JP6530899B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs variable display.

  As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is shot into a game area by a launch device, and when a game medium is prized in a prize area such as a prize hole provided in the game area and a start condition is satisfied, plural types of identification Information is variably displayed (hereinafter, also referred to as "variation" or "variation display") on a variable display device, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined gaming value is to be provided based on the display result, a so-called variable entertainment game There is a pachinko gaming machine that has 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 a specific display mode, an advantageous state (big hit gaming state) advantageous for the player is obtained. For example, a pachinko gaming machine in a big hit gaming state opens a special electric winning combination called a big winning opening or an attacker and keeps the game ball extremely easy to win for a certain period of time. provide.

  Here, Patent Document 1 stores position information of a plurality of cameras for capturing characters (hereinafter referred to as "target character" or "display target object") which are desired to be focused from different directions. According to the presence or absence of the obstacle which obstructs between, the camera which picks up the attention character is selected, and the image generation device which displays a photography picture is indicated.

JP, 2009-219584, A

  However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, when there are a plurality of target characters (display target objects such as a hold display), there is a possibility that they can not be displayed visibly.

  This invention is made in view of the said real condition, and aims at provision of the game machine which can display a reservation display so that visual recognition is possible.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs variable display,
Holding storage means (for example, a first special view holding storage unit, a second special view holding storage unit, etc.) for storing information about a variable display that has not been started yet as holding information;
The first hold display means for displaying the first hold display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means (for example, the hold display is displayed on the display screen including the first hold storage area 5HL, the second hold display area 5HR) Image display device 5 etc.),
A second hold display means for displaying a second hold display of the number corresponding to the number of the first hold display;
Moving means for moving the viewpoint (for example, based on the character hold display position coordinates of the character hold display operation pattern table of the character hold display at the time of performing the dance effect shown in FIG. 25) And CPU for effect control) and
The first hold display unit displays the first hold display at the same position even if the viewpoint is moved by the moving unit.
The second hold display means changes the position of the second hold display even if the display mode of the second hold display is changed according to the movement of the viewpoint by the moving means. Display the second hold display so as not to be displayed overlapping
It is characterized by

  According to such a configuration, the player can visually recognize each of the hold display even if the viewpoint moves.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
It can be controlled to an advantageous state (eg, a big hit gaming state, etc.) advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the advantageous condition.
A determination unit (for example, the CPU 103 that executes step S213) that determines whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state;
The system further comprises pre-reading effect execution means for executing pre-reading effect for changing the display mode of the second hold display based on the judgment result of the judgment means.
It is characterized by

  According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The hold display means displays the hold display in an operable manner in accordance with a plurality of types of music, and temporarily suspends the operation of the hold display when the music being played is changed (for example, as shown in FIG. 26). As shown, the effect control CPU 120 stops the operation (dance) during the blank period of the reproduced music and displays the character hold display in the posing state stopped at a predetermined posture, etc.), the reproduction of the changed music, etc. The hold display is operated according to the music after the change at a predetermined timing after the start (for example, as shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 120 for effect control ends the blank period, and after the start of the reproduction of the next music) Controlling the character hold display to start operation (dance) at a predetermined timing of
It is characterized by

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably synchronize the operation of the hold display and the music.

(4) In any of the above (2) to (3) gaming machines,
The pending display means is
Based on the determination result of the determination means, a first display (eg, target hold display etc.) corresponding to the hold information to be judged is displayed with a special display mode (eg, character hold display “?” Mark) To display the second display (eg, target subsequent hold display) corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means after the hold information. The control which displays the 1st pending display displayed in the said special display mode in a special display mode (for example, the 1st special display mode etc.), after performing the effect production made to act on the 1st pending display displayed by. When,
It is possible to control to display the second hold display in a special display mode (for example, a second special display mode or the like) after executing the effect presentation based on the determination result of the determination means.
It is characterized by

  According to such a configuration, it is easy to recognize the pending display that has been the determination target. In addition, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the subsequent hold display.

It is a front view of a pachinko game machine in the present embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the example of the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure showing an example of the main production control command. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of start winning a prize judging processing. It is a figure which shows random value MR1-3. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure reservation memory | storage part. It is a flow chart which shows an example of random number value judging processing at the time of winning. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol normal processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of a special figure display result determination table and a big hit classification determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a change pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern determination table for big hit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the command buffer at the time of a starting winning combination. It is explanatory drawing explaining an example of the production control command received by the production control board side, and the processing content performed by command analysis processing according to the received production control command. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding display setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding display setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the various tables for determining the display mode of a pending | holding display. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a target reserve display change pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a target subsequent | backup pending display change pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a dance production setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement pattern table of the character suspension display at the time of dance production execution. It is a timing chart which shows the operation mode of a character when reproduction music is changed. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing under variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of a production | presentation image in dance production. It is a figure which shows the example of a presentation image in pending | holding display change presentation.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. In 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 and shot from a predetermined ball striking device.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is constituted of, for example, LEDs (light emitting diodes) of 7 segments, dot matrix, etc., and identifies each in a special view game as an example of a variable display game. Special symbols (also referred to as "special figures"), which are plural types of possible identification information (special identification information), are variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B can variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. Do. Thereafter, the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special view game. Note that the determined special symbol may be different from the special symbol displayed during the variable display.

  In addition, 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" and symbols indicating "-", etc. For example, a plurality of different lighting patterns (a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off as appropriate may be included as lighting patterns) are different types of combinations of different combinations of lighted and unlighted in seven-segment LEDs. It may be set in advance as a symbol. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "the first special view", and the special symbol variably displayed in the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as the "second special view" .

  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 configured of, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display Device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A in the special figure game and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, decorative symbols which are plural types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of this decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, on the screen of the image display device 5, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" are arranged. Then, in response to any one of the change of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the change of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B being started in the special figure game, In each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R, fluctuation of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. After that, when the finalized special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special view game, each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R on the "left", "middle" and "right" in the image display device 5 The finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol), which is the result of variable display of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. The finalized decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during the variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the decorative pattern to be scrolled may be a finalized decorative pattern.

  Thus, on the screen of the image display device 5, a special drawing game (also referred to as a first special drawing game) using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display device 4A, or the second special symbol display device 4B In synchronization with the special drawing game (also referred to as the second special drawing game) using the second special drawing in, the variable display of a plurality of kinds of decorative designs that can be identified each is performed, and the finalized decorative design that becomes the variable display is displayed Derivation display (or simply referred to as "derivation"). In addition, for example, to derive and display various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols, stop identification information such as decorative symbols etc (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and end variable display. is there. On the other hand, during the variable display from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed, the change speed of the decorative symbol is "0", and the decorative symbol is displayed. For example, the symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, and may be in a display state that causes, for example, slight shaking or expansion and contraction. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed in a definite manner, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative symbol by the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include, for example, complete stop display of the decorative pattern only for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, one second) without causing slight shaking or expansion or contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a first hold display unit 5HR and a second hold display unit 5HL are arranged. The first hold display unit 5HR displays the first special view hold storage number in a distinguishable manner. The first special view reservation storage number is a suspension number of variable display corresponding to the special view game using the first special view in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second hold display unit 5HL displays the second special view hold storage number in a distinguishable manner. The second special figure reservation storage number is a pending number of variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the regular winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs based on the starting winnings by doing. That is, although a start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing a variable display game such as a special view game or variable display of a decorative symbol is satisfied, a variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, etc., the hold of the variable display corresponding to the satisfied start condition is To be done.

  For example, the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning that the game ball enters the first start winning opening If the first start condition for starting the special view game using the first special drawing based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the number of first special view reservation memories is incremented by 1 (increment) And the execution of the special drawing game using the first special drawing is suspended. In addition, the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning that the game ball enters the second start winning opening If the second start condition for starting the special view game using the second special view based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when the second start condition is satisfied, the number of second special view reservation storages is incremented by 1 (increment And the execution of the special drawing game using the second special drawing is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special view game using the first special view is started, the pending data (pending storage) is digested, and the number of the first special view pending storage is decremented by one (decrement). When the execution of the special view game using the special view is started, the pending data (pending storage) is digested and the number of the second special view pending storage is decremented by one (decrement). When the pending data is digested, the corresponding pending display symbol is erased. In addition, when another hold display symbol is displayed in the display area in which the hold display symbol that has been deleted is displayed among the first hold display area and the second hold display area, the displayed hold display For example, the symbol is shifted to the left display position (including the display position at which the erased display symbol was displayed).

  In particular, the number of variable-display special map pending storages obtained by adding the first special view pending storage count and the second special view pending storage count is also referred to as the total pending storage count. The term "number of Tokushu reserve storages" simply refers to a concept that includes all of the number of first to reserve special storages, the number of second to reserve special storages, and the total number of pending storages, but in particular It is also possible to refer to the concept that includes the number of first special view pending storages and the number of second special view pending storages, but excludes the total number of pending storages.

  In addition to the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, or instead of the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, a display for displaying the number of stored special figures may be provided. Good. In the example shown in FIG. 1, along with the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, the number of special view hold memories can be specified in the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B for display are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of first special view hold memories in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special view hold storage number in a distinguishable manner. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B is, for example, the number corresponding to the upper limit value (for example, "4") in each of the first special view reserve storage number and the second special view reserve storage number (for example, "4") For example, four LEDs are included. Here, the first special view reserve storage number and the second special view reserve storage number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  Under the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The regular winning ball device 6A, for example, 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. The normally variable winning ball device 6B has an electric tulip type role having a pair of movable wing pieces that changes between a closed state in which the vertical position is achieved by the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character shown in FIG. (Normal motorized role) is provided to form a second start winning opening.

  As an example, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character is in the off state, so the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening Make it On the other hand, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character is in the on state, whereby the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening. Put in a state. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is normally open when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning port while the enlarged opening state is in the state when the solenoid 81 is on. Also, the game ball may be configured to be difficult to enter. In this way, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the first variable state (easy entry state), such as the opening state where the gaming ball can enter or the opening state where the second starting winning opening can be entered, and the closing where the gaming ball can not enter It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state (a state of entry difficulty (including entry impossible)) such as a state or a normally open state in which entry is difficult. The first variable state may be a state in which the gaming ball is more likely to enter the second start winning opening than the second variable state.

  The game ball entering the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball entering the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, a second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media) based on the detection of the game balls by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the first special view reserve memory number is set to a predetermined number. If it is less than the upper limit value (for example, "4") of the above, the first start condition is satisfied. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the second start opening switch 22B, and the second special view reserve memory number is less than a predetermined upper limit value If there is, the second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the first starting opening switch 22A and the number of the winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. The numbers may be the same or different from each other. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may directly pay out the gaming balls to be the winning balls, or may give a score corresponding to the number of gaming balls to be the winning balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning prize ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door which is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2 and a specific area which changes to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a winning opening as.

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is off, the big winning mouth door closes the big winning mouth, and the game ball enters the big winning mouth (for example, Do not pass. On the other hand, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is in the on state, the big winning mouth door opens the big winning mouth, and the game ball easily enters the big winning mouth Become. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state advantageous for the player to easily enter the game ball, and a closed state disadvantageously for the player because the game ball can not enter. In place of the closed state in which the game ball can not enter the big winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The gaming ball having entered the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball enters the big winning opening that is in the open state in the special variable winning ball device 7, for example, the game ball enters the other winning opening such as the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening More prize balls are paid out than when. Therefore, when the special winning prize opening is opened in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, the gaming ball can enter the special winning prize opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning hole is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to get the winning ball by entering the gaming ball into the big winning hole, and it becomes more difficult to play than the first state. A second condition that is disadvantageous to the

  An ordinary symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of LEDs of 7 segments or dot matrix as in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, for example, plural types different from the special symbol An ordinary symbol (also referred to as "common figure" or "ordinary figure") that is identification information is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of ordinary symbols is referred to as a common-play game (also referred to as a "normal-figure game"). Above the normal symbol display 20, a general drawing reserve display 25C is provided. The common view holding indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and the passing gate 41 formed in the game area (a game ball can be passed by a predetermined member so that the passing of the game ball is The common drawing reserve memory number is displayed as the effective passing ball number which has passed through 2) detected by the gate switch 21).

  On the surface of the game board 2, besides the above-described configuration, a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball are provided. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member It may be provided. 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 entering one of the general winning openings is detected by the predetermined general winning ball switch. . At the lowermost position of the game area, an out port is provided where game balls that have not entered any winning port are captured.

  At the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided, and further, a gaming effect lamp 9 is provided in the periphery of the gaming 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 gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 . At the lower right portion of the gaming machine frame 3 is provided a striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward the gaming area. For example, the hit ball operating handle adjusts the resilience of the gaming ball according to the amount of operation (the amount of rotation) by the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball and a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine are held so as to be able to be supplied to the ball striking device (stored ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower tray is provided which holds (retains) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper tray so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13 and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, a launch control substrate, an interface substrate, a touch sensor substrate, etc. are disposed on the back of the gaming board etc. in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a control board on the sub side which comprises a function for setting random numbers used in the special view game, a function for receiving a signal from a switch disposed at a predetermined position, etc. It has a function of outputting and transmitting a control command (example effect control command to be described later) as an example of information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to the management computer of the hall. Also, the main board 11 performs on / off control of the respective LEDs (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and performs the first special drawing or the second special Variable display of a predetermined display pattern, such as controlling variable display of a figure, or performing on / off / coloring control of normal symbol display 20 to control variable display of normal symbols by normal symbol display 20 It also has a function to control the Further, the main board 11 also has a function of controlling the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the general drawing hold indicator 25C, and the like to display various hold storage numbers.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111 and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls (detection signals indicating that passage or entry of game media has been detected (switch is turned on)), and the microcomputer 100 for game control is received. Transmit to The solenoid circuit 111 is a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary motorized part and the solenoid for the big winning opening door. Transmit to 82.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. And, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electric components for presentation such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, all or one of the lighting / extinguishing operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. It has a function of causing a predetermined effect operation to be performed on an electric component for effect such as a section.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on the signal (sound effect signal) from the effect control board 12, the sound from the speakers 8L and 8R (effect The processing circuit etc. which perform the audio signal processing for outputting the audio | voice which a sound signal designates are mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on the signal (electric decoration signal) from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED A lamp driver circuit or the like is mounted to perform on / off drive (on / off according to the drive content indicated by the electric decoration signal) in the vehicle.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the start port switch (the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B), and the count switch 23 are transmitted to the main substrate 11. Wiring is connected. The various switches may be of any type that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor called, for example. Further, the main substrate 11 is connected with a wire for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20 and the like. Further, the main board 11 is connected with a wire for transmitting a solenoid drive signal for driving the solenoid 81 for the normal motorized product and the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door.

  The control signal (control command) 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 substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 via the relay substrate 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted as an electric signal (details will be described later). Each effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data may be set in advance so that it always becomes "1" and the first bit of the EXT data becomes "0".

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main substrate 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, etc., and the game control A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 for providing a work area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 for executing control operations by executing a game control program, and updating of numerical data indicating a random number independently of the CPU 103 , And an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the function of the main substrate 11 is realized) Processing etc.) is executed. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data write operation in which the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores it, and various fluctuation data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103 Data reading operation to read out the data, reception operation in which the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, to the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 Also, a transmission operation for outputting various signals is performed.

  The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may be at least incorporated with the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, etc. may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, numerical data indicating various random number values used to control the progress of the game is countably updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like. The random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers. The gaming random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the gaming control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102, and the CPU 103 The stored value may be updated regularly or irregularly to update the random value.

  The ROM 101 of the microcomputer 100 for game control stores various selection data, table data, and the like used to control the progress of the game, in addition to the program for game control. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 101 also includes table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of variation patterns. Table data to be configured is stored.

  Various data (including various flags, counters, timers, and the like) used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is temporarily stored in the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 in a rewritable manner. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means backed up by a backup power supply, a part or all of which is created on the power supply substrate. That is, for example, even if there is a power failure and the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (so-called, even if there is a power failure), a capacitor is discharged for a predetermined period (for example, the backup power supply discharges The content of a part or all of the RAM 102 is saved until it becomes unsupplyable. In particular, at least data (a special symbol process flag or the like) according to the gaming state, ie, the control state of the gaming control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data thus saved and backed up in the backup RAM is appropriately referred to as backup data.

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

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs control operations according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores effect control programs, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device 5, a random number circuit 124 for executing processing for determining control contents of the display operation in 5, and the like, the random number circuit 124 for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the effect control CPU 120, and I / O 125 And is mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes a program for effect control read out from the ROM 121 to control the effect operation by the effect electric component (prescribed for the effect electric component) A process of realizing a function of executing a rendering operation is performed. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the effect control CPU 120 reads out fixed data from the ROM 121, a change data write operation in which the effect control CPU 120 writes various change data in the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 in the RAM 122 Fluctuation data read operation to read out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, reception operation to receive various signal input from outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, the effect control CPU 120 to I / O for effect control CPU 120 A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 includes wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5 and wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13. Wiring or the like for transmitting an electric decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data to the lamp control board 14 is connected.

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

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used to control the rendering operation, in addition to the program for effect control. For example, in the ROM 121, a plurality of determination tables prepared to make various determinations, determinations, and settings by the effect control CPU 120, table data forming the determination tables, pattern data forming the various effect control patterns, etc. It is memorized. The effect control pattern is a group of data for executing various effects such as variable display of decorative symbols and reach effects, and is, for example, effect control execution data (display control associated with a determination value such as a process timer determination value) It is composed of process data including data, voice control data, lamp control data, etc.) and an end code.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used to control the rendering operation. Since the RAM 122 is not a backup RAM, the stored data is lost when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (that is, when there is a power failure).

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 is based on a display control instruction from the effect control CPU 120 (for example, the display control unit 123 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 by this instruction), an image Control contents of display operation in the display device 5 are determined and executed. For example, the display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to perform variable display of decorative symbols and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of the effect image to be displayed in the display screen of the image display device 5 or the like. Control the As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing which is more generally referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or any of non-volatile recording media such as a magnetic memory and an optical memory. It may be configured.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 has, for example, an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 And including. For example, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a sound effect signal transmitted to the audio control board 13, an illumination signal transmitted to the lamp control board 14, etc. from the output port of the I / O 125 Is output.

  With the above configuration, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the voice control board 13 to output voice, or through the lamp control board 14, the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, etc. The various effects are performed by causing the on / off driving in the above-mentioned and the effect image to be displayed on the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be provided based on the game result. The game value to be awarded in the gaming machine is directly the payout of the gaming ball to be a winning ball or the award of a point corresponding thereto. Such game balls and record information of scores corresponding to the number thereof may be, for example, those having a valuable value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity. Alternatively, the recorded information of the gaming balls and the scores may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have a valuable value that can be used for playing again with the gaming machine.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be awarded in the gaming machine is not limited to the payout of the gaming ball serving as the winning ball and the awarding of the score, for example, control to a big hit gaming state, or control to special gaming state such as probability variation state The number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, "15") that is larger than the second round number (for example, "2") The upper limit number of possible variable display becomes the first number (for example, "100") that is larger than the second number (for example, "50"), and the big hit probability in the positive change state is the second probability (for example, 1/50) The first probability (for example, 1/20) that is higher than the second one is the number of times of consecutive chanting that is the number of times that is repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state is the second consecutive chan number (for example, "5 More than ") First communication Chang number (e.g., "10"), such as part or all of it to be, it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  As an example of the game using the game ball, the ball hitting operation handle installed at the lower right of the front of the case in the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on predetermined operation (for example, rotation operation) by the player, the predetermined ball hitting A game ball as a game medium is shot toward the game area by a shooting motor or the like provided in the shooting device. When the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area enters the first starting winning opening (first starting area) formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the gaming ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. 2 The first start condition is satisfied due to the fact that the first start port switch 22A is turned on or the like. After that, for example, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is based on the establishment of the first start condition by the previous special figure game or the end of the big hit gaming state etc. It is started.

  Also, when the gaming ball enters the second start winning opening (second starting area) formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the gaming ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. 2) The second start condition is satisfied due to the fact that the start port switch 22B is turned on). After that, for example, the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is based on the establishment of the second start condition by the previous special figure game or the end of the big hit gaming state etc. It is started. However, when the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the gaming ball to enter the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball which has passed the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2 (that the gate switch 21 is turned on), the variable display of the normal symbol is executed by the normal symbol display 20 The normal drawing start condition for the After that, for example, based on the fact that the common drawing start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is established, for example, that the previous common drawing game has ended, the common drawing game by the normal symbol display 20 is started . In this common-play game, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time passes, the determined normal symbol as the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (common symbol per symbol) is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per common symbol". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol in the common drawing is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "general drawing lost". In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol becoming "per common figure", the open control and the enlargement open control are performed such that the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B is tilted. The closing control or the normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when the predetermined time has elapsed. Whether or not to make the variable display result of the normal symbol "per common drawing" as the predetermined specific display result is the variable display result when the common pattern game by the normal symbol display 20 is started, etc. It is decided (predetermined) before deriving and displaying.

  When the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, or when the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed, whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is to be a "big hit" as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result.

  After the special view game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed, a finalized special symbol to be a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. "Left", "Medium" and "Right" decorations arranged on the screen of the image display 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. In the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, or in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the finalized special display result of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a finalized ornamental symbol as a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed in the image display device 5.

  When the jackpot symbol predetermined as the variable display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special figure display result) becomes a "big hit" (specific display result), and it is a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. It is controlled to the jackpot gaming state. Whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit", and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As the variable display result of the special symbol, the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special figure display result) becomes "loss".

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a big hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is a lost symbol. Each symbol such as a big hit symbol or lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Also, the special symbol common to both of the special figure games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol.

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

  When the special figure display result is "big hit", the case where the big hit type becomes either "non-probability change" or "probability change" is included. For example, when the jackpot symbol indicating the number "3" is derived and displayed as the variable symbol result of the special symbol, the jackpot type becomes "non-probability change" and the jackpot symbol indicating the number "7" is jackpotted when the jackpot is displayed The type is "probable". When the jackpot type becomes "probable change" or "non-probable change", the special variable winning ball device 7 is set as the first state advantageous for the player (the big winning opening is opened) as a round game in the big hit gaming state. A normal release round in which the upper limit time is a predetermined time (for example, a first period such as 29 seconds) is executed a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds (15 times). In addition, the jackpot gaming state based on the "big hit" when the jackpot type is "non-deterministic change" is referred to as "non-probability change big hit gaming state". In addition, the big hit gaming state based on the "big hit" when the big hit type is "probable change" is referred to as "probably changed big hit gaming state".

  After the big hit gaming state ends, the probability that the variable display result will be a "big hit" (big hit probability) may be controlled to a definite change state in which it is higher than the normal state. The definite change state is controlled to continue until a predetermined definite change termination condition is satisfied, such as the next big hit gaming state being started. Also, after the big hit gaming state ends, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short time state where it is shorter than the normal state. In the time saving state, either the time saving end of one of the execution of the variable display (special figure game) a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) and the start of the next big hit gaming state is performed. It is controlled to continue until the condition is established first. The remaining number of executions of the variable display (special game, etc.) until the time saving end condition is satisfied may be referred to as the time remaining number of times. The time saving state and the probability changing state are also advantageous states for the player.

  In this embodiment, the gaming state after the non-probable variation big-hit gaming state ends is a time saving state but not a definite changing state. In this embodiment, the gaming state after the probability variation big hit gaming state ends becomes the time saving state and the definite variation state.

  In addition, the normal state is a game state other than the special game state such as a big hit game state, a short time state, or a state advantageous to the player such as a definite change state, and the variable display result in the common drawing game The probability of being "per figure" and the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit" is a predetermined state after initialization of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, as in the case of system reset). It is a state controlled in the same way as when the return process is not executed.

  In the time saving state, the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening more easily than the non-time saving state in which the time saving state such as the normal state is not entered. Or, it is changed between the enlarged open state) and the second variable state (closed state or normal open state). For example, control to shorten the variation time of the normal symbol (general figure variation time) in the regular game by the regular symbol display 20 than in the normal state or the variable display result of the regular symbol in each regular game Control to improve the probability of being “per-figure” than in normal condition, tilt control time to perform tilting control of movable wing in ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result becoming “per-flat” Is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in the advantageous change mode by the control to make the length of the ball longer than that in the normal state, and the control to increase the number of tilting times more than in the normal state. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. As described above, control for changing the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in the advantageous change mode is referred to as high open control (also referred to as "time-saving control" or "high base control"). Be done. By being controlled to such a short time state, the time required for the next variable display result to be a "big hit" is shortened, and a special gaming state which is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is attained.

  In addition, the time saving state is said to be "high base state", "high base", etc., and the gaming state not in time saving state is also "low base state", "low base", "non-shorting state", "non-shorting", etc. It will be. It is said that the probability change state in which the probability change control is performed is “high probability state”, “high probability”, etc., and the gaming state not in the definite variation state is “low probability state”, “low probability”, “non-probability state”, “non-probability change It is also said. The gaming state when in a definite variation state and a short time state is also referred to as a "high probability high base state", "high probability high base", and the like. The game state when the time change state is not a definite change state is also referred to as "low probability high base state", "low probability high base", and the like. The game state when it is in a definite change state without being in a short time state is also referred to as "high probability low base state", "high probability low base", and the like. A state that is neither a short time state nor a definite state, that is, a normal state is also referred to as a "low probability low base state", "low probability low base", and the like.

  In "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in first special symbol display device 4A Among the special drawing games using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B, variable display of the decorative design is started in response to the start of one of the special drawing games. Then, a period from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when variable display is ended by stop display of the decorative symbol in each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. In (during variable display), the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established).

  Here, with the reach mode, a decorative symbol ("reach variation symbol") which is not displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination The term “display mode” also refers to a display mode in which the fluctuation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative patterns are synchronously fluctuated while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in "left", "middle", "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, "inside" which has not been stopped yet displayed when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character of "7") constituting the predetermined big hit combination is stopped and displayed The display pattern in which the decorative pattern is changing in the decorative pattern display area 5C etc.) or the decorative pattern display area 5L, 5C, 5R in all or part of the "left", "middle", "right" It is a display mode which is fluctuating synchronously while a pattern constitutes all or a part of big hit combination.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a background image is displayed, and An effect of reproducing and displaying different moving images is performed. These effects are referred to as effects during variable display as well as variable display of decorative symbols. That is, the variable display effect is an effect by an image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 along with the variable display of the special symbol, and is a concept including the variable display itself of the decorative symbol. Making the variable display mode a reach mode is also one of the effects during variable display. In the variable display effect, in addition to the effect by the image (including the variable display itself of the decorative symbol) displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 along with the variable display of the special symbol, the voice output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R Or, effects may be included such as lighting operations (flashing operations) of light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 or the like.

  A reach effect may be performed in the variable display effect. Reach production is executed in response to reaching the reach mode. The reach effect reduces the variation speed of the decorative pattern, displays a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display 5, and changes the display mode of the background image. This is an effect of performing a rendering operation different from that before reaching the reach mode by causing a moving image different from the decorative pattern to be reproduced or displayed, or changing the variation pattern of the decorative pattern. In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, etc. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included. In this embodiment, as reach effects, normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B with different effect modes are prepared (see FIG. 13).

  In addition, unlike the reach effect, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may reach the reach state or the variable display result may become the "big hit", the variable display of the decorative symbol A variable display effect may be executed to notify the player according to an aspect or the like. The variable display effect is also included in the variable display effect. In this embodiment, the variable display effect is different from the effect of setting the variable display mode as the reach mode. In this embodiment, it is possible to execute variable display effects such as “pseudo-link”, and it is determined whether or not to execute each rendering operation in response to the change pattern being determined on the main substrate 11 side. It is determined.

  In the variable display effect of "pseudo ream", the variable display of the decorative symbol is started after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being met once. After displaying the decorative symbols temporarily in all of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R until the finalized decorative symbols are derived and displayed. Effects can be displayed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to a maximum of three times) in which all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R cause the decorative symbol to change again (simulated continuous change). The number of times of pseudo series change is the display of "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display except for the first change from the start of variable display of decorative symbol to the temporary stop of all decorative symbols at first. It is the number of times that the decorative pattern changes again in all of the areas 5L, 5C, 5R. As an example, in the variable display effect of “pseudo series”, a plurality of predetermined “pseudo series chances of special combination” are displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle” and “right”. The decoration pattern which is one of the kinds of lost combinations is displayed temporarily. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is displayed in a stationary manner, it is displayed to the player by, for example, re-changing the decorative symbol simply by performing a swing fluctuation display or stopping for a short time. It may be notified that the decorative pattern is not determined. Alternatively, even in the temporary stop display, the decorative symbol may be re-varied after the decorative symbol is held to such an extent that the player recognizes that the displayed decorative symbol has been determined.

  The variable display effect of “pseudo series” is set, for example, so that the possibility of the variable display result becoming “big hit” increases as the number of times of pseudo series fluctuation (re-variation) increases. As a result, the player can recognize that the variable display effect of "pseudo run" is performed by displaying the pseudo run chance eye temporarily stop, and as the number of times of the pseudo run fluctuation increases, the variable display result becomes Expectations of a "big hit" are enhanced. In this embodiment, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-series fluctuation (re-variation) once or twice in the variable display effect of the “pseudo-series”. Based on this, it is possible to make the variable display of the decorative pattern appear as if it had been started two or three times consecutively. The number of times of pseudo series fluctuation (re-variation) in the variable display effect of “pseudo series” may be, for example, four times or five times.

  When a variable display effect of “pseudo series” is executed, a re-change effect by a related display effect or the like is executed along with a plurality of variable displays including a first change (simulated continuous change) It is also good. As an example, a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image may be displayed on the image display device 5 during the period of each variable display (including the first change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-series”. Further, for example, an optional rendering operation such as voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R or lighting operation of another light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 may be performed to execute the maximum fluctuation effect.

  In addition, "slip" may be performed as a variable display effect. In the variable display effect of "slip", after changing the decorative design in all of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right", two or more decorative design display areas (For example, after displaying the decorative symbols temporarily on the left and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.), a predetermined number (for example, 1) of the decorative symbol display areas displayed for temporary stop Stop after changing the decoration pattern again in the decoration pattern display area (for example, one or both of the decoration pattern display area 5L of "left" and the decoration pattern display area 5R of "right") By making the display (a temporary stop display may be made), an effect display that changes the decorative symbol to be made to a stop display (a temporary stop display may be made) is performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of effect modes in which at least one of a background, an appearing character (for example, a character appearing in the same reach effect), and a decorative pattern etc. is different as an effect mode of variable display effect It is prepared. Here, a normal mode and a positive variation mode are prepared as the effect mode. The definite change mode is an effect mode when the gaming state is in the definite change state. The normal mode is an effect mode when the gaming state is not a definite change state. In the normal mode and the definite variation mode, for example, the background is different, or the appearance character in the normal reach, the super reach A, and / or the super reach B is different (for example, the character appearing in the normal reach The character A may be selected as the character A in the definite variation mode), or the decorative design may be different (for example, using the decorative design with Arabic numerals on one side and the decorative design with Chinese numerals on the other). A plurality of effect modes may be provided by differentiating optional effect operations such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and lighting operations of other light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9, for example.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the variable display effect, a notice effect is carried out in which the possibility of the variable display result becoming a "big hit" (big hit expectation degree) is carried out. In this embodiment, a plurality of advance notice effects are prepared which differ in the jackpot expectation to be announced. An advance notice effect is also included in the variable table effect. In the preview effect, by displaying a predetermined image, it predicts the jackpot expectation according to the image. The advance presentation effect may be performed by any presentation operation such as, for example, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R or the lighting operation of another light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9.

  The hold display corresponding to the variable display (variable display on hold) corresponding to the first special view game is displayed in a first hold display area 5HL which is an area at the lower left of the display screen of the image display device 5. The hold display corresponding to the variable display (variable display on hold) corresponding to the second special view game is displayed in a second hold display area 5HR which is an area at the lower right of the display screen of the image display device 5.

  Maintaining the display mode of the pending display symbol in a predetermined display mode is a kind of effect. For example, it is also a kind of effect to maintain the display mode of the hold display displayed in the first hold display area 5HL and the second hold display area 5HR as a notice mode. An effect of maintaining the display mode of the hold display symbol displayed in the first hold display area 5HL and the second hold display area 5HR in the notice mode may be referred to as a pre-reading notice.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the display mode of the hold display is changed, an effect may be performed that suggests that the display mode is changed. When the effect presentation is executed, the display mode of the hold display changes as a result of the effect presentation. The action effect may include, for example, any effect operation such as an audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R or a lighting operation of another light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9.

  When the special figure display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is "big hit", a finalized decorative figure to be a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability", it is identical to the predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" It is only necessary to derive and display a finalized decorative symbol to be a big hit combination by arranging and stopping and displaying the decorative symbols.

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

  When the jackpot type is "ceremony change", a finalized decorative symbol may be derived which is a non-probable variable jackpot combination, or a finalized decorative symbol may be derived which is a probability variation big hit combination. For example, the fixed decorative symbol that is a probability variation big hit combination, the symbol number variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" in the image display device 5 is "1". Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd “1”, “3”, “5” and “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right” In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, they may be displayed on the predetermined effective line, and may be stopped and displayed, or it may be one type of a finalized decorative symbol that is a big hit combination. A decorative symbol whose symbol number constituting the probability variation big hit combination is an odd number “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” in this way is called a probability variation symbol.

  During the variable display of the decorative symbol that the finalized decorative symbol becomes the non-probable variation big hit combination or the positive variation big hit combination, the re-lottery effect may be executed. In the re-lottery effect, for example, after temporarily stopping and displaying a decorative pattern to be a non-probable variation big hit combination on the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5, for example A decorative symbol (probable symbol) that is changed again in a state in which the same decorative symbol is aligned in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in "left", "middle", and "right", Among the decorative symbols (non-probable variation symbols) that become non-probable variation big hit combinations, any one is displayed as a finalized decoration symbol (stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probability change”, the decoration pattern that has been temporarily stopped is re-varied as the re-lottery effect, and then the determined decoration that becomes the non-probability change big hit combination A re-lottery disappointing effect is performed in which the symbols are derived and displayed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "certain change", the decoration pattern that has been temporarily stopped is re-varied as the re-lottery effect, and then the fixed decoration becomes the positive change big hit combination The re-lottery winning effect for stopping and displaying the symbol may be performed, or the re-lottery losing effect may be performed.

  When the jackpot type is "probable change", the decoration pattern which is non probability change big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decoration pattern, and the re-lottery effect is executed during the variable display, and the subsequent big hit gaming state A jackpot promotion effect may be executed at the end of the middle or jackpot gaming state, and the start of control to be a positive change state may be notified. During the jackpot promotion state, during the start of the jackpot gaming state or during the round in the jackpot gaming state, in the jackpot gaming state, from the end of any round in the jackpot gaming state to the start of the next round In the period from the end of the last round to the start of the next variable display game, etc., a definite change notification of whether to control in a positive change state or not is performed. Note that the same notification effect as the jackpot promotion promotion may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state or the like. The jackpot promotion promotion that is executed after the final round in the jackpot gaming state may be referred to in particular as "ending promotion promotion". The start of control to be a probability change state may be notified without the re-lottery effect or the jackpot promotion effect being executed.

  When the special drawing display result is "loss", the decorative display forming the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without the variable display mode of the decorative design being the reach mode, and the non-specific display result The finalized decorative design that is In addition, when the special figure display result becomes “losing”, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the decorative pattern that constitutes a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach losing combination”) is stopped and displayed As a result, a finalized decorative symbol that is a nonspecific display result may be derived and displayed.

  Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the following, the operation will be described with reference to a flowchart or the like, but in each operation (each processing), processing that does not appear in the flowchart may be appropriately performed.

  In the main substrate 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply substrate is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing to be gaming control main processing. When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt prohibition and then performs necessary initialization. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Further, the register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When initialization is complete, after enabling the interrupt, it enters loop processing. In the game control main process, the loop process may be entered after executing the process for restoring the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop.

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

  In the switch processing, each switch is determined by determining whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. This is a process for determining for each switch whether or not it is in the on state (that is, whether or not the game ball has entered or passed).

  The main side error processing is processing for diagnosing abnormality of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enabling generation of a warning if necessary according to the result of the diagnosis.

  The information output process is a process of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example.

  The game random number updating process is a process for updating at least a part of the plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main substrate 11 side by software. As an example, random numbers for special display display determination, a random number MR2 for determination of a big hit type, and a random number MR3 for variation pattern determination are used as random numbers for gaming used on the main substrate 11 side. It should be included (see FIG. 6). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with a variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a "big hit". It can take any value of "65535". The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random number value used to determine the jackpot type as either “probable variation” or “non-probability variation” when the variable display result is “big hit”, “1 "-" Can take any value of "100". The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as any of a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance, and is "1" to It can take any value of "900".

  In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special drawing process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the variable display result such as the special symbol in the special drawing game is a big hit. Determination of whether or not to control the gaming state, determination of the variation pattern, control of the display operation in the special symbol display device 4 based on the determination result (execution of the special figure game), special variable winning ball device 7 of the big hit gaming state Various processing is selected and executed in order to perform the opening / closing operation setting (execution of round game and short-term opening control) and the like of the special winning opening in the above in a predetermined procedure. Although the details of the special symbol process processing will be described later, the special symbol process processing is executed each time the timer interrupt occurs, the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, the execution of the special figure game based on the determination, the big hit gaming state Etc. are realized.

  In the normal symbol process processing, for example, when the gaming ball passes the passing gate 41 (for example, when it is determined that the gate switch 21 is turned on in the switch processing), the number of reservations has reached the upper limit number If there is not, the holding storage of the common drawing game (for example, extracting the random number value and storing it in the RAM 102) or the holding display (the random number value stored in the RAM 102) is used to determine the variable display result of the common drawing game Or determines the fluctuation pattern (such as fluctuation time) of the common game and controls the display operation (for example, lighting and extinguishing of the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 according to the fluctuation pattern to change the variable display of the normal symbol The first such as open state etc. of the variable winning a prize ball device 6B normally when the variable display result of the common game is derived and displayed. Or performs the process to change state. By executing the ordinary symbol process processing each time a timer interrupt occurs, execution of a common game, a first variable state of a predetermined period of the normally variable winning ball device 6B at the time of common game, and the like are realized.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 or the like. As an example, in special symbol process processing or ordinary symbol process processing, transmission setting of control command (such as effect control command) (for example, storage address value of control command to be sent is stored in RAM 102) is performed. In the processing, processing for actually transmitting the control command set for transmission to the effect control board 12 is performed. In this transmission process, a production control INT signal or the like is used to transmit a control command.

  After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is ended after setting to the interrupt enabled state.

  Here, main effect control commands transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 by command control processing will be described with reference to FIG. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number.

  The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern designation command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol variably displayed on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol. In this embodiment, fluctuation pattern designation commands corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns are set. For example, a unique number (variation pattern number) is assigned to each fluctuation pattern, and the number is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “01” in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA1-1). The fluctuation pattern specification command is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation of the decorative pattern, and is transmitted and set in step S111 described later which is executed at the time of setting of the fluctuation pattern.

  The command 8CXX (H) is an effect control command (display result specifying command) for specifying whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type (that is, variable display result). In this embodiment, a display result designation command corresponding to each display result is set. For example, a unique number is assigned to each display result, and the number is set to "XX" in the command (for example, "losing" if "00", jackpot type if "big hit" of "probability") "01" etc.). Further, the display result designation command is transmitted and set in step S111 described later which is executed at the time of setting of the fluctuation pattern, together with the fluctuation pattern designation command and the like.

  The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first variation start designation command) for designating start of variable display (variation) of the first special symbol. The command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second change start designation command) for designating start of variable display (variation) of the second special symbol. The first change start specification command and the second change start specification command may be collectively referred to as a change start specification command. Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or to start variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the fluctuation pattern determination result specification command described later. The first fluctuation start designation command or the second fluctuation start designation command is transmitted and set in step S111 described later, which is executed at the time of setting of the fluctuation pattern, together with the fluctuation pattern determination result designation command and the like.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for designating that the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol is finished and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The symbol determination designation command is transmitted and set at the end of the special figure game in step S112 described later.

  The command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (playing state designation command) for designating a playing state. In this embodiment, a game state designation command corresponding to each of the game states is set. For example, if the gaming state is a normal state (low probability low base), "XX" is set to "00". For example, if the gaming state is a high probability low base state, “XX” is set to “01”. For example, if the gaming state is a high probability high base state, "XX" is set to "02". The game state specification command is set to be transmitted when executing step S113 or step S117, which will be described later, in which the game state may be changed.

  The command A 000 (H) is an effect control command (hit start designation command) for specifying the start of the big hit gaming state (start of fanfare). In addition, a fanfare is an effect for notifying that a big hit gaming state has been performed, which is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state. This command is set to be transmitted when the jackpot gaming state is started in step S113 described later.

  The command A 300 (H) is an effect control command (hit end designation command) for specifying the end of the big hit gaming state (start of ending). In addition, ending is an effect which is carried out at the end of the big hit game state, and notifies that the big hit game state is ended. This command is set to be transmitted when the last round game is over in step S116 described later.

  The command B100 (H) is an effect control command (first start opening winning combination designating command) for designating that the first starting winning combination has occurred due to the game medium entering the first start winning opening. The command B 200 (H) is an effect control command (second start opening winning combination designation command) specifying that the second start winning has occurred due to the game medium entering the second start winning opening. The first starting opening winning combination designation command and the second starting opening winning combination designation command may be collectively referred to as a starting opening winning combination designation command. In addition, these commands are transmitted and set in the start winning determination process (step S101) described later.

  The command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (first special figure hold storage number designation command) for specifying the first special view hold storage number. "XX" indicates the number of first special view pending storages. The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (second special figure hold storage number designation command) for specifying the second special view hold storage number. "XX" shows the 2nd special figure reservation memory number. There are cases where the first special figure holding number of memories designation command and the second special figure holding number of memories designation command are collectively referred to as a special figure holding number of memories designation command. The special figure reservation storage number specification command is transmitted and set in step S101 or step S111 described later in which the first special view reservation storage number or the second special view reservation storage number may change.

  The command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (design determination result specification command) for specifying a display result among the determination results at the start winning combination. The command C5XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern determination result specification command) for specifying a variation pattern among the determination results at the start winning combination. When the first start winning combination or the second start winning combination occurs, random number values MR1 to MR3 are extracted (step S101 described later). In this embodiment, the variable display corresponding to the extracted random numbers MR1 to MR3 is based on the random numbers MR1 and MR3 of the extracted random numbers MR1 to MR3 before the start condition of the variable display is satisfied. Thus, it is determined whether or not the variable display result of the variable display is a "big hit", and the fluctuation pattern of the variable display (see FIG. 12). The determination at the time of start winning is the determination of these, and is performed in the winning random number value determination process of step S213. In the predetermined case, this determination may not be performed. A unique number is assigned to the determination result (including the case of no determination) about the display result, and the number is set to "XX" in the symbol designation command (for example, if "no determination", 00 "," 01 "if it is a" loss "," 02 "if it is a" big hit "etc.). A unique number is assigned to the determination result (including the case of no determination) for the variation pattern, and the number is set to “XX” in the variation pattern specification command (for example, if “no determination”) "00", "11" for "PA1", "12" for "PA2", "13" for "PA3", etc.). These commands are transmitted and set in a start winning determination process (step S101) described later.

  Next, special symbol process processing will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In the 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 the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is on ( Step S201). When it is determined in the switch processing that the first starting opening switch 22A is on and the first starting opening switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the CPU 103 selects the first special view. It is determined whether or not the number of first special drawing reservations stored, which is the number of pending storages of the special drawing game used, is a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4") (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 is a first stored value of a first special view hold storage number counter (a counter for counting the first special view hold storage number) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102. It is only necessary to be able to specify the number of the first special figure reservation memory by reading the special figure reservation memory count value. When it is determined in step S202 that the number of first special view reservations is not the upper limit (step S202; No), the CPU 103 stores the starting opening buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The starting opening buffer value which is a value is set to "1" (step S203).

  If it is determined in step S201 that the first starting opening switch 22A is off (step S201; No), or if it is determined in step S202 that the number of first special view storages has reached the upper limit (step S202; In the case of Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is on (step S204). When it is determined in the switch processing that the second start port switch 22B is on, for example, and it is determined that the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the CPU 103 selects the second special view It is determined whether or not the second special view reserve storage number, which is the reserve storage number of the special view game used, is a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4") (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 is a second stored value of a second special view hold storage number counter (a counter for counting the second special view hold storage number) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 It is only necessary to be able to specify the second special figure pending storage number by reading the special figure pending storage number count value. When it is determined in step S205 that the second special-image storage reserve number is not the upper limit value (step S205; No), the CPU 103 sets the starting opening buffer value to "2" (step S206). If it is determined that the second starting port switch 22B is not on (step S204; No), or if it is determined that the second special view pending storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the CPU 103 The start winning determination process ends.

  After executing either the process of step S203 or step S206, the CPU 103 updates the special view reserve storage number count value according to the starting opening buffer value so as to add 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first TOC pending memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second TOC pending memory number count value is Add one. Thus, the first special view reserve memory number count value is increased by 1 when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special view game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to (increment). Also, the second special view reserve memory number count value is increased by 1 when the game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special view game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to (increment). At this time, the total on-hold storage number count value, which is the storage value of the on-hold storage number counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined gaming random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random value data updated by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 Numerical data (see FIG. 6) representing the numerical value MR1, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted. Numeric data representing each random number value extracted in this manner is stored as hold data at the top of the empty entry in the special view hold storage unit according to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special view hold storage unit as shown in FIG. 7 (A). On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the hold data is set in the second special view hold storage unit as shown in FIG. 7 (B). At this time, when the hold data is set in the first special view hold storage unit, the CPU 103 can control the first hold indicator 25A to specify the number of the first special view hold storages added by one. It is also possible to cause the first hold display 25A to perform the following display (for example, increase the number of lighting of the LEDs by one). When the hold data is set in the second special view hold storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a display capable of specifying the number of the second special view hold storages added by one. For example, the number of lighted LEDs may be increased by one on the second hold indicator 25B.

  The first special figure reservation storage unit shown in FIG. 7A is not yet started although the game ball enters the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first start winning occurs. The reserve data of the special drawing game (the special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special view reserve storage unit is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the order of detecting the game balls) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first start condition by the entry of the game balls. The number of stored memory data is numeric data indicating the random number value MR1 for special image display result determination extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 etc., random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, and random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination Are stored until a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4") is reached. Thus, the hold data stored in the first special view hold storage unit indicates that the execution (variable display) of the special view game using the first special view is being held, and the variable display result in the special view game Hold to determine whether it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on (special figure display result) or whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect etc.) It becomes memory information.

  Note that the hold number of the first special view hold storage unit and the display position of the hold display symbol (controlled by the effect control board 12 side) basically correspond to each other. Therefore, when the suspension data is stored in the first special view suspension storage unit, the suspension display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the suspension number associated with the suspension data. For example, when the pending data is newly stored in association with the pending number "1", the pending display symbol is displayed at the first display position on the leftmost side of the first pending display area 5HL. For example, when the pending data is newly stored in association with the pending number "2", the pending display symbol is displayed at the second display position located on the right side of the first display position of the first pending display area 5HL. Do.

  The second special figure reserve storage unit shown in FIG. 7 (B) is still started although the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the second start winning occurs. Hold data of no special figure game (special figure game using second special figure in second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special view reserve storage unit is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the detection order of the game balls) to the second start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second start condition by the entry of the game balls. The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 etc., the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc. It stores until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). Thus, the hold data stored in the second special view hold storage unit indicates that execution (variable display) of the special view game using the second special view is suspended, and the variable display result in the special view game Hold to determine whether it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on (special figure display result) or whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect etc.) It becomes memory information.

  The hold number of the second special view hold storage unit and the display position of the hold display symbol (controlled by the effect control board 12) basically correspond to each other. Therefore, when the pending data is stored in the second special view pending storage unit, the pending display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the pending number associated with the pending data. For example, when the pending data is newly stored in association with the pending number "1", the pending display symbol is displayed at the first display position on the leftmost side of the second pending display area 5HR. For example, when the pending data is newly stored in association with the pending number "2", the pending display symbol is displayed at the second display position located on the right side of the first display position of the second pending display area 5HR. Do.

  After executing the processing of step S210, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a starting opening prize designation command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 (step S211). Thereafter, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting the reserve storage number notification command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 (step S212).

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number value determination process (step S213). As described above, the winning random number determination process is a process for determining the starting winning combination, and based on the random numbers MR1 and MR3 among the random numbers MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209, This is processing to determine whether or not the variable display result of the variable display to be executed is a "big hit", and the fluctuation pattern of the variable display (see FIG. 12). Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether the start port buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S214). At this time, when it is determined that the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S214; "2"), the CPU 103 clears the starting opening buffer and initializes its stored value to "0" ( Step S215), the start winning determination process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the starting opening buffer value is "1" (step S214; "1"), the CPU 103 clears the starting opening buffer and initializes the stored value to "0". From step S216, the process proceeds to step S204. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a starting winning combination of valid gaming balls, it is possible to surely complete the processing based on the detection of both starting starting winning combinations.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S213 shown in FIG. 5 as random number value determination processing at the time of winning. In this embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol display result is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the "big hit" in the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 4) described later. A decision is made on Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 shown in FIG. 4) described later, determination of a variation pattern or the like corresponding to the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is performed. In the random number determination process at the time of winning, the game ball is extracted at the start winning timing detected at the starting winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening) separately from these determinations. It is determined whether the variable display result of the variable display of the execution target of the random number value (random number value extracted in the process of step S 209) is “big hit” or the fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the decorative symbol It makes a decision on the problem (so-called "pre-reading"). As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball entering the start winning opening is started (before the start condition of the special figure game is established), the special view display result is "big hit" And the rough variable display mode (variation pattern) of the decorative pattern is predicted, and the display mode etc. of the suspension display pattern is determined by the effect control CPU 120 etc on the side of the effect control board 12 based on the prediction result can do.

  In the prize random number value determination process shown in FIG. 8, first, the CPU 103 determines, for example, a time saving flag (a flag which is turned on in the time saving state) or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control flag setting unit etc.) The current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified by confirming the state of the probable change flag (the flag which is turned on when in the positive change state) (step S401). Further, in the process of step S401, the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit gaming state by checking the value of the special view process flag provided in a predetermined area (game control flag control unit etc.) of the RAM 102. Identify whether or not For example, if the value of the special view process flag is “4” to “7”, it may be specified that the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the big hit gaming state.

  The CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state identified in this way is a big hit in the big hit gaming state (step S402). When it is determined that the jackpot is not in progress (step S402; No), the CPU 103 determines whether the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S403).

  When it is determined in the process of step S403 that the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S403; Yes), the CPU 103 sets a big hit determination range (step S404). For example, among the special drawing display result determination table (see FIG. 10) described later prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance, etc., the special drawing display result corresponding to the current gaming state specified in step S401. The range of decision values assigned to the "big hit" of is set as the big hit decision range. For example, if the current gaming state is a definite change state (if the positive change flag is on), "8000" to "9899" are set as the big hit determination range, and the current game state is not definite change (not positive change state If it is in the state (if the probability change flag is in the off state), "8000" to "8189" are set as the big hit determination range (see FIG. 10).

  After that, the CPU 103 compares the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special image display result determination extracted in step S209 with the jackpot determination range set in the process of step S404 (step S405). The CPU 103 determines whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range based on the comparison result (step S406). As an example, the CPU 103 compares the individual decision values included in the big hit decision range with the random number value MR1 for special view display result decision extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. It may be determined whether or not there is a decision value that matches the numerical value MR1. Alternatively, the CPU 103 sets the random number MR1 and the minimum value and the maximum value of the big hit determination range by setting numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the decision values included in the big hit decision range. By comparing, it may be determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range.

  In step S405, for example, the random number value MR1 stored in the special image storage unit in step S210 may be read, and the determination may be performed using the read random number value MR1. In addition to the step S210, the random number value MR1 is held in a predetermined area (area other than the special image storage section) of the RAM 102 or a storage area of the CPU 103, etc. May be The same applies to a random value MR3 described later. As described above, the random number value used in the winning random number value determination process does not have to be the random number value stored in the special image storage unit.

  When it is determined in the process of step S406 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S406; Yes), the CPU 103 pre-stores a jackpot variation pattern determination table (described later) stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101. ) Is selected and set in the use table (step S408). Although described in detail later, the jackpot variation pattern determination table is a table for determining the fluctuation pattern of the variable display in which the variable display result is “big hit”, and the determination value to be compared with the random value MR3 for each fluctuation pattern. Is assigned.

  In FIG. 13, the determination ratio is described instead of the range of determination values. In the actual table, it is only necessary to assign a decision value of a range corresponding to the decision ratio of FIG. 13 to each variation pattern. The determination ratio is a ratio where the whole range (1 to 900) of values that the random value MR3 can take is 100. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, since the determination ratio of the variation pattern PB3-1 is 5, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PB3-2 is 35, and the determination ratio of the variation pattern PB3-3 is 60, the variation pattern PB3-1 is Is assigned a decision value 1 to 45 (5% range) to be compared with the random value MR3, and the variation pattern PB3-2 has a decision value 46 to 450 (35% range) to be compared with the random value MR3. The fluctuation pattern PB5 is assigned a decision value 451 to 900 (in the range of 60%) to be compared with the random value MR3. Such a thing is the same also about the other table which described the determination ratio.

  When it is determined in the process of step S406 that it is not within the jackpot determination range (step S406; No), the CPU 103 previously stores the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss (see FIG. 14) prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. It selects and sets to a use table (step S407). Specifically, when the current gaming state specified in step S401 is the non-time-short state (low base state) (when the time-short flag is in the off state), the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss shown in FIG. Is set in the use table, and when the current gaming state specified in step S401 is the time saving state (high base state) (when the time saving flag is in the on state), the fluctuation pattern for losing in FIG. 14B is determined. Set table as usage table. The change pattern determination table for loss is a table for determining a change pattern of variable display in which the variable display result is “losing”, and a determination value to be compared with the random value MR3 is assigned to each change pattern.

  Thereafter, after step S407 or S408 is executed, the CPU 103 sets the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination extracted in step S209. With reference to the loss variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern assigned to the determined value that matches the random value MR3 is determined (step S409). As an example, the CPU 103 determines the variation pattern by determining the presence or absence of a determination value that matches the random value MR3 by comparing the individual determination values assigned to each variation pattern with the random value MR3 one by one. Alternatively, the CPU 103 sets the random value MR3 and the minimum value by setting numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination values assigned to each variation pattern. The variation pattern may be determined by comparing it with the maximum value (the same applies when referring to other tables).

  After executing step S409, or when it is determined in step S403 that the starting opening buffer value is not "2" (step S404; No), the CPU 103 determines the contents according to the determination result in step S406 or step S409. The transmission setting of the start winning command is performed (step S410), and the winning random number value determination process is ended. The start winning combination command is composed of a start opening winning combination designation command, a special figure hold storage number designation command, a symbol judgment result designation command, and a variation pattern judgment result designation command. When the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the first starting opening winning combination designation command, the first special view pending storage number specifying command, the symbol determination result specifying command, and the variation pattern determination result specification as the start winning combination command Configure transmission settings for commands and. When the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second starting opening winning combination designation command, the second special view hold storage number specifying command, the symbol determination result specification command, and the variation pattern determination result specification as the start winning combination command Configure transmission settings for commands and. The command set for transmission is transmitted in the command control process.

  The command to specify the number of 1st special figure hold storage number specification command and the 2nd special figure hold storage number specification command to send and set is the command to specify the current 1st special figure hold storage number and 2nd special view hold memory count The number of special figure holding memories to be designated may be specified as a command including corresponding EXT data, and may be specified by the count value of the first special drawing holding memory number counter or the second special drawing holding memory number counter. The symbol designating command to be sent and set is a command ("big hit") specifying that the decision result of the variable display result is "big hit" when the decision result of step S406 is within the big hit decision range (step S406; Yes). A command that designates that the judgment result of the variable display result is “loss” when the judgment result of step S406 is outside the jackpot determination range (step S406; No), assuming that the command includes the corresponding EXT data) If the result of step S403 is that the starting opening buffer value is 1 (step S403; No), it is "no determination" that the determination at the start winning is not performed. Command may be used (a command including EXT data corresponding to "not determined")The variation pattern determination result specification command to be set for transmission is a command (a command including EXT data corresponding to the variation pattern that is the determination result) that designates the variation pattern to be the determination result when the variation pattern is determined in step S409. When the determination result in step S403 is starting opening buffer value = 1 (step S403; No), a command specifying that "not determined" is not made at the start winning combination determination (EXT corresponding to "not determined" It may be a command including data).

  In the random number determination process at the time of winning, as described above, the variable display result of the variable display (special figure game) for the variable display corresponding to the random numbers MR1 to MR3 extracted in the present step S209 becomes "big hit". It is determined whether or not the variation pattern (see FIG. 13) of the variable display. That is, so-called pre-reading is performed. In this process, the determination is made based on the current gaming state, and the determination is not necessarily accurate because the determination is not made based on the gaming state when the variable display is actually executed. It is possible to predict variable display results and fluctuation patterns with accuracy. Further, in the winning random number value determination process, the process is started by the process of step S403 based on the case where it is determined that the big hit is in process of step S402, or the process of step S403 is determined to be in time saving control. It is determined whether the mouth buffer value is "2". At this time, when the starting opening buffer value is “1” and not “2”, the processing in step S404 is not performed, the processing proceeds to step S410, and the determination at the starting winning is not performed. Thus, when high opening control accompanying time saving control is performed, or in the big hit gaming state, each of the above is based on the occurrence of the starting winning (first starting winning) due to the game ball entering the first starting winning opening. Limit the decision not to be made. Thereby, when the special view game using the second special view is executed prior to the special view game using the first special view, the first start winning is achieved when the time saving control is in progress or the big hit gaming state It is possible to ensure the soundness of the game by restricting the execution of the pre-reading based on.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 executes steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special view process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select and execute one of the processes.

  The special symbol normal processing of step S110 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A or 4A is based on the presence or absence of the pending data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the first special view pending storage unit or the second special view pending storage unit. A determination is made as to whether or not the special drawing game is to be started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special pattern display result, whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is "big hit" is the variable display result Make a decision (pre-decision) before being displayed. At this time, when the variable display result is determined to be "big hit", the big hit type is determined to be any of a plurality of types such as "non-probability change" and "probability change". The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, the finalized special symbol (big hit symbol, in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B Missing symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “1”.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 first determines whether the number of second special view reservations is "0" (step S231). The second special figure reservation storage count is the number of reserved storages of the special view game using the second special view by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 may read the second special-image pending storage count value and determine whether the read value is “0”.

  If it is determined in step S231 that the number of second special view reservations is other than “0” (step S231; No), the CPU 103 determines, for example, the start area of the second special view suspension storage unit Numerical data indicating a predetermined random number is read out as pending data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as a storage area corresponding to “1” (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (the second starting winning) at the second starting winning opening in the process of step S209 is read out. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, by being stored in a variable random number buffer or the like.

  Subsequent to the process of step S232, the CPU 103 updates the second special view reserve storage number to be decremented by 1, for example, by subtracting 1 from the second special view reserve storage count value and updating the same. The storage content in the second special view storage unit is shifted (step S233). For example, the pending data stored in the storage area (the storage area corresponding to the pending numbers “2” to “4”) lower than the pending number “1” in the second special view pending storage unit is one entry at a time The storage area is shifted to the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers "1" to "3". In addition, in the process of step S233, the total pending storage number may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the CPU 103 updates the variation special feature designation buffer value, which is the storage value of the variation special feature designation buffer provided in the predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, to "2" (step S234). .

  If it is determined in step S231 that the number of second special view reservations is "0" (step S231; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether the number of first special views suspension storage is "0" (step S231). Step S235). The first special view reservation storage number is the number of suspension storages of the special view game using the first special view by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 may read the first special map hold storage count value and determine whether the read value is “0”. As described above, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the number of second special view reservations is “0”, and the number of first special views suspension storage is “0”. It is determined whether or not. As a result, the special view game using the second special view starts being executed with priority over the special view game using the first special view.

  In addition, regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening when the special figure game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the starting winning opening. The starting opening data indicating which of the second starting winning opening and the game ball has entered is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding data together with the holding data or separately from the holding data, The order in which the start conditions are satisfied may be specified for the special-figure games corresponding to the respective hold data.

  When the number of first special map reservations is other than "0" in step S235 (step S235; No), for example, the start area of the first special image storage section (for example, the storage area corresponding to the suspension number "1") Numerical value data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as pending data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first starting winning opening in the process of step S209 is read out. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, by being stored in a variable random number buffer or the like.

  Subsequent to the process of step S 236, the CPU 103 updates the first special view reserve storage number to be decremented by 1, for example, by subtracting 1 from the first special view reserve storage count value and updating the same. The stored content in the first special image storage unit is shifted (step S237). For example, the pending data stored in the storage area (the storage area corresponding to the pending numbers "2" to "4") lower than the pending number "1" in the first special view pending storage unit is The storage area is shifted to the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers "1" to "3". In addition, in the process of step S237, the total number of pending storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special feature designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the CPU 103 determines the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, as either "big hit" or "loss" (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected and set in the use table for determining the special figure display result. For example, the CPU 103 sets a special drawing display result determination table shown in FIG. 10 as a use table. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination determines that the special figure display result is "big hit" or "miss" The determination result as to which of the above may be assigned according to whether or not the gaming state is a definite change state.

  The CPU 103 reads, from the variation random number buffer, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determination of the special view display result included in the game random number temporarily stored in the variation random number buffer in step S232 or S236, and the gaming state is in a definite state Whether or not the gaming state is a definite change state to a determined value matching the random number value MR1 by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on whether or not there is, and numerical data indicating the random number value MR1. Accordingly, the determination result of either the "big hit" or the "losing" assigned may be determined as the special view display result. When the probability change flag is in the on state, the CPU 103 may determine that the condition is the probability change state. For example, when the random number value MR1 is "9000", the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is "big hit" when the probability change flag is in the on state (when in the probability change state), and the probability change flag is off. If it is in the state (in the non-probability changing state), it is determined that the special drawing display result is to be "lost".

  As shown in FIG. 10 (A), in the case of the definite change state, the special figure display result is determined to be the "big hit" at a higher determination rate than in the non-positive change state. Therefore, for example, based on the fact that the probability change flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is "probable" by the jackpot end processing of step S117 shown in FIG. 4 (details will be described later). When the present is in a definite change state, the special view display result is more likely to be a "big hit" than in the non-positive change state, and is likely to be a big hit gaming state. That is, it is advantageous for the player.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether the special map display result determined by the process of step S239 is a "big hit" (step S240). If the special view display result is determined to be "big hit" (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241). Also, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S 242). As an example, in the process of step S 242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 or the like is selected, and is set in the use table for determining the jackpot type. The CPU 103 sets, for example, a jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 10B as a use table. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10 (B), the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination determines whether the jackpot type is "non-probability variation" or "probability variation" It may be assigned to the decision result of which one.

  The CPU 103 reads, from the variation random number buffer, numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number value MR2 included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the variation random number buffer in step S232 or S236, and reads from the variation random number buffer By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for type determination, any of the jackpot types assigned to the decision value matching the random value MR2 is selected do it.

  After the process of step S242 is performed, the jackpot type is stored (step S243). In the big hit type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, the CPU 103 sets a big hit type buffer set value (for example, “non-probable change”) indicating the determination result of the big hit type. If the value is “1” in the case of “probable variation”, the jackpot type may be stored.

  If the special view display result is not a "big hit" (step S240; No), after step S243, a finalized special symbol to be a variable display result of the special symbol in the special view game is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is not a "big hit", a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a finalized special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special view display result is "big hit", a plurality of big hit types according to the big hit type determination result in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value) Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the determined special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" (step S247), and the special symbol normal processing is ended. When the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "1" in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

  If the number of reserved memories of the special drawing game using the first special drawing in step S235 is "0" (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), the special symbol End normal processing. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (waiting customer demonstration specification command) for specifying a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, etc. It is determined whether transmission to the control board 12 has been completed. At this time, if it has already been sent, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending a customer waiting demo specification command is set, and then the demonstration display setting is ended. In the effect control board 12, when the customer waiting demo specification command is transmitted, the demonstration screen is displayed.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". The variation pattern setting process includes, for example, a process of determining the variation pattern as any one of a plurality of types based on a result of a prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is to be a "big hit". Since the variation pattern designates the content (variable display mode) of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the content of the variable display of the decorative symbol is determined by this determination. The variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is preset corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern setting process, the variable display time (special figure fluctuation time) from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the derivation of the finalized special symbol as the variable display result is determined. Be done. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "2".

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first determines whether the big hit flag is on (step S261). Then, if the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special view display result is "big hit" is determined (step S262). If the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), the variation pattern corresponding to the lost time when the special view display result is "loss" is determined (step S263).

  FIG. 12 shows a specific example of the fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment.

  Fluctuation pattern PA1-1 is selected when the variable display result is "losing", specifies non-reach (that the variable display mode does not become a reach mode), and the special figure fluctuation time is more than usual Is a short non-reach variation pattern for short. This is a variable display mode.

  Fluctuation pattern PA2-1 is selected when the variable display result is "lost", specifies non-reach (that the variable display mode does not become a reach mode), and the special figure fluctuation time is normal Non-reach variation pattern of length.

  The fluctuation pattern PA3-1 is selected when the variable display result is "loss", and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of normal reach. The fluctuation pattern PA3-2 is selected when the variable display result is "losing", and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates the execution of the super reach A. The fluctuation pattern PA3-3 is selected when the variable display result is "losing", and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates the execution of the super reach B.

  The variation pattern PB3-1 is selected when the variable display result is "big hit", and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of normal reach. The variation pattern PB3-2 is selected when the variable display result is "big hit", and is a reach variation pattern that designates the execution of the super reach A. The variation pattern PB3-3 is selected when the variable display result is "big hit", and is a reach variation pattern that designates the execution of the super reach B.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 11, for example, using the jackpot variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, the jackpot variation pattern is determined. As an example, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination may be allocated to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 is assigned to a decision value matching the random value MR3 by referring to the big hit use variation pattern determination table based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination read out from the variation random number buffer. The variation pattern may be determined (selected) as the present variation pattern. Note that, in FIG. 13, the determination ratio is described instead of the determination value.

  In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 11, for example, the fluctuation pattern at the time of a loss is determined using the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14 stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101. When the gaming state is the non-time-short state (the time-shortening flag is off), the CPU 103 refers to the variation pattern determination table for loss shown in FIG. When the gaming state is the time saving state (the time saving flag is on), the CPU 103 refers to the change pattern determination table for loss shown in FIG. 14B. As an example, in each loss variation pattern determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination may be allocated to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 is assigned to a decision value matching the random value MR3 by referring to the change pattern decision table for loss based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for decision of the fluctuation pattern read out from the random number buffer for fluctuation. The variation pattern may be determined (selected) as the present variation pattern. Note that in FIG. 14, the determination ratio is described instead of the determination value.

  In the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss shown in FIG. 14, the fluctuation pattern PA 1-1 having a short time of special pattern fluctuation time is easily selected in the time-short state, and the average variable display time is longer than in the non-time-short state. By shortening, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of the invalid start winning, and to reduce the stop of the game ball firing (so-called "stopping") by the player. In addition, the execution frequency of variable display can be increased.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, at the time of a big hit, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PB3-3 for executing the super reach B is the highest, and the variation pattern PB3-2 of the super reach A, the variation pattern PB3 of the normal reach The decision ratio gradually decreases in the order of 1. At the time of loss, the determination ratio of non-reach fluctuation pattern PA2-1 is the highest, fluctuation pattern PA3-1 of normal reach, fluctuation pattern PA3-2 of super reach A, fluctuation pattern PA3-3 of super reach B The decision rate is gradually decreasing. From such a thing, when Super Reach B is executed, the variable display result becomes the "big hit" at the highest rate. Then, in the order of the super reach A and the normal reach, the rate at which the variable display result is “big hit” (so-called, the big hit expectation) decreases.

  After executing the processing of step S262 or S263, the CPU 103 sets a special figure fluctuation time (also referred to as fluctuation time) which is a variable display time of the special symbol (step S264). Special figure fluctuation time that is the variable display time of the special symbol, from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the time it is derived derived display of the finalized special symbol to be the variable display result (special figure display result) It is. As shown in FIG. 12, the special figure fluctuation time is previously determined corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special drawing fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selected in the process of step S262 or S263. The setting of the special figure fluctuation time is performed, for example, by setting a timer value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 or the like.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S264, of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, start In order to start one of the special drawing games for which the condition is satisfied, setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S265). As an example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the setting to transmit the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. By this, the special drawing game is started. When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the first special view, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display a display capable of identifying the number of the first special view hold storage subtracted by one. It is also possible to cause the hold indicator 25A to perform (for example, decrease the number of lighted LEDs by one). When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the second special view, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special view which can be used to specify the second special view hold storage number decremented by one. For example, the number of lighted LEDs may be reduced by one on the hold indicator 25B.

  After executing the processing of step S266, the CPU 103 sends a special pattern display result, a determination result of the change pattern, etc. to the effect control board 12 side, the command at the start of the change of the special symbol (the change start command) Transmission setting is performed (step S266). For example, when the fluctuation special drawing designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 transmits a first fluctuation start designation command and a fluctuation pattern designation command as the fluctuation start command to the effect control board 12 from the main substrate 11. Command including EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in step S262 or S263), display result specification command (command including EXT data indicating the variable display result determined in step S244), first special view storage number specification command ( The first special view reserve storage number count value decremented by 1 in step S237, that is, a command including EXT data indicating the first special view reserve storage number when one reserve storage is digested by the start of execution of the special view game) Configure transmission settings for sequential transmission. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a second fluctuation start designation command and a fluctuation pattern designation command as the fluctuation start command to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11. A command to include EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in step S262 or S263), a display result specification command (a command including EXT data to indicate the variable display result determined in step S244), a second special view reserve storage count specification command ( The second special view reserve storage number count value decremented by 1 in step S233, that is, a command including EXT data indicating the second special view reserve storage number when one reserve storage is digested by the start of execution of the special view game) Configure transmission settings for sequential transmission.

  After executing the processing of step S268, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special drawing process flag to "2" (step S267), and ends the variation pattern setting processing. When the value of the special view process flag is updated to "2" in step S267, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation processing of step S112 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "2". The special symbol variation process includes a process of subtracting one from the timer value of the game control process timer. And, when the timer value of the game control process timer (timer value after 1 subtraction) is not 0, because special figure fluctuation time has not elapsed, control (for example (1) Update the display of the special view and the second special view (including the update for maintaining the display of the special symbol for a predetermined period of time. The same applies in the following). A process for changing the special symbol is performed in 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the special symbol variation process is ended. On the other hand, when the timer value of the game control process timer becomes 0 and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special figure variation time, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display The variation of the special symbol is stopped in the device 4B, and the finalized special symbol (finalized special symbol set in step S110) as the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped (displayed) (the finalized special symbol is displayed for a predetermined time) It is good to control to continue), and when it is stopped and displayed, the transmission setting of the symbol determination designating command is also performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”. By repeatedly executing step S112 each time a timer interrupt occurs, variable display of a special symbol, derivation display of a confirmed special symbol, and the like are realized.

  The special symbol stopping process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "3". In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 determines whether the big hit flag is in the on state. If the big hit flag is on, the short time flag and the positive change flag are reset (turned off), and the number of remaining variable displays executed during the short time state provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 The count value of the time reduction counter is counted to “0” to count the count value of the time reduction counter. Then, a timer value corresponding to the fanfare wait time (waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare in the big hit gaming state, and a predetermined time) is set in the game control process timer as an initial value. Then, “15” is set as an initial value in a round number counter provided in the RAM 102 for counting round games. Thereafter, a setting is made to transmit a hit start designation command and a gaming state designation command (here, a command to designate a normal state) for designating the current gaming state, and the special processing process flag is updated to "4". The symbol stopping process is ended. In addition, since the gaming state is changed after the big hit gaming state, it is not necessary to transmit the gaming state designation command here.

  If the big hit flag is off, it is determined whether the time saving flag is on. If it is on, the count value of the time saving counter is decremented by one. After that, it is determined whether the count value after subtracting “1” is “0”. If the count value is “0”, the time saving end condition is satisfied when the time saving state ends (that is, In order to end the time saving state, the time saving flag is turned off in order to execute the predetermined number of variable displays that can be performed in the state). Thereafter, transmission setting is performed to transmit a gaming state designation command (here, a command to designate a high probability low base state) based on the current gaming state. If the time saving flag is in the OFF state, if the count value after subtracting “1” is not “0”, or after setting the transmission of the game state designation command, update the value of the special process process flag to “0”, etc. The special symbol stop process is finished.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, for example, the timer value of the game control process timer is decremented by one. If the timer value after subtraction is not “0”, it means that the fanfare wait time has not yet elapsed, and the big hit opening pre-processing ends. If the timer value after subtraction is “0”, the fanfare wait time has elapsed, and it is that the round game start timing has come. In this case, the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening (for example, the process of transmitting the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door), the big winning opening A process of setting a timer value corresponding to the upper limit (here, 29 seconds) of the open state to the game control process timer is executed. When the process of opening the special winning opening is performed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "5". By repeatedly performing step S114 each time a timer interrupt occurs, standby until the start timing of the round game (standby until the end of the fanfare) and opening of the special winning opening are realized.

  The big hit open processing of step S115 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the process of subtracting one from the timer value of the game control process timer, the timer value after subtracting one, the number of gaming balls detected by the count switch 23 in one round game (switch The special winning opening is closed from the open state (or one state based on a counter (provided in the RAM 102) or the like) which counts by one each time the count switch 23 is determined to be on in the process. It includes a process of determining whether it is time to return to a part open state).

  If it is determined that the timer value after subtracting 1 has become 0, or if it is determined that the detected number of gaming balls (count value of the counter) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9), the special winning opening is Since it is time to close, the process of returning the big winning opening to the closed state (for example, the process of stopping transmission of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for big winning opening door and turning off the solenoid 82), Processing to set a timer value corresponding to the closing period of the special winning opening (interval period of a round game, a preset period) to the game control process timer, processing to reduce the count value of the round number counter, etc. To be executed. If the timer value after subtracting 1 does not become 0, and the number of detected gaming balls has not reached a predetermined number, processing to maintain the opening state of the special winning opening (for example, the solenoid drive signal The process of continuing the supply is performed, and the big hit open process is ended. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "6". By repeatedly performing step S115 each time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the special winning opening is maintained until the timing of returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state.

  The big hit opening post process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "6". In this big hit opening post process, processing to determine whether the count value of the round number counter has become "0", processing to reduce the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 when it has not become "0", etc. To be done.

  If it is determined that the count value of the round number counter is “0”, it means that the round game has reached the upper limit number of times, so the ending time in the game control process timer (start of ending in the big hit gaming state) The timer value corresponding to the waiting time from the end to the end and the predetermined time) is set in the game control process timer. In addition, a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command is performed, and a process for updating the special drawing process flag to "7" is also performed.

  If the timer value of the game control process timer is decremented by 1, it is determined whether the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0. If it is not 0, it is not the start timing of the round game, so it is closed. Is maintained, and the big hit post-processing ends. In the case of 0, since it is the start timing of the round game, the process of setting the big winning opening to the open state, the timer value corresponding to the upper limit (here, 29 seconds) of the period to open the big winning opening A process of setting the game control process timer is executed. When the process of opening the special winning opening is performed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "5".

  Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S115 and S116 after the special winning opening is opened in step S114 each time a timer interrupt occurs.

  The big hit end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "7". In the big hit end process, a process of reducing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed. If the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 is not 0, the ending is not completed, and the big hit end process is ended as it is. Ending is terminated when the timer value decremented by 1 becomes 0, and according to the big hit type (big hit type buffer set value) stored in the big hit type buffer, a time saving flag, a time saving number counter, a definite variation flag, etc. Set the state of.

  For example, if the jackpot type is "ceremony change", the time saving flag and the probability changing flag are turned on, and "100" is set as a count initial value in a time reduction counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. If the jackpot type is "non-probable", only the time saving flag is turned on, and "100" is set in the time saving number counter as the count initial value. In the big hit end process, after such setting, send setting to send the game state specification command specifying the game state according to the setting, various data such as game control process timer, big hit type buffer setting value (next (The one you do not want to carry over to the variable display of) is appropriately reset, and the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "0".

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

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

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 occurs separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. If an interrupt occurs because the effect control INT signal is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable state, but interrupts using the CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state. It is desirable to issue a prohibited instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, a control signal serving as an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 Capture The effect control command fetched at this time is stored, for example, in a effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. Thereafter, the effect 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 be in the off state, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, after the various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main substrate 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer are read, the read effect control commands are read. Settings and controls corresponding to are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various operations such as display operation of effect image in display area of the image display device 5, sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting operation in the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LED The control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device is determined, determined, set, and the like according to the rendering control command or the like transmitted from the main substrate 11. Subsequent to the effect control process, the effect random number updating process is executed, and software is used to update numerical data indicating effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 as various random number values used for effect control. Thereafter, it is determined again whether the timer interrupt flag is on.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, the CPU for effect control 120 receives the start winning combination command (start opening winning combination designation command, special drawing reserve storage number specification command, symbol determination result specification command, fluctuation pattern determination result specification command) from the main substrate 11 It is determined whether there is any (step S601).

  When it is determined that the start winning command is received (step S601; Yes), the reception command is stored in the start winning command buffer (step S602). When a first start opening winning combination designation command or a first special view hold storage number specification command is received as a start winning combination command, a start winning combination command (first start opening winning combination designation command, first special view hold storage number specification command The symbol determination result designation command and the variation pattern determination result designation command) are stored in a first start winning command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. When a second start opening winning combination designation command or a second special view hold storage number specification command is received as a start winning combination command, a start winning combination command (second start opening winning combination designation command, second special view hold storage number specification command The symbol determination result designation command and the variation pattern determination result designation command are stored in a second start winning command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  FIG. 16A shows an example of the configuration of the first start winning combination command buffer. In the first start winning command buffer, various command data constituting the start winning reception command received at the first start winning is stored. The first start winning command buffer supports storage areas (hold display numbers 1 to 4) that can store various data for the number corresponding to the maximum value (for example, 4) of the first special view hold storage number Region) is provided.

  When there is a start winning to the first start winning opening, four commands of the first starting opening winning specified command, the first special view hold storage specified command, the symbol determination result specified command, the variation pattern determination result specified command 1 A presentation control command (command at start winning) set as a set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the presentation control board 12. In addition to the first start winning combination command, the first special figure hold storage specification command, the symbol determination result specification command, and the variation pattern determination result specification command, other information is held in the first start winning command buffer. A storage area is secured so that it can be stored in association with storage information.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores data specifying the start winning combination command from the top of the free space of the first start winning combination command buffer according to the reception order. The data in the free area of the first start winning command buffer, that is, the area in which no data is stored is "0000 (H)". Therefore, when the start winning command is received, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the minimum hold display number in which all the storage areas of the start winning command are "0000 (H)" in the first start winning command buffer. In the storage area to be stored, each effect control command data is stored in the order of the first starting opening winning combination designation command, the first special view hold storage designation command, the symbol judgment result designation command, and the fluctuation pattern judgment result designation command.

  In addition, the first start winning command buffer has a storage area for storing other information corresponding to each of the hold display numbers, and a storage area for storing the first special view normal hold display information is provided. ing. The first special view normal hold display information is information indicating whether or not a circular normal hold display is displayed in the first hold display area 5 HL of the display screen of the image display device 5. The first special view normal hold display information is set to “1” when the display process of the normal hold display in the first hold display area 5HL is being executed in response to the reception of the start winning game command, and is still normal. The initial value is "0" when the display process of the hold display is not executed. In FIG. 17A, each received start winning command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the suspension display numbers "1" and "2", and the first special view normal suspension display corresponding to each suspension storage information is displayed. The example currently displayed on 1st pending | holding display area 5HL is shown.

  FIG. 16B is a configuration example of the second start winning command buffer. In the second start winning command buffer, various command data constituting the start winning reception command received at the second start winning is stored. The second start winning command buffer supports storage areas (hold display numbers 1 to 4) that can store various data for the number corresponding to the maximum value (for example, 4) of the second special view hold storage number Region) is provided.

  When there is a start winning to the second starting winning opening, the four commands of the second starting opening winning specified command, the second special view hold storage specified command, the symbol determination result specified command, the variation pattern determination result specified command A presentation control command (command at start winning) set as a set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the presentation control board 12. In addition to the second start winning combination command, second special view hold storage specification command, symbol judgment result specification command, fluctuation pattern judgment result specification command, other information is held in the second start winning command buffer at the same time. A storage area is secured so that it can be stored in association with storage information.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores data specifying the start winning combination command from the top of the free space of the second start winning combination command buffer according to the reception order. The data in the free area of the second start winning command buffer, that is, the area in which no data is stored is "0000 (H)". Therefore, when the start winning command is received, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the minimum hold display number in which all the storing regions of the start winning command are "0000 (H)" in the second start winning command buffer. In the storage area to be stored, each effect control command data is stored in the order of the second start opening winning combination designation command, the first special view hold storage designation command, the symbol judgment result designation command, and the fluctuation pattern judgment result designation command.

  Also, the second start winning command buffer has a storage area for storing other information corresponding to each of the hold display numbers, and the second special view normal hold display information and information related to the character hold display As target flag information, target subsequent flag information, normal display mode information, special display mode information, first special display mode information, action display mode information, second special display mode information, target flag information, target subsequent flag information There is a storage area for

  The second special view normal hold display information is information indicating whether or not a circular normal hold display is displayed in the second hold display area 5HR of the display screen of the image display device 5. The second special view normal hold display information is set to “1” (on state) when the display process of the normal hold display in the second hold display area 5HR is being executed in response to the reception of the start winning command. If the display process of the normal hold display is not yet executed, the initial value is "0" (off state).

  The character hold display is a hold display corresponding to the second hold storage that is displayed on the display screen of the image display 5 along with the circular normal hold display and is displayed as a character image imitating a person or the like. In the character suspension display, dance (action) is performed by moving arms, legs, and the like by predetermined choreography according to the music being reproduced in the three-dimensional virtual space when performing dance effects described later.

  The target flag is a flag indicating whether or not the on-hold display change effect is to be made. In the second special view reserve storage, it is determined based on the target reserve display mode determination table (refer to FIG. 21) according to the start winning winning time determination result whether or not to be the target of the reserve display change effect. When it is determined to be the target of, that is, when it is determined to display the character hold display in the special display mode, it is set to "1" (on state). On the other hand, when it is determined not to be the target of the hold display change effect, that is, when it is determined to display the character hold display in the normal display mode, the initial value is “0” (off state).

  The target subsequent flag is a flag indicating whether or not it is a target of effect presentation. If the target flag indicating that the target display change is the target of the hold display change effect is immediately on the second special view hold storage in the on state, it is set to "1" (on state). On the other hand, in the case where the target flag of the immediately preceding second special image storage block is in the off state, the initial value is "0" (off state).

  Here, the display mode of the character suspension display includes a normal display mode, a special display mode, a first special display mode, an operation effect display mode, and a second special display mode. The character holding display is displayed as a character image which is an effect image imitating a person or the like by these different display modes.

  The normal display mode is a mode in which a character image imitating a person who does not wear accessories such as an accessory or a hat is displayed. The normal display mode information is set to “1” when the initial value is “0” and the display mode of the character hold display corresponding to the second special view hold storage is determined to be the normal display mode.

  The special display mode is a mode in which a character image imitating a person with a “?” Mark is displayed, and is an aspect that suggests the possibility of changing to a first special display mode different from the special display mode. . The character hold display displayed in the special display mode is a target of the hold display change presentation, and is also referred to as target hold display.

  The first special display mode is a mode in which a character image imitating a person wearing an accessory (decoration) is displayed, and after the display mode of the target suspension display changes from the special display mode due to the execution of the operation effect Display mode.

  The effect presentation mode is a mode in which a character image imitating a person wearing a black hat is displayed. The character hold display by the action effect display mode suggests that the display mode may change from the action effect display mode to the second special display mode after the action effect on the character hold display displayed in the special display mode is executed. Do. The character hold display displayed in the action effect display mode is a hold display corresponding to the second special view hold storage that occurs later than the target hold display, and is also referred to as a target subsequent hold display.

  The second special display mode is a mode in which a character image imitating a person wearing a hat with a color different from that of the effect presentation mode is displayed. After the display mode of the target suspension display changes from the special display mode to the first special display mode, the display mode of the target subsequent suspension display changes from the effect presentation mode to the second special display mode. The change in the display mode of the target subsequent hold display means that the color of the hat being worn changes from black (action effect display mode) to white, green, or red (second special display mode).

  Returning to the explanation of the flowchart of the command analysis process shown in FIG. 15, after step S602 is executed or when it is determined that the start winning command is not received (step S601; No), the effect control CPU 120 controls the game It is determined whether a state designation command has been received (step S603). If it is determined that the gaming state designation command has been received (step S603; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 switches the on / off state of the high probability flag and the high base flag based on the content of the received gaming state designation command. (Step S604).

  The high certainty flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (for example, effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the definite change state, and the high change flag of the main substrate 11 side The on / off state switches in response to the on / off state switching. The high base flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the short time state, and the high speed flag on the main substrate 11 side The on / off state switches in response to the on / off state switching. For example, when the gaming state designating command designates the high probability / high base state (for example, when the probability variation flag and the time saving flag designate the on state), the effect control CPU 120 sets the high probability flag and the high probability flag Both base flags are turned on (if it is already on, keep it on. Hereinafter, the same applies to the on / off states of both flags). If the game state designating command is to designate the high probability low base state (for example, if the probability change flag is on and the time saving flag is off), the high probability flag is turned on, and the high base is set. Turn off the flag. If the game state specification command is to specify a low probability low base state (normal state) (for example, if it is specified that the probability change flag and the time saving flag are in the off state), both the high probability flag and the high base flag Turn off.

  After executing step S604, or when it is determined that the command for start winning is not received (step S603; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes other analysis processing (step S605), and the command analysis processing. Finish.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 17, the process executed in response to the reception of each effect control command in the command analysis process will be described. The content shown in the item of “process content” shown in FIG. 17 is, for example, the process executed in step S605. Further, the step numbers shown in the item of “process content” indicate the step numbers in the flowchart shown in FIG. 15, which means that the corresponding step processing is executed. In addition, each reception flag and each storage area indicated in the item of “process content” are provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Also, setting the reception flag means turning on.

  For example, when the received effect control command is a change pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received change pattern command in the change pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122. Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets a variation pattern command reception flag.

  Further, for example, when the received effect control command is the display result designation command, the effect control CPU 120 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 3 designation command) in the RAM 122 Store in the display result specification command storage area.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display setting process (step S161).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the hold display setting process. In the suspension display setting process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the value of the first start winning unprocessed counter is “1” or more (step S501). Here, the first start winning unprocessed counter is a counter that counts the number of pending storages that are not yet displayed among the number of first special view pending storages, that is, the process for displaying a pending display is not executed. It is. Each time the first start winning unprocessed counter receives a symbol determination result specifying command (command specifying a winning determination) corresponding to the first starting winning, 1 is added in the command analysis processing, and in step S 503 described later 1 is subtracted.

  If it is determined that the value of the first start winning unprocessed counter is "1" or more (step S501; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 receives the first start winning command buffer shown in FIG. 16A. Holding storage with the smallest holding display number among the holding storages for which "1" is not set in the first special view normal holding display information in spite of the stored information of the start winning prize command is stored (hereinafter referred to as " 1) is set to the first special view normal hold display information corresponding to the first process target hold storage in the first start winning command buffer) and the image display device 5 A circular normal pending display is additionally displayed in the first pending display area 5HL of the display screen (step S502). Thereafter, the first start winning unprocessed counter value is decremented by 1 (step S503), and the process returns to step S501.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the first start winning unprocessed counter is not "1" or more, that is, the value of the first starting winning unprocessed counter is "0" (step S501; No), The CPU 120 determines whether the value of the second start winning unprocessed counter is "1" or more (step S504). Here, the second start winning unprocessed counter is a counter that counts the number of pending storages that are not yet displayed among the number of second special view pending storages, that is, the process for displaying a pending display is not executed. It is. The second start winning unprocessed counter is incremented by one in the command analysis process each time it receives a symbol determination result specifying command (command specifying a winning determination) corresponding to the second start winning, and in step S522 described later 1 is subtracted.

  If it is determined that the value of the second start winning unprocessed counter is "1" or more (step S504; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 receives the second start winning command buffer shown in FIG. 16B. Holding storage number with the smallest holding display number among holding storages for which “1” is not set in the second special view normal holding display information although the information of the start winning prize command is stored (hereinafter, “ With regard to the second process target hold storage, the second special view normal hold display information corresponding to the second process target hold storage in the second start winning command buffer is set to “1”, and the image display device 5 A circular normal hold display is additionally displayed in the second hold display area 5HR of the display screen (step S505).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the gaming state is the high base state (step S506). For example, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the on / off state of the time saving flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 to determine whether the gaming state is the high base state. When it is determined that the gaming state is the high base state (step S506; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is the second process target pending storage, the symbol determination result specification command included in the start winning command, and the variation pattern determination result The determination result at the start winning combination designated by the designated command is specified (step S507). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold display number corresponding to the second process target hold storage is “1” (step S508).

  When it is determined that the pending display number corresponding to the second process target pending storage is “1” (step S 508; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is in the second start winning command buffer shown in FIG. “1” is set in the storage area of the normal display mode information corresponding to the second process target hold storage (step S520), and the character hold display of the normal display mode is additionally displayed (step S521). If the hold display number corresponding to the second process target hold storage is “1”, even if the display mode of the character hold display is displayed in the special display mode as the target of the hold display change effect, the hold display change effect is Since there is a possibility that variable display corresponding to the second processing object pending storage may be started before execution, the character pending display is displayed in the normal display mode.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the pending display number corresponding to the second process target pending storage is not “1” (step S508; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation pattern determination result is a variation pattern including super reach effect It is determined whether there is any (step S509). When it is determined that the variation pattern determination result is not a variation pattern including super reach effect (step S509; No), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds the process to step S520.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation pattern determination result is a variation pattern including super reach effect (step S 509; Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control has a target flag on hold storage in the second start winning command buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S510). The target flag indicates pending storage for which the display mode of the character pending display is to change from the special display mode to the first special display mode when the pending display change effect is executed. Therefore, if there is a target flag in the on state, it can be determined that the character hold display has already been displayed in the special display mode.

  When it is determined that the target flag is not on hold storage (step S510; No), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the corresponding hold display mode determination table based on the symbol determination result and displays the target hold display. An aspect is determined (step S511).

  Here, a configuration example of various data tables for determining the display mode of the target hold display will be described with reference to FIG. The various data tables shown in FIG. 21 are all stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared.

  FIG. 21A shows a configuration example of a random number table for holding display mode determination, and the random number SR1 (1 to 300) for holding display mode determination counted on the effect control board 12 side, the first special display It is a table which illustrates random number value SR2 (1 to 300) for mode determination, and random number value SR3 (1 to 400) for second special display mode determination. The random number table for holding display mode determination shown in FIG. 21A is configured by the type of random number, the counting range, and the application.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, on the side of the effect control board 12, numerical values indicating the reserved display mode determining random number SR1, the first special display mode determining random number SR2, and the second special display mode determining random number SR3 Data is controlled to be countable. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number values SR1, SR2, and SR3 updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like.

  Next, determination of the display mode of the target suspension display based on the symbol determination result will be described. The effect control CPU 120 refers to any of the hold display mode determination tables shown in FIGS. 21B and 21C, and displays a target hold display assigned to a decision value that matches the hold display mode decision random value SR1. Determine (select) the display mode. In each table, the determination ratio of the type of each display mode is described instead of the determination value assigned to the type of each display mode.

  FIG. 21B shows a configuration example of the big hit target retention display mode determination table. Further, FIG. 21C shows a configuration example of the loss-time target hold display mode determination table. As shown in FIG. 21B, the display mode of the target suspension display when the symbol determination result is a big hit is determined at a higher rate in the special display mode than in the normal display mode. There is. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21C, the display mode of the target suspension display when the symbol determination result is a loss is determined so that the normal display mode is compared with the special display mode at a high ratio. It has become. Thus, it can be suggested that the special display mode is a display mode having a higher expectation of becoming a big hit than the normal display mode. In the big hit target retention display mode determination table and the loss target retention display mode determination table, the determination rates of the special display mode and the normal display mode may be different according to the fluctuation pattern. For example, when the symbol determination result is a loss, a target for a loss in which different determination rates are allocated to the special display mode and the normal display mode, depending on whether the variation pattern is non reach, normal reach, or super reach. A pending display mode determination table may be prepared.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart of the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 19, after executing the process of step S511, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the determined display mode is the special display mode (step S512) ). If it is determined that the display mode is not the special display mode (step S512; No), the effect control CPU 120 advances the process to step S520.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the display mode is the special display mode (step S512; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the corresponding target suspension display change pattern determination table based on the symbol determination result and the variation pattern determination result. Then, the pending display change pattern is determined (step S513).

  Here, with reference to FIG. 22, a configuration example of various data tables for determining a change pattern of the display mode of the target hold display will be described. The various data tables shown in FIG. 22 are all stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared.

  The effect control CPU 120 is assigned to a decision value that matches the first special display mode decision random value SR2 with reference to any of the target hold display change pattern decision tables of FIGS. 22A and 22B. Determine (select) the change pattern of the target pending display. In each table, the determination ratio of the type of each display mode is described instead of the determination value assigned to the type of each display mode.

  FIG. 22A shows a configuration example of the big hit target retention display change pattern determination table. Moreover, FIG. 22 (B) has shown the structural example of the target reserve display change pattern determination table for loss which includes a super reach effect in a fluctuation pattern. As shown in FIGS. 22 (A) and 22 (B), the first special display in which the accessory (accessory) is worn from the special display mode to which the “?” Mark is attached as the change pattern of the display mode of the target retention display. It changes to an aspect. The type of the first special display mode is a mode in which the worn accessory (accessory) is a "bracelet" (pending display change pattern: T1-1, T2-1) and a mode (T1-1) in which a "ribbon" is 2, T2-2), and the aspect (T1-3, T2-3) which is a "necklace".

  As shown in FIG. 22 (A), in the big hit target retention display change pattern determination table to be referred to when the symbol determination result is a big hit, the “necklace” (T1-3) has the highest decision ratio, “necklace” The determination ratio is set to be high in the order of “T1-3”, “Ribbon” (T1-2), and “Bracelet” (T1-1). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), in the table for the target reserve display change pattern determination table for loss, which is referred to when the symbol determination result and the variation pattern determination result are a loss including super reach effect, “bracelet” ( T2-1) has the highest determination ratio, and the determination ratio is set to be high in the order of "bracelet" (T2-1), "ribbon" (T2-2), and "necklace" (T2-3). As a result, it can be suggested that the expectation for the "bracelet" to be the biggest hit is high and the expectation for the "bracelet" to be the big hit is low as the first special display mode.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart of the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 19, after executing the process of step S513, the effect control CPU 120 sets the target flag on state corresponding to the second process target hold storage, and the special display mode “1” is set in the information storage area, and the determined pending display change pattern is stored in the first special display mode information storage area (step S514).

  After executing the process of step S514, the effect control CPU 120 additionally displays the character hold display in the special display mode on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step S515).

  If it is determined in the process of step S510 that there is a pending storage with the target flag on (step S510; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the target flag for the immediately prior pending storage is in the on state. (Step S516). When it is determined that the target flag of the last pending storage is not in the on state (step S516; No), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds the process to step S520.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the target flag of the last pending storage is on (step S516; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 changes the corresponding target subsequent pending display based on the symbol determination result and the variation pattern determination result. The pending display change pattern is determined with reference to the pattern determination table (step S517).

  Here, with reference to FIG. 23, a configuration example of various data tables for determining the change pattern of the display mode of the target subsequent hold display will be described. The various data tables shown in FIG. 23 are all stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to any of the target subsequent hold display change pattern determination tables of FIGS. 23A and 23B, and is assigned to a determination value that matches the second special display mode determination random value SR3. Determine (select) the change pattern of the target subsequent hold display. In each table, the determination ratio of the type of each display mode is described instead of the determination value assigned to the type of each display mode.

  FIG. 23A shows a configuration example of the jackpot target subsequent hold display change pattern determination table. Also, FIG. 23B shows a configuration example of a target for follow-on hold display change pattern determination table for loss that does not include super reach effect in the change pattern. As shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B, as a change pattern of the display mode of the target subsequent hold display, the action effect display mode with a black hat is changed to the second special display mode. The type of the second special display mode is an aspect in which the color of the hat is displayed in “black (no change)” (pending display change pattern: N1-0, N2-0), and in an aspect in which “white” is displayed (N1-1, N2-1), an aspect (N1-2, N2-2) displayed in "green", and an aspect (N1-3, N2-3) displayed in "red" .

  As shown in FIG. 23 (A), in the target subsequent hold display change pattern determination table for big hit, which is referred to when the symbol determination result is a big hit, “red” (N1-3) has the highest determination ratio, “ The determination ratio is set to be high in the order of “red” (N1-3), “green” (N1-2), “white” (N1-1), and “black (no change)”. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), in the loss target subsequent hold display change pattern determination table that is referred to when the symbol determination result and the variation pattern determination result are a loss that does not include super reach effect, “black (No change) “N2-0” is the highest in the determination ratio, “black (no change)” (N2-0), “white” (N2-1), “green” (N2-2), “red The determination ratio is set to be higher in the order of (N2-3). As a result, it can be suggested that, as the second special display mode, the expectation that "red" is the largest hit is high and the expectation that "black (no change)" is the most big is low.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart of the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 19, after executing the process of step S517, the effect control CPU 120 sets the target subsequent flag on state corresponding to the second process target hold storage, and displays action effect display While "1" is set in the storage area of the mode information, the determined pending display change pattern is stored in the storage area of the second special display mode information (step S518).

  After executing the processing of step S518, the effect control CPU 120 additionally displays the character hold display on the display screen of the image display device 5 in the effect display manner (step S519).

  When it is determined as Yes in step S508, or when it is determined as No in any of steps S509, SS 512, and S516, the effect control CPU 120 stores the normal display mode information storage area in the second start winning command buffer. “1” is set (step S520), and the character hold display is additionally displayed in the normal display mode on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step S521).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S515, S519, and S521, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts one from the value of the second start winning unprocessed counter (step S522), and returns the process to step S501.

  When it is determined in the process of step S504 that the value of the second start winning unprocessed counter is not "1" or more (step S504; No), or in the process of step S506, it is determined that the gaming state is not the high base state In the case (step S506; No), the effect control CPU 120 advances the process to step S523 shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether a change start designation command has been received (step S523). For example, the effect control CPU 120 receives the variation start designation command by referring to whether or not either the first variation start designation command reception flag or the second variation start designation command reception flag is set. It is sufficient to determine the If it is determined that the change start designation command has not been received (step S523; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the hold display setting process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation start designation command has been received (step S523; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received fluctuation start designation command is the second fluctuation start designation command (step S524). ). When it is determined that the received fluctuation start designation command is not the second fluctuation start designation command, that is, the received fluctuation start designation command is the first fluctuation start designation command (step S524; No), the CPU 120 for effect control The stored contents of the pending display number "1" in the first start winning command buffer are erased, and the stored contents corresponding to the other pending display numbers "2" to "4" are shifted one by one (step S525). Further, the effect control CPU 120 erases (digests) the normal hold display corresponding to the hold display number “1” in the first hold display area 5HL of the image display device 5, and causes other hold display numbers “2” to “4”. The normal hold display corresponding to “1” is shifted (shifted) to the left one by one (step S526), and the hold display setting process is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the received fluctuation start designation command is the second fluctuation start designation command (step S524; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect control CPU 120 to suspend the second start winning command buffer. The stored contents of the display number "1" are erased, and the stored contents corresponding to the other pending display numbers "2" to "4" are shifted one by one (step S527). Further, the effect control CPU 120 erases (digests) the normal hold display corresponding to the hold display number “1” in the second hold display area 5HR of the image display device 5, and causes other hold display numbers “2” to “4”. The normal hold display corresponding to “1” is moved (shifted) to the left one by one (step S 528), and the character hold display corresponding to the hold display number “1” displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 is displayed. The character holding display corresponding to the other holding display numbers "2" to "4" is moved (shifted) to the left one by one (step S529).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second start winning command buffer has a pending storage with the target subsequent flag on (step S530). If it is determined that the target subsequent flag is not on hold storage (step S530; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the suspension display setting process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a pending storage of the target subsequent flag in the on state (step S530; Yes), the CPU for effect control 120 executes the effect presentation in which the target subsequent pending display acts on the target pending display (step S531). . In the effect control CPU 120, the character hold display displayed in the action display mode acts on the character hold display in the special display mode, and the display mode of the character hold display displayed in the special display mode is the first special. An effect presentation that suggests changing to a display mode is performed.

  After effect presentation is performed in step S531, the CPU for effect control 120, based on the change pattern stored in the storage area of the first special display mode information corresponding to the target suspension display in the second start winning command buffer, The display mode of the target hold display is changed to the first special display mode (step S532). Thereby, the pending display change presentation for the target pending display is executed.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 displays the target subsequent hold display based on the change pattern stored in the second special display mode information storage area corresponding to the target subsequent hold display in the second start winning command buffer. The mode is changed to the second special display mode (step S533). Thereby, the pending display change presentation for the target subsequent pending display is executed.

  After executing the processing of step S533, the effect control CPU 120 resets the target flag and the target subsequent flag (step S534). Further, in the process of step S534, data of a change pattern stored in the storage area of the first special display mode information corresponding to the target hold display in the second start winning command buffer and a second corresponding to the target subsequent hold display The data of the change pattern stored in the storage area of the special display mode information may be deleted. After executing the process of step S534, the effect control CPU 120 ends the pending display setting process.

  In the flowchart of the suspension display setting process shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the suspension display according to the suspension storage is performed until the values of the first start winning unprocessed counter and the second starting winning unprocessed counter become 0. After executing the series of processes (steps S501 to S521), it is set to execute the process of effect presentation of the character on-hold display and the process of on-off display change effect in step S523 and subsequent steps. However, for example, each time a series of processes for displaying a pending display according to the pending storage is performed once and the value of the first starting winning unprocessed counter or the second starting winning unprocessed counter is decremented by one, It may be set to shift to the processing of the effect presentation of the character suspension display after S523 and the processing of the suspension display change presentation.

  Returning to the explanation of the flowchart of the effect control process shown in FIG. 18, after executing the hold display setting process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 executes a dance effect setting process (step S162).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of a process performed in step S162 of FIG. 18 as the dance effect setting process. The dance effect is an on-hold display corresponding to the second special-image on-hold memory, in which the character on-hold display disposed in the three-dimensional virtual space moves arms and legs by predetermined choreography according to the music being reproduced ) Is an effect that is displayed while moving the viewpoint. In the dance effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the gaming state is the high base state (step S801). For example, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the on / off state of the time saving flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 to determine whether the gaming state is the high base state. When it is determined that the gaming state is not the high base state (step S801; No), the CPU for effect control 120 ends the dance effect setting process. That is, the dance effect is executed only when the gaming state is the high base state.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the gaming state is the high base state (step S801; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the music is set (selected) by the operation of the player (step S802) . Here, the player can set (select) the music to be reproduced during the game by operating the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B at the start of the game or the like.

  When it is determined that the music is not set (step S802; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 starts the reproduction of the preset default music (step S803). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 starts dance control according to the default music that has started reproduction (step S804).

  When it determines with No in step S802 (step S802; No) or after performing processing of step S804, CPU120 for production control determines whether the value of a music blank period timer is larger than 0 (step S805) ). The music blank period timer is a timer that counts down the remaining time until the next music is played after the playback of the music is stopped. When it is determined that the value of the music blank period timer is larger than 0 (step S805; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the music blank period timer (step S806), and the value of the music blank period timer is 0. It is determined whether or not (step S807). If it is determined that the value of the music blank period timer is not 0 (step S807; No), it means that the music blank period has not yet elapsed, and the effect control CPU 120 advances the process to step S809. When it is determined that the value of the music blank period timer is 0 (step S808; Yes), the music control blank period has elapsed, so the effect control CPU 120 starts the reproduction of the next set (selected) music (Step S808).

  When it is determined in the process of step S 807 that the value of the music blank period timer is not 0 (step S 807; No), or after the process of step S 808 is performed, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the posing period timer to 0. It is determined whether or not it is larger (step S809). The posing period timer counts down the time remaining until the character hold display stops the operation (dance) in response to the music reproduction stop and resumes the operation (dance) in response to the start of the next music reproduction. Is a timer for Therefore, during the period until the value of the posing period timer becomes 0, the character hold display of the posing state in which the operation (dance) is stopped and the user pauses at the predetermined posture is displayed. If it is determined that the value of the posing period timer is larger than 0 (step S809; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the posing period timer (step S810), and the value of the posing period timer is 0 It is determined whether or not it is (step S811). If it is determined that the value of the posing period timer is not 0 (step S811; No), it means that the posing period has not yet elapsed, and the effect control CPU 120 advances the process to step S813. When it is determined that the value of the posing period timer is 0 (step S811; Yes), the posing control has started, and the effect control CPU 120 starts the character hold display dancing (action) according to the reproduced music. Control is performed (step S812).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the viewpoint position has been changed (step S813). The effect control CPU 120 refers to, for example, the action pattern table (hereinafter also referred to as the “action pattern table”) of the character suspension display at the time of performing the dance effect shown in FIG. It may be determined that the viewpoint position has been changed. If it is determined that the viewpoint position has not been changed (step S813; No), the effect control CPU 120 advances the process to step S817.

  Here, the operation pattern table shown in FIG. 25 will be described. The operation pattern table is prepared in advance and stored in the ROM 121 or the like.

  The motion pattern table includes "play time", "frame number", "viewpoint coordinates", "character hold display position coordinates", "viewpoint coordinates after change", "character hold after change" for each of musics A to C. “Display position coordinates” are set in association with each other. In the present embodiment, a moving image that switches and processes still images at 30 frames per second is used for the dance effect, and viewpoint coordinates and character hold display position coordinates are set for each frame.

  “Viewpoint coordinates” indicates the position of the viewpoint that captures the state of the character hold display arranged in the three-dimensional virtual space, and the reference point K shown in FIG. These are position coordinates in a three-dimensional orthogonal coordinate system in which the Y axis and the vertical direction are Z axes. Here, the viewpoint is, for example, the position of a virtual camera arranged in a three-dimensional virtual space. The viewpoint is movable in the three-dimensional virtual space, and its position coordinates are preset for each frame as shown in the motion pattern table. In addition, the sight line direction is a straight line direction from the viewpoint to the reference point K.

  “Character suspension display position coordinates” indicates the center of gravity of the character suspension display arranged in the three-dimensional virtual space, and is position coordinates in an orthogonal coordinate system defined in the three-dimensional virtual space, like the viewpoint coordinates. The character holding display is movable in the three-dimensional virtual space, and its position coordinates are preset for each frame as shown in the motion pattern table. In addition, the character hold display is performing dance (motion) to move the arms and legs at each position coordinate. In the character hold display position coordinates, position coordinates of the character hold display respectively corresponding to the hold storages of the hold numbers “1” to “4” are sequentially stored. In addition, it is sufficient that the placement position of the character hold display can be specified in the character hold display position coordinates, for example, feature points and representative points of the character hold display (for example, head vertex, fingertip point, toe point, etc.) The position coordinates of may be used.

  Also, in "character hold display position coordinates", position coordinates of four character hold displays are stored, and the number corresponding to the hold storage number is referenced with reference to the operation table shown in FIG. 25 regardless of the hold storage number. The character hold display of is displayed. For example, when the second special drawing reserve storage number is 2, two character reserve displays are arranged and displayed based on the first and second position coordinates stored in "character reserve display position coordinates". . In addition, when the second special drawing reserve storage is newly generated, the third character reserve display is additionally displayed based on the third position coordinate stored in the "character reserve display position coordinate". Furthermore, when the variable display corresponding to the first character hold display is started, the first character hold display is erased, and the second and third character hold displays are displayed respectively. Based on the first and second position coordinates stored in the character holding display position coordinates, the character is displayed by moving (shifting).

  The “changed viewpoint coordinates” is a backward position where character hold displays overlap with each other from the viewpoint position set in the frame when a plurality of character hold displays are displayed, and they are hidden behind the front character hold display and can not be viewed When there is a character hold display, it indicates the viewpoint coordinates set to make the invisible character hold display visible.

  “Changed character hold display position coordinates” indicates that when a plurality of character hold displays are displayed, the character hold displays overlap with each other from the viewpoint position set in the frame and are hidden in the front character hold display When there is a backward character hold display that can not be displayed, the character hold display position coordinates set to make the invisible character hold display visible.

  As for "viewpoint coordinates after change" and "character hold display position coordinates after change", all character hold displays can be viewed visually even if the number of character hold displays changes as the number of hold memories changes. It shall be set to.

  Returning to the description of the dance effect setting process shown in FIG. 24, when it is determined in step S813 that the viewpoint position has been changed (step S813; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 displays the image when the character hold display is viewed from the viewpoint. The center of gravity (two-dimensional coordinates) of each character hold display in the viewpoint image as is calculated (step S 814). Here, the viewpoint image is a still image for each frame that is actually displayed on the image display device 5 when the dance effect is performed. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the motion pattern table shown in FIG. 25 and based on the viewpoint coordinates and the character holding display position coordinates, a two-dimensional orthogonal coordinate system in which the horizontal direction is X 'axis and the vertical direction is Y' axis. The center of gravity of each character hold display in the above may be calculated.

  After executing the processing of step S814, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the distance between the centers of gravity of the respective character suspension displays may be smaller than a predetermined threshold (step S815). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine by comparing the distance between the centers of gravity of the respective character hold displays and a predetermined threshold. The threshold may be set to a distance at which the character hold displays overlap with each other and the rear character hold display can not be visually recognized if the distance between the centers of gravity of the character hold displays becomes smaller than this. If it is determined that all the distances between the centers of gravity of the respective character suspension displays are larger than the predetermined threshold (step S815; No), the effect control CPU 120 advances the process to step S817.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the distance between the centers of gravity of the character hold display may be smaller than the predetermined threshold (step S815; Yes), that is, if there is a character hold display in which the character hold displays overlap and become invisible. The effect control CPU 120 controls so that at least a part of all the character hold displays can be viewed with reference to the operation pattern table shown in FIG. When at least a part of all the character hold displays are visible, the character hold displays overlap each other, and the part of the body of the rear character hold display that can not be seen hidden behind the front character hold display (head, arms, torso, legs, etc. Means one of the states displayed without being hidden by the forward character hold display.

  The "viewpoint coordinates after change" and the "character hold display position coordinates after change" in the motion pattern table shown in FIG. 25 are set independently so that at least a part of all the character hold displays can be viewed. It is done. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 may select either “viewpoint coordinates after change” or “coordinates of the character hold display position after change” to control the display of the character hold display. Also, by changing both the viewpoint coordinates and the character hold display position coordinates, "changed view coordinates" and "change" in the motion pattern table so that at least a part of all the character hold displays can be viewed. The display of the character hold display may be controlled using both of the later character hold display position coordinates. Also, after changing at least one of the viewpoint coordinates and the character hold display position coordinates, in consideration of the movement direction of the viewpoint and the character hold display, etc., so as not to overlap with another character hold display. It is assumed that "viewpoint coordinates" and "character holding display position coordinates after change" are set.

  After executing the process of step S816, or when it is determined No in the process of step S813 or S815, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a change operation of the reproduced music (step S817). Here, the player can change the music being reproduced to another music by operating the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, for example, during the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  When it is determined that the change operation of the reproduction music has been performed (step S817; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 stops the music being reproduced and sets the music changed (selected) by the player as the music to be reproduced next. (Step S818). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets an initial value (for example, 3 seconds) to the music blank period timer (step S819), and sets an initial value (for example, 5 seconds) to the posing period timer (step S820). After that, the effect control CPU 120 stops the dance (action) of the character holding display, and performs a posing setting for waiting at a predetermined timing with a preset pose (step S821). Here, the predetermined timing is, for example, about 2 seconds after the start of reproduction of the music piece changed (selected) by the player. Further, the effect control CPU 120 moves the viewpoint position to a predetermined position where the character on hold display starts dancing (operation) in accordance with the next reproduced music (step S822). The effect control CPU 120 refers to FIG. 25, and the viewpoint associated with the reproduction time corresponding to the predetermined timing (for example, two seconds after the start of the next music reproduction start) at which the character hold display resumes the dance (operation). Control is performed to move the viewpoint position to position coordinates. Similarly, the effect control CPU 120 moves the character hold display from the position coordinates of the character hold display at the time of the stop of the music before the change to the position coordinates at the time of the dance (action) restart. Good.

  FIG. 26 is a timing chart showing an operation mode of the character when the reproduced music is changed as described above. As shown in FIG. 26, during the reproduction of the music C, the character hold display performs a dance (action) of a predetermined choreography according to the music C. At this time, when the music B is selected as the reproduced music by the player's operation of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, a blank period until switching the reproduced music from the music C to the music B occurs. During this blanking period, the character hold display stops the dance (motion) and stands by in a posing state in which it stands still in a predetermined posture. Also, the viewpoint position is moved from the position at the time of the reproduction stop of the music C to the predetermined position where the character on hold display starts dance (operation) according to the music B at a predetermined timing. After the blank period ends and the reproduction of the music piece B is started, the character hold display starts a dance (action) of a predetermined choreography according to the music piece B at a predetermined timing. Also, the movement of the viewpoint is started in synchronization with the resumption of the dance (action) of the character hold display.

  Returning to the description of the dance effect setting process shown in FIG. 24, after executing the process of step S822 or when it is determined in step S817 that there is no music change operation (step S817; No), the CPU 120 for effect control is a big hit It is determined whether the game state has been controlled (step S823). The effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not the jackpot gaming state has been controlled by referring to the jackpot start designation command reception flag. When it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is controlled (step S823; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for ending the dance effect (step S824), and ends the dance effect setting process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit gaming state is not controlled (step S823; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the dance effect setting process without executing the process of step S824.

  Referring back to the flowchart of the effect control process shown in FIG. 18, after the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S162, the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 Depending on the value (which is initially “0”), one of the processes of steps S170 to S175 described below is selected and executed.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 18 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, first, the effect control CPU 120, for example, based on the display result designation command (the command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Then, it is determined whether the special map display result is "loss" (step S901). When it is determined that the special view display result is "loss" (step S901; Yes), for example, the effect control CPU 120 is a fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 (stored in the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area) Whether the fluctuation pattern specified by the command) is the non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1, PA2-1) corresponding to the case of “non-reach” in which the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode It determines (step S902).

  If it is determined in the process of step S902 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S902; Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control determines a combination of finalized design symbols that will be the final stop design that constitutes the non-reach combination (step S903 ). The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data representing a random value for decorative symbol determination for non-reach combination, which is updated by a random counter for effect provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. The determined decoration pattern (the decoration pattern of the non-reach combination) is determined by referring to the decoration pattern determination table of the non-reach combination stored and prepared in advance.

  If it is determined in the process of step S902 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S902; No), the CPU 120 for effect control determines a combination of finalized design symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination (step S904). ). The CPU 120 for effect control extracts, for example, numerical data indicating random numbers for determining the decorative symbol of the reach combination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect, etc. The finalized decorative symbol (the decorative symbol of the reach combination) is determined by referring to the decorative symbol determination table of FIG.

  When it is determined in the process of step S901 that the special view display result is not "losing" (step S901; No), the CPU for effect control 120 determines the combination of the finalized decorative symbol that will be the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination. (Step S905). The CPU 120 for effect control extracts, for example, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining a big hit determination symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect or the like. Subsequently, according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11, by referring to the jackpot finalized symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the image display device 5 is obtained. Decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R "left", "middle", "right" in the display area are identical to the decorative symbol display symbol number displayed in the stop display.

  After executing any of steps S903, S904, and S905, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the effect control pattern is any of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S906). The effect control CPU 120 selects and uses one of a plurality of effect control patterns (special figure change effect control pattern) prepared, for example, corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern determination result specification command. Set as a pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of effect control patterns (hold display change patterns) prepared corresponding to the execution setting of the hold display change presentation by the hold display setting process of step S161, and the usage pattern Set as.

  Following the process of step S906, the effect control CPU 120, for example, the effect provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122, corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern determination result specification command. The initial value of the control process timer is set (step S 907). Then, setting is made to start the change of the decorative symbol or the like on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step S 908). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 displays, for example, the display control command of the display control unit 123 specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (special pattern variation effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S323. By transmitting to VDP, etc., the variation of the decorative symbol is started in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in the display region of the image display device 5 You should do it.

  After executing the process of step S 908, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “2” which is a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (step S 909), and then the variable display start setting process. Finish.

  FIG. 28 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S172 of FIG. 18 as effect processing during variable display. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern has elapsed based on the timer value of the effect control process timer or the like (step S921). In the process of step S921, for example, when the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, decremented by 1) and the end code is read out from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If it is determined in the process of step S921 that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S921; No), the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not it is a reach effect period for executing reach effect (step S922). The reach effect period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern determined in accordance with the fluctuation pattern. When it is determined in the process of step S922 that it is a reach effect period (step S922; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to execute reach effect (step S923).

  If it is determined in the process of step S922 that it is not a reach effect period (step S922; No), or after the process of step S923 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 performs, for example, the effect control determined corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In addition, based on the setting in the pattern and the like, control for executing the effect in the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern is performed (step S 924).

  When it is determined in the process of step S921 that the variable display time has elapsed (step S921; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol determination command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received (step S925). At this time, when it is determined that the symbol determination command is not received (step S 925; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display effect processing and stands by. In addition, after the variable display time elapses, when the predetermined time elapses without receiving the symbol determination command, a predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol determination command normally. You may

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol determination command has been received in the process of step S925 (step S925; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 transmits, for example, a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123 or the like. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (decided ornament symbol) that is the display result in the variable display of the ornament symbol, such as causing it to be displayed (step S926). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined time predetermined as the jackpot start designation command reception waiting time (step S 927). Further, after the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “3” which is a value corresponding to the special processing per wait processing (step S 928), the variable display effect processing ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, an operation of producing a dance effect will be described. As shown in FIGS. 29A to 29D, the case where the first special view reservation storage number is “0” and the second special view reservation storage number is “4” will be described as an example. In order to facilitate understanding, it is assumed that there is no change in the arrangement of the character hold display due to dance (motion), and a case where only the viewpoint position is moved will be described as an example.

  As shown in FIGS. 29A to 29D, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5, variable display based on the previously established start condition is being executed. In the second hold display area 5HR, four circular normal hold displays corresponding to the second special view hold storage number "4" are displayed. On the other hand, in the first hold display area 5HL, the first special view hold storage number "0" is not displayed, so the normal hold display is not displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 29A to 29D, at the upper right of the display screen of the image display device 5, a list of playable music pieces (song A to music C) and a pointer indicating the music being reproduced are displayed It is done. The player can select the reproduced music by operating the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B while confirming the display.

  As shown in FIG. 29A, the display screen of the image display device 5 displays “((F) in FIG. 29F” corresponding to the number “4” displayed in the normal hold display of the second hold display area 5HR. A state in which four character hold displays are captured from the viewpoint position of A) (front viewpoint) is displayed. These four character hold displays are numbered “1” to “4” according to the hold display number, and the character hold display “1”, the character hold display from the left side of the display screen of the image display device 5 The characters are arranged in the order of “2”, the character hold display “3”, and the character hold display “4”. Further, as shown in FIG. 29F, the character hold display “1” and the character hold display “4” are disposed in front of the front viewpoint with respect to the character hold display “2” and the character hold display “3”. It is done.

  As shown in FIG. 29B, on the display screen of the image display device 5, the viewpoint position is rotationally moved from the front position in the direction of the arrow a centering on the reference point K in FIG. A state in which four character hold displays are captured from the viewpoint position of "" is displayed. In this state, although the display of the four character hold displays can be confirmed, the front character hold display "4" and the rear character hold display "2" and the character hold display "3" overlap and slightly visible. It is getting hard.

  As shown in FIG. 29D, on the display screen of the image display device 5, the viewpoint position is further rotationally moved in the arrow a direction centering on the reference point from “the viewpoint position of (B)”, “(C) A state in which four character hold displays are captured from the viewpoint position of "" is displayed. In this state, the character hold display "4" and the character hold display "1" overlap, and the character hold display "1" behind can not be viewed at all from "the viewpoint position of (C)". In addition, the character hold display "3" and the character hold display "2" overlap, and the character hold display "2" behind can not be viewed at all from "the viewpoint position of (C)". As described above, when the viewpoint position is moved, depending on the viewpoint position, there are character suspension displays in which the character suspension displays overlap and can not be viewed.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (C), as shown in FIG. 29 (D), as shown in FIG. 29 (C), the viewpoint position is from “the viewpoint position of (B)” to the arrow a direction The state of rotating and moving and capturing four character hold displays from "the viewpoint position of (C)" is displayed. However, in the display mode of the character hold display shown in FIG. 29C, a countermeasure is taken to eliminate the problem that the character hold display “1” and the character hold display “2” can not be viewed. As shown in FIG. 29 (G), the position of the character holding display "1" which is not visible from "the viewpoint position of (C)" overlapping the character holding display "4" is shifted in the direction of the front position. Similarly, the position of the character holding display "2" which is not visible from "the viewpoint position of (C)" overlapping the character holding display "3" is shifted in the direction of the front position. With regard to such placement and movement of the character holding display, as described above, the character holding display may be arranged with reference to the motion pattern table shown in FIG.

  Note that if at least a part of the character hold display is displayed, the player can confirm the number of held memories. Therefore, for example, as viewed from the viewpoint position, any part of the body (head, arm, torso, leg, etc.) of the character hold display located behind may be displayed without being hidden by the other character hold display located forward. I hope you can.

  When the arrangement of the character hold display is changed, as shown in FIG. 29C, all of the four character hold displays are displayed visibly. As a result, it can be prevented that the character holding display can not be visually recognized due to the movement of the viewpoint position, and all the character holding display can be visibly displayed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 30, an effect operation of the on-hold display change effect will be described. FIGS. 30A to 30G are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 when the on-hold display change effect is executed.

  First, as shown in FIGS. 30A to 30B, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5, variable display of the decorative symbol based on the start condition established earlier is executed Shall be medium. In addition, the first special view reserve storage number is “0”, and the second special view reserve storage number is “1”. The display and the character hold display CHa are displayed one by one. As shown in FIG. 30 (A), the character hold display CHa corresponding to the second special view hold storage is displayed in the normal display mode.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (B), a second second special view reserve memory is generated in response to the occurrence of the second start winning during the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the start condition established earlier. , Normal hold display and character hold display CHb are newly displayed. In addition, the character hold display CHb corresponding to the second hold storage is displayed in a special display mode with a “?” Mark, suggesting that the display mode may change to the first special mode. There is.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 30C, with the occurrence of a new second start winning during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the third second special view reserve storage occurs, and the normal reserve display and The character hold display CHc is additionally displayed. The character hold display CHc corresponding to the third second special view hold memory is displayed in the operation effect mode with the hat on, and the character hold display CHb of the second special display mode and the operation effect are executed. After that, it is suggested that the display mode of oneself may be changed to the second special mode. Further, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5, the variable display of the decorative symbol which was being executed in FIGS. 30A to 30B is ended, and the display result of "missing" is derived It is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (D), as shown in FIG. 30 (D), the decorative symbol display area of the image display device 5 is displayed as the variable display of the decorative symbol is finished and the display result of "losing" is derived and displayed in FIG. In 5L, 5C, 5R, the next variable display is started. Therefore, one pending storage is digested, the first normal pending display and character pending display CHa displayed in FIGS. 30A to 30C are erased, and each pending display is shifted to the left. . In the second character effect display mode of the character effect display mode, an operation effect of acting on the character special display mode CHb of the first special display mode is started with the right arm raised.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (E), the character hold display CHb of the first special display mode receives the fact that the character hold display CHc of the second action effect display mode raises the right arm, and also the left arm itself. To make the palms of each other fit (high touch). Then, smoke is generated from the palms of the two who have made a high touch, which suggests that a change occurs in the display mode of the character hold display CHb, and at the same time, the effect presentation ends.

  After the effect presentation is performed, the suspension display change presentation for the first character suspension display CHb is executed, and the display mode of the first character suspension display CHb is from the special display mode with the “?” Mark. It changes to the 1st special mode which wore accessories (accessory). As a result, it predicts the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" (big hit expectation). As shown in FIG. 30F, in the first character hold display CHb, the “?” Mark is erased and the “necklace” hangs from the neck. In addition, the face marked with a question mark changes to a smile and raises both arms. Thus, the display mode of the character hold display CHb which is the target of the hold display change effect changes from the special display mode to the first special mode.

  Furthermore, the display mode of the second character hold display CHc, which is another target of the hold display change effect, changes from the effect display mode to the second special display mode. As shown in FIG. 30G, in the second character hold display, the color of the hat worn is changing from “black” to “green”. In addition, the face turns into a smile and raises both arms. Thus, the display mode of the character hold display CHc which is the target of the hold display change effect changes from the special display mode to the second special mode.

  Even when the character hold display CHb of the special display mode with the “?” Mark shown in FIG. 30 (B) is displayed, until the variable display corresponding to the character hold display CHb is performed, the following operation is performed. When the second special view reserve memory does not occur, that is, when the character reserve display CHc of the effect presentation mode with the hat shown in FIG. 30C is not displayed, the effect presentation and the reserve display change presentation are executed. Instead, the character hold display CHb is erased (digested) as it is in the special display mode.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, the character suspension display is displayed corresponding to the suspension storage generated based on the second start winning. In addition, during the dance effect performed during the variable display of the decorative design, with the movement of the viewpoint position, it becomes impossible to visually recognize in advance that there is no character suspension display that can not be viewed due to overlapping of character suspension displays. The arrangement of the character hold display is changed so that at least all the character hold displays can be viewed. According to such a configuration, the player can visually recognize each of the character reserve display even when the viewpoint position is switched.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, based on the determination result at the time of the second start winning, the suspension display change effect to change the display mode of the character suspension display is executed. According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be improved.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, a dance effect is performed in which the character hold display dances (actions) in accordance with the music being reproduced. In addition, when the music being reproduced is changed, the dance (action) of the character hold display is temporarily stopped until a predetermined timing (for example, at the time of 2 seconds) after the start of reproduction of the next music, and in a predetermined posture. The character hold display of the still posing state is displayed. After the predetermined timing, the dance (operation) corresponding to the reproduced music is started again. According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably synchronize the dance (action) of the character hold display and the reproduced music.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, for example, the character suspension display is displayed in different display modes based on the determination result at the time of the second start winning. Specifically, when the symbol determination result is "big hit", the character hold display is displayed in a special display mode with "?" Mark with high probability, and when the symbol determination result is "losing" , In a normal display manner with high probability. In addition, the character hold display corresponding to the next hold storage of the hold storage corresponding to the character hold display displayed in the special display mode is displayed in the effect presentation mode with the hat on, and the character hold display displayed in the special display mode An action effect that acts on the display to change the display mode is performed. Furthermore, after the effect presentation, the display mode of the character hold display displayed in the operation presentation mode also changes. According to such a configuration, it is easy to recognize the character hold display that is the target of the pre-reading effect. In addition, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the subsequent character holding display.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and any changes or additions may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Be

  In the above embodiment, for example, the character hold display is displayed during the variable display corresponding to the second special view hold storage to execute the dance effect. However, the execution time of the dance rendition is not limited to this. For example, the dance rendition may be performed at the time of the big hit. In addition, a character hold display may be displayed as a hold display corresponding to the first special view hold storage to execute a dance effect, or in response to both the first special view hold storage and the second special view hold storage. A character presentation may be displayed to perform a dance effect.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when there is a character hold display in which the character hold displays overlap with each other and can not be visually recognized while the dance effect is being performed, the arrangement of the character hold display or all the character hold display I changed the viewpoint position. However, the method for making all the character hold display visible is not limited to this. For example, the character hold display hidden behind can be seen through transparently by displaying the front character hold display semi-transparently, etc. You may do so.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in a frame in which the character holding display is overlapped, at least one of “changed viewpoint coordinates” and “character holding display position coordinates after change” shown in FIG. 25 is used. , Displayed in order of frame number while controlling so that all the character hold display is displayed. However, in the case where there is a frame in which the character holding display is arranged to overlap, control may be performed so as not to display that frame. For example, in the music A in the motion pattern table shown in FIG. 25, the frame 2400 → frame 2400 → frame 2402 or frame 2400 → frame 2402 → frame 2402 without displaying the frame 2401 in which the character reserve display overlaps. As in the above, the frames before and after the arrangement where the character retention display does not overlap may be displayed a plurality of times instead.

  In the above embodiment, for example, regardless of the number of pending storages, the pending display number is referred to based on the position coordinates in which the arrangement of four character pending displays is set in advance with reference to the motion pattern table shown in FIG. The corresponding character hold display is displayed to execute dance effects and the like. Thus, for example, if each character hold display for the number of hold storages corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” is arranged in order from the left of the display screen of the image display device 5, the second hold display It can be made to correspond with the display image of the 2nd special figure normal reservation display displayed on field 5HR. However, operation pattern tables corresponding to the number of pending storages may be prepared in advance, and each operation pattern table may be referred to according to the number of pending storages. In this case, it is possible to evenly arrange each character hold display for the number of hold storages at the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 according to the number of hold storages.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as shown in steps S813 to S815 shown in FIG. 24, when the viewpoint position is changed during dance performance execution, the center of gravity of each character hold display in the two-dimensional orthogonal coordinate system is calculated. According to the distance between the centers of gravity, it was determined whether or not the character hold display overlaps and can not be visually recognized. However, the method of determining whether or not the character hold display overlaps and is not visible is not limited to this. For example, the shape and size of the character hold display are stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like, and a plurality of representative points of each character hold display (eg, based on the viewpoint coordinates and the character hold display position coordinates in the motion pattern table shown in FIG. 25). Head apex, fingertip point, toe point, etc.) are calculated, and whether or not the character suspension displays overlap with each other depending on whether or not there is another character suspension display having a representative point including all these representative points You may judge.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as the advance notice effect for giving notice of the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, the hold display change effect for changing the display mode of the character hold display is executed. However, the normal hold display may be the target of the hold display change presentation. Also, different preview effects may be performed without executing the on-hold display change effect.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as the display mode of the target suspension display to be the target of suspension display change effect, the special display mode with the “?” Mark is described as an example, but the special display mode is not limited to this. . The special display mode of the target reserve display may indicate the possibility of changing to a different display mode, and may be, for example, a display mode such as blinking the target reserve display or changing the shape of the target reserve display. . Similarly, as the first special display mode and the second special display mode, display modes different from the above embodiment may be used.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the display mode of the target suspension display is changed after the effect presentation is performed, and then the display mode of the target subsequent suspension display is changed. However, the timing at which the display mode of the target subsequent hold display changes is not limited thereto. For example, simultaneously with the timing at which the display mode of the target hold display changes, or earlier than the timing at which the display mode of the target hold display changes. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the on-hold display change effect is executed in which the display mode of the target on-hold display and the target subsequent on-hold display is changed once. However, each display mode may be changed a plurality of times.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the effect presentation that smoke is generated when the target suspension display and the target subsequent suspension display are high-touched has been described. However, the effect content of the action effect is not limited to this, as long as the target subsequent hold display acts on the target hold display, for example, it targets the object (article) possessed by the target subsequent hold display. It may be an effect content such as passing to a hold display.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the last hold display is the target hold display, the target follow hold display is displayed to execute the effect presentation. However, the target subsequent hold display may be displayed so as to perform an effect on two or more previous target hold displays.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of a number indicating "0" to "9" or a symbol indicating "-", or a lighting pattern of each segment not limited to numbers or symbols, etc. An example of variable display is shown. However, the variable display result displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B or the special symbol variably displayed is a number indicating "0" to "9" or a symbol indicating "-" It is not limited to what consists of etc. For example, the lighting pattern in the variable display of the special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, or a pattern in which all the lights are turned off and one pattern in which at least some of the LEDs are turned on (for example, lost pattern) And the one that repeats alternately is also included in the variable display of the special symbol (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). Also, the special symbol displayed during the variable display and the special symbol displayed as the variable display result may be different. As a variable display of special symbols, for example, a display that blinks "-" is performed, and as a result of variable display, other special symbols ("7" for "big hit", "1" for "lost", etc.) Displaying the special symbol is also included in the variable display of the special symbol. In addition, blinking or scrolling display of one kind of decorative design is also included in the variable display of decorative design. The lighting pattern in the variable display of the normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are extinguished, or a pattern in which all the LEDs are extinguished and one pattern (for example, lost pattern) in which at least a part of the LEDs are lit. Repeating alternately is also included in the variable display of the normal symbol. In addition, the decorative pattern or the normal pattern displayed during the variable display may be different from the decorative pattern or the normal pattern displayed as the variable display result.

  In the above embodiment, the ratio (including the determination ratio and the like, and the same applies to the probability) may include 0 percent. That is, the ratio or probability may be between 0 and 10 percent. For example, to make one ratio different from the other ratio means that one ratio is, for example, 30%, the other ratio is 70%, and one ratio is, for example, 0%, the other ratio is 100%. And including. Further, the sum of the one ratio and the other ratio may not be 100% (some may not be included in either one or the other, and may have a predetermined ratio). In addition, in the case where the ratio of the other is higher than the ratio of one, including the ratio of one at 0% and the ratio of the other at 10%. For example, in the above, to make the determination ratio of the variable display pattern in the specific period after the specific gaming state different from the determination ratio of the variable display pattern in other than the specific period, the variable display pattern selected on the other side is selected It also includes cases where the variable display pattern selected on the one hand and the variable display pattern selected on the other partially overlap or do not completely overlap. These may be defined by the contents of a table that defines the ratio.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs the probability change control in which the big hit type becomes “probable change” when the big hit symbol indicating a predetermined number is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol. For example, it may be a pachinko gaming machine of a probability variation determination device type in which probability variation control is performed based on passage of a gaming ball through a specific region in an attacker provided in a gaming region.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of a change pattern indicating a change mode such as the change time and the type of reach effect and the presence or absence of the pseudo-link, one change pattern command is Although an example of transmission is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notified by two commands, the microcomputer 100 for gaming control is the first command before reaching reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo sequence, presence or absence of slip effect (if it does not reach, so-called Send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop, and the second command after reaching reach such as reach type and re-lottery effect (if it does not reach, so-called It is also possible to transmit a command indicating the fluctuation time or the fluctuation mode) after (2) stop. In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. It is also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending a first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can also be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which has to be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

  In addition, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the process shown in the flowchart, etc., the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decorative LED The various rendering operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, and it encloses the gaming media and scores based on the occurrence of the prize. It can apply also to the enclosed type game machine which grants.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed / provided by a removable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine such as pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. It may be distributed by being preinstalled in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  And the execution form of the game is not limited to that executed by attaching the removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line etc. in the internal memory etc. It may be executed directly using hardware resources of another device 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.

1 ... pachinko gaming machine 2 ... gaming board 3 ... gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... special symbol display device 5 ... image display device 6A ... ordinary winning ball device 6B ... ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Effect control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start port switch 23 ... Count switch 100 ... Microcomputer for game control 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control units CHa, CHb, CHc ... Character hold display

Claims (2)

It is a gaming machine that performs variable display,
Holding storage means for storing information on variable display not yet started as holding information;
First hold display means for displaying a first hold display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means;
A second hold display means for displaying a second hold display of the number corresponding to the number of the first hold display;
A moving means for moving the viewpoint;
The first hold display unit displays the first hold display at the same position even if the viewpoint is moved by the moving unit.
The second hold display means changes the position of the second hold display even if the display mode of the second hold display is changed according to the movement of the viewpoint by the moving means. Display the second hold display so as not to be displayed overlapping
A game machine characterized by It is possible to control the player's advantageous state of advantage based on the establishment of the advantageous condition,
Determining means for determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state;
The system further comprises pre-reading effect execution means for executing pre-reading effect to change the display mode of the second hold display based on the judgment result of the judgment means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that.

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