JP6718892B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and a game medium wins a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area and an execution condition (starting condition) is established, Pachinko that enhances amusement with a so-called variable display game that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (hereinafter, display symbols) on a variable display device and determines whether to give a predetermined game value based on the display result. There is a game machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode, an advantageous state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained. In such a pachinko gaming machine, various types of advance notice effects that cause the player to expect the display result to be a specific display mode are executed before the display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device.

As such a gaming machine, a gaming machine that displays a plurality of preview images in a preview production has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2005-165961, A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the notice images are displayed in an overlapping manner, which may make it difficult for the player to see the notice images on the back side, which may reduce the interest of the game. It was

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention,
A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that includes display means (such as an image display device 5) and can be controlled in an advantageous state,
Display control means capable of displaying on the display means a first effect image (for example, a decorative pattern) relating to a game and a second effect image (for example, a character) different from the first effect image (for example, the processing of step S807 is executed). CPU120 for effect control to
The display control means can display the second effect image by superimposing it on at least a part of the first effect image, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a special image corresponding to the first effect image (for example, edging). Image, etc.) can be displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 17D, a border image of a decorative pattern which is difficult to recognize is displayed).
further,
First control means (for example, a main board 9011) for outputting a command based on a lottery (for example, a variation pattern designation command),
A second control unit (for example, a production control board 9012) that executes a process (for example, step S90171 that is a process for execution of production) according to the command output by the first control unit,
The second control unit receives a command output by the first control unit and outputs a command according to the received command, and a process according to the command output from the first processing unit. And a second processing unit that executes
The commands output by the first control unit include a first command and a second command different from the first command.
The first processing unit,
When the received command is the first command, the first command is output as it is without being converted into another command,
When the received command is the second command, the second command is converted into the first command and output.

According to such a configuration, the player can visually recognize the special image, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game. In addition, since the first command and the second command are treated as the same command for processing, the second control means can be operated appropriately.

The first control means and the second control means may be composed of a plurality of hardware (boards and processors). Further, at least a part of the first control means and the second control means may be configured by a common hardware configuration.

For example, in the embodiment described later, a portion for converting the variation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” into the variation pattern “8100” (the portion where the common module 90120A executes steps S90751 to S90752) is provided on the main board 9011. Good. In this case, for example, the CPU 90103 determines a fluctuation pattern by lottery and generates a fluctuation pattern designation command (which is output to the RAM 90102). Then, the CPU 90103 performs the same processing as step S90704 to convert the fluctuation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” into fluctuation patterns “8100”. Then, the CPU 90103 supplies the converted command to the effect control board 9012. In this way, the second control unit may include a part of the main board 9011.

For example, in an embodiment described later, the common module 90120A is realized by a board different from the main board 9011 and the effect control board 9012, or a processor provided on the effect control board 9012 but different from the effect control CPU 90120. You may do it. In this way, in the second control means, the part that handles a plurality of different commands as the same command and the part that executes the process may be realized by different hardware.

The process according to the command may be a process of determining a performance to be executed or a process of executing a performance (a process executed by the display control unit 90123). In addition, treating a plurality of commands as the same command means not only treating a plurality of commands as one command of the plurality of commands but also treating a plurality of commands as a command other than the plurality of commands. Including. In addition, treating a plurality of commands as the same command may be realized by converting the commands as in the embodiment described later, or performing the same processing for a plurality of commands (thus, the same command Be handled).

Moreover, you may make it display control means (for example, CPU120 for production control 120, 90120) included in a 2nd control means (for example, production|generation control board 12, 9012). In other words, the second control means for executing the process according to the command output by the first control means outputs the first effect image (eg, decorative design) and the second effect image (eg, character) related to the game as the first effect image. It is possible to display the second effect image on the display unit by superimposing it on at least a part of the effect image, and it is possible to display a special image (for example, a border image or the like) corresponding to the first effect image when a predetermined condition is satisfied ( For example, as shown in FIG. 17D, a border image of a decorative pattern that is difficult to recognize may be displayed.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The display control means can display the special image in a shape corresponding to the shape of the first effect image (for example, display an edging image having the same shape as the shape of the decorative pattern that is difficult to recognize).
You may do it.

With such a configuration, the special image can be displayed in association with the first effect image, which can be easily recognized by the player.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The display control means can display the special image by an operation corresponding to the operation of the first effect image (for example, variably display an edging image in accordance with variable display of a decorative pattern that is difficult to visually recognize),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, the special image can be displayed in association with the first effect image, which can be easily recognized by the player.

(4) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (3) above,
The display control means can display the special image in a change corresponding to the change in the first effect image (for example, when the size of the decorative pattern which is difficult to visually recognize is changed, the border image is also changed). Change the size according to it),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, the special image can be displayed in association with the first effect image, which can be easily recognized by the player.

(5) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (4) above,
The display control means can display the special image at a position related to the display position of the first effect image (for example, a border image is displayed in a decorative pattern display area 5C which is a display area of a decorative pattern which is difficult to see). Display),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, the special image can be displayed in association with the first effect image, which can be easily recognized by the player.

(6) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (5) above,
The display control means can display, as the special image, an image corresponding to the entire first effect image other than the portion overlapping with the second effect image and the portion overlapping with the second effect image (for example, a decoration). Even if a part of the design becomes difficult to see, an image of the entire decorative design that has become difficult to view is displayed (such as an image corresponding to the entire decorative design that is difficult to view).
You may do it.

With such a configuration, it is possible to display the special image without giving the player a feeling of strangeness.

(7) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (6) above,
The display control means can display the second effect image so that a portion where the first effect image and the second effect image are superimposed changes (for example, a moving image of a character is displayed by being superimposed on a decorative design). By changing the visible decorative pattern part (superimposed part) over time),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, the range of effects can be widened and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

(8) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (7) above,
The display control means is capable of displaying the second effect image in a mode according to the degree of advantage among a plurality of types of the second effect images (for example, in the specific effects of “mode A” and “mode B”). , By executing a specific effect in a mode according to the degree of expectation, the mode of the displayed character is displayed differently according to the degree of expectation),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, the player's attention can be paid to the aspect of the displayed second effect image.

Further, the modes for carrying out the invention described below include the inventions according to the following (9) to (20). Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a first control unit (main control unit 310) that outputs a command based on a lottery and a command output by the first control unit, as shown in JP-A-2007-130191. There was a gaming machine provided with a second control means (sub-control unit 340) that executes processing according to the (variation pattern command). However, for example, in the development of the above-mentioned gaming machine, there are cases where a large number of commands (for example, commands indicating a variation pattern) output by the first control means are prepared in advance (because the work becomes complicated if added later). As a result, there is a surplus of commands for the processing that can be performed by the second control means (for example, there are surplus commands for a fluctuation pattern that is actually used). In such a case, for example, inconvenience may occur in which the second control unit cannot be preferably operated with respect to the extra command (for example, inconvenience that there is no effect to be executed based on the extra command). Gaming machines do not consider such inconveniences. As in this example, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a problem that the second control means cannot be suitably operated with respect to a predetermined command. In view of this point, it is demanded to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably operating the second control means.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of (9) according to another aspect,
(9) First control means (for example, main board 9011) that outputs a command based on lottery (for example, fluctuation pattern designation command),
A second control unit (for example, a production control board 9012) that executes a process (for example, step S90171 that is a process for execution of production) according to the command output by the first control unit,
The second control means treats a plurality of different commands (for example, fluctuation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102”) as the same command (for example, fluctuation pattern designation command “8100”) and executes the processing (for example, , In step S90752, the variation pattern designation commands “8101” to “8102” are converted into “8100” (see also FIG. 35), treated as “8100”, and step S90171 is executed),
It is characterized by

The first control means and the second control means may be composed of a plurality of hardware (boards and processors). Further, at least a part of the first control means and the second control means may be configured by a common hardware configuration.

For example, in the embodiment described later, a portion for converting the variation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” into the variation pattern “8100” (the portion where the common module 90120A executes steps S90751 to S90752) is provided on the main board 9011. Good. In this case, for example, the CPU 90103 determines a fluctuation pattern by lottery and generates a fluctuation pattern designation command (which is output to the RAM 90102). Then, the CPU 90103 performs the same processing as step S90704 to convert the fluctuation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” into fluctuation patterns “8100”. Then, the CPU 90103 supplies the converted command to the effect control board 9012. In this way, the second control unit may include a part of the main board 9011.

For example, in an embodiment described later, the common module 90120A is realized by a board different from the main board 9011 and the effect control board 9012, or a processor provided on the effect control board 9012 but different from the effect control CPU 90120. You may do it. In this way, in the second control means, the part that handles a plurality of different commands as the same command and the part that executes the process may be realized by different hardware.

The process according to the command may be a process of determining a performance to be executed or a process of executing a performance (a process executed by the display control unit 90123). In addition, treating a plurality of commands as the same command means not only treating a plurality of commands as one command of the plurality of commands but also treating a plurality of commands as a command other than the plurality of commands. Including. In addition, treating a plurality of commands as the same command may be realized by converting the commands as in the embodiment described later, or performing the same processing for a plurality of commands (thus, the same command Be handled).

According to such a configuration, since a plurality of different commands are treated as the same command and processing is performed, the second control unit can be preferably operated.

(10) In the gaming machine of (9) above,
The plurality of commands include a first command (for example, fluctuation pattern designation command “8100”) and a second command (for example, fluctuation pattern designation command “8101”),
The second control means
Treat the second command as the first command (see, eg, FIG. 35),
When the first command is received from the first control means and when the second command is received from the first control means and the received second command is treated as the first command, the same kind of Execution is executed at the same ratio (for example, in step S90171 and the like, the same processing is executed regardless of whether or not the variation pattern designation command “8100” is converted from “8101”, and thus the same processing is performed. Execute the same type of image-based production (reach production, notice production, variable display of decorative designs),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, the second control means can be operated appropriately.

(11) In the gaming machine of (9) or (10) above,
The plurality of commands include a first command (for example, fluctuation pattern designation command “8100”) and a second command (for example, fluctuation pattern designation command “8101”),
The second control means treats the second command as the first command (see, for example, FIG. 35),
The first command and the second command are commands that are output by lottery with reference to the same table (for example, the fluctuation pattern designating commands “8100” and “8101” use the same table as shown in FIG. 27. Output as a command (based on the lottery) that specifies the variation pattern selected in the referenced lottery),
You may do it.

With this configuration, it is possible to easily understand the relationship between the first command and the second command.

(12) In the gaming machine of (11) above,
The rate at which the first command is output is the highest in the lottery or all the lottery including the lottery (see, for example, FIGS. 26 to 27 ),
The ratio of outputting the second command is the lowest in the lottery or all the lottery including the lottery (see, for example, FIGS. 26 to 27 ),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the usage rate of the second command, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience caused by a malfunction that cannot handle the first command as the second command. Further, by treating the second command as the first command having a high determination rate, it is possible to easily adjust the determination rate in the lottery.

(13) In the gaming machine of (9) or (10) above,
The plurality of commands include a first command (for example, fluctuation pattern designation command “8100”) and a second command (for example, fluctuation pattern designation command “8101”),
The second control means treats the second command as the first command (see, for example, FIG. 35),
The first command and the second command are commands that are not individually output in each lottery using different tables (see, for example, FIGS. 26 to 27 ),
You may do it.

With this configuration, it is possible to easily understand the relationship between the first command and the second command.

(14) In the gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (13) above,
The plurality of commands include a first command (for example, fluctuation pattern designation command “8100”) and a second command (for example, fluctuation pattern designation command “8101”),
Whether the first command and the second command have a serial number of the entire command (for example, a serial number attached to each variation pattern) or a value indicated by these commands (for example, a value of EXT data) within a predetermined range, Belong to a group that specifies a variation pattern in the same category (for example, non-reach) (see, for example, FIG. 25),
You may do it.

With this configuration, it is possible to easily understand the relationship between the first command and the second command.

(15) In the gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (14) above,
The plurality of commands are commands (for example, fluctuation pattern designating commands) indicating an effect pattern (for example, fluctuation pattern),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, the second control means can be preferably operated with respect to frequently used commands.

(16) In the gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (14) above,
The plurality of commands are commands indicating information used to execute the prefetching notice effect (for example, see FIG. 36),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, the second control means can be preferably operated with respect to frequently used commands.

(17) In the gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (14) above,
The plurality of commands is a command (for example, a fluctuation pattern designation command) indicating a fluctuation pattern of variable display (for example, a fluctuation pattern),
The plurality of commands treated as the same command (for example, variation patterns “PA1′-1” to “PA1′-3”) specify the same variation time (for example, special figure variation time) (for example, As shown in FIG. 25, the variation patterns "PA1'-1" to "PA1'-3" specify the same special figure variation time),
You may do it.

According to such a configuration, the same effect (for example, variable display of the decorative pattern) can be executed with each of the plurality of commands without a feeling of strangeness.

(18) In the gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (17) above,
The second control unit specifies the command (for example, fluctuation pattern designation commands “8101” to “8102”) other than the specific command (for example, fluctuation pattern designation command “8100”) of the plurality of commands. Converted into a command and held in a storage unit (for example, a variable pattern designation command storage area) (for example, steps S90752 to S90753),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, the second control means can be operated appropriately.

(19) In the gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (18) above,
The first control means is a main control means (for example, a main board 9011) for controlling the progress of the game,
The second control unit is a performance control unit (for example, a performance control board 9012) that controls performance of performance.
You may do it.

With such a configuration, the effect control means can be operated appropriately.

(20) In the gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (19) above,
The first control means is a first effect control means (for example, effect control CPU 90120 in a modified example) that controls the progress of the effect,
The second control unit is a second effect control unit (for example, a display control unit 90123 in a modified example) that controls execution of effects.
You may do it.

According to such a configuration, the second effect control means can be suitably operated.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of starting winning determination processing. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a special figure reservation storage part. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot type determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of specific production execution setting processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of a specific production execution determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is the figure which shows the production operation example when the specific production is executed. It is the figure which shows the production operation example when the specific production is executed. It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a functional block diagram or the like of the effect control CPU and the like. It is the figure which shows the constitution example of the main production control command. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the fluctuation pattern at the time of a big hit. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the fluctuation pattern at the time of a loss. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the figure which shows the processing contents example of production control command analysis etc processing (step S90704). It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern designation command processing. It is an example of a variation pattern designation command conversion table. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during variable display. It is a figure explaining the example of conversion of a fluctuation pattern designation command. It is a figure explaining the example of conversion of the command which designates the change pattern (execution pattern of change effect) of the 2nd reservation display image.

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 in this embodiment, showing a layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. On the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven into it.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot-matrix LED (light emitting diode), etc., and are identified in the special symbol game which is an example of the variable display game. Special symbols (also called “special symbols”) that are possible plural types of identification information (special identification information) are variably displayed (variably displayed). 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" and symbols indicating "-". 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 with different combinations of what is turned on and what is turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

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

Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a rectangular shape. The type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, the numbers indicating "0" to "9" and the symbol indicating "-"), or the types may be different. May be different. Further, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be respectively configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, "00" to "99". ..

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, corresponding to each of 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. In the decorative pattern display area, which is a plurality of variable display portions such as three, for example, decorative patterns which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in the special figure game, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B, The variation (for example, vertical scroll display) of the decorative pattern is started in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. After that, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5. The fixed decorative design (final stop design) that is the variable display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed.

In this way, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, or a special special figure using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the drawing game, a plurality of types of distinguishable decorative patterns that can be respectively identified are variably displayed, and the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means terminating the variable display by displaying the identification information such as the decorative symbol in a stop display (also called a complete stop display or a final stop display). .. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result, the variable speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The design may be displayed in a stopped state, and may be in a display state that causes, for example, 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 definitely displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. Becomes Note that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative pattern completely in a stopped state for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing a slight shake or expansion/contraction.

The decorative patterns that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of patterns (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). It may be a number, an alphabetic character, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and a character image. The character image may be, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, or , A symbol such as a character, or a decorative image showing any other figure). A corresponding design number is attached to each of the decorative designs. For example, the symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to the alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the decorative patterns are not limited to eight types, and may be of any type (eg, seven types or nine types) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a combination causing a loss can be configured.

After the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" are displayed until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol numbers flow from top to bottom in order from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative pattern with the largest symbol number (for example, "8") is displayed, The decorative design with the smallest design number (for example, "1") is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L, etc.), scroll display is performed from the symbol number that is larger to the symbol number that is smaller, When the decorative design with the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design with the largest design number may be displayed subsequently.

In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning a prize memory display area 5H is arranged. In the starting prize winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display is displayed that allows the number of variable displays held corresponding to the special figure game (special figure reserved memory number) to be specified. Here, in the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special drawing game, the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It is generated based on the winning prize for starting by entering. That is, the starting condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special drawing game and the variable display of the decorative pattern is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously satisfied start condition is being executed. If 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 jackpot gaming state, etc., the variable display corresponding to the established starting condition is suspended. Done.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning a prize memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold storage number in a specifiable manner at the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display device 25A and a second hold display device 25B are provided. The first reserved indicator 25A displays the number of the first special figure reserved memories so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold storage number in a identifiable manner. The first special figure pending storage number is the number of storages in which execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is pending. The second special figure reservation storage number is the number of memories in which execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display pending storage number obtained by adding the first special figure pending storage number and the second special figure pending storage number is also referred to as a total pending storage number in particular. When simply saying "the number of special figure reservation storages", it usually means a concept including all of the number of first special figure reservation storages, the number of second special figure reservation storages, and the total number of reservation storages. The first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number are included, but the total reserved storage number is excluded).

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

As an example, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning port by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state. It will be in an enlarged open state that is easy to enter. Although the normal variable winning ball device 6B allows the game ball to enter the second starting winning port even in the normally open state, the game ball may enter more than in the expanded opening state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normal variable winning a prize ball device 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning hole by closing the second starting winning hole in the normally open state. As described above, the second starting winning opening as the second starting area is in an enlarged open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and in a normally opened state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). Changes to.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and the first special figure reserved storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, " 4”) or less, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and the second special figure reservation storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, " 4”) or less, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls paid out based on the game balls being detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of the playing balls being detected by the second starting opening switch 22B. May be the same or different from each other.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific area is changed to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a big prize hole.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the OFF state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the special winning opening. Disable it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the special winning opening. ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes between an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state where the game ball cannot pass (entry) and is disadvantageous to the player. To do. Instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the special winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23 shown in FIG. 2, for example. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball passes through another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out than when you pass (enter). Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, which is the first state advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the special winning opening. It becomes a disadvantageous second state.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs and the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary pattern (also referred to as "general drawing" or "normal drawing") is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a normal figure game (also called "normal figure game").

Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure reservation display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reservations as the number of effective passage balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. Further, as the winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. You may be asked. 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 the game ball that has entered one of the general winning openings has been detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided in a peripheral portion 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 hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball as a game medium toward a game area. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the amount of operation (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hit ball operation handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch for stopping the drive of the launch motor included in the ball launch device, and a touch ring (touch sensor).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so that it can be supplied to a ball striking device. An upper plate (ball hitting plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower plate is provided for holding (storing) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

A stick controller 31A that can be held by a player and tilted 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 body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operating stick held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operating stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is applied when the player holds the operating stick). There is. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand (for example, the left hand). It may be configured as follows. It suffices that a trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push/pull operation with respect to the trigger button is built in the operation rod.

A tilting direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operation rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the side of the player who faces the pachinko gaming machine 1. Pair) and two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the central position of the operating rod when viewed from the player's side. The photo sensor may be included.

As a member forming the upper plate, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). It is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, such that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the variable display of the normal symbol is executed on the normal symbol display device 20. After the universal figure starting condition for is satisfied, the ordinary symbol display device 20 is based on the establishment of the universal figure starting condition for starting the variable display of the ordinary symbol, for example, that the previous universal figure game is finished. The public figure game by is started.

In this public figure game, after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started, when a predetermined time which is the general figure fluctuation time has elapsed, the fixed normal symbol which is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, as a fixed ordinary symbol, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, as the fixed ordinary symbol, if a regular symbol other than the regular symbol, such as a number or a symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the regular symbol is “ordinary symbol loss”. Become. In response to the fact that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is "universal symbol", the expansion opening control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilt position. When a predetermined time elapses, the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

After the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied because the previous special figure game or the jackpot gaming state has ended. In addition, the second starting condition is satisfied because the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. After that, the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, by ending the previous special figure game or the big hit game state.

In the special drawing game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after starting the variable display of the special symbol, when the variable display time as the special symbol variation time has elapsed, the variable display of the special symbol The finalized special symbol (result of special symbol display) that is the result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, the result is "big hit" as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. If so, the predetermined display result is "small hit". Also, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, it becomes "miss".

After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state in which a round advantageous to the player (also called "round game") is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state. The advantageous state is not limited to the big hit game state (not limited to the specific game state), and may include a special game state such as a time saving state or a probability variation state. In addition, the maximum number of round games that can be executed in the big hit game state is the first round number (for example, "15") that is greater than the second round number (for example, "7"), and can be executed in the time saving state. The upper limit number of times of variable display is the first number (for example, "100") larger than the second number (for example, "50"), and the jackpot probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). 1 probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chans, which is the number of times it is repeatedly controlled to the jackpot gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is larger than the second consecutive chan number (for example, "5"). It may include that a more favorable game situation for the player, such as a part or all of the number of consecutive chan (for example, “10”).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are the big hit symbols, and the special symbols indicating the numbers “2” are the small hit symbols. , The special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, the special symbols common to both special symbol games may be the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the lost symbol.

After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game and becomes the "big hit" as the specific display result, in the big hit game state, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 has a predetermined upper limit time. The special winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is brought into the first state (open state), which is advantageous for the player, is executed.

The special winning a prize opening device, by receiving the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closing the special winning a prize, the special award winning prize opening device having the special award winning entrance opened during the execution of the round. 7 is changed to a second state (closed state), which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. The round which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of times of execution reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "15"). Even before the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit, the execution of the round may be ended by the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball has not been won in the special winning opening). ..

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

Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5", "7" which are big hit symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "7" are usually open round big hit symbols and the number "5" The special design that indicates is a short-term open round jackpot design. In the special opening game, the special opening winning jackpot of the special variable winning a prize ball device 7 in the jackpot gaming state (normal opening jackpot state) as the normal opening round specific game state that is controlled after the jackpot symbol is released. The door opens the special winning opening until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds), which is the first period, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By doing so, a round for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is executed. The normal open jackpot state is also called the first specific game state.

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

In such a short-term open big hit state, if a game ball wins the special winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of payout balls (prize balls) can be obtained. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (0.1 seconds or the like), which is very short. Therefore, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit game state in which a payout (prize ball) is practically not obtained. The short-term open jackpot state is also called the second specific game state.

In addition, the big hit game state as a short-term open round specific game state is not limited to one in which the period of opening the special winning opening is shorter than that of the big hit game state as the normal opening round specific playing state. For example, opening of the special winning opening. The period (upper limit time) is the same in the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open-round specific game state, but in the short-term open round specific game state, the upper limit number of times (for example, 2 times) that the special winning opening is in the open state is It may be smaller than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal opening round specific game state. That is, in the big hit game state as the short-term open round specific game state, the period during which the big winning opening is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is longer than the first period in the normal open round specific game state. The second period is also shorter, and the number of times the round is executed is at least one of the second round number that is smaller than the first round number in the normal open round specific gaming state. ..

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

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

Here, the reach state is a decorative pattern which is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination (“reach variation pattern”). (Also referred to as) is a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or some of the decorative patterns are changing in synchronization while forming all or part of the big hit combination. Specifically, in some of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R, etc.), in advance. The remaining decorative pattern display area (for example, "medium" decoration) that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern (for example, a decorative pattern showing alphanumeric characters "7") that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the display state in which the decorative pattern is changing in the pattern display area 5C or the like, or in the whole or part of the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the decorative pattern is a big hit. It is a display state in which all or a part of the combination is formed and is changing in synchronization.

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

As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of kinds of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. And, the possibility of becoming a “big hit” (also called “reliability” or “big hit reliability”) is different in each reach mode. That is, it is possible to change the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed.

As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach and super reach are preset. Then, when the reach mode of super reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit expectation degree) becomes higher than that when the reach mode of normal reach appears. Further, as will be described later in detail, in this embodiment, types of super-reach effects such as super-reach A, super-reach B, and super-reach C are prepared in advance.

During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be the reach state, the variable display result may be a "big hit", etc. A variable display effect for notifying the player may be executed by a variable display mode of the decorative pattern. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as "slip" and "pseudo-run" can be executed. Whether or not the variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-link” is to be executed should be determined in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. It should be noted that whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

In the variable display effect of "slip", after changing the decorative design in all of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, a plurality of decorative design display areas (for example, After the decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, "1" or "2") of the temporary design display area. By changing the decorative pattern again in the decorative pattern display area (for example, either or both of the "left" decorative pattern display area 5L and the "right" decorative pattern display area 5R), the display is stopped. The effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed. In this way, in the variable display effect of "slip", a plurality of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, and then the predetermined number is displayed. By performing the variable display for the decorative pattern again, when the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and when the decorative pattern forming the non-reach combination is not stopped and the stop state is displayed. is there.

In the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", the variable display is started after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special drawing game being satisfied once. Before the resulting final decorative design is derived and displayed, after temporarily displaying the decorative design in all of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, The effect display in which the decorative patterns are changed (pseudo continuous fluctuation) again in all the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations is the "Left", "Middle", "Right" decorative pattern display, excluding the initial fluctuation from the start of variable display of decorative patterns until the first temporary stop of all decorative patterns. This is the number of times the decorative pattern is changed again in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

In the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", for example, one of a plurality of predetermined pseudo-run chances The decorative pattern forming the is temporarily stopped and displayed as a predetermined display result. After that, the pseudo continuous fluctuation (revariable display) is performed. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of "pseudo-repeating", the pseudo-repeating fluctuation (re-changing) is performed once to three times so that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once. Based on this, the variable display of the decorative pattern can be displayed as if it was started two to four times in a row. It should be noted that the number of pseudo-repeated fluctuations (re-fluctuations) in the variable display effect of "pseudo-ream" may be performed more than once to three times, such as four times or five times.

As the variable display effect using the variable display operation of the decorative pattern, in addition to “slip” and “pseudo-relation”, for example, “developing opportunity eye”, “developing opportunity eye end”, “chance eye stop slip” Various effect operations such as the above may be executed. Here, in the variable display production of "development opportunity eye", from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result, "left", "middle", "right" In all of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative patterns forming the development chance eyes included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the variable display state of the decorative patterns is reached. As a predetermined reach effect is started. Thereby, when the decorative pattern forming the development opportunity is temporarily stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes the "big hit" after the reach state. Expectations are increased.

Further, in the variable display effect of "end of development opportunity", after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, all of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are displayed. The effect display for deriving and displaying the decorative pattern of a predetermined combination as the development opportunity item as the fixed decorative pattern is performed. In the variable display effect of "slip after opportunity stop", similarly to the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", from when the variable display of the decorative pattern is started until the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result is derived and displayed. , “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, after temporarily displaying the decorative patterns of the miss combination (special combination) to be the pseudo consecutive chance, in all, Unlike the variable display effect of "pseudo-run" in which the decorative pattern is changed again in all of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the decorative pattern is changed again in a part of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. By doing so, effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed.

Unlike the reach effect or variable display effects such as "slip" and "pseudo-relation" during variable display of the decorative pattern, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, image display or voice output as a message, lamp There is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative pattern may reach the reach state due to a production operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative pattern such as lighting, or the reach production by the super reach may be executed. That is, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “big hit”. The demonstration operation that is the notice production is the variable display state of the decorative pattern after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) before the reach state is reached (before the decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5R). Further, the notice effect for notifying that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include what is executed after the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state. In this embodiment, a notice effect such as a notice of a display system such as "step-up display" is set to be executable. The presentation operation as the notice production may be one that does not cause a change in the variable display time (special figure variation time) of the special symbol depending on whether or not it is executed.

In the "step-up display" notice effect, during effect variable display of the decorative pattern, for example, in the display area of the image display device 5, a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance are switched and displayed in a predetermined order. In some cases, an effect operation is performed in which the effect mode changes (steps up) in multiple stages. In the “step-up display” notice effect, after one of a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance (for example, the effect image first displayed in a predetermined order) is displayed, the effect image is displayed. The effect display in the notice effect may be terminated without being switched. In addition, instead of the effect display in which effect images are switched and displayed, or together with such effect display, for example, effect operations are performed in which movable members for effect are operated in a plurality of kinds of operation modes in a predetermined order. You may make it the production|generation operation which changes in multiple steps (step-up).

A noticeable effect that can be stepped up in this way is a special symbol or decorative symbol that is executed in response to one start prize (that one game ball has entered the first start prize hole or the second start prize hole). Is a kind of advance notice effect that is executed during the variable display, and is also called a step-up advance notice effect in which the form of the advance notice (effect contents by display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) changes in multiple stages (step up) It Generally, the greater the number of changing stages (the number of steps), the higher the reliability (the possibility that the variable display result is "big hit"). In addition, depending on the number of steps in the step-up notice production or the production mode at each step, it will be a "probable variation big hit", a specific reach production will be executed, "non-probability variation big hit" to "probability variation big hit" It is also possible to announce at least one of the promotion to. The subject to be notified may also change depending on the number of changes (the number of steps). For example, it may be "reach confirmed" when the second step is reached, "super reach confirmed" when the third step is reached, and "big hit confirmation" when the fourth step is reached. The change (step-up) of the form of the notice may be such that different character images are displayed in order, or the step-up is performed by changing the shape or color of one character. May be. That is, any means that can be recognized by the player as a means of giving advance notice (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) can be recognized as being changed stepwise.

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

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

As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, if the normal jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is Corresponding to the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed or without reach effect, a predetermined normal jackpot combination (``non-certain variation jackpot combination (Also referred to as “”) is displayed in a stopped manner. The fixed decorative pattern that is usually a combination of big hits is, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5 is “1”. ~ Among the decorative patterns of "8", any one of the decorative patterns having the even number "2", "4", "6", "8" is "left", "middle", "right" It suffices that the display is stopped and displayed in line on a predetermined effective line in each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. Ordinary symbols having symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that make up the normal jackpot combination are called normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special drawing game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode of the decorative pattern is called a variable display mode (also called “big hit type”) of “indeterminate change” (also called “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the "non-probable change" big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time shortening control (time saving control) is performed. By performing the time saving control, the variable display time (special figure variation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, initialization processing after turning on the power). The same control as in the state (1) is executed. In the time saving control, one of the condition that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the jackpot gaming state is ended and that the variable display result is “jackpot” is established first. Sometimes you just have to quit.

As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is Corresponding to the reach state, after the same reach effect as in the case where the variable display mode of the decorative design is "normal" is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, a combination of a plurality of jackpots Among them, the fixed decorative design which is a predetermined probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. The fixed decorative design which is the probability variation big hit combination, for example, the design number which is variably displayed in each of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" in the image display device 5 is "1". ~ Of the decorative patterns of "8", any one of the decorative patterns having the odd number "1", "3", "5", "7" is "left", "middle", "right" It suffices that the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. The decorative symbols having odd number “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” that constitute the probability variation big hit combination are called probability variation patterns. When the probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special drawing game, the fixed decorative symbol which is usually the big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol.

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

When the time saving control is performed, the control for shortening the variation time of the regular symbol in the regular symbol game (normal symbol variation time) by the regular symbol display device 20 than in the normal state, and the variable of the regular symbol in each regular symbol game Control for improving the probability that the display result is "Public hit" compared to that in the normal state, tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on that the variable display result is "Public hit" In order to make it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) through the second start winning port, such as control for making the tilt control time for performing longer than in the normal state and control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state By increasing the possibility that the starting condition will be satisfied, control that is advantageous to the player is performed. In this way, the control that makes it easier for the player to enter the game ball into the second start winning port along with the time saving control is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second starting winning opening being in the expanded opening state is increased as compared with the case where the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the variable display result becomes "big hit" is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time saving control is performed.

The gaming state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also called a time saving state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a highly accurate state. The gaming state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a highly accurate high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and neither the time saving control nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a highly accurate low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control may be referred to as a “probability variation state” in particular, and may be referred to as a time saving probability variation state in order to distinguish it from the highly accurate low base state. On the other hand, the certainty variation state in which only the certainty variation control is performed and neither the time saving control nor the high opening control is performed (highly accurate low base state) is sometimes referred to as the no time saving certainty variation state in order to distinguish it from the highly accurate high base state. The time saving state in which the time saving control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low accuracy high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time saving control, nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low accurate low base state. When at least one of time saving control and probability variation control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the special figure game can be frequently executed, and the probability that the variable display result in each special figure game is a "big hit" As a result of being increased, the player is in an advantageous state. A game state that is advantageous to the player and different from the jackpot game state is also called a special game state.

As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a short-term open round big hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number "5" is stopped and displayed, or a small hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number "2" is stopped and displayed. In this case, the variable display state of the decorative design may not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of fixed decorative designs determined in advance as the opening opportunity may be stopped and displayed. In addition, as the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the short open round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the predetermined reach effect was executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. At some later time, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach combination (a fixed decorative pattern that is a chance eye corresponding to the short-term open round big hit state) may be stopped and displayed.

In response to the fixed special symbol in the special drawing game becoming a short-term open round big hit symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit". It is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a "big hit type") of "attack probability" (also referred to as "sudden big hit" or "sudden probability big hit"). Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the "hit" big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the time variation control and the probability variation control may be performed.

As a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "2" is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is "small hit", and the small hit game state is controlled. After the end, the game state is not changed, and the variable display result is continuously controlled to the state before the small hit. However, if the special figure game in which the variable display result is "small hit" is executed and the number of executions of the special figure game in the special game state has reached a predetermined number, after the small hit game state ends, The special game state may end and the normal state may occur.

When the special winning design that constitutes the opening chance eye is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative design, and the special winning opening is opened, the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable" There are times when it is controlled to a short-term open big hit state based on that, and when it is controlled to a small hit game state based on that the variable display result is "small hit". On the other hand, the reason why the special winning opening is opened after the fixed decorative pattern forming the reach combination is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative pattern is that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable" Only when it is controlled to the short-term open big hit state based on this. Therefore, the fixed decorative pattern constituting the opening chance eye corresponds to being controlled to either the short-term open big hit state or the small hit game state, while the fixed decorative pattern of the reach combination is the short-term open big hit state. It corresponds to being controlled by.

The re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern in which the fixed decorative pattern is the non-probable-variable big-hit combination or the probable-variable big-hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are usually the jackpot combination are temporarily displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “left” , "Middle", "Right" in each decorative pattern display area 5L, 5C, 5R is changed again in the state that the same decorative pattern is complete, and a decorative pattern (probably variable pattern) that is a probability variation big hit combination, and a normal jackpot Any of the decorative patterns (normal patterns) to be combined is stopped and displayed as the final decorative pattern (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "non-probable change", as the re-lottery effect, the decorative symbol that is usually the jackpot combination is re-varied after the ornamental symbols displayed in the temporary stop are changed again. A re-lottery drawing effect is displayed in which the display is derived. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "probability variation", as the re-lottery effect, the ornamental symbols that have been temporarily stopped and displayed are re-varied, and the definite variation jackpot combination is set. The re-lottery winning effect that displays symbols as a stop may be executed, or the re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

After the fixed decorative design which is usually a big hit combination is derived and displayed, the next round starts after one round ends in the big hit game state at the start of the big hit game state or during the round in the big hit game state During the big hit, which is a certainty change notification production of whether to control to the certainty change state during the period from the end of the last round in the big hit game state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. Promotion production may be executed. The notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the jackpot gaming state is over. The jackpot mid-promotion production that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is sometimes called "ending promotion production".

In the big hit middle promotion effect, even though the fixed decorative pattern is usually a big hit combination, there is a big hit middle promotion success effect that notifies that there is a promotion that the game state is a probable change state, and that there is no promotion that is a probable change state. There is a promotion failure promotion during the big hit to inform. For example, in the jackpot mid-elevation effect, the decorative design is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the normal design or the probability variation design is stopped and displayed as the performance display result, or the decorative design is variably displayed. By displaying different effect images, it is sufficient to notify the player of the presence or absence of promotion in a probable state so that the player can recognize.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13 and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. In addition, 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, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is mainly intended for setting a random number used in a special drawing game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control board including an effect control board 12 and the like. It has a function of outputting a control command as an example of the command information as a control signal and transmitting it, a function of outputting various information to the hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11, the first special symbol and the second special symbol by performing lighting/extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) that configures the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting/lighting/coloring of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a control function.

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

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and outputs the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R. And various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electric parts for production such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 effects all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the lighting/extinguishing operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the like. It is provided with a function for determining the control content for causing the electric component for use to execute a predetermined effect operation.

The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output audio based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is installed. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 or the like based on a command or control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is installed.

As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main substrate 11. The gate switch 21, the first starting opening switch 22A, the second starting opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have any configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as what is called a sensor. Anything you have is acceptable. Further, on the main substrate 11, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display device 20, the first holding display device 25A, the second holding display device 25B, the public figure holding display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used to control the image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control the voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. Also, a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like is included.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and has 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 game control program to perform a control operation, and a numerical data that indicates a random number value independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 for performing and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105 are provided.

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101 to read fixed data, the CPU 103 writes variable data to the RAM 102 to temporarily store various data, and the variable data write operation to store various data to the RAM 102. A variable data read operation for reading out, a receiving operation in which the CPU 103 receives various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105, and a CPU 103 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105. And a transmission operation for outputting various signals are also performed.

The random number circuit 104 may be any one that counts numerical data indicating some or all of various random number values used for controlling the progress of the game. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the RAM 102, to regularly or irregularly update various numerical data by software, thereby making a part of various random number values. You may make it count the numerical data which show. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be one for updating the random count value separately from the update operation of the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing a predetermined process such as a scramble process or a calculation process on all or part of the numerical data. The random number used to control the progress of such a game is also called a game random number.

In the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100, in addition to the game control program, various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game are stored. For example, the ROM 101 stores data that configures a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, in the ROM 101, table data forming a plurality of command tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns are configured. The table data and the like to be stored are stored.

FIG. 3 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “miss”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance, corresponding to the case where the display result is a “big hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “miss” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern 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 “miss” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “reach” is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a “reach loss variation pattern”). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". The 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 variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a reach effect of super reach is executed. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is referred to as a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". The super reach variation pattern includes reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C regardless of whether the variable display result is "big hit" or "miss".

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied with power). It In particular, at least data according to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, data according to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. Such a RAM 102 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The I/O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 is for inputting various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port.

As shown in FIG. 2, the production control board 12 is provided with a production control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores a production control program and fixed data, and a work area of the production control CPU 120. RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120. A circuit 124 and an I/O 125 are mounted.

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

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 substrate 13, on the production control substrate 12. To the lamp control board 14, wiring for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B. A wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that an operation action of a person is detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

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

In the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, various data tables used for controlling the effect operation are stored in addition to the effect control program. For example, in the ROM 121, table data forming a plurality of determination tables and determination tables prepared for the production control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, pattern data forming various production control patterns, and the like are stored. Remembered

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

The special figure variation time production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation display of the fixed special symbol which is the special figure display result. , Variable display operation of decorative design, reach effect, effect display operation in re-lottery effect, or various effect display operation without variable display of decorative pattern, etc. Has been done. The advance notice effect control pattern is composed of data or the like indicating the control contents of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect executed corresponding to the advance notice patterns prepared in advance. Various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control contents thereof. The special figure variation time production control pattern may include, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns in which the production mode in each reach production is different for each variation pattern for executing the reach production.

The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special figure change time effect control pattern) based on the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designating command, for example, when variably displaying the decorative pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when starting execution of a predetermined effect such as an effect effect. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data forming the applicable effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the applicable effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and the read position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. A command according to the effect control pattern thus set is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads out the image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as a CGROM and temporarily stores it in the VRAM for development. Further, in the voice control board 13 that has received the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesizing IC reads the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like for development. .. After that, each time the performance control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the performance control process timer determination values, and if it matches, the performance operation according to the corresponding various control data. Control.

The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation.

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 predetermined processing which is game control main processing. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 makes necessary initialization after setting interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, the RAM 102 is cleared, for example. Also, the register setting of the CTC (counter/timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, thereafter, the 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 the timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, the interrupt is permitted and then the 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 and then the loop process may be entered.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to cause the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined (step S11). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information, etc. supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step S13).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the display on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Various kinds of processing are selected and executed in order to perform operation control and opening/closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off of the segment LED, etc.) on the ordinary symbol display device 20 by executing the ordinary symbol process process, and the variable display of the ordinary symbol and the movable in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. It enables setting of tilting motion of winglets.

After executing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main substrate 11 to the sub-side control substrate such as the effect control substrate 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control processing, one of the output ports included in the I/O 105, which corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102, is output to the effect control board 12. After setting the control data to the output port for transmitting the production control command, set the predetermined control data to the output port of the production control INT signal to turn on the production control INT signal for a predetermined time and then to the off state. By doing so, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after setting the interrupt enable state.

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 predetermined processing which is game control main processing. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 makes necessary initialization after setting interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, the RAM 102 is cleared, for example. Also, the register setting of the CTC (counter/timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, thereafter, the 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 the timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, the interrupt is permitted and then the 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 and then the loop process may be entered.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to cause the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined. Then, by executing a predetermined main side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result. After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as big hit information, start information, probability variation information, etc. supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output.

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed. After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the display on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Various kinds of processing are selected and executed in order to perform operation control and opening/closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed. The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off of the segment LED, etc.) on the ordinary symbol display device 20 by executing the ordinary symbol process process, and the variable display of the ordinary symbol and the movable in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. It enables setting of tilting motion of winglets.

After executing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 executes a command control process to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control processing, one of the output ports included in the I/O 105, which corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102, is output to the effect control board 12. After setting the control data to the output port for transmitting the production control command, set the predetermined control data to the output port of the production control INT signal to turn on the production control INT signal for a predetermined time and then to the off state. By doing so, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after setting the interrupt enable state.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 4 as the start winning determination process.

In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether or not the starting opening switch 22A is turned on (step S201). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure reservation storage number, which is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value. (For example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) is determined (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading the first reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the RAM 102, for example. When the number of first special figure reservation storages is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to "1" (step S203).

Normally, when the first starting opening switch 22A is off in step S201 (step S201; No), and when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes). Based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, it is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 22B is on ( Step S204). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is turned on (step S204; Yes), the second special figure hold storage number, which is the number of hold storage 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” is set as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reservation storage number by reading the second reservation storage number count value, which is the stored value of the second reservation storage number counter provided in the RAM 102, for example. When the number of second special figure reservation storages is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to "2" (step S206).

After performing either of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the special figure reservation storage number corresponding to the starting port buffer value that is the stored value of the starting port buffer is updated by adding 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the first holding storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second holding storage count value is incremented by 1. Thus, the first reserved memory count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the first special drawing is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the second special drawing is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is also updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the RAM 102, may be updated so as to be incremented by one.

After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 selects the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result or the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type from among the numerical value data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter of the RAM 102. Numerical data indicating is extracted (step S209). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines whether or not the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game is controlled as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state, and the variable display result is a "small hit" and the small hit. It is a random number value used for determining whether to control the gaming state, and takes a value in the range of, for example, "1" to "65535". The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative pattern when the variable display result is "big hit", to be "non-probable variation", "probable variation", or "probability". It is a random number value used for this purpose, and takes a value in the range of "1" to "100", for example. By executing the processing of step S209, the CPU 103 displays numerical data indicating some or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

Numerical data indicating each random number value thus extracted is stored by being set as reservation information at the head of an empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit corresponding to the starting opening buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting mouth buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. When the value is "2", numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B as shown in FIG. 6(B).

The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 6(A) has a game ball passing through (entering) a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and a starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. However, the pending data of the special figure game (special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) which has not been started is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the winning number into the first starting winning opening (the order in which the game balls are detected) with the holding number, and sets the first starting condition for the passage (entry) of the game balls. Based on the establishment, the CPU 103 extracts the special figure display result random number MR1 extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like and the numerical data indicating the big hit type determination random number MR2, etc., as the reserved data, and the stored number of the predetermined upper limit. It is stored until the value (for example, “4”) is reached. The pending data thus stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A indicates that execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result in this special figure game (special figure display Based on the (result), it becomes the hold information that enables determination of whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

In the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 6B, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, and the starting winning (second starting winning) is given. The pending data of the special figure game that has occurred but has not yet started (special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B associates the winning number (game ball detection order) to the second start winning port with the reservation number, and sets the second start condition for the passage (entry) of the game ball. Based on the establishment, the CPU 103 extracts the special figure display result random number MR1 extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like and the numerical data indicating the big hit type determination random number MR2 as the reserved data, and the number thereof is a predetermined upper limit value. It is stored until it reaches (for example, “4”). The pending data thus stored in the second special figure pending storage unit 151B indicates that execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is pending, and the variable display result in this special figure game (special figure display Based on the (result), it becomes the holding information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

In addition, withholding information (first withholding information) based on establishment of the first starting condition by the game ball passing (entry) through the first starting winning opening, and the gaming ball passing (entry) through the second starting winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start prize due to this may be stored in the common hold storage unit in association with the hold number. In this case, starting port data indicating which of the first starting winning port and the second starting winning port the game ball has passed (entered) is included in the holding information and stored in association with the holding number. ..

Following the processing of step S210 shown in FIG. 5, the transmission setting of the starting mouth winning designation command according to the starting mouth buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting mouth buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting mouth winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. In order to transmit a first starting opening winning award designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display device 4A has been established to 12 Set. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, by storing the storage address of the second starting opening winning award designation command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, the effect control board 12 is controlled. , The setting for transmitting the second starting mouth winning award designation command notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B is established .. The start mouth winning designation command thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing a predetermined command control processing after the special symbol process processing is completed.

After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the reservation storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the first special figure reservation storage number for the effect control board 12 is stored. The setting for transmitting either the first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the number of the second reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number is performed (step S212). The reservation storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing a predetermined command control processing after the special symbol process processing is completed. It should be noted that a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number may be transmitted instead of the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number may be used.

After executing the process of step S212, it is determined whether the starting opening buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S213). At this time, if the starting opening buffer value is "1" (step S213; "1"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S214), and then step S204. Proceed to processing. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S213; "2"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S215). The start winning determination process ends. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid starting winning of a game ball, the processing based on the detection of both effective starting winnings can be surely completed.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 4, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol based on the presence or absence of the reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special symbol reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not the special drawing game is started by the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit”, It is decided (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the special symbol decision in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (big hit symbol or Either a small hit pattern or a lost pattern) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, 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 predetermined.

The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern is determined by using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, based on the pre-determined result of whether or not the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes a process of deciding one of a plurality of types. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and for example, "1" to "". It takes a value in the range of "251". When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2".

By the special symbol normal process of step S110 and the variation pattern setting process of step S111, the variation pattern including the variable display time of the fixed special symbol or the special symbol and the decorative symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal process or the variation pattern setting process uses the random number MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and uses the special symbol or the decorative symbol. It includes a process for determining the variable display mode of.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process for setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from when the special symbol starts varying. It includes the process of measuring. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value which is the stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the RAM 102 is subtracted from or added to 1, and the first special symbol display device. Regardless of whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure in 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the elapsed time can be measured by a common timer. Done. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of step S112 is the variation of the special symbol 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. The variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the drawing may be controlled by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, stop display of the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol (derive) It includes a process for making settings for the setting. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is turned on. If the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". In addition, when both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

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

The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, and the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6". ..

The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This big hit opening post processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the special winning opening has reached the maximum winning opening maximum value, or reached the maximum winning opening maximum value In this case, processing for making settings for transmitting the big hit end designation command is included. When the number of executions of the round does not reach the maximum winning opening maximum number, the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the maximum winning opening maximum reaches the maximum, The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

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

The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". This small hit opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the big winning opening to be open in the small hit game state based on the result that the variable display result is "small hit". As an example, when the variable display result is "small hit", the upper limit of the period for which the special winning opening is opened is set as in the case where the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability". It is only necessary to set "0.1 seconds" and set the number of times of opening the special winning opening to "15 times" to set the small hitting game state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9".

The small hitting open process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small hit opening process is the process of measuring the elapsed time after opening the big winning opening and the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time etc. A process for determining whether or not it is included. When returning the special winning opening to the closed state, a process of stopping the supply of the drive signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82 may be executed.

The small hit ending process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". In this small hit completion processing, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed by the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the like. It includes the process of waiting until the time elapses. Here, when the small hit game state ends, the state of the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are not changed, and the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 4 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation storage number is "0" (step S231). The second special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the RAM 102 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is "0".

When the number of the second special figure reservation storage is other than "0" in step S231 (step S231; No), the reservation stored corresponding to the reservation number "1" in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B. Numerical data indicating a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and a random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type are read out as data (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored by being stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation.

Subsequent to the processing of step S232, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the second reserved storage number count value and the second special figure reserved storage number is decremented by 1, and the second special figure reserved storage is also updated. The reservation data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151B are shifted upward by one entry. Yes (step S233). In addition, in the process of step S233, the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter in the RAM 102 may be updated by subtracting one. At this time, the variable special map designation buffer value, which is the value stored in the variable special map designation buffer, is updated to "2" (step S234).

When the second special figure reservation storage number is "0" in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether the first special figure reservation storage number is "0" (step S235). The first special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the first pending storage number count value stored in the first pending storage number counter may be read from the RAM 102, and it may be determined whether or not the read value is "0". Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure pending storage number is "0", and the first special figure pending storage number is "0". Or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

The special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to being executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. For example, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be used. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls have entered (passed) and the starting winnings have occurred. In this case, a table that stores data that can specify the order in which the start winning is generated is provided, and the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It only needs to be decided.

When the number of the first special figure reservation storage is other than "0" in step S235 (step S235; No), the reservation stored corresponding to the reservation number "1" in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type are read out as data (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored by being stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation.

Subsequent to the processing of step S236, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserved storage number count value, and the first special figure reserved storage number is also decremented by 1, and the first special figure reserved storage is also performed. The reservation data indicated by the random number values MR1 and MR2 stored in entries lower than the reservation number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A are shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter in the RAM 102 may be updated by subtracting one. At this time, the variable special map designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

After performing any of the processing of steps S234 and S238, as a use table for determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is a "big hit" or "miss", it changes. The special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 8A is set in the use table. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 8B is set in the use table. Further, the CPU 103 may select the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current game state.

The first special symbol display result determination table 130A, the variable display result before the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result in the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is derived and displayed. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit" and whether to control the variable display result as "small hit" to the small hit game state It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special symbol display result determination table 130B, the variable display result before the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result in the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is derived and displayed. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit" and whether to control the variable display result as "small hit" to the small hit game state It is a table that is referenced to determine.

In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, the special figure is displayed depending on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the time saving state (low certainty state), or the certainty changed state (high certainty state). A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for result determination is assigned to the special figure display results of "big hit", "small hit", and "miss". In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the random state for determining the special figure display result is determined depending on whether the game state is the normal state, the time saving state (low certainty state) or the certainty changed state (high certainty state). The numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "miss".

In the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the table data indicating the decision value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the special figure display result "big hit. "Is a determination data assigned to the determination result of whether to control the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probability changing state (high accuracy state), it is the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state). More decision values than the times are assigned to the special jackpot display result of "big hit". Thereby, in the probability variation state (high accuracy state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as compared to the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state), the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and the big hit game is played. The probability of being determined to control the state increases. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probable variation state, compared to the normal state and the time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state is high.

In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “30000” to “30099”) are assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, no decision value is assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". With such a setting, when the variable display result is determined based on that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, In the case where the variable display result is determined based on the satisfaction of the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the special figure display result is displayed. The proportion determined to be controlled to the small hitting game state as "small hit" can be made different.

In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not decided to control the special figure display result as "small hit" to the small hitting game state, so for example, a time saving state (low accurate high base state) or a certain variation In the gaming state in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning hole formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as the state (high-accurate high-base state), frequent occurrence of the small hitting game state where it is difficult to obtain the winning ball By avoiding this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game due to the extension of the game. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B as well, a determined value within a predetermined range different from the setting in the first special figure display result determination table 130A is assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". Good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value than that in the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". In this way, when the high base state such as the time saving state or the probability changing state is lower than the normal base state or the low base state such as the probability changing state without time saving, the proportion determined to be controlled to the small hitting game state is lower. Good. Alternatively, regardless of whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result may be determined by referring to the common special figure display result determination table.

Subsequent to the process of step S239 shown in FIG. 7, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is set as “big hit”, “small hit”, or “miss”. By comparing with the determined value assigned to the special figure display result, it is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit", "small hit" or "miss" (step S240).

Since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current game state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a probable change state. Whether or not the special figure display result is a "big hit" is determined by using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the normal state or the time saving state, the game state in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B is The table data corresponding to the normal state or the time saving state is selected as the normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random number value MR1 is determined with reference to this. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the probability change state, the game state in the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B is The table data corresponding to the case of the probability change state is selected as the special determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random number value MR1 is determined with reference to this.

After the special figure display result is determined in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is "big hit" (step S241). Then, when it is determined that the "big hit" (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the ON state (step S242). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 9 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type to any of a plurality of types (step S243).

The jackpot type determination table 131 determines one of a plurality of jackpot types on the basis of the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination when it is determined to control the jackpot game state by setting the special figure display result to "jack". It is a table referred to for. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the special symbol variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second symbol). The numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type depending on whether it is a special drawing game by the special symbol display device 4B) is a plural number such as "indeterminate change", "probable change", or "probability". It is assigned to the jackpot type.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131, the allocation of the determination value to the jackpot type of “probability” differs depending on whether the variation special map is the first special diagram or the second special diagram. That is, when the fluctuation special map is the first special map, the determined special value (value in the range of “82” to “99”) is assigned to the jackpot type of “probability”, while the fluctuation special map is Is the second special figure, the determined value is not assigned to the jackpot type of “probability”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And when the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied With, it is possible to make different the proportion of determining the jackpot type “probably”. In particular, in the special drawing game using the second special drawing, since it is not decided that the big hit type is set to "probability" and the short hit open big hit state is controlled, for example, by the high open control accompanying the time saving control, the normal variable winning ball device In the game state where the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid frequent occurrence of short-term open big hit state where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent the deterioration of the game interest due to the extension of the game. ..

Even in the case where the variation special map is the second special figure, the determined value in the predetermined range different from the case where the variation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the jackpot type “probability”. Good. For example, when the variation special map is the second special figure, a smaller determination value than that when the variation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the jackpot type of “avoidance”. Alternatively, regardless of whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to common table data.

By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in step S243 shown in FIG. 7, the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determining random number value MR2 stored in the variation random number buffer is set to “uncertain change”, Depending on which of the determination values assigned to the jackpot types “probability change” and “probability”, it is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type should be (step S244).

By determining the type of jackpot in the process of step S244, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is either one of the time saving state and the probability variation state that is more advantageous to the player than the time saving state. Whether or not to control is determined before the fixed special symbol as the variable display result is derived. In accordance with the jackpot type thus determined, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102 (step S245), the decided jackpot type is stored. As an example, if the big hit type is "non-probable change", the big hit type buffer value may be "0", if it is "probable change", it may be "1", and if it is "probable", it may be "2".

When it is determined in step S241 that it is not a "big hit" (step S241; No), it is determined whether the special figure display result is a "small hit" (step S246). When it is determined that the "small hit" is made (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S247).

When it is determined in step S246 that it is not a "small hit" (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processes of steps S245 and S247, whether to control to the big hit game state or the small hit game state Predetermination result of whether or not, further, corresponding to the determination result of the big hit type in the case of a big hit game state, set a fixed special symbol (step S248). As an example, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, the special symbol display result is a “miss”, which corresponds to the predetermined design result and becomes a lost symbol. The special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is "small hit", the small hit is made in correspondence with the pre-determined result that the special figure display result is "small hit". The special symbol indicating the number "2" which is the symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, when it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" in step S241, the big hit symbols "3", "5", and "7" are obtained according to the big hit type determination result in step S244. "One of the special symbols indicating the number" is set as the fixed special symbol. That is, in accordance with the determination result that the jackpot type is "non-probable variation", the special symbol showing the number "3" which is the normal jackpot symbol among the normally open round jackpot symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, in accordance with the determination result that the jackpot type is "probable variation", a special symbol showing the number "7" which is a probable variation jackpot symbol in the normally open round jackpot symbol is set as a confirmed special symbol. According to the result of the determination that the jackpot type is "actual", the special symbol indicating the number "5" which is a short-term open jackpot symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

After setting the confirmed special symbol in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and the special symbol normal process is ended. .. If the number of pending storage of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in step S235 (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demo display setting (step S250), the special symbol Normal processing ends. In this demo display setting, a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined production image on the image display device 5, for example, is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not it has been transmitted to the board 12. At this time, if it has been transmitted, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo designation command is performed, and then the demo display setting ends.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S111 of FIG. 4 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 10, 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 big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11(A) is selected as a use table for determining the fluctuation pattern as one of a plurality of types. Set (step S262). Further, for example, by reading the big hit type buffer value stored in the RAM 102, it is specified whether the big hit type is "non-probable change", "probable change", or "probability" (step S263).

When it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A sets the variation pattern to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type. Based on the table, the table is referred to for determining any one of the plurality of types. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, a numerical value (decision) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, “probable variation”, or “probability”. Value) is assigned to any of the variation pattern PA4-1, the variation pattern PB4-1, the variation pattern PB4-2, the variation pattern PB4-3, and the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3.

In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion in which the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the proportion determined by each variation pattern is different depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot is determined. .. For example, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable variation” or “probable variation”, the determination values for the variation pattern PA4-1, the variation pattern PB4-1, the variation pattern PB4-2, and the variation pattern PB4-3 are set. The allocations are different. This makes it possible to change the proportion of the same variation pattern determined according to the determination result of which of the plurality of types of big hits.

Further, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion in which the determined values are assigned to different variation patterns according to which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. For example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation” or “probable variation”, the determined value is assigned to the variation pattern PA4-1, the variation pattern PB4-1, the variation pattern PB4-2, and the variation pattern PB4-3. On the other hand, the determined values are not assigned to the fluctuation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “probable”, the determined values are assigned to the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3, while the variation patterns PA4-1 and PB4 are assigned. The determined value is not assigned to -1, the variation pattern PB4-2, and the variation pattern PB4-3. As a result, when the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is controlled to "short hit open big hit state", a variation pattern different from that of the normal open big hit state is determined. be able to.

In addition, when the jackpot type is determined to be either “non-probable variation”, “probable variation”, or “probability”, depending on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probable variation state, or a time saving state. Thus, the allocation of the decision value to each variation pattern may be different. As a result, it is possible to change the rate of determining the same variation pattern depending on which of the plurality of types the gaming state is. Further, when the jackpot type is determined to be either “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “probability”, it depends on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probable variation state, or the time saving state. Thus, the determined value may be assigned to different variation patterns. As a result, different variation patterns can be determined according to which of the plurality of types the gaming state is. In this embodiment, more determination values are assigned to the variation pattern PA4-1 indicating the variation pattern of normal reach when the jackpot type is “indeterminate variation” than when the jackpot type is “deterministic variation”. .. Therefore, when the reach effect of super reach is executed, the jackpot type is more likely to be a “probable change” than a “non-probable change”, so that the player can have expectations. The interest can be improved. In addition, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A illustrated in FIG. 11A, the variation pattern PB4-2 performing the reach effect of the super reach B is more preferable than the variation pattern PB4-1 performing the reach effect of the super reach C. More determination values are assigned to the variation pattern PB4-3 that performs the reach effect of the super reach A than to the variation pattern PB4-2, that is, as the variation time becomes longer (see variation time in FIG. 3). ..

When the big hit flag is off in step S261 shown in FIG. 10 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B shown in FIG. 11B is selected as the use table for determining one of the plurality of variation patterns. And set (step S265).

When the small hit flag is OFF in step S264 (step S264; No), the loss variation pattern determination table 132C shown in FIG. 11C is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns. It is selected and set (step S266). For example, by determining whether or not the time saving flag provided in the RAM 102 is on, it is specified whether the gaming state is in the time saving control in which the time saving control is performed in the probability changing state or the time saving state (step S267). ).

The loss variation pattern determination table 132C selects one of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “miss”. It is a table that is referred to for determining whether or not.

In the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, the determined values are varied so that the rate determined by each variation pattern is different depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-saving control is performed in the certain variation state or the time-saving state. There is a part assigned to the pattern. As a result, the rate of determination of the same variation pattern can be made different depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, or the time variation control during the probability variation state or the time reduction state. With the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, there is a portion where determination values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the game state is the normal state or the time-saving control is performed in the probability variation state or the time-saving state. As a result, different variation patterns can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the probability variation state or the time saving control in the time saving state. Note that in the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A of FIG. 11A, more determinations are made than the determination values assigned to the variation patterns that perform the reach effect of super reach. Values are assigned to non-reach fluctuation patterns. Therefore, when the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the degree of expectation of a big hit is high. In addition, in the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A of FIG. 11A, the reach effect of the super reach B is more than that of the variation pattern PB2-1 for performing the reach effect of the super reach C. The variation pattern PB2-2 that performs the change pattern PB2-3 that performs the reach effect of the super reach A is more variable than the variation pattern PB2-2, that is, as the variation time becomes longer (the variation time in FIG. 3). The decision value is assigned so that it becomes less. Therefore, as the reach effect of the super reach with a long variation time is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention also to the type of reach effect to be executed, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

After performing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S268 shown in FIG. 10, the use table is based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination stored in the fluctuation random number buffer or the like. By referring to the variation pattern determination table set to, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S269). Here, in the process of step S269, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is determined based on the satisfaction of the first starting condition. Whether or not to determine the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the satisfaction of the second starting condition, By using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 that is used for determining the fluctuation pattern and is updated by the common random counter or the like, the common processing module can determine the fluctuation pattern into any of a plurality of types.

When the big hit flag is on, the table data corresponding to the big hit type specified by the process of step S263 is selected from the table data forming the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A, and the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is selected. It is only necessary to be able to determine the fluctuation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine one of the variation patterns prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “big hit”.

When the small hit flag is on, it is only necessary to refer to the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B and determine the variation pattern to which the determined value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine a variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result that the special figure display result is “small hit”.

When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, by determining the variation pattern in the process of step S269, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "reach". That is, the process of step S269 includes a process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative pattern is set to the reach state when the variable display result is “miss”.

After the variation pattern is determined in step S269, the special figure variation time which is the variable display time of the special symbol according to the variation pattern determination result is set (step S270). The special symbol variation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result (special symbol display result) is derived and displayed. Is.

After performing the process of step S270, the special character game using the first special character on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special character on the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special character designation buffer value. The setting for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special figure games using the figure (step S271). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

Following the process of step S273, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the variation of the special symbol are made (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 causes the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 to enter a game state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first reserved storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (starting address) in the ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is transmitted to the RAM 102. Store in the buffer area designated by the send command pointer in the command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 causes the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 to enter a game state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

Here, the first variation start command is a command for designating variation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second variation start command is a command for designating variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is a command for designating a variable display result such as a special design or a decorative design. The gaming state designation command is a command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Based on the command transmission setting in step S272, every time a predetermined command control process is executed after the fluctuation pattern setting process is completed, the main board 11 sends a game state designating command to the effect control board 12, the first state. The fluctuation start command or the second fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first reserved storage number notification command, or the second reserved storage number notification command is sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command. The game state designation command, the first reserved storage number notification command, or the second reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2" which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S273), and the variation pattern setting process is ended.

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

In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute predetermined effect control main processing. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and also the CTC (counter/timer) mounted on the effect control board 12. Circuit) register setting. Then, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on the CTC register setting, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, it waits.

On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, an interrupt occurs. 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 the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, a control signal to be a production control command is input from a predetermined input port of the input ports included in the I/O 125 that receives the control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15. Take in. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in, for example, an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state, and the command analysis process is executed. In the command analysis process, 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 receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, a model for effect. With respect to the control content of the production operation using various production devices such as the drive operation in, the determination, the determination, the setting, etc. are performed according to the production control command transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process processing, effect random number updating processing is executed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 are updated by software as various random number values used for effect control.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122 or the like, for example. To do.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0". This variable display start waiting process is based on whether or not the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the like from the main board 11 is received, and whether or not the variable display of the decorative pattern in the image display device 5 is started. It includes a process for determining.

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 variable display of the special symbol being started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbol in the image display device 5. In order to perform variable display and other various effect operations, it includes a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the type of display result. Moreover, the variable display start setting process of step S171 includes a process of setting to execute the specific effect. The specific effect in this embodiment is such that, for a decorative design that is difficult to visually recognize by displaying at least a part of the character image superimposed on the decorative pattern, an image corresponding to the decorative pattern that is difficult to visually recognize is displayed. It is an effect that makes it possible to recognize which design the decorative design is, and will be described in detail later.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads out various control data from the effect control pattern in correspondence with the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122, and various values during variable display of the decorative pattern. Effect control. After performing such effect control, for example, the end code indicating the variable display end of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or that the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to, etc., the fixed decorative design as the final stopped design resulting in the variable display result of the decorative design is completely stopped and displayed. If the fixed decorative design is completely stopped and displayed in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation effect control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command When the time elapses, the variable display result can be confirmed by autonomously deriving and displaying the fixed decorative design on the side of the effect control board 12 without depending on the effect control command from the main board 11. When the fixed decorative design is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

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

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

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

The big hit midfield effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In the big hit mid-hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the setting content on the display screen of the image display device 5. Alternatively, by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13 to output sound or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 to the game effect lamp 9 or decoration. Various effect control in the big hit game state such as turning on/off/blinking the LED for use is executed. Further, in the big hit midfield effect process, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to "7" which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving the hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In the ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and causes an effect image based on the setting contents to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the sound control board 13, and outputting game commands (decorative signals) to the lamp control board 14 for game effect lamps 9 and decorations Various effect control at the end of the big hit game state such as turning on/off/blinking the LED is executed.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 12 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 120 first reads, for example, the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 so that the special figure display result is “missed”. It is determined whether or not (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “miss” (step S521; Yes), the specified fluctuation pattern is read, for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern specification command transmitted from the main board 11. Determines whether or not the non-reach variation pattern corresponds to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" (step S522).

When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which are the final stop symbols forming the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a left confirmed symbol which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left confirmed stored in the ROM 121 or the like in advance. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, the left final decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the final decorative symbols is determined. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number for determining the right fixed symbol which is updated by the random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and the predetermined right fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. With this, the right fixed decorative design which is stopped and displayed in the "right" decorative design display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative designs. At this time, it may be determined such that the symbol number of the right confirmed decorative design is different from the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative design by the setting in the right confirmed symbol determination table. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol which is updated by the random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and the predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the final fixed decorative design is determined to be stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 of the final decorative design. In the process of step S523, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination that is the predetermined chance eye symbol may be determined corresponding to the case where the variable symbol notice is being executed.

When it is determined in step S522 that it is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which is the final stop symbol forming the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the left/right determination symbol updated by the random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and the predetermined left/right determination previously stored in the ROM 121 or the like is determined. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, 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 fixed decorative symbols are the same. Determine the decorative pattern of. Furthermore, by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for medium-determined symbol determination, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, and by referring to a predetermined medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Of the fixed decorative patterns, the medium fixed decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative pattern display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, in the case where the fixed decorative design is a big hit combination, as in the case where the design number of the medium fixed decorative design is the same as the design number of the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design, an arbitrary value is set. By adding or subtracting (for example, "1") to the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative design, the fixed decorative design may be a reach combination instead of a big hit combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium fixed decorative design, the difference (design difference) between the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design is determined, and the medium fixed decorative design corresponding to the determined difference may be set. ..

When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not "miss" (step S521; No), if the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable", or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is "small hit" or other cases (step S525). When it is determined to be a "probability" or a "small hit" (step S525; Yes), for example, a final decoration to be the final stop pattern corresponding to the "probable" or "small hit" such as the opening chance. The combination of symbols is determined (step S526). As an example, corresponding to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol which constitutes any one of the plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Decide the combination of decorative patterns. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number value for chance chance determination, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, it is only necessary to determine the combination of the fixed decorative patterns that form any of the opening chance eyes.

When it is determined in step S525 that it is "non-probable change" or "probable change" other than "probability" or "small hit" (step S525; No), the final decorative design which is the final stop design which constitutes the big hit combination is set. The combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot confirmed symbol updated by a random counter of the RAM 122 or the like is extracted, and subsequently, a predetermined jackpot confirmed symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the decision table or the like, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative design. At this time, depending on whether the big hit type is "non-probable change" or "probable change", whether or not promotion effect during the big hit, and the like, a different decorative pattern may be determined to be a fixed decorative pattern. Good.

As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, one of the decorative patterns of a plurality of types of normal symbols is selected, and it is determined to be a fixed decorative pattern that constitutes the non-probable variation jackpot combination. Good. If the jackpot type is “probability variation”, one of the decorative symbols is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols, and a definite variation jackpot combination or a definite variation jackpot combination is formed. You can decide to. At this time, when it is determined to be a fixed decorative pattern of a non-probability variation big hit combination, the notification that the probability variation state is controlled in the re-lottery effect during variable display is not given, and it is executed corresponding to the big jackpot game state. It is only necessary to be informed that it is controlled to the probable change state by a big hit middle promotion effect or the like. On the other hand, when the fixed decorative pattern of the probability variation big hit combination is determined, in the re-lottery effect that is variably displayed, or without executing the re-lottery effect, the notification that the probability variation state is controlled is given.

After executing the processing of step S524 or S527, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern is super reach (step S528). In the process of step S528, it may be determined whether or not the variation pattern is the super reach variation pattern by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. When it is determined in step S528 that the variation pattern is the super reach (step S528; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the specific effect execution setting process for executing the specific effect (step S529).

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S529 of FIG. 13 as the specific effect execution setting process. In the specific effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first refers to the specific effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 15A to determine whether or not to execute the specific effect, that is, the execution of the specific effect. Determine the presence or absence.

FIG. 15A is a diagram showing a configuration example of the specific effect execution determination table. In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, different determination ratios are set for “variable display results” for “execution performed” and “non-execution” for not performing specific production. There is. As shown in FIG. 15(A), the specific effect execution determination table in this embodiment is set such that the case where the specific effect is executed is more likely to be a big hit than the case where it is not executed. ing. In addition, when it is determined that “no execution” is performed without executing the specific effect, the specific effect is not executed, and the super reach effect corresponding to each variation pattern of the super reach A to C is executed.

Returning to FIG. 14, after executing the process of step S901, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the specific effect is executed in step S901, that is, whether or not the specific effect is executed (step S902). When there is a specific effect execution (step S902; Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control determines the execution mode of the specific effect with reference to the specific effect execution mode determination table shown in FIG. 15B (step S903). The specific effect execution setting process ends. On the other hand, if there is no specific effect execution (step S902; No), the specific effect execution setting process ends as it is.

FIG. 15B is a diagram showing a configuration example of the specific effect execution mode determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the determination ratios for "mode A" and "mode B" are set to differ depending on the variation pattern (depending on the type of super reach). As shown in FIG. 15B, in the specific effect execution mode determination table in this embodiment, the specific mode of “mode A” is executed when the specific mode of “mode B” is executed. It is set so that it is more likely to be a big hit than in the case. Further, as described above, in this embodiment, the super-reach B has a higher expectation of a big hit than the super-reach B, and the super-reach A has a higher expectation of a big hit than the super-reach B. In the specific effect execution mode determination table, the higher the degree of expectation, the higher the ratio determined as “mode B”. It should be noted that different characters (such as the character A in "Aspect A" and the character B in "Aspect B") are displayed between "Aspect A" and "Aspect B" (FIG. 17 shows the specific effect of "Aspect B"). This is an example in the case of being executed, and in the specific effect of "mode A", a character different from the character displayed in FIG. 17 is displayed). The displayed character may be a still image or a moving image. Further, in the "mode A", the character is displayed in blue, whereas in the "mode B", the character may be displayed in red. Separately from this, the display color of the image corresponding to the decorative pattern that is difficult to be visually recognized may be displayed in blue in "Aspect A", but may be displayed in red in "Aspect B". .. Further, while different characters are displayed in the “mode A” and the “mode B”, the display color of the image corresponding to the decorative pattern which is difficult to be visually recognized is displayed in blue in the “mode A”. In the "Aspect B", a part of these may be combined, such as displaying in red, or all of them may be combined. In addition, the execution mode of the specific effect is not limited to these, and may be a mode in which a message is displayed or a mode in which the same character moves differently.

In addition, in this embodiment, an example of first determining whether or not to execute a specific effect and determining an execution mode of the specific effect when it is determined to execute is described. You may decide at once. In addition, when a specific big hit variation pattern is determined, a special effect of a special type may be configured to be executed without fail, so that there may be a particular effect in which a big hit is determined.

Returning to FIG. 13, after performing any of the processes of step S529, step S523, and step S526, or when it is determined in step S528 that it is not the variation pattern of super reach (step S528; No), the effect control CPU 120 Performs execution setting for other effects during variable display (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, a setting for executing a changing notice effect different from the specific effect may be performed. The changing notice effect is a notice effect that gives a notice such as a possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" during the variable display of the decorative pattern executed corresponding to the special drawing game where the start condition is satisfied. Good.

As the changing notice effect, for example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined timing when the variable display is started or during execution. The variable display result becomes a "big hit" by executing the effect of a predetermined mode including some or all of the effect of the mode and the effect of the flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like. The one-notification notification effect that immediately notifies (definitively informs) of this may be executed.

As another example, in the process of step S530, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result is a "big hit", for example, settings may be made to execute the effect in a predetermined mode for bustling. More specifically, it suffices to be able to execute an effect in a predetermined mode, such as an effect in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 is lit, or an effect in which a predetermined effect image to be a mini character is displayed.

After that, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S531). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special figure variation effect control patterns prepared corresponding to, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command or the specific rendering determined in step S529. And set it as the usage pattern.

After executing the process of step S531, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (step S532). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative pattern in the image display device 5 is performed (step S533). At this time, for example, by transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the special figure variation time effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S531 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, The variation of the decorative design may be started in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" which is the value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S534), and the variable display start setting processing is ended.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect effect during variable display executed in step S172 of FIG. When the variable display during effect processing shown in FIG. 12 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer and the like. (Step S801). CPU120 for production control updates the timer value of the production control process timer (for example, subtracts 1), and when the end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value. First, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

When it is determined in step S801 that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S804). ). The reach production period may be predetermined in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern, for example. When it is determined that the reach effect period is reached (step S804; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the reach effect such as displaying a background image for the reach effect (step S805).

After performing the process of step S805, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a specific effect period (step S806). The start of the specific effect period is the execution timing of the specific effect determined in the process of step S529 of FIG. 13, and the length of the effect period is determined by the specific effect determined in the process of step S529. It may be predetermined in the effect control pattern determined in the process of step S531. When it is determined that it is the specific effect period (step S806; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control of the specific effect (step S807). As a result, the specific effect is executed as shown in FIGS. 17(c) to 17(e).

Returning to FIG. 16, after execution of the process of step S807, when it is determined that it is not the specific effect period (step S806; No) or when it is determined that it is not the reach effect period (step S804; No), the effect control CPU 120, In addition, based on the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern, the control for executing the effect in the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern is performed (step S808), and the variable display is performed. The middle presentation process is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the variable display time has elapsed in step S801 (step S801; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol fixing command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S809). At this time, if the symbol fixing command is not received (step S809; No), the variable display effect process is ended and stands by.

When the symbol determination command is received in step S809 (step S809; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123, for example. In the variable display of the symbols, control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S810). Then, a predetermined fixed time is set as the big hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S811). Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "3", which is a value corresponding to the special figure winning waiting process (step S812), and ends the variable display effect effect process.

Next, with reference to FIG. 17, an example of the effect operation when the specific effect is executed will be described. FIG. 17 shows an example of the effect operation when the "mode B" specific effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 17(a), the variable display is performed, and after reaching the reach state as shown in FIG. 17(b), during the specific effect period, as shown in FIG. 17(c), the decorative pattern display In the area 5C, the character is displayed so as to be superimposed on the decorative pattern that is variably displayed. In the illustrated example, the character is displayed by being superimposed on a part of the decorative design, but it may be displayed by being superimposed on the entire decorative design. Further, the displayed character may be a still image or a moving image as described above. Further, the size of the still image may change over time, or may move horizontally or vertically. According to this, since the visually recognizable decorative pattern portion can change over time, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Then, in order to allow the player to recognize the type of the decorative pattern which is difficult to be recognized because the character is superimposed and displayed on the decorative pattern, as shown in FIG. 17D, the recognition becomes difficult. Display the border image of the decorative pattern. The edging image is an example of an image corresponding to the decorative pattern that is difficult to visually recognize, and has the same shape as the shape of the decorative pattern that is difficult to recognize. Further, as the edging image, even when a part of the decorative pattern becomes difficult to visually recognize, an image of the entire decorative pattern that becomes difficult to visually recognize is displayed (an image corresponding to the entire decorative pattern that becomes difficult to visually recognize). It should be done. In addition, the edging image is variably displayed in accordance with the variable display of the decorative pattern which is difficult to visually recognize, and is displayed at a position corresponding to the display position of the decorative pattern which is difficult to visually recognize (in the decorative pattern display area 5C. As displayed). The illustrated example shows an example in which the decorative design of "5" is variably displayed, and it is supported by which type of decorative design such as "4", "5", and "6" is stopped and displayed. It shows an example of the state of being. Further, in this embodiment, an example is shown in which the character is first displayed as shown in FIG. 17C and then the edging image is displayed as shown in FIG. 17D, but the character is displayed. The bordered image may be displayed at the same timing as the performed timing. Note that, for example, when the size of the decorative pattern that is difficult to visually recognize changes, the size of the edging image may be changed accordingly. That is, the edging image may perform an operation corresponding to the operation of the decorative pattern which is difficult to be visually recognized, and may be changed in accordance with the change of the decorative pattern which is difficult to be visually recognized. In this embodiment, as an example of an image corresponding to a decorative pattern which is difficult to visually recognize, an example of displaying a framed image shown is shown, but the player can select the type of decorative pattern which is difficult to recognize. Any image may be used as long as it can be recognized, and for example, the silhouette of an image that is difficult to visually recognize may be displayed.

Then, when a big hit occurs due to the passage of time, as shown in FIG. 17(e), when the decorative symbol "5" is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C, the stopped decorative symbol is displayed. The display mode of the edging image changes so that the player can easily recognize the type (in the example shown, the edging portion is displayed thicker than that in FIG. 17D, but the edging image is not the edging image. An image in which the middle part is filled (such as "5" in the form displayed in the decorative pattern display area 5L or 5R) may be superimposed and displayed on the character). Then, as shown in FIG. 17(f), the fixed decorative pattern is completely stopped and displayed, and the variable display ends.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

(1) The CPU 120 for effect control displays the character as a specific effect by superimposing it on at least a part of the decorative pattern being variably displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 17D, a border image of the decorative pattern that has become difficult to recognize is displayed so that the player can recognize the type of decorative pattern that has become difficult to recognize. According to this, the player can visually recognize the edging image, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

(2) Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays a border image having the same shape as the shape of the decorative pattern which is difficult to recognize, as shown in FIG. 17(d). According to this, the edging image can be displayed in correspondence with the decorative pattern, and the player can easily recognize the edging image.

(3) Further, the effect control CPU 120 variably displays the edging image in accordance with the variable display of the decorative pattern which is difficult to visually recognize. According to this, the edging image can be displayed in correspondence with the decorative pattern, and the player can easily recognize the edging image.

(4) Further, when the size of the decorative pattern which is difficult to visually recognize changes, the effect control CPU 120 also changes the size of the edging image accordingly. That is, the border image is also changed in accordance with the change in the decorative pattern which is difficult to be visually recognized. According to this, the edging image can be displayed in correspondence with the decorative pattern, and the player can easily recognize the edging image.

(5) Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the edging image in the decorative design display area 5C, which is the display area of the decorative design that is difficult to visually recognize. According to this, the edging image can be displayed in correspondence with the decorative pattern, and the player can easily recognize the edging image.

(6) Further, even when a part of the decorative pattern becomes difficult to visually recognize, the effect control CPU 120 images an image of the entire decorative pattern that becomes difficult to visually recognize (corresponding to the entire decorative pattern that becomes difficult to visually recognize. Image) to be displayed. Therefore, the border image can be displayed without giving the player a feeling of strangeness.

(7) In addition, the effect control CPU 120 can display the moving image of the character by superimposing it on the decorative pattern. Further, the size of a still image, which is not a moving image, may be changed and displayed over time, or may be moved horizontally or vertically to be displayed. According to this, since the visually recognizable decorative pattern portion (overlapping portion) changes with the passage of time, the range of effects can be expanded and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

(8) In addition, the effect control CPU 120 executes the specific effect of the aspect corresponding to the expectation degree among the specific aspects of “aspect A” and “aspect B”, thereby setting the aspect of the character to be displayed as the expectation degree. Display differently. According to this, the player's attention can be paid to the display mode of the displayed character.

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment, and one described in the above-described embodiment is provided so as to solve at least one problem in the conventional technology. It may have a partial structure.

In the above embodiment, an example in which there are “mode A” and “mode B” as execution modes of the specific effect has been shown, but this is an example. There may be other modes. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, instead of displaying the character like “mode A” or “mode B”, a blackout that makes it difficult to visually recognize all the decorative patterns. There may be a mode of displaying. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a production operation when a specific production as a modified example is executed. The variable display is performed as shown in FIG. 18(a), and the reach state is set as shown in FIG. 18(b). In this example, as shown in the drawing, the hold display is displayed in the start winning prize storage display area 5H so that the first special figure hold storage number is "2" visually. Then, in the specific effect period, as shown in FIG. 18C, a blackout display is performed on the entire image display device 5, and it becomes difficult to visually recognize all the decorative patterns. Along with this, in order to allow the player to recognize the type of decorative pattern that has become difficult to recognize, as shown in the figure, in the lower right portion of the image display device 5, as an image corresponding to the decorative pattern that is difficult to visually recognize. Display a small pattern. Similar to the edging image in the above embodiment, the small design is also displayed in a shape corresponding to the decorative design that is difficult to see, and the operation corresponding to the operation of the decorative design that is difficult to view (variable decorative design). The small design is also variably displayed according to the display) and is displayed in a change corresponding to the change in the decorative design which is difficult to visually recognize. Further, since it becomes difficult to visually recognize the number of reserved memories, the number of reserved memories is also displayed in the lower right portion of the image display device 5 so that the number of reserved memories can be recognized. It should be noted that, as shown in the figure, the number of reserved memories is displayed by numbers, which is different from the mode before the blackout display. Then, in the case of a big hit, the fixed decorative design is completely stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 17(f), and the variable display ends. According to this, the player can visually recognize the small symbol, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game. In this case, the displayed small symbols and the hold display are erased, but they may not be erased.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the specific effect, the example in which the character is displayed by being superimposed on the decorative pattern that is variably displayed in the decorative pattern display area 5C is shown. However, the character to be superimposed and displayed is the decorative pattern display. The decorative pattern is not limited to being variably displayed in the area 5C, and may be the decorative pattern displayed in the decorative pattern display area 5L or the decorative pattern display area 5R, or may be a plurality of decorative patterns. Further, for example, the higher the degree of expectation, the greater the number of decorative patterns that are more difficult to be visually recognized. For example, the number of decorative patterns that are more difficult to be visually recognized may differ depending on the degree of expectation. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the number of decorative patterns that are difficult to visually recognize. Further, in the specific effect in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the character design is made difficult to visually recognize by displaying at least a part of the character image superimposed on the decorative pattern. Besides displaying the character image in a layer closer to the player than the display layer of the design, one image including the image lacking a part of the decoration image and the character image is used as the decoration design. By displaying on the same layer, the case where the player visually recognizes that a part of the decorative pattern is covered with the character image is also included. Further, by displaying an image in which a part of the decorative pattern is missing and a background image corresponding to the missing part, it may be made difficult to visually recognize a part of the decorative pattern.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the specific effect is performed within the reach effect period of super reach has been described, but this is an example. For example, it may be performed during a big hit game, during a pseudo-representation of variable display, or during a period other than the reach production period of super reach. Specifically, when it is performed during the big hit game, for example, the decoration pattern is variably displayed during the big hit game, and promoted from "non-probability variable big hit" to "probability variation big hit" according to the variable display result of the decoration pattern. A special effect may be executed in the big hit middle promotion effect. Further, when the specific effect is executed during the pseudo-display variable display effect, the character may be displayed so as to be superimposed on any of the decorative patterns that are being variable displayed. According to this, the range of production can be expanded and the interest of the game can be improved.

In the above embodiment, the special drawing game using the first special map is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening, and the game that has passed (entering) the second starting winning opening. The special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of a sphere. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special drawing game using the common special symbol is executed regardless of which of the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball passes (enters). It may be one.

In addition, in the said embodiment, although the aspect which variably displays several types of special symbols, such as a number or a symbol of 0-9, and displays a display result is shown, variably display is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the special symbol to be variably displayed and the special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result may be different. In other words, the special symbols that are not included in the varying plural types of special symbols may be displayed as a variable display result, or the special symbols are not specially derived and displayed as the variable display result in the varying plural types of special symbols. May be included. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and it is possible to adopt a mode in which the variable display is executed using only one type of special symbol. As a variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type of special symbol may be blinked (lighting/extinguishing may be alternately repeated). That is, the variable display may be repeated lighting and extinguishing. Even in this case, the one type of special symbol may be finally displayed (lit), or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be finally displayed. May be The same applies to variable display of other symbols (for example, ordinary symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

For example, in the above description, the “ratio” is not limited to the relationship such as A:B=70%:30% or A:B=30%:70%, but is such as A:B=100%:0%. It is a concept that includes relationships (that is, a concept that includes allocation such that one is 100% and the other is 0%). Further, when the ratio of A is higher than that of B, it is a concept including cases where A is 100% and B is less than 100%, and B is 0% and A is greater than 0%. is there.
Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of a change pattern indicating a change time and a change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence/absence of pseudo-relation, one change at the time of starting the change. Although the example of transmitting the pattern designation command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command such as presence/absence of pseudo-relationship and presence/absence of sliding effect before reaching reach (so-called when not reaching. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of the reach and the presence/absence of the re-lottery effect, etc. after the reach (so-called the first when the reach is not reached). You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation|variation time of (after 2 stop) and a fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control board 12 side may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the game control microcomputer 100 notifies each of the two commands of the variation time, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific variation mode executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt (In) the second command may be transmitted. It should be noted that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the variation pattern by using two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command.

In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various performance operations including the performance image display operation in the display area of the image display device 9 depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications are possible within the range not specified. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, and encloses the game medium to score points based on the occurrence of a prize. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine to be given. For example, by using a frequency which is a game value of a size specified by information recorded on a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, a game score for use in a game is given and the given game is given. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine into a game area using a score or a game score given by a prize for a game.

That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area provided in the game area, a variable display means is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and deriving and displaying the display result. This is a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means. However, when the gaming score is not 0, the gaming score is used in the gaming machine. A game is played by hitting the game ball enclosed in the game area, the game score is subtracted according to the hitting of the game ball, and the game score is awarded when the game ball wins the prize area provided in the game area. The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that adds. Such a game machine has a game recording medium insertion slot for inserting a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of the game value that can be used for adding game scores is inserted, and a game recording medium. A game recording medium processing means for reading the record information recorded in the game recording medium inserted into the medium insertion opening may be provided.

Moreover, what is displayed in the variable display of the special symbol is only one type of deviating symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and the variable display is performed by repeating the display and extinction of the symbol. Good. Further, even when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol does not have to be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

The program and data for implementing the present invention are not limited to the form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a detachable recording medium, and the computer device or the like is provided in advance. It may be distributed by being pre-installed in the storage device included in. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device 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 limited to that executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the hardware resources of other devices may be directly used on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

The present invention is not limited to what has been described above. Further, the specific configuration is included in the present invention even if there are changes and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention, in addition to the above-described embodiment and other examples of the embodiments described later.

In addition, all or a part of the configurations shown in the above-described embodiment and each modified example and the configurations shown in the below-described exemplary embodiment and each modified example may be arbitrarily combined.

In addition, it should be considered that the above-described embodiment and the below-described embodiment disclosed this time are exemplifications in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description and the following description but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

The gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that includes display means (for example, an image display device 5) and can be controlled in an advantageous state, and has a first effect related to the game. An image (for example, a decorative pattern) and a second effect image (for example, a character) different from the first effect image can be displayed on the display unit by a display control unit (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S807). Etc.), the display control means can display the second effect image by superimposing it on at least a part of the first effect image, and corresponds to the first effect image when a predetermined condition is satisfied. A special image (for example, a border image) can be displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 17D, a border image of a decorative pattern that is difficult to recognize is displayed), and a command based on a lottery (for example, First control means (for example, main board 9011) that outputs a variation pattern designation command, and processing according to the command output by the first control means (for example, step S90171 that is processing for performance execution) are executed. And a second control means (for example, a production control board 9012) for performing the same command (for example, a plurality of different commands (for example, variation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102”)). The variation pattern designation command “8100”) is treated and the above process is executed (for example, in step S90752, the variation pattern designation commands “8101” to “8102” are converted into “8100” (see also FIG. 35), and the “8100”). And executes step S90171).

According to such a configuration, the player can visually recognize the special image, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game. In addition, since a plurality of different commands are treated as the same command for processing, the second control means can be operated appropriately.

The first control means and the second control means may be composed of a plurality of hardware (boards and processors). Further, at least a part of the first control means and the second control means may be configured by a common hardware configuration.

For example, in the embodiment described later, a portion for converting the variation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” into the variation pattern “8100” (the portion where the common module 90120A executes steps S90751 to S90752) is provided on the main board 9011. Good. In this case, for example, the CPU 90103 determines a fluctuation pattern by lottery and generates a fluctuation pattern designation command (which is output to the RAM 90102). Then, the CPU 90103 performs the same processing as step S90704 to convert the fluctuation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” into fluctuation patterns “8100”. Then, the CPU 90103 supplies the converted command to the effect control board 9012. In this way, the second control unit may include a part of the main board 9011.

For example, in an embodiment described later, the common module 90120A is realized by a board different from the main board 9011 and the effect control board 9012, or a processor provided on the effect control board 9012 but different from the effect control CPU 90120. You may do it. In this way, in the second control means, the part that handles a plurality of different commands as the same command and the part that executes the process may be realized by different hardware.

The process according to the command may be a process of determining a performance to be executed or a process of executing a performance (a process executed by the display control unit 90123). In addition, treating a plurality of commands as the same command means not only treating a plurality of commands as one command of the plurality of commands but also treating a plurality of commands as a command other than the plurality of commands. Including. In addition, treating a plurality of commands as the same command may be realized by converting the commands as in the embodiment described later, or performing the same processing for a plurality of commands (thus, the same command Be handled).

Further, as an example of the form of the gaming machine that can prevent the deterioration of the entertainment level of the game and that can appropriately operate the second control means, a command based on a lottery (for example, a variation pattern designation command) is output. A first control unit (for example, the main board 9011) and a second control unit (for example, Step S90171 which is a process for executing an effect) according to a command output by the first control unit (for example, The production control board 9012), and the second control unit uses a plurality of different commands (for example, variation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102”) as the same command (for example, variation pattern designation command “8100”). And executes the above processing (for example, in step S90752, the fluctuation pattern designation commands “8101” to “8102” are converted into “8100” (see also FIG. 35), and treated as “8100” and execute step S90171. Yes) game machines. Hereinafter, an example of a form example of this gaming machine will be described as another form example.

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(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 901, etc.)
FIG. 19 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 901 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 901 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 902 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 903 that supports and fixes the gaming board 902. A game area is formed on the game board 902, and a game ball serving as a game medium is shot into the game area by being shot from a predetermined hitting ball launching device.

At a predetermined position of the game board 902 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 19), variable display of special symbols (also called special drawing) as special identification information of a plurality of types (also called special drawing game). The first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B are provided. These are composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and the special symbol may be a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, changing (displaying in a variably manner) a plurality of types of special symbols by update display and the like (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a derived display) as a display result (variable display result) (the same applies to other variable displays described later). Note that scrolling, deformation, enlargement/reduction, or the like may be performed as the variation of the design (particularly, a decorative design described later).

In the following, the special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 904A are also referred to as “first special symbols”, and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 904B are “second special symbols”. Also called. Further, a special figure game using the first special figure is called a "first special figure game", and a special figure game using the second special figure is also called a "second special figure game".

An image display device 905 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 902. The image display device 905 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and displays various effect images.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 905, in synchronization with the first special drawing game and the second special drawing game, a decorative pattern (a pattern showing numbers, etc.) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol Variable display is performed. As an example, in the image display device 905, in synchronization with the first special drawing game or the second special drawing game, the decorative patterns in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R. Is variably displayed (for example, vertical scroll display or update display).

Further, display areas 905HL and 905HR are also arranged on the screen of the image display device 905, and in the display area 905HL, the first reserved display image (here, the first reserved display image corresponding to the first special figure game whose execution is suspended). A circle image) is displayed right justified, and a second hold display image (here, a circle image) corresponding to the second special figure game whose execution is suspended is displayed left justified in the display area 905HR. It The first hold display image and the second hold display image are also collectively referred to as a hold display image.

In addition, the number of reserved special game is also referred to as the number of reserved special memory. In particular, the number reserved for the first special figure game is referred to as the first special figure reserved storage number. The number reserved for the second special figure game is referred to as the second special figure reserved storage number. The number of the first reserved display images indicates the first reserved figure reserved storage number, and the number of the second reserved display images indicates the second reserved map reserved storage number.

Moreover, the 1st reservation display 9025A and the 2nd reservation display 9025B comprised including several LED are provided, and the 1st reservation display 9025A shows the 1st special figure reservation storage number according to the lighting number of LED. And the second hold indicator 9025B displays the second special figure hold storage number according to the number of lit LEDs.

Below the image display device 905, a normal winning ball device 906A and a normal variable winning ball device 906B are provided.

The normal winning ball device 906A forms a first starting winning hole which is always kept in a fixed open state through which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening, the first start opening switch 9022A (see FIG. 20) is turned on, whereby the entrance of the game ball is detected (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, 3 pieces). ), and the first special figure game can be started.

The ordinary variable winning ball device 906B is an electric tulip-type hand having a pair of movable wing pieces which are changed by a solenoid 9081 (see FIG. 20) for an ordinary electric accessory into a closed state which is a vertical position and an open state which is a tilted position. An object (normal electric accessory) is provided to form a second starting winning opening. In the normal variable winning ball device 906B, for example, when the solenoid 9081 is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the tip of the movable wing piece is close to the normal winning ball device 906A, and the second start winning a prize is achieved. It becomes a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the mouth (also referred to as the second start winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the normal variable winning ball device 906B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning port by setting the movable wing piece to the tilted position when the solenoid 9081 is in the on state (second It is also said that the winning opening will be open.) When the game ball enters the second start winning port, the second start port switch 9022B (see FIG. 20) is turned on, whereby the entry of the game ball is detected (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, three) ), and the second special figure game can be started at the same time.

A special variable winning ball device 907 is provided below the normal winning ball device 906A and the normal variable winning ball device 906B. The special variable winning prize ball device 907 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 9082 (see FIG. 20) for the special winning opening door, and is specified to change between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. Form a special winning opening as an area.

As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 907, when the solenoid 9082 for the special winning opening door is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball enters the special winning opening (for example, You cannot pass. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 907, when the solenoid 9082 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become.

When the game ball enters the special winning opening, the count switch 9023 (see FIG. 20) is turned on, whereby the entrance of the game ball is detected. At this time, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game balls enter the big winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, for example.

At a predetermined position of the game board 902 (in the example shown in FIG. 19, the left side of the game area), a normal symbol display 9020 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display 9020 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and is a variable display of a normal symbol (also called “general symbol” or “ordinary symbol”) as plural kinds of normal identification information different from the special symbol. To do. Such variable display of ordinary symbols is also referred to as ordinary figure game (also referred to as "ordinary figure game").

The ordinary figure game is executed based on that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 9041. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 9041, the gate switch 9021 shown in FIG. 20 is turned on, whereby the passage of the game ball is detected.

Above the normal symbol display 9020, a universal figure hold display 9025C is provided. The universal figure hold indicator 9025C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reserves, which is the number of regular figure games pending for execution, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 902 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 908L and 908R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 903, and a game effect lamp 909 for game effect is provided in the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 909 is configured to include an LED.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 903, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball as a game medium toward a game area by a hitting ball launching device is provided. There is.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so that it can be supplied to a ball striking device. An upper plate (ball hitting plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 903, a lower plate for holding (storing) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 901 is provided.

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The pachinko gaming machine 901 is equipped with, for example, a main board 9011, an effect control board 9012, a voice control board 9013, a lamp control board 9014, a relay board 9015, etc. as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the game board or the like of the pachinko gaming machine 901.

The main board 9011 is a control board on the main side, and has a function of controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 901 (special figure game, execution of a general figure game, management of holding, a jackpot gaming state described later, etc.). The main board 9011 has a game control microcomputer 90100, a switch circuit 90110, a solenoid circuit 90111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 90100 mounted on the main board 9011 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 90101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 90102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 90103. , A random number circuit 90104 and an I/O (Input/output port) 90105.

The CPU 90103 executes a program stored in the ROM 90101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the function of the main board 9011). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 90101 (variation pattern (FIG. 25, details will be described later), effect control command (FIG. 22, details will be described later), data such as various tables) are used, and the RAM 90102 is used as a main memory. It

The random number circuit 90104 counts updatable the numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be updated by the CPU 90103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

I/O 90105 is, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described below) are input, various signals (solenoid drive signals described below, first special symbol display device 904A, second special symbol display device 904B, normal symbol display) Unit 9020, the first hold indicator 9025A, the second hold indicator 9025B, the universal figure hold indicator 9025C, and the like, and an output port for transmitting a signal).

The switch circuit 90110 is a detection signal (a game medium passes or a game medium passes or a gate switch 9021, a starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 9022A and a second starting opening switch 9022B), a count switch 9023) for detecting a game ball. A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on after entering is transmitted and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 90100.

The solenoid circuit 90111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 9081 or the solenoid 9082) from the game control microcomputer 90100 to the solenoid 9081 for the ordinary electric auditors or the solenoid 9082 for the special winning opening door. To transmit.

The main board 9011 (game control microcomputer 90100) supplies an effect control command (command for specifying the progress status of the game, etc.) to the effect control board 9012 in accordance with the progress of the game, as a part of the control of the progress of the game. To do. The effect control command output from the main board 9011 is relayed by the relay board 9015 and supplied to the effect control board 9012.

The effect control board 9012 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 9011. The effect control board 9012 receives an effect control command, and based on the received effect control command, various effects (notifying the progress status of the game, playing the game, etc.). It is an effect of encouraging, including a variable display of a decorative pattern).

On the effect control board 9012, an effect control CPU 90120, a ROM 90121, a RAM 90122, a display controller 90123, a random number circuit 90124, and an I/O 90125 are mounted.

The effect control CPU 90120 executes the program stored in the ROM 90121 to perform the process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 90123. At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 90121 is used, and the RAM 90122 is used as a main memory.

The effect control unit CPU 90120 operates as the common module 90120A and the effect execution instruction unit 90120B shown in FIG. 21 by executing the process for executing the effect.

The common module 90120A executes effect control command analysis processing (step S90704 in FIG. 28. Details will be described later) and sound/lamp control processing (step S90706 in FIG. 28, details will be described later). The effect control command analysis etc. processing analyzes the effect control command transmitted from the main board 9011 to specify which effect control command the command is, and performs processing according to the specified effect control command (analysis result). This is the process to be performed. The sound/lamp control process is a process for controlling the sound output from the speakers 908L and 908R, turning on/off the game effect lamp 909, and the like.

The common module 90120A supplies the sound control signal to the sound control board 9013 to specify the sound to be output (only sound is included) in the sound/lamp control process. The voice control board 9013 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 908L and 908R, drives the speakers 908L and 908R based on the sound designating signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designating signal from the speakers 908L and 908R. Let In this way, the common module 90120A controls the audio output via the audio control board 9013.

Further, the common module 90120A supplies the lamp control board 9014 with a lamp signal for designating the lighting/extinguishing mode of the game effect lamp 909 in the sound and lamp control processing. The lamp control board 9014 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 909, drives the game effect lamp 909 based on the lamp signal, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 909 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the common module 90120A controls the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp via the lamp control board 9014.

The performance execution instructing unit 90120B executes a performance control process process (step S90705 in FIG. 28. Details will be described later). In the effect control process process, execution of the image system effect is determined based on the effect control command specified by the analysis by the common module 90120A (for example, by lottery), and the image system effect determined to be executed is executed ( This is a process of instructing the display control unit 90123 to “start execution”. The image system effect is an effect for displaying an effect image on the image display device 905, and appropriately includes sound output according to the effect image and turning on/off of the game effect lamp 909 according to the effect image.

The display control unit 90123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes the image system effect based on the execution instruction of the image system effect from the effect control CPU 90120. Start. In the execution of the image system effect, for example, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 905 by supplying a video signal. Further, the display control unit 90123 supplies the common module 90120A with an instruction to output audio from the speakers 908L and 908R and an instruction to turn on/off the game effect lamp 909 when executing the image system effect. The common module 90120A outputs the above-described sound designation signal and ramp signal according to these instructions. That is, the display control unit 90123 controls the sound output included in the image system effect and the turning on/off of the game effect lamp 909 via the common module 90120A.

Note that the common module 90120A outputs the above-described sound designation signal or lamp signal based on the effect control command specified by analysis, so that the sound output or the gaming effect lamp 909 is turned on independently of the display control unit 90123. It is also possible to control turning off/off (for example, turning on the game effect lamp 909 when receiving a later-described symbol fixing designation command).

The random number circuit 90124 updatable counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used when controlling the effect operation. The effect random number may be updated by the effect control CPU 90120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 90125 mounted on the production control board 9012 transmits, for example, an input port for receiving the production control command transmitted from the main board 9011 and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). And an output port of.

(Progress of games, etc.)
A game medium (game ball) is shot toward the game area by the player's rotation operation on the ball hitting operation handle of the pachinko gaming machine 901.

When the game ball flowing down the game area passes through the passage gate 9041, the normal figure game (variable display of normal symbols) is started. In addition, when the general-purpose game cannot be started (when the start condition is not satisfied), such as when another general-purpose game is already running or during the opening control described below, the maximum number of general-purpose games is four, etc. Execution is suspended. The suspended general-purpose game is executed when a start condition for starting the general-purpose game is satisfied (eg, another general-purpose game is not being executed and the opening control is not being performed). When the game ball passes through the passage gate 9041 when the number of reserved figures of the universal figure has reached the upper limit value, the number of the retained figures of general figure does not increase and the passage is invalidated.

The variable display results that are stopped and displayed in the universal figure game include a universal figure per symbol (for example, a regular figure such as "7") and a universal figure lost pattern (for example, a regular figure such as "-"). .. When the per-universal figure design is stopped (derived), the variable display result is "per-universal figure". When the universal figure loss design is stopped and displayed (derived), the variable display result is "universal figure loss".

In the case of "universal hit", the opening control (the second start winning port is opened) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the normally variable winning ball device 906B is tilted for a predetermined period. In the case of "universal figure loss", the opening control is not performed.

When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning hole formed in the normal winning ball device 906A, the first special figure game is started. Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning hole formed in the normal variable winning ball device 906B, the second special figure game is started. In addition, when the special figure game cannot be started (when the start condition is not satisfied), such as when another special figure game is already being executed or is controlled to the jackpot game state described later, each of the four special figure games is four. Execution of the special figure game is suspended with the upper limit of the above. The suspended special figure game is executed when the start condition for starting the special figure game is satisfied (other special figure games are not executed, the jackpot is not in the gaming state, etc.).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening when the first special figure reserved memory number (the first special figure game number that has been reserved) has reached the upper limit value, the first special figure reserved memory number increases. If not, the entry is invalidated (there may be a prize ball). When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening when the second special figure reservation storage number (the second special figure game number held) reaches the upper limit value, the second special figure reservation storage number increases. If not, the entry is invalidated (there may be a prize ball).

The entry (winning) of the game ball, which increases the number of the first special figure reserved memories, into the first starting winning opening is also called the first starting winning. The entry (winning) of the game ball, which increases the number of the second special figure reserved memories, into the second starting winning opening is also called the second starting winning. These prizes are collectively referred to as a starting prize.

The variable display results stopped and displayed in the special drawing game include a big hit symbol (for example, a special symbol such as “3” and “7”) and a lost symbol (for example, a special symbol such as “−”). .. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (derived), the variable display result is "big hit". When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived), the variable display result is "missed".

When the variable display result of the first special figure game or the second special figure game is "big hit" (specific display result), the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. When the variable display result is "miss", the big hit game state is not controlled.

In the big hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 907 is opened. The open state is until the earlier timing of the elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). Will continue. Such an open state is called a round game (also simply called "round"). In the big hit game state, the round game is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "15 times") is reached (the special winning opening is closed during the period other than the round game).

In "big hit", big hit types such as "non-probable change" and "probable change" are set. When the jackpot type is "non-probable change", the jackpot symbol "3" is stopped and displayed. When the jackpot type is “probability change”, the jackpot pattern “7” is stopped and displayed.

The "big hit" when the big hit type is "probable change" may be called "probable change big hit", and the "big hit" when the big hit type is "non-probable change" may be called "non-probable change big hit". In addition, the jackpot gaming state based on the "probably-varying jackpot" may be referred to as the "probably-varying jackpot gaming state". The jackpot gaming state based on the "non-probable variation big hit" may be referred to as "non-probability variation jackpot game state".

After the probability variation big hit game state ends, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) is controlled to be the probability variation state higher than the normal state. The probability variation state continues until the next big hit game state is started.

After the probability variation big hit game state or non-probability variation big hit game state is finished, the average variable display time (variable display period) is controlled to a time saving state which is shorter than the normal state. As for the time saving state, one of the ending conditions is first met among the fact that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) and the next big hit game state is started. Continue until you do.

In the time saving state, the normal variable winning ball device 906B is in the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting winning opening than in the non-time saving state which is not in the time saving state such as the normal state. You may change to and. For example, the control to make the fluctuation time of the normal symbols in the general-purpose game (which is the variable display period of the general-use figure, also called the general-purpose figure fluctuation time) shorter than that in the normal state, and variable display in each general-purpose game The normal variable winning a prize ball device 906B may be changed between the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode by control such that the probability that the result is "universal figure hit" is improved as compared with the normal state. Such control is called high opening control (also referred to as "time saving control" or "high base control"). By controlling to such a time saving state, the time required until the variable display result becomes "big hit" next is shortened, and the game state becomes more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

The normal state is an advantageous state such as a big hit game state, a time saving state, or a state other than an advantageous state for the player such as a probability variation state. The probability of being a "hit" and the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game is a "big hit" will be displayed when the pachinko gaming machine 901 is in the initial setting state (for example, when the system is reset, the power is supplied. This is a state in which the same control is performed as in the case where a predetermined restoration process is not executed after the input.

The time saving state is also referred to as "high base", and the gaming state which is not the time saving state is also referred to as "low base" "non-time saving state". The probability variation state is also referred to as “high probability”, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is also referred to as “low probability” or “non-probability change”.

(Progress, etc.)
In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R provided on the image display device 905, the first special figure game or the second special figure game is started. Then, the variable display of the decorative design (this is also a kind of image system effect) is started. At the timing at which the variable display result (also referred to as the fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special diagram game and the second special symbol game, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the display result (variable display result) of the variable display of the decorative symbol ( The combination of the three decorative patterns) is also stopped (displayed).

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a decorative pattern that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 905 constitutes a part of a jackpot combination described later (“reach variation”). (Also referred to as “design”) is a display mode in which the fluctuation continues.

Further, in this embodiment, the reach effect (an example of image-based effect) is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during variable display. As the reach effect, normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B having different effect modes are prepared. In this embodiment, the jackpot expectation is higher in the order of super reach B>super reach A>normal reach.

The jackpot expectation is, for example, a rate at which the variable display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, and here is also the rate at which the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “big hit”.

When the variable display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, the fixed decorative pattern which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 905 as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern. (The display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative pattern (for example, "7" when the probability is a big hit, non-probability big hit) on a predetermined effective line in the "left", "middle", and "right" decoration pattern display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R. At the time of, "6" and the like) are all displayed together and stopped.

If the variable display result is "miss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the reach mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern. There is. When the variable display result is “miss”, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, as a display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination (“reach miss combination” (Also referred to as “”), the fixed decorative pattern may be stopped and displayed.

In this embodiment, as another image system effect, for example, a notice effect that gives an advance notice of a jackpot expectation degree is executed during variable display. Further, during the big hit game state, for example, a big hit mid-game effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed as an image system effect. Further, as an image system effect, for example, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed when a special figure game or the like is not executed.

(Main operation of pachinko gaming machine 901)
Hereinafter, the main operation of the pachinko gaming machine 901 will be described with reference to a flowchart and the like, but in each operation (each process), a process not described below may be performed.

(Main operation of main board 9011)
On the main board 9011, the CPU 90103 executes game control timer interrupt processing. The game control timer interrupt process is performed every time a timer interrupt is generated by an interrupt request signal from a CTC (counter/timer circuit) (not shown) that is supplied every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) (at an interrupt request signal supply interval). It is executed at every predetermined time (2 ms). In the game control timer interrupt process, the CPU 90103 executes the switch process, the game random number update process, the special symbol process, the normal symbol process process, the command control process, etc., and the game control timer interrupt process repeatedly executes for each timer interrupt. As a result, game control and the like are realized.

In the switch processing, each switch is determined by determining whether a detection signal is input from the various switches such as the gate switch 9021, the first start port switch 9022A, the second start port switch 9022B, and the count switch 9023 via the switch circuit 90110. It is determined for each switch whether or not it is turned on (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed). The result of this determination is temporarily stored in the RAM 90102 or the like, and is used in special symbol process processing or normal symbol process processing.

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 9011 side by software.

Special symbol process process, based on the determination result in the switch process, etc., the process of suspending and executing the special symbol game, the big hit game state, etc. (first special symbol display device 904A, second special symbol display device 904B, The first hold indicator 9025A, the second hold indicator 9025B, and the control of the special winning opening door solenoid 9082 are included.). In the special symbol process process, the transmission setting of the effect control command is performed according to the progress of the game. Details of the special symbol process processing will be described later.

Ordinary symbol process process, based on the determination result in the switch process, such as hold or execution of the universal game, the normal variable winning ball device 906B (second start winning opening) open state, etc. It is the process (including the control of the ordinary symbol display 9020, the universal figure hold display 9025C, the solenoid 9081 for the ordinary electric accessory).

The command control process is a process of actually transmitting the effect control command set for transmission in the special symbol process process or the like from the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012.

(Production control command set for transmission in special symbol process processing)
Next, description will be made on the effect control command which is set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing and is transmitted from the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012 in the command control processing. FIG. 22 shows an example of main effect control commands. In addition, the following "(H)" shows that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command is composed of MODE data and EXT data.

The command 8000 (H) is a first fluctuation start designation command for designating (notifying) the start of the first special figure game, that is, the start of variable display (variation) of the first special figure. The command 8001(H) is a second variation start designation command for designating (notifying) the start of the second special figure game, that is, the start of variable display (variation) of the second special figure. The first variation start designation command and the second variation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a variation start designation command.

The command 81XX(H) is a variation pattern of variable display of a special figure game and a decorative pattern (see FIG. 25. As will be described later in detail, execution time (variable time of a special figure) of variable display of a special figure or decorative pattern, or decoration It is a variation pattern designation command for designating (notifying) a pattern designating variable display pattern). A numerical value indicating each variation pattern is set in “XX” (same for EXT data and “XX”) of the command (for example, “00” for variation pattern PA1′-1). The command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

The command 8CXX(H) is a display result designation command for designating (notifying) whether or not to make a big hit and a big hit type (that is, a variable display result). A numerical value indicating the display result is set in “XX” of the command (for example, “00” for “miss”, “01” for “probable variation big hit”, etc.). The command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

The command 8F00 (H) is a symbol fixing designation command for designating (notifying) the end of the special figure game (that is, deriving and displaying the variable display result). The symbol fixing designation command is to designate that the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbol is ended and the display result is derived and displayed. The command is transmitted at the end of the special figure game.

The command A000 (H) is a hit start designation command for designating (notifying) the start of the big hit game state (also the start of fanfare). The fanfare is part of the big hit mid-game production executed during the big hit game state, and is executed at the start of the big hit game state to notify that the big hit game state has been reached. This command is sent at the start of the jackpot gaming state.

The command A300 (H) is a hit end designation command for designating (notifying) the end of the big hit game state (also the start of the ending). The ending is an effect or the like that is executed at the end of the big hit game state (after the big hit mid effect) and notifies that the big hit game state is ended. This command is sent at the end of the last round game.

The command B100(H) is a first start prize designating command for designating (notifying) that the first start prize has been generated due to the entry of the game medium into the first start prize hole. The command B101 (H) is a second start prize designating command that specifies (notifies) that the second start prize has occurred due to the entry of the game medium into the second start prize hole. The first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command. The start winning award designation command is transmitted when a start winning is generated (at the time of starting winning).

The command C0XX(H) is a first special figure reserved storage number designating command for designating (notifying) the first special figure reserved storage number which is the number reserved for the first special figure game. The command C1XX(H) is a second special figure pending storage number designating command for designating (notifying) the second special figure pending storage number which is the pending number of the second special figure game. In "XX" of the command, a numerical value indicating the number of reserved memories is set. These commands may be collectively referred to as a special figure reserved storage number designation command. The special figure reservation storage number designation command is transmitted when the start winning occurs (at the time of starting winning).

The command C600 (H) is a customer waiting demo designation command that designates display of a demo image. This command is transmitted when the special figure game is not executed.

(Special symbol process processing)
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 90103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S90101). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 90103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S90110 to S90117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 90102.

(Starting prize determination processing: step S90101)
In the CPU 90103, the first starting port switch 9022A is ON (refer to the determination result of the switch processing. The same applies to the ON determination of various switches) (when the game ball enters the first starting port), and the first When the special figure reserved memory number (for example, it is counted by the first reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 90102. The same applies hereinafter) does not reach the predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the first start winning occurs. As a special figure display result (variable display result of special figure game) from among random number values updated by a random counter provided in the random number circuit 90104 or the RAM90102 (the value is updated by the game random number update process) ) Random value MR1' for determination (any value from "1" to "65535"), random number value MR2' for determination of jackpot type (any value from "1" to "100"), variation pattern determination The random number value MR3' (any value of "1" to "1000") is extracted. Each random number value thus extracted is set as reserved data at the head of an empty entry in the first special figure pending storage unit (provided in the RAM 90102). In addition, the number of first special figure reservation storage is incremented by one.

CPU90103, the second starting port switch 9022B is on (when the game ball has entered the second starting port), the second special figure pending storage number (for example, the second pending storage number provided in the RAM90102) If the counter counts the same below) does not reach a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), it is determined that the second start winning has occurred, and random number values MR1' to MR3' are extracted. Each random value extracted in this way is set as reserved data at the beginning of an empty entry in the second special figure pending storage unit (provided in the RAM 90102). In addition, the number of second special figure pending storage is increased by one.

The 1st or 2nd special figure reservation storage part associates with reservation numbers "1"-"4", for example in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the 1st or 2nd starting winning a prize mouth, and random number value MR1. The numerical data of'-MR3' are stored as pending data until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The pending data thus stored in the first or second special figure pending storage unit indicates the first special figure game or the second special figure game whose execution is pending.

In this embodiment, the special figure game that has not been started yet (execution is pending) is stored by storing the pending data in the first special figure pending storage unit or the second special figure pending storage unit as described above. (In particular, information about the special figure game. Here, the hold data) is stored as a hold storage.

After that, the transmission setting of the command at the time of starting winning is made. The command at the time of starting winning is the first starting winning designation command (when the first starting winning occurs) or the second starting winning designation command (when the second starting winning occurs) and the first special figure reserved memory number designation command (first starting winning). When a prize is generated) or a second special figure reservation storage number designation command (when a second start prize is generated).

After the above transmission settings, the CPU 90103 ends the start winning determination process. In the one-time starting prize determination process, the above-described processes (ON determination, storing of pending data, etc.) are performed for each of the first starting-port switch 9022A and the second starting-port switch 9022B. The second starting prize can be detected without exception). When both the first starting port switch 9022A and the second starting port switch 9022B are off, the CPU 90103 ends the starting winning determination process as it is.

(Special symbol normal processing: step S90110)
The special symbol normal process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 90103, when the number of the second special figure reservation storage is other than "0", is stored in the head area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (the storage area corresponding to the reservation number "1"). Numerical value data of the random number values MR1' to MR3' are read. The read numerical data is stored in the fluctuation random number buffer of the RAM 90102 and temporarily stored. In this case, the second special figure reservation storage number is decremented by 1, and the storage content in the second special figure reservation storage unit is shifted. For example, the reserved data stored in the storage area lower than the suspension number “1” (storage area corresponding to the suspension numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure suspension storage unit is moved upward by one entry. shift. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the value stored in the variable special figure designation buffer provided in the RAM 90102, is updated to "2".

When the second special figure reservation storage number is "0", it is determined whether the first special figure reservation storage number is "0", and when the first special figure reservation storage number is other than "0". , Numerical data of the random number values MR1′ to MR3′ stored in the first area (storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) of the first special figure reservation storage unit is read. The read numerical data is stored in the fluctuation random number buffer and temporarily stored. In this case, the first special figure reservation storage number is decremented by 1, and the stored contents in the first special figure reservation storage section are shifted as in the case of the second special figure reservation storage section. Also, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1". By the above processing, the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game.

After the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated, the special figure display result which is the variable display result of the special symbols (variable display result of the special figure game) is determined to be either “big hit” or “miss”. As an example, the first special figure display result determination table (referenced in the non-probable variation state) or the second special figure display result determination table (referenced in the probable variation state) prepared in advance in the ROM 90101 is referred to. It Whether or not the probability variation state is prepared is specified in the RAM 90102 by referring to the probability variation flag which is turned on in the probability variation state. In each special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR1′ for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “miss”. It should be. The CPU 90103 determines the special figure display result by referring to the first or second special figure display result determination table based on the random number value MR1′ read out to the random number buffer for variation (a decision value that matches the random number value. The decision result assigned to is the decision result of this time.) Note that the CPU 90103 determines the special figure display result to be a “big hit” at a higher determination rate in the probability changing state than in the case not in the probability changing state. In this embodiment, randomly determining a determination result using such a random number value and a table is expressed as “determining by lottery” or the like.

The CPU 90103 determines whether or not the determined special figure display result is “big hit”. When the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit", the big hit flag provided in the RAM 90102 is set to the ON state. After that, the jackpot type is randomly selected into any of a plurality of types (a random number value MR3′ read out to the random number buffer for fluctuation and a jackpot type determination table prepared in the ROM 90101 and having “non-probability variation” and “probability variation” as determination results. The lottery used). After that, the CPU 90103 stores the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 90102.

When the special figure display result is not "big hit", or after the big hit type is stored, the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result (special figure display result) of the special figure game executed this time is determined. As an example, when the big hit flag is off, a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is on, depending on the big hit type stored in the big hit type buffer, one of the special symbols previously determined as a plurality of kinds of big hit symbols is determined as the confirmed special symbol. Then, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to "1", the special symbol normal process is ended.

When the number of reserved memories of the first special figure game is "0", the special symbol normal processing is ended after the demonstration display setting is performed. In the demo display setting, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo designation command has been transmitted (for example, the RAM 90102 is provided with a flag that is turned on when the customer waiting demo designation command has been transmitted, and depending on the state of this flag. , Make the determination). At this time, if it has been transmitted, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted and set, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

(Variation pattern setting process: step S90111)
The fluctuation pattern setting process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process.

The CPU 90103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on (step S90261). If the big hit flag is on (step S90261; Yes), the variation pattern at the time of big hit is determined by lottery (step S90262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S90261; No), the variation pattern at the time of losing is determined by lottery (step S90263). The variation pattern specifies the execution time (special figure variation time) of the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern, and the variable display pattern of the decorative pattern.

FIG. 25 shows a variation pattern used in this embodiment. In this embodiment, there are PA1'-1 to PA1'-3, PA2'-1 to PA2'-2, and PA3'-2 to PA3'-4 as variation patterns at the time of losing. Also, there are PB3'-2 to PB3'-4 as the variation patterns at the time of a big hit. Note that, as shown in FIG. 25, serial numbers (serial numbers “1” to “11”) are attached to each variation pattern.

PA1'-1 to PA1'-3 specify non-reach. “00” to “02” are sequentially set in the EXT data of each variation pattern designation command that designates PA1′-1 to PA1′-3. PA1′-1 to PA1′-3 specify the same fluctuation pattern, and the special figure fluctuation time also specifies the same length of time. When the production control board 9012 receives the variation pattern designation commands for designating PA1′-2 to PA1′-3, the common module 90120A causes the EXT data “01” to “02” to be “00” (PA1′-2. EXT data specifying -1). In other words, in the effect control board 9012, PA1′-2 and PA1′-3 are treated as PA1′-1 and various processing is performed (for other variation pattern designation commands, such treatment is performed). Absent).

PA2'-1 to PA2'-2 also specify non-reach. These are patterns for time saving (with shortening) in which the special figure variation time (execution period of the special figure game) is shorter than normal (PA1′-1 etc.). “03” to “04” are sequentially set in the EXT data of each variation pattern designation command that designates PA2′-1 to PA2′-2.

PA3'-2 and PB3'-2 specify execution of normal reach, PA3'-3 and PB3'-3 specify execution of super reach A, PA3'-4 and PB3'-4 indicate super Specifies the execution of reach B. “05” to “0A” are sequentially set in the EXT data of each variation pattern designation command that designates PA3′-2 to PA3′-4 and PB3′-2 to PB3′-4.

In the lottery in step S90262, for example, the jackpot variation pattern determination table prepared in the ROM 90101 and having PB3′-2 to PB3′-4 as the determination result (the determination value that realizes the determination ratio in FIG. 26 is assigned to each variation pattern). Table) and the random number value MR3′ read out to the random number buffer for variation, and any one of PB3′-2 to PB3′-4 is executed this time. Variable pattern of variable display (variation pattern at the time of big hit) ) Is decided.

Further, in the lottery in step S90263, for example, the first loss variation pattern determination table or the second loss variation pattern determination table prepared in the ROM 90101 and the random number value MR3′ read in the variation random number buffer are used, Any one of PA1'-1 to PA1'-3, PA2'-1 to PA2'-2, PA3'-2 to PA3'-4 is determined as the variable pattern (variable pattern at the time of loss) of the variable display to be executed this time. To do. The first loss variation pattern determination table realizes the determination rate of the table (FIG. 27A) in which any one of PA1′-1 to PA1′-3 and PA3′-2 to PA3′-4 is a determination result. The decision value is a table assigned to each variation pattern) and is used when the time is not in the short-time state (non-time-short time). The first loss variation pattern determination table realizes the determination rate of the table (FIG. 27(B)) in which any one of PA2′-1 to PA2′-2 and PA3′-2 to PA3′-4 is a determination result. The decision value is a table assigned to each variation pattern), and is used when it is in a time saving state (time saving). Whether or not it is the time saving state is prepared in the RAM 90102, and is specified by referring to the time saving flag that is turned on in the time saving state (hereinafter the same).

With reference to FIGS. 26 and 27, the determination rate of the variation pattern is higher in the order of PA3′-2>PA3′-3>PA3′-4 at the time of loss. At the time of a big hit, PB3'-4>PB3'-3>PB3'-2 are higher in that order. For this reason, the jackpot expectation is high in the order of super reach B>super reach A>normal reach. Further, in the time saving state, PA2'-1 and PA2'-2 (see FIG. 25) having short special figure fluctuation times are selected, so in the time saving state, the average special figure fluctuation time is in the non-time saving state. It will be shorter than when.

Further, the determination rate of PA1'-2 and PA1'-3 treated as PA1'-1 on the side of the effect control board 9012 is another determination rate (determination rate in the same table and all tables in FIGS. 26 to 27). It is lower than the decision rate in. That is, PA1′-2 and PA1′-3 are hard to be selected when determining the variation pattern. Further, PA1′-1 and PA1′-2 and PA1′-3 treated as PA1′-1 on the side of the effect control board 9012 are set as the determination results of the same table.

After performing either of the processes of steps S90262 and S90263, the special figure variation time (see FIG. 25) corresponding to the variation pattern determined this time is set (step S90266). Specifically, the timer initial value according to the special figure variation time is set in a predetermined timer of the RAM 90102.

Following the processing of step S90266, of the first special figure game and the second special figure game, one of the special figure games (change of special symbol) in which the start condition is satisfied is started (step S90267). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a drive signal for executing the first special figure game is transmitted to the first special symbol display device 904A. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, a drive signal for executing the second special figure game is transmitted to the second special symbol display device 904B.

After the processing of step S90267 is executed, a variation start command (various commands for designating the determination result, the 1st or 2nd special figure reservation storage number after subtraction, etc.) as a command for starting execution of the special figure game Is set (step S90271). The variation start time command includes a first variation start designation command, a variation pattern designation command, a display result designation command, and a first special figure pending storage number designation command when the variation special figure designation buffer value is "1", When the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, a second variation start designation command, a variation pattern designation command, a display result designation command, and a second special figure pending storage number designation command are included.

After the process of step S90271 is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S90272), and the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

(Special symbol variation process: step S90112)
The special symbol variation process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". The CPU 90103 determines whether the elapsed time from the start of the special figure game has reached the special figure change time set above (the timer value of the predetermined timer is decremented by 1 and the timer value after the decrement becomes 0). Whether or not), when not reaching, it supplies the drive signal for executing the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game to the first special symbol display device 904A or the second special symbol display device 904B special After performing the process of changing the symbol, this process is ended. On the other hand, when the special symbol variation time is reached (when the timer value becomes 0), the timing for deriving the variable display result is reached, and therefore a predetermined drive signal is output to the first special symbol display device 904A or the second special symbol display device 904A. Supplied to the special symbol display device 904B, and the symbols of the variable display result of this time determined above (“miss” are “−”, “probability variation jackpot” is “7”, “non-probability variation jackpot” is “3”) It is displayed (derived display), the transmission of the symbol confirmation designation command is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3". The special figure game is executed by repeatedly executing step S90112 each time a timer interrupt occurs.

(Special symbol stop processing: step S90113)
The special symbol stop process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". When the variable display result this time is "big hit" (when the big hit flag is on), the CPU 90103 resets the time saving flag and the probability variation flag to off. After that, the transmission of the hit start designation command is set, the special figure process flag is updated to "4", and the present process is terminated. When the player is in the time saving state due to “miss” (when the big hit flag is off), it is determined whether or not the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times that can be executed in the time saving state (the number of times of variable display is provided by the time saving counter provided in RAM 90102) If the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, the time saving flag is reset to OFF, the value of the special figure process flag is set to "0", and the present process is terminated. Even when the variable display is not performed due to "miss" and the variable display is not executed a predetermined number of times, the value of the special figure process flag is set to "0" and the present process is terminated.

(Big hit opening pre-processing: step S90114)
The big hit opening preprocessing is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". The CPU 90103 sets a preset fanfare wait time for the elapsed time after the transmission setting of the hit start designation command (measured by a timer or the like provided in the RAM 90102. The same applies to other elapsed times). It is determined whether or not (waiting time from the start of fanfare to the end in the big hit game state) has been reached, and if not reached, the big hit opening preprocessing is ended. When the fanfare wait time is reached, processing for opening the special winning opening (supply of solenoid drive signal) is performed to start the round game, and the special figure process flag is updated to "5". By repeating step S90114 each time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting for the start timing of the round game (waiting for the end of fanfare) and opening of the special winning opening are realized.

(Processing during big hit opening: step S90115)
The big hit opening process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The CPU 90103 determines whether it is time to end the round game. The number of times the count switch 9023 is turned on (the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening) becomes a predetermined value (for example, "9") (it may be counted by a counter or the like provided in the RAM 90102), or a round. When the elapsed time from the start of the game (since the special winning opening is opened) reaches the upper limit period of the round game (for example, 29 seconds), and when it is the time to end the round game, the big prize will be awarded. The process of returning the mouth to the closed state and ending the round game (the process of turning off the solenoid 9082) is performed. When the finished round game is the last round game (for example, the 15th round) (it may be counted by a counter or the like provided in the RAM 90102), the hit end designation command is set to be transmitted, and the special figure process is performed. The process of updating the flag to "7" is performed, and the present process ends. When it is not the last round game, the special figure process flag is updated to "6", and this processing is ended. If it is not the time to end the round game, the present process is ended as it is (a process for maintaining the special winning opening in an open state may be performed). By repeating step S90115 each time a timer interrupt occurs, the special winning opening is kept open until the timing of returning the special winning opening to the closed state, and finally the special winning opening is closed.

(Post-opening process for jackpot: step S90116)
The big hit opening post-processing is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The CPU 90103 determines whether or not the elapsed time from the end of the round game (after closing the special winning opening) has reached a predetermined closing time (interval period of the round game), and if not, The closed state is maintained, and this processing ends. When the predetermined closing time is reached, processing for opening the special winning opening is executed to start the round game, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and this processing is ended.

(Big hit end processing: step S90117)
The big hit ending process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In the jackpot end processing, whether the elapsed time from the end of the last round game has reached a preset ending waiting time (time corresponding to the ending execution time executed by the effect control board 9012), that is, the ending Determine if the waiting time has expired. When the ending waiting time has not ended, since the ending has not ended, the jackpot ending process is ended as it is. When the ending waiting time ends, the ending ends, so it is next determined whether or not the type of big hit this time is “probable change”. The big hit type is stored in the big hit type buffer. When the jackpot type is "probability variation", the probability variation flag is set to the ON state. In addition, regardless of the type of jackpot, the hour and hour counter is set as an initial value (the number of variable displays that can be executed in the hour and hour state, for example, 100) (the hour and hour counter is counted for each special symbol stop process). By this, the number of times of variable display executed in the time saving state is counted, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined number of variable displays that can be executed in the time saving state have been executed), and the time saving flag is turned on. .. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and this processing is ended.

(Other)
In the above series of processing, each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S90115 and S90116 each time a timer interrupt occurs after the special winning opening is opened in step S90114. In addition, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", one variable display and the like have ended, so various data such as the game control process timer and various flag states (next variable display Those that you do not want to carry over) should be reset accordingly.

(Main operation of production control board 9012)
The effect control CPU 90120 of the effect control board 9012 executes a predetermined effect control main process after the activation. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of an example of the effect control main process. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 90120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S90701) to clear the RAM 90122 and set various initial values. Then, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S90702). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 10 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the register setting of the CTC (not shown). If the timer interrupt flag is off (step S90702; No), it stands by.

Further, when the effect control command is received from a predetermined input port of the I/O 90125 separately from the effect control main processing, the effect control CPU 90120 uses the effect control command as a received command, for example, an effect control command provided in the RAM 90122. Store in receive buffer.

When the timer interrupt flag is on (step S90702; Yes), the effect control CPU 90120 clears the timer interrupt flag to turn it off, and performs the effect control command analysis processing (step S90704) and the effect control process. A process (step S90705), a sound and lamp control process (step S90706), and a random number process for production (step S90707) are executed. After step S90707, the process of step S90702 is executed. In the effect control command analysis etc. processing, the effect control CPU 90120 reads out and analyzes the received command stored in the effect control command receiving buffer to identify which effect control command the received command is, and analyzes the received command. A process according to the specified effect control command is performed (details will be described later). The effect control process process is a process of instructing the display control unit 90123 to execute an effect according to an effect control command (including execution of effect and determination of its mode) (details will be described later). The sound/lamp control process is a process of controlling voice output from the speakers 908L and 908R, turning on/off the game effect lamp 909, and the like (details will be described later). The effect random number updating process is a process of updating the effect random number value used for effect control by software. The effect control CPU 90120 operates as the common module 90120A by executing the effect control command analysis processing and the sound/lamp control processing, and operates as the effect execution instruction unit 90120B by executing the effect control process processing.

(Processing such as effect control command analysis)
The effect control CPU 90120 analyzes the received command (the effect control command received by the effect control board 9012) stored in the effect control command receiving buffer in the effect control command analysis processing (for example, confirms the MODE data). Yes), which effect control command the received command is, and performs processing according to the specified effect control command. When there are a plurality of received commands, processing such as effect control command analysis is performed for each command.

FIG. 29 shows the relationship between the effect control command specified by the effect control command analysis processing and the content of processing performed for the effect control command. Each flag, each storage area, and command buffer in the figure are provided in the RAM 90122. Further, "set" with respect to a flag means to turn the flag on. Note that the state of each flag and the command stored in each storage area are reset or erased at appropriate timings (timing when reception confirmation of the target command is no longer necessary, etc.).

When the effect control command specified by the analysis is the variation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 90120 executes the variation pattern designation command processing shown in FIG. 30, for example. In the process, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not there is conversion data for the EXT data of the fluctuation pattern designation command received this time (step S90751). For example, the determination is performed by referring to the conversion table stored in the ROM 90121 in advance. In the conversion table, for example, as shown in FIG. 31, each fluctuation pattern designation command (command to be determined in the left column) is converted to a fluctuation pattern designation command after conversion (if conversion is not performed, data without conversion) (right column). It is configured as a table to which conversion data) is assigned.

In the conversion table, when the variation pattern designation command received this time is assigned a variation pattern designation command after conversion instead of data without conversion, it means that there is conversion data for EXT data (step S90751; Yes), the EXT data of the fluctuation pattern designation command received this time is replaced with the converted fluctuation pattern designation command assigned to the command in the table. As a result, the EXT data is converted to the EXT data (specified value) specified by the conversion table as the converted data (step S90752). By this processing, the fluctuation patterns PA1'-2 to PA1'-3 to be converted are converted into PA1'-1.

After step S90752 or when there is no conversion data for the EXT data (when data without conversion is assigned to the fluctuation pattern designation command received this time) (step S90751; No), the fluctuation pattern after conversion The designation command (PA1′-1) or the fluctuation pattern designation command received this time is stored in the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area provided in the RAM 90122 (step S90753). In this way, the converted command is temporarily held in the storage means.

Through the series of processes described above, a predetermined command (a command for designating the variation patterns PA1′-2 and PA1′-3 with EXT data “01” and “02”) among the variation pattern designation commands is treated as a specific command. That is, the image system effect described below is executed. The conversion table may be composed of only EXT data. Specifically, the data in the column of the command to be determined in FIG. 31 is only the EXT data of each command (MODE data is unnecessary), and the conversion data in the right column of FIG. Data may be used (MODE data is not required).

When the production control command specified by the analysis is the customer waiting demo designation command, the display control unit 90123 is supplied with an instruction to execute the demo production, which is an image system production for displaying the demo image. The display control unit 90123 receives the execution instruction and executes the demonstration effect (for example, counts 30 seconds after receiving the execution instruction, and after 30 seconds, supplies the video signal of the demo image to the image display device 5. To start displaying the demo image).

(Production control process processing)
In the effect control process process (see FIG. 32 ), the effect control CPU 90120 executes the hold display image control process (step S90169), and then the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 90122 (initially “0”). .), and executes any of the following steps S90170 to S90175.

(Hold display image control process: Step S90169)
The effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not a start winning command (first or second starting winning designation command and first or second special figure reservation storage number designation command) is received. Each command is received depending on whether the corresponding reception flag is turned on or whether the command is stored in the corresponding command storage area. For example, when the first start winning award designation command reception flag is on, it can be determined that the first starting award prize designation command has been received. For example, when the command is stored in the first special figure reserved storage number designation command storage area, it can be determined that the first special figure reserved storage number designation command has been received. The method of confirming the reception of such a command is the same as in the reception determination of other commands. If no command is received, this process ends.

When the start winning award command is received and the first starting award designation command is received, the number of the first hold display images is stored in the first special figure hold storage included in the variation start time command. The display control unit 90123 is supplied with an instruction to execute the image system effect (instruction to increase the first reserved image by one) to be updated to the same number as the reserved storage number designated by the number designation command. When the start winning award command is received and the second starting award designating command is received, the number of the second hold display images is set to the second special figure hold storage included in the variation start time command. The display control unit 90123 is supplied with an execution instruction (an instruction to increase the second reserved image by one) of the image system effect to update the same number as the reserved storage number designated by the number designation command. As a result, on the screen of the image display device 905, when the first hold display image is increased by one, the first hold display image is added right-justified, and when the second hold display image is increased by one, the first hold display image is added. 2 Hold display images are added right justified.

(Variable display start waiting process: Step S90170)
The variable display start waiting process is executed when the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 90122 is “0”. Whether the effect control CPU 90120 has received a variation start time command (first or second variation start designation command, variation pattern designation command, display result designation command, first or second special figure reservation storage number designation command) judge. If the above command has not been received, it is determined that the fluctuation start command has not been received yet, and the process ends. If the above command is received, it is assumed that the variation start time command has been received, and in order to start the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process ends. To do.

(Variable display start setting processing: step S90171)
The variable display start setting process is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process.

In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 90120 causes the current variation pattern (variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area) and the current variable display result (display result designation command). Based on the variable display result designated by the display result designation command stored in the storage area, the final stop design (fixed decorative design) is determined (step S90321). The final stop symbol is prepared in advance according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result, for example, and is determined by lottery or the like (the random number value is updated by the random number circuit 90124 or the random number updating process for effect). Use one of the random number values for production). For example, when the display result this time is "probable variation big hit", the final stop symbol is determined to be "3 3 3", "5 5 5", or "7 7 7" (determination ratio may be arbitrary. (Eg equal)).

After step S90321, the presence/absence of execution of the image system effect, the mode of the image system effect to be executed, and the like are determined (step S90322). Specifically, the presence or absence of execution of various effects such as advance notice effects and the mode thereof are determined by lottery using various tables prepared in advance in the ROM 90121 and an arbitrary random number value among the effect random number values. To do. At this time, by referring to a different table depending on the display result, the variation pattern, etc., the jackpot expectation degree (including the super-reach execution expectation degree, etc.) can be changed according to the presence or absence of execution of the notice production or the like. .. Further, when the variation pattern this time is to specify the reach, it is determined to execute the reach effect specified by the change pattern (reach effect when the reach is established with the decorative pattern forming the final stop pattern). To do. Alternatively, the same normal reach or super reach A to C may be used as categories, and a plurality of types of detailed reach effects may be prepared for each category. In this case, the reach effect to be actually executed is determined by lottery or the like based on the reach effect specified by the current variation pattern. For example, if super-reach A1, A2, A3 is prepared for super-reach A, and this variation pattern specifies super-reach A, one of super-reach A1, A2, A3 is executed this time by lottery. The reach effect is decided (the decision rate is arbitrary (for example, it may be even or the jackpot expectation may be different)).

After that, the effect control CPU 90120 sets the start timing (predetermined by the relationship between the effect to be executed and the variation pattern) of the image system effect determined to be executed in step S90322 (step S90323). Specifically, the effect specifying data for specifying the type or aspect of the image system effect that is decided to be executed, and the execution timing specifying timer value indicating the execution start timing of the image system effect (the effect control process timer (provided in the RAM 90122 are provided. , A timer value for counting various elapsed times), which is set in advance in relation to the image system effect to be executed and the variation pattern, and is prepared in the ROM 90121). It is also stored in the timer value storage area of the RAM 90122. When there are a plurality of image-based effects determined to be executed, effect control CPU 90120 stores effect-specific data and execution-timing-specific timer values in the timer value storage area for each image-based effect.

After that, the effect control CPU 90120 issues a variable display (image-based effect) execution instruction (execution start instruction) of the decorative design that derives the final stop design determined in the manner specified by the current variation pattern and determined above. 90123 (step S90324). Upon receiving the execution instruction, the display control unit 90123 starts the variable display of the decorative design (hereinafter, the display control unit 90123 executes the variable display of the decorative design separately from the effect control CPU 90120). At this time, the effect control CPU 90120 sets, in the effect control process timer, a timer value corresponding to the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern of this time, as an initial value.

Then, when the first fluctuation start designation command is received this time, the number of the first reserved display images is the same as the number of reserved memories designated by the first special figure reserved memory number designation command included in the variation start command. When an instruction to execute the image-based effect to be updated to the number (an instruction to reduce the first reserved image by one) is supplied to the display control unit 90123 and the second variation start designation command is received this time, the second reserved display image is displayed. The instruction to execute the image system effect to update the number to the same number as the reserved storage number designated by the second special figure reserved storage number designation command included in the variation start command (instruction to reduce the second reserved image by one) It is supplied to the display control unit 90123 (step S90325). As a result, on the screen of the image display device 905, when the first reserved display image is decreased by one, the rightmost first reserved display image is erased and the other first reserved display images are shifted to the right one by one. However, when the number of the second reserved display images is decreased by one, the leftmost second reserved display image is erased, and the other second reserved display images are shifted to the left one by one.

After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" (step S90326), and the variable display start setting process ends.

(Processing during variable display: step S90172)
The variable display process is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display during processing.

In the variable display process, the effect control CPU 90120 reduces the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and determines whether or not the timer value after the subtraction is 0, and thus the special control corresponding to the current variation pattern is performed. It is determined whether the figure fluctuation time has elapsed (step S90551).

When the timer value is not 0, that is, when the variable display time has not elapsed (step S90551; No), the image system effect currently set in step S90323 (the effect determined to be executed in the variable display this time) is started. It is determined whether it is timing (step S90552). Here, the determination is performed by determining whether the execution timing identification timer value stored in the timer value storage area matches the current timer value of the effect control process timer.

When the execution timing specific timer value that matches the current timer value of the effect control process timer is stored in the timer value storage area, it is the start timing of the corresponding image system effect (step S90552; Yes). ), the display control unit 90123 (step S90553) is supplied with an execution instruction (an instruction to start execution) of the image system effect specified by the effect specifying data stored in the timer value storage area corresponding to the timer value. .. Upon receiving the execution instruction, the display control unit 90123 starts the image system effect specified by the effect specifying data (hereinafter, the display control unit 90123 executes the image system effect separately from the effect control CPU 90120. ). Note that the display control unit 90123 can also perform a plurality of image system effects in parallel, but by separately executing each image system effect in different layers, the processing load related to the execution of the effect is reduced.

If it is not the execution start timing of the effect (step S90551; No), after step S90553, the variable display processing is ended.

In step S90551, when the timer value is 0, that is, when the variable display time has elapsed (step S90551; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol finalization designation command is received from the main board 9011 (step S90571). .. At this time, if the command is not received (step S90571; No), the variable display processing is ended.

When the symbol finalization designating command is received (step S90571; Yes), the timing for deriving the final stop symbol is reached, and therefore the display control unit 90123 is instructed to derive the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) (step S90571). S90572). Upon receiving the execution instruction, the display control unit 90123 terminates the variable display of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 905 and derives the fixed decorative design (variable display result). After that, a timer value corresponding to the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer (step S90573). The value of the effect process flag is updated to "3" (step S90576), and the variable display processing is ended.

(Special figure hit waiting process: step S90173)
The special figure winning waiting process is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command is received from the main board 9011. Then, when the hit start designation command is received, it means that the “big hit” has occurred, so an execution instruction (an instruction to start the execution) of the big hit medium effect (including fanfare) is given to the display control unit 90123. Supply. Upon receiving the execution instruction, the display control unit 90123 starts a big hit mid-range effect (image type effect) including fanfare (hereinafter, the display control unit 90123 separates the big hit mid-range effect from the effect control CPU 90120. Execute). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", and the special figure winning waiting process is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the hit start designation command has not been received, it is determined whether the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed. For example, the passage of the waiting time is determined by subtracting 1 from the timer value of the production control process timer and determining whether the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 is "0". If the timer value after subtraction of 1 is not "0", it means that the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed, so this processing is ended as it is. If the timer value after subtracting 1 is "0", it means that the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed, so it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "miss", The value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and this processing ends.

(Processing during hit: step S90174)
The hitting process is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". In the hitting process, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not the hit end designating command from the main board 9011 has been received, and if the hit end designating command has not been received, this process ends. When the hit end designation command is received, the ending execution instruction (execution start instruction) is supplied to the display control unit 90123. Upon receiving the execution instruction, the display control unit 90123 starts the ending (image system effect) (hereinafter, the display control unit 90123 executes the ending separately from the effect control CPU 90120). Further, a timer value corresponding to the ending effect execution time (ending waiting time) is set in the effect control process timer, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5", and this processing is ended.

(Ending process: step S90175)
The ending process is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "5". In the ending process, the effect control CPU 90120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, determines whether or not the decremented timer value is "0", and if it is not "0", the present process is executed. finish. When the timer value is "0", the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and this processing is ended.

(Other)
In the series of processes (steps S90170 to S90175), when the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, one variable display or the like ends, so the effect control process timer Alternatively, various data such as the states of various flags and the values of counters (things that should not be carried over to the next variable display) may be reset appropriately.

(Sound, lamp control processing)
The effect control CPU 90120 receives the effect control command (the command analyzed and specified by the effect control command analysis processing) or the instruction supplied from the display control unit 90123 (the instruction to output the audio in synchronization with the image effect, Based on the instruction to turn on/off the game effect lamp 909 synchronized with the image system effect), the voice is output from the speakers 908L and 908R via the voice control board 9013, and the game effect lamp 909 is sent via the lamp control board 9014. To turn on/off. As the voice output based on the effect control command and the turning on/off of the game effect lamp 909, for example, the game effect lamp 909 is turned on when the symbol confirmation designation command or the start winning designation command is received. As described above, the sound output and the lighting/extinguishing of the game effect lamp 909 are controlled by the sound and lamp control processing.

(About command conversion)
Next, handling of the variation pattern designation command will be described with reference to FIG. The fluctuation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main board 9011 at the start of fluctuation and is received by the common module 90120A. In the common module 90120A, if the EXT data of the received variation pattern designation command is “01” or “02”, these data are converted to “00” (command conversion is not performed except for “01” and “02”). .. As a result, the fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the fluctuation patterns PA1′-2 and PA1′-3 is converted into the fluctuation pattern PA1′-1. The variation pattern designation command without conversion (“8100”, “8103” to “810A”) is supplied to the performance execution instruction unit 90120B as it is and used by the performance execution instruction unit 90120B without conversion (the variation pattern designation). Based on the command, the display control unit 90123 is instructed to execute variable display of the decorative pattern, etc.). On the other hand, the variation pattern designation command with conversion (“8101” to “8102”) is supplied to the production execution instruction unit 90120B as a transformed variation pattern designation command (“8100”) and used (the variation pattern designation). Based on the command "8100", an execution instruction such as variable display of a decorative pattern is given to the display control unit 90123). As described above, in this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 9012, the predetermined commands (“8101” to “8102”) are treated as specific commands, and the process for executing the effect is executed. In this embodiment, the effects that can be executed based on the specific command are the same regardless of whether or not the conversion is performed. That is, the specific command is treated the same regardless of conversion.

(Effects of the embodiment)
In the development of the pachinko gaming machine 901, there are cases where a large number of fluctuation pattern designating commands (which are also fluctuation patterns specified by EXT data) output by the main board 9011 are prepared in advance (the fluctuation pattern is determined when added later). As a result, the table becomes complicated, and as a result, the variation pattern designation command may be left over for the variable display pattern of the decorative pattern that can be executed by the production control board 9012 (for the variation pattern actually used). Command may be left over). Since the remaining variation pattern designation command cannot be used (because there is no effect to be executed), the effect control board 9012 cannot operate with respect to the command. In other words, the performance control board 9012 may not operate properly. In this embodiment, the effect control board 9012 treats the remaining variation pattern designation commands (“8101” to “8102”) as other variation pattern designation commands (“8100”) and receives “8100”. Since the production (image system production) is determined to be executed in the same manner as at the time, the production control board 9012 (especially in particular , CPU90120 for production control can operate suitably.

Although it is possible to delete the surplus command, it is not necessary to delete the command as much as possible because the adjustment work of the table for selecting the variation pattern becomes complicated with the deletion. Lead to). Further, it is considered that the surplus command is not used, but in such a case, when a third party checks the operation of the main board 9011 (game control microcomputer 90100), the surplus command is left for the third party. Since the role of the command is unknown, the operation check by the third party does not proceed smoothly. In this embodiment, since the remaining variation pattern designation commands (“8101” to “8102”) are treated as other variation pattern designation commands (“8100”), deletion or non-use of the commands can be avoided. In other words, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 901 has an excellent effect that it is possible to eliminate the increase in development cost and the inconvenience that may occur during operation check.

Further, as in the above-described embodiment, the same processing is executed regardless of whether or not the variation pattern designation command “8100” which can be a command after conversion is converted from “8101” or “8102”. By performing the same type of image-based production (reach production, notice production, and variable display of decorative patterns) at the same rate, the production control board 9012 can be operated appropriately.

Further, since the variation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” which are the conversion target and the commands after the conversion are commands output by the lottery referring to the same table as shown in FIG. It is possible to easily grasp how the pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” are used, their mutual relations, and the like.

Further, as in the above embodiment, the determination rate of the variation pattern PA1′-1 (the rate at which the variation pattern designation command “8100” is output) is determined by lottery for determining the variation pattern PA1′-1, or All lottery including the lottery (for example, all lottery referencing different tables in the same process may be performed, or all lottery including other processes (for example, lottery performed by the same hardware) 26) to 27 (for example, the determination rate of the variation pattern PA1'-1 is higher than the determination rate of any other variation pattern in FIGS. 26 to 27), and the variation patterns PA1'-2 to PA1'-. The determination rate of 3 (the rate at which the variation pattern designating command “8101” or “8102” is output) is a lottery for determining the variation patterns PA1′-2 to PA1′-3, or all the lottery including the lottery. The lowest in the lottery (for example, all lottery that refers to different tables in the same process or all lottery including other processes (for example, lottery performed by the same hardware)) ( For example, in FIGS. 26 to 27, the determination rate of the variation patterns PA1′-2 to PA1′-3 may be lower than the determination rates of any other variation patterns). The ratio of "8101" or "8102" to be transmitted can be reduced, and, for example, a malfunction or the like in which "8101" or "8102" cannot be converted to "8100" can be suppressed as much as possible. Further, by handling the variation pattern designation commands “8101” to “8102” as “8100” having a high determination rate, it is possible to easily adjust the determination rate in the lottery.

In addition, the determination rate of the variation pattern PA1′-1 is set to be the highest in the lottery for determining the variation pattern PA1′-1, or in all the lottery including the lottery, and the variation patterns PA1′-2 to PA1. The determination ratio of ′-3 is set so as to satisfy only one of the lottery for determining the variation patterns PA1′-2 to PA1′-3, or the lowest in all the lottery including the lottery. The gaming machine 901 may be configured.

In addition, you may raise the determination rate of fluctuation pattern PA1'-2-PA1'-3 to some extent. For example, each of these determination ratios is determined by lottery for determining the variation patterns PA1′-2 to PA1′-3, or all lottery including the lottery (for example, all lottery references to different tables in the same process). It may be the lowest, or may not be the lowest in all lottery including other processing (for example, the lottery may be performed by the same hardware). As a result, since the variation pattern designation commands “8101” to “8102” are used with a certain frequency, it is possible to facilitate the operation check by the third party.

Further, as in the above embodiment, the variation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” are commands that are not individually output in each lottery using different tables (for example, see FIGS. 26 to 27 ). In this way, it is possible to easily understand how the variation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” are used, the mutual relationship, and the like.

Further, as in the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” are the serial numbers of the entire variation pattern designation commands (in the above-described embodiment, they can be specified by the serial numbers assigned to the respective variation patterns) or the variation patterns. A group in which the value (for example, the value of EXT data) indicated by the specified command is within a predetermined range (close range (particularly serial number)) or a variation pattern of the same category (in the above embodiment, non-reach) is specified. (For example, refer to FIG. 25), and by using this, it is possible to easily grasp how the variation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” are used, their mutual relations, and the like. The predetermined range may be, for example, a close range such as a serial number of two fluctuation pattern designation commands or a value of EXT data within “10”. The categories may be classified according to at least one condition such as reach or non-reach, normal reach or super reach, a variation pattern at the time of losing or a variation pattern at the time of big hit, etc. (eg, , A normal reach at the time of losing, a super reach at the time of losing, a normal reach at the time of a big hit, a super reach at the time of a big hit, etc. In addition, a category may be formed depending on whether or not there is a pseudo-ream. ).

Further, regarding the variation pattern designation command, since a plurality of commands are treated as the same command, the effect control board 9012 can be preferably operated with respect to frequently used commands.

In addition, by converting the variation pattern designation commands “8101” to “8102” into “8100”, the command handling process can be facilitated and the effect control board 9012 can be appropriately operated. Further, since the converted “8100” is stored (held) in the storage means (variation pattern designation command storage area), “8101” to “8102” can be accurately handled as “8100” (particularly, the variation pattern). When a specified command is referenced multiple times, it is possible to suppress an increase in processing load, conversion error, and reference error when the command is converted each time). Moreover, since the same special figure variation time is set for "8100" to "8102", even if there is a command conversion for "8101" to "8102", the decorative symbol that is synchronized with the execution of the special figure game can be changed. Display and other effects can be suitably executed without a feeling of strangeness.

(Modification)
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and the like, and various modifications and applications of the above embodiments and the like are possible. The modifications of the above-described embodiment are illustrated below, but at least some of the modifications can be combined as long as no contradiction occurs. It should be noted that the configurations of the above-described embodiment and the configurations of the following modified examples can be omitted regardless of whether or not the configurations relate to the above-mentioned "problems to be solved by the invention" (in that case Can be another invention).

(Modification 1)
The main board 9011 may be provided with a portion for converting the variation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” into the variation pattern “8100” (the portion where the common module 90120A executes steps S90751 to S90752). In this case, for example, the CPU 90103 determines a fluctuation pattern by lottery and generates a fluctuation pattern designation command (which is output to the RAM 90102). Then, the CPU 90103 performs the same processing as step S90704 to convert the fluctuation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” into fluctuation patterns “8100”.

Further, the common module 90120A may be realized by a board different from the main board 9011 and the effect control board 9012, or a processor provided on the effect control board 9012 but different from the effect control CPU 90120.

(Modification 2)
The variation pattern designation commands “8100” to “8102” may be converted into other common variation pattern designation commands (commands that are neither “8100” to “810A” that can be output from the main board 9011). In this case, the effect control board 9012 may perform the same process as the process based on the variation pattern designation command “8100” based on the other variation pattern designation command.

(Modification 3)
The production control board 9012 does not convert the variation pattern designation commands “8101” to “8102” into “8100”, and when the variation pattern designation commands “8101” to “8102” are received, the variation pattern designation command “8100” The same process may be performed. In this way, the variation pattern designation commands “8101” to “8102” may be treated as “8100”.

(Modification 4)
The type of command that treats a certain command as another specific command is not limited to the variation pattern designation command. For example, when there are many variable display results (there are many types of big hits), this command may be a display result designation command.

(Modification 5)
A performance control CPU 90120 that determines the execution of the effect (the portion that determines the execution of the effect may be realized by another processor such as a DSP) from the command to the display control unit 90123 (designating the execution of the effect). Command may be output to cause the display control unit 90123 to execute the effect. In this case, regarding the command from the effect control CPU 90120, a certain command may be treated as another specific command (for example, the display control unit 90123 performs command conversion or the like).

For example, display of a corresponding image (at least a hold display image of a hold display image or an active display image (an image corresponding to a special view game being executed)) corresponding to at least a hold of the special view game being held or being executed. A change effect that changes the mode over a plurality of special drawing games can be executed. The change effect is a kind of look-ahead announcement effect, and the look-ahead determination performed on the main board 9011 (whether the variable display result is a "big hit" for the special figure game held by the start prize when the start prize is given, It is executed based on the determination result of determining (predicting) whether or not the variation pattern specifies "super reach". In this case, the effect control CPU 90120 determines the execution pattern (change of the display mode of the hold display image) of the change effect based on the determination result (the effect control command designating the determination result is transmitted from the main board 9011). It is decided collectively by lottery. Then, the command designating the determined execution pattern is output to the display control unit 90123, and the display control unit 90123 is caused to execute the change effect in the execution pattern. Regarding such a command, a certain command may be treated as another specific command.

For example, an execution pattern as shown in FIG. 36 (for example, a change pattern for the second hold display image and a pattern when there are already three second hold display images) is prepared, and the execution patterns SP1′-2 to SP1. The display control unit 90123 converts the commands B5001 to B5002 that respectively specify ′-3 into a command B5000 that specifies the execution pattern SP1′-1, and executes the change effect. The contents of FIG. 36 are the second hold display image for each special figure game executed before the target special figure game (the special figure game corresponding to the second hold display image changed by the change effect). The transition of the display mode of is shown. Specifically, the leftmost display mode in the special map game three targets before the target, the middle display mode in the special map game two targets before, the rightmost one is the display mode one target before. The display mode in a figure game is shown. For example, in SP1′-6, the second hold display image of the target remains normal (display mode when not changed in the change effect) in the special figure game three before, and in the special figure game two before. Change from normal to special 1 (a mode where the target jackpot expectation is "medium"), and change from special 1 to special 2 (a target jackpot expectation is "high" in the previous special drawing game) (Note that the active display image is not included in FIG. 36).

As described above, a command that handles a certain command as another specific command may be a command used to execute the prefetching notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect may change the hold display image, derive a chance eye or the like as a fixed decorative pattern, or change the hold display image or the active display image multiple times in one variable display. Good. The command used to execute the prefetching notice effect may be a command or the like indicating the result of the prefetching determination.

With respect to the command used to execute the prefetching notice effect, since a plurality of commands are treated as the same command, the display control unit 90123 can be preferably operated for the frequently used command. Moreover, you may employ|adopt the structure (relationship of the determination rate of lottery, etc.) of the said embodiment etc. suitably.

(Modification 6)
A command that handles a certain command as another specific command may be transmitted from the effect control board 9012 to another effect control board. Further, for example, it may be a command (for example, a command indicating the number of prize balls) output from the main board 9011 to the payout control board or the like.

(Modification 7)
The variable display (may be simply variable display) of the identification information (special drawing, decorative design, general drawing, etc.) also includes blinking of the identification information. For example, in a special drawing or a general drawing, a pattern in which all the segments are turned off and a pattern in which at least some of the segments are turned on (for example, a lost pattern) are alternately repeated. This is included in the variable display of identification information ( In this case, the one pattern (for example, a lost pattern) appears to blink. Further, the decorative design and the ordinary design may be variably displayed by blinking. Further, the identification information that is variably displayed in the variable display and the identification information that is the result of the variable display may be different. For example, as a variable display of a special drawing or a general drawing, a display with one horizontal bar (“−”) blinking is performed, and as a variable display result, other display (“7” for “big hit”, The variable display of the identification information includes deriving and displaying "1" or the like in the case of "miss". For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be the confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display of one time, the mode in which the identification information that was not displayed in the initial predetermined period is displayed after the predetermined period has passed is also included in the variable display of the identification information (the special symbol is the temporary stop of the final stop symbol). It may be a decorative pattern that appears for the first time, etc.). The gaming machine may be, for example, one that performs variable display.

(Modification 8)
The pre-reading determination may be performed on the effect control board 9012 side. For example, a command indicating each random number value at the time of starting winning may be transmitted from the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012 at the time of starting winning, and the look-ahead determination may be performed in the effect control board 9012.

(Modification 9)
In the above embodiment, by determining the jackpot type at the start of the fluctuation, it is determined whether or not the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is the "probability variation state", but at the start of the variation, the big winning opening pattern ( Only the round game mode) is determined, and the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed a certain area (for example, a specific area in the special winning opening) during the jackpot gaming state You may choose to.

(Modification 10)
The present invention is also applicable between a plurality of control means in a slot machine and between a plurality of control means in an enclosed pachinko gaming machine in which game balls are enclosed.

(Modification 11)
In addition, the image display operation in the image display device and the voice output operation in the speaker for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decorative LED. Various effect operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

(Other)
In addition, in the present specification, one of the expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of the effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, and “different”) is “0%”. May be included. For example, it is also included that one is a ratio of "0%" and the other is a ratio of "100%" or a ratio less than "100%".

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special pattern display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... speaker 9 ... game effect lamp 11 ... main board 12 ... production control board 13 ... voice control board 14 ... lamp control board 15 ... relay board 20 ... ordinary pattern display 21 ... gate switch 22A, 22B ... start opening switch 23 ... Count switch 31A... Stick controller 31B... Push button 100... Game control microcomputers 101, 121... ROM
102, 122... RAM
103... CPU
104, 124... Random number circuits 105, 125... I/O
120... CPU for production control
123 ... Display control unit 901 ... Pachinko gaming machine 902 ... Gaming board 903 ... Gaming machine frames 904A, 904B ... Special symbol display device 905 ... Image display device 906A ... Ordinary winning ball device 906B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 907 ... Special variable Prize winning ball device 908L, 908R ... Speaker 909 ... Game effect lamp 9011 ... Main board 9012 ... Production control board 9013 ... Voice control board 9014 ... Lamp control board 9015 ... Relay board 9020 ... Ordinary pattern display 9021 ... Gate switch 9022A, 9022B ... Start opening switch 9023... Count switch 90100... Game control microcomputers 90101, 90121... ROM
90102, 90122... RAM
90103... CPU
90104, 90124... Random number circuits 90105, 90125... I/O
90120... CPU for production control
90123... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine having display means, which can be controlled in an advantageous state,
Display control means capable of displaying a first effect image relating to a game and a second effect image different from the first effect image on the display means,
The display control means can display the second effect image by superimposing it on at least a part of the first effect image, and can display a special image corresponding to the first effect image when a predetermined condition is satisfied. And
further,
First control means for outputting a command based on a lottery,
Second control means for executing processing according to the command output by the first control means,
The second control unit receives a command output by the first control unit and outputs a command according to the received command, and a process according to the command output from the first processing unit. And a second processing unit that executes
The commands output by the first control unit include a first command and a second command different from the first command.
The first processing unit,
When the received command is the first command, the first command is output as it is without being converted into another command,
When the received command is the second command, the gaming machine that converts the second command into the first command and outputs the first command .