st present production, the maximum number of the present box images to display is not limited to three. For example, four or more present box images may be displayed in the first present effect. Also, four or more present box images may be displayed in the second present effect.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the CPU 120 for effect control of the variable pattern indicating the variable display mode such as the variable display time of the decorative symbol and the type of reach effect, one variable pattern is specified when variable display is started. Although an example in which a command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command as a first command before reaching reach, such as the presence or absence of variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-continuous” (reach) If not, a command indicating the variable display time and variable display mode of the so-called second stop) is transmitted, and the second command is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows variable display time after that (after what is called a 2nd stop when not reaching, and a variable display mode). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable display time derived from the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) notifies the variable display time by each of two commands, and the specific variable display mode executed at each timing is for effect control. The selection may be performed by the CPU 120. When sending two commands, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt, or after a predetermined time has elapsed after the first command is transmitted (for example, in the next timer interrupt). ) A second command may be transmitted. In addition, the variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data to be stored and prepared in advance as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  The present invention is applicable not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to a slot machine or the like. A slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information and that can be assigned a predetermined game value based on the game result, and more specifically, A variable display device that can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or credits) for one game and variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified One game is completed by displaying and displaying a display result (for example, a plurality of reels, etc.), and a prize (for example, a cherry prize, a watermelon prize, a bell prize, a replay prize, a BB prize, an RB prize, etc.) is displayed according to the display result. ) Can be generated. In such a slot machine, the hardware resources including the image display device of the slot machine cooperate with software for performing a predetermined process, so that the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in the above-described embodiments and modifications is provided. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that all or one part of the characteristics which may have.

  In addition, various effects including the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation of the image display device, the sound output operation of the speaker, and the lighting operation of the game effect lamp and decoration LED The operation and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives Slot machines are not limited to those where bets are set using medals and credits as gaming values, but only slot machines that set betting numbers using gaming balls as gaming values, or only credits as gaming values. It may be a full credit type slot machine that sets the number of bets using. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls. For example, when 3 is set as the bet number, the number of bets using 15 game balls is used. Is equivalent to setting The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the slot machine are not limited to those using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, but for example, a plurality of types of medals and gaming balls. The game value may be used together. For example, a slot machine can play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of medals and game balls can be played by winning. Any of the types of gaming value may be paid out.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5H ... Start winning memory display area 5L, 5C, 5R ... Decoration symbol display area 6A ... Ordinary winning ball Device 6B ... Normal variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switches 22A, 22B ... Start switch 23 ... Count switches 25A, 25B, 25C ... Hold indicator 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 35A ... Controller sensor unit 35B ... Push sensor 41 ... Pass gate 81 82 ... Solenoid 100 ... Technical control microcomputer 101,121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
110 ... Switch circuit 111 ... Solenoid circuit 120 ... Production control CPU
123 ... Display control unit PB ... Present box PBH ... Stock display area

Claims (1)

It performs a variable display, a control can be a game machine to an advantageous advantageous state for Yu technique's,
And decision means that determine whether or not to control the advantageous state,
A variable display control means for variable display based on the determination result before Kike' constant means,
Before determination by prior Kike' constant means, and determine the constant means you determine whether controlled said Advantageously state,
Based on the determination result by the previous SL-size constant means, multiple variable display a specific image over the varying display, the first specific varying the specific image in the special image in variable display as an object of the determination A first specific effect executing means for executing an effect;
Based on the determination result by the previous Kike' constant means, the period until completion of the single variable display start of by the variable display control means, the specific image and the common displayed in the first specific effect execution means a second specific effect execution means for executing the second specific effect of changing the specific image to display the specific image on the special image in a manner,
Character image display means for displaying a character image suggesting that the specific image is displayed before the specific image is displayed ;
As the variable display executed by the variable display control means, there are a normal variable display pattern and a specific variable display pattern having a higher ratio controlled to the advantageous state than the normal variable display pattern,
The specific image is an image that does not suggest that variable display by the specific variable display pattern is executed,
There are multiple types of special images,
The special image can be displayed in a specific manner that suggests that variable display by the specific variable display pattern is performed by the variable display control means,
The character image display means can display the character image in variable display after displaying the character image.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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