JP2014155611A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve interest in a game.SOLUTION: Second holding change presentation performance means restricts the performance of a second holding change presentation with respect to a holding memory that has been stored in holding storage means after a holding memory to be changed into a first mode by first holding change presentation performance means.

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are given to players. In addition, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start winning opening) (start condition is established). There are some which are configured to be able to control to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result (big hit symbol).

  Moreover, as a game machine as described above, there is a game machine that enters (shifts) from a normal effect mode to a special effect mode (special effect mode) as a prefetch effect (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-72407 A

  However, since the pre-reading effect as described above is suddenly executed, the player's sense of expectation could not be increased before the pre-reading effect was executed.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a gaming machine that is preliminarily suggested to shift to a mode and that can suitably maintain the player's expectation after the mode shift. Objective.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine which is one embodiment of the present invention,
Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each is performed, and a specific display result (for example, a predetermined display result) A gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when a finalized special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a finalized decorative symbol that becomes a big hit combination is derived and displayed. For example, and a variable storage that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the start area, can be stored as a reserved storage within a predetermined upper limit storage number range (for example, the first special feature). Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area, such as the figure holding storage unit 151A, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B, and the start winning reception command buffer 194A). A pre-determining means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a specific display result before the variable display is started (for example, a random number value determination process at the time of winning in step S220 by the CPU 103), and the pre-determination Based on the determination result of the means, a predetermined effect (for example, in the second effect mode) is executed during the execution of variable display before the variable display of the hold memory (for example, the hold memory by the winning) is started. Based on the determination result of the pre-determining means and the pre-reading effect executing means (for example, the process of executing and setting the transition to the second effect mode in step S703 by the effect control CPU 120). The hold display in which the variable display is executed before the hold storage to be determined, and the pre-reading effect executing means during the execution of the variable display The display mode of the hold storage for executing the fixed effect is a first mode that suggests that the predetermined effect is executed (for example, a white display mode that represents the characters “ZONE!” And “ZONE?”). ) A first hold change effect executing means for executing the first hold change effect to be changed (for example, a hold addition process based on the determination (step S604) of the first hold change effect pattern (FIG. 23) by the effect control CPU 120). Step S162), a pending digestion process (step S531), and the like, and a second mode that is different from the first mode in the display mode of the pending memory that is the determination target based on the determination result of the prior determination unit For example, the second hold change effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 12 for executing the second hold change effect to change the display to red, yellow, blue, or the like) without displaying characters. And the second hold change effect pattern (FIG. 25) based on the determination (step S625), a hold addition process (step S162), a hold digest process (step S531), etc. The execution means limits the execution of the second hold change effect to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means after the hold storage that the first hold change effect execution means changes to the first mode ( For example, the CPU 120 for effect control uses the character “zone!” In the first start-winning memory display area 5HL in the second on-hold change effect determining means in step S161. ”Or the character“ zone? ”In the display mode, the red (HPB-1), yellow (HPB-2), blue (HPB−) are compared with the determination ratio shown in FIG. According to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 26 in which the determination ratio of 3) is limited, one of red (HPB-1), yellow (HPB-2), blue (HPB-3), and white (HPB-4) is determined. (Step S626) is characterized in that the execution of an effect of adding a red, yellow, or blue hold display or an effect of changing the hold display to red, yellow, or blue during a shift is limited.
According to such a structure, the change to the 2nd mode is restrict | limited about the display mode of the holding memory digested after the holding memory which changes a display mode to the 1st mode. Accordingly, it is possible to suggest in advance that a pre-reading effect will be performed, and it is possible to suitably maintain a sense of expectation with respect to subsequent on-hold storage.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
In the second mode, a plurality of types of display modes having different ratios in which the display result of variable display becomes the specific display result (for example, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, red, yellow, which have different ratios in the specific display result) , Blue display mode), and the second hold change effect execution means stores the hold memory stored in the hold storage means after the hold storage that the first hold change effect execution means changes to the first mode. On the other hand, the execution of the second hold change effect for changing to the second mode in which the rate at which the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result is lower than the specific rate is limited (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control includes the step S161 In the second hold change effect determining means, when there is a hold memory of the display mode representing the characters “zone!” And the characters “zone?” In the first start winning storage display area 5HL, FIG. FIG. 26B shows that the determination ratio of the second reserved change effect pattern “HPB-3” corresponding to the second mode (for example, blue) lower than the specific ratio is limited compared to the determined ratio. By determining the second on-hold change effect pattern according to the determination ratio, the execution of the effect of adding the on-hold display of the second mode (for example, blue) lower than the specific ratio or the effect of changing the on-hold display to blue at the time of shifting is restricted. You may do it.
According to such a configuration, the change to the second mode in which the display result of the variable display is less likely to be the specific display result is limited for the display mode of the reserved storage that can be the target of the prefetch effect. Therefore, a decrease in expectation can be prevented.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The second hold change effect execution means is determined as a determination target when a special condition (for example, a condition that there is no hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL at the time of the first start winning) is established. The display mode of the held memory (for example, the stored memory by winning) is changed to the first mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hold in the first start winning memory display area 5HL in the process of step S606. If there is not one, the first start winning change hold data is changed to the first mode by determining to execute the first hold change effect in the first start winning hold data). Good.
According to such a configuration, the display mode of the reserved memory that is the target of the prefetching effect may change to the first mode. Therefore, the display result of the variable display of the reserved storage changed to the first aspect can be expected, and the interest is improved.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The first mode includes a plurality of types of display modes having different rates at which the predetermined effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 23, characters “ZONE!” The first hold change effect execution means changes to any one of the plurality of types according to whether the prefetch effect execution means executes the predetermined effect or not. (For example, as shown in FIG. 23, the determination ratio of the character “zone!” And the character “zone” are different depending on whether the background change effect is executed or the background change effect is not executed. ? "Is made different, so that the decision ratio of whether to change to the character" ZONE! "Or the character" ZONE? "Depends on whether or not the background change effect is executed) Also good.
According to such a configuration, the display mode of the reserved memory digested before the reserved memory that is the target of the prefetching effect changes to a different first mode depending on the possibility that the prefetching effect is executed. Therefore, it can be suggested that the pre-reading effect is executed at a suitable frequency, and the interest is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
In the second mode, a plurality of types of display modes having different ratios in which the display result of variable display becomes the specific display result (for example, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, red, yellow, which have different ratios in the specific display result) , Blue display mode), and when the first hold change effect executing means executes the first hold change effect, the second hold change effect executing means executes the first hold change effect by executing the first hold change effect. The ratio at which the display result of the variable display becomes the specific result by the second hold change effect already performed on the display mode of the hold storage stored in the hold storage means after the hold storage to be changed to the first mode is the specified rate. When the second mode is changed to a lower second mode, the second mode lower than the specific rate may be changed to the second mode higher than the specific rate (for example, FIG. ) The blue display mode is changed to a red or yellow display mode according to the determined ratio of the superior performance pattern, and further, the white display is performed according to the determined ratio of the superior performance pattern shown in FIG. The mode may be changed to a red, yellow, or blue display mode).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in expectation, and it is possible to give an exhilaration feeling because a display mode having a low expectation level is changed to a display mode having a high expectation level.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of a fluctuation pattern. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning determination process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start time winning process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning determination process in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st pending | holding change effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of a 1st pending | holding change effect pattern. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd pending | holding change effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of a 2nd holding | maintenance change production pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of a 2nd holding | maintenance change production pattern. It is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding change effect initialization determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a mode switching execution setting process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating control of a 1st reservation change effect and a 2nd reservation change effect. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of a luxury production pattern. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of a 2nd holding | maintenance change production pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of a 2nd holding | maintenance change production pattern. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of a 3rd holding | maintenance change production pattern.

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

  A normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided in the lower part of the game area of the game board 2. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) and a second start winning opening are formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Note that a winning when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A is referred to as a first starting winning. Further, a winning when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B is referred to as a second starting winning.

  A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening is detected by the first start opening switch 22A (based on the occurrence of the first start winning combination). Is paid out as a prize ball, and the first special figure display device 4A executes the first special figure game if the first special figure reservation storage number (described later) is equal to or smaller than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). A first start condition (also referred to as a first execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a variable display (described later) executed on the image display device 5 (described later) is established. Further, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls that have passed (entered) the second starting winning opening are detected by the second starting opening switch 22B (based on the occurrence of the second starting winning prize). If the game ball is paid out as a prize ball and the second special figure holding memory number (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the second special symbol display device 4B executes the second special symbol display device 4B. A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a graphic game (described later) or a variable display of decorative symbols (described later) executed in the image display device 5 is established. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the first start prize and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the second start prize may be the same number or different numbers. Good.

  The first special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning) that are not immediately executed at the time of occurrence of the first start winning and are temporarily suspended. Even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) and the decorative symbol variable display (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning prize, When the first start condition that permits the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a winning is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that is satisfied first is being executed) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is put on hold (the variable display game is in a waiting state). That is, the first special figure reserved memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the first start winning that is in a waiting state. Note that information regarding variable display corresponding to the first start winning condition in which the first start condition is satisfied but the first start condition is not satisfied is stored (held) as hold data (first special figure hold information).

  The second special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning) that are not immediately executed when the second start winning occurs but are temporarily suspended. Even if the second start condition for executing the variable display game such as the second special figure game (described later) or the variable display of decorative symbols (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning prize, When the second start condition permitting the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a prize is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established previously is being executed) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is put on hold (the variable display game is in a waiting state). In other words, the second special figure holding memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the second start winning that is in the waiting state for execution. Note that the information regarding the variable display corresponding to the second start winning condition in which the second start condition is satisfied but the second start condition is not satisfied is stored (held) as hold data (second special figure hold information).

  In addition, when there is no particular distinction between the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, they are also simply referred to as “start winning opening”. Further, when there is no particular distinction between the first start prize and the second start prize, they are also simply referred to as “start prize”. Further, the reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is referred to as a “total reserved memory number”. When there is no particular distinction between the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number, it is usually simply referred to as “special figure reserved memory number”. When it is referred to as “the number of memories”, it may indicate any one or two of the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition” or “execution condition”. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition”. The first special figure hold information and the second special figure hold information are also simply referred to as “special figure hold information” unless otherwise distinguished.

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

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

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

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A includes, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A displays (variably displays) a special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is “ Also referred to as “second special figure”. A game executed with variable display of identification information (or variable display of identification information itself) is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, a variable display game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (variable display game for variably displaying the first special symbol) is also referred to as a first special symbol game, and the variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. (Variable display game for variably displaying the second special figure) is also referred to as a second special figure game. Further, when the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “special figure games”.

  The first special symbol display device 4A (the same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B) has a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". Variable display of special symbols. Each special symbol is given a symbol number corresponding to each special symbol. As an example, each number indicating “0” to “9” is assigned with a symbol number “0” to “9”, and the symbol indicating “−” is assigned a symbol number “10”. That's fine. Note that the special symbols are not limited to those composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (for example, lighting patterns such as L and E in the alphabet) in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in a 7-segment LED are set in advance, as a special design It may be displayed.

  A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2 (upper portions of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B). . The first hold indicator 25A includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the first special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the first special figure game) based on the hold data (first special figure hold information). A hold display is displayed to enable display. For example, the first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified by the number of LEDs to be lit. For example, if the number of holdings of the first special figure game increases by 1 due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the number of lighting is increased by one, and the holding of the first special figure game is established by the establishment of a new first start condition. When the number decreases by one, the number of lighting may be decreased by one. The second hold indicator 25B includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the second special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the second special figure game) based on the hold data (second special figure hold information). A hold display is displayed to enable display. For example, the second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified by the number of LEDs to be lit. For example, if the number of holdings of the second special figure game increases by 1 due to the establishment of a new second starting condition, the number of lighting is increased by one, and the holding of the first special figure game is established when the new second start condition is satisfied. When the number decreases by one, the number of lighting may be decreased by one.

  On the left side of the game area on the game board 2, a passing gate 41, a normal symbol display device 20, and a general figure hold display device 25 </ b> C are provided. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, if the number of common figure reservations (described later) is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the normal symbol display 20 A normal start condition for executing a general game (to be described later) executed at the above is established.

  The normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The normal symbol display 20 displays (variably displays) variable symbols of ordinary symbols (also referred to as “ordinary symbols” or “ordinary symbols”), which are a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Note that a variable display game that variably displays a normal symbol is also referred to as a general game (or “normal game”). Note that information about a general game in which a general chart start condition is satisfied but a general chart start condition (described later) is not satisfied is stored (held) as on-hold data (general map hold information).

  The general figure hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general figure hold storage number based on the hold data (general hold information) by, for example, the number of LEDs to be lit. The number of stored customary figures is the number of usual-purpose games that are temporarily executed without being executed immediately when a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Even if the general chart start condition for executing the general game is satisfied by the detection of the game ball by the gate switch 21, the general chart start condition for allowing the start of the general game is not satisfied ( For example, if the previously established ordinary game is being executed), the execution of the ordinary game is put on hold (the ordinary game is waiting to be executed). In other words, the number of usual-pending memories is the number of usual-purpose games that are in a waiting state.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol display area is arranged. In the decorative symbol display area, decorative symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed. Variable display of decoration identification information (decorative symbols) is also included in the variable display game. The image display device 5 is a first special symbol game (a special game using the first special symbol) executed by the first special symbol display device 4A or a second special symbol executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the game (special game using the second special diagram), variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols is executed in the display area (decorative symbol display area).

  As an example, as illustrated in FIG. 2, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5 </ b> L, 5 </ b> C, and 5 </ b> R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Corresponding to the start of any special figure game of the first special figure game or the second special figure game, that is, corresponding to the start of fluctuation of any special figure of the first special figure or the second special figure game Then, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol variation (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. After that, in response to the end of the special symbol game, that is, in response to the special symbol stop display, the decorative symbols (determined decorative symbols, final symbols) that are variable display results in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, respectively. Stop symbol) is also displayed. That is, in the display area of the image display device 5 (decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R), the variation of the ornamental symbol is started in synchronization with the first special symbol game (or the second special symbol game), and the final ornament is confirmed. A symbol (also referred to as a final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed.

  For example, there are eight kinds of decorative patterns (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8”, Chinese numerals, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. The character image may be composed of, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or a decorative image showing any other figure). Each decorative symbol is given a symbol number corresponding to the symbol. As an example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” may be attached to the alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  In addition, the stop display which stops the fixed special symbol which is a variable symbol display result (also referred to as a special symbol display result) and terminates the variable display, and the fixed symbol symbol which is a variable symbol display result (final stop) Stop display to stop the variable display and stop display to stop the variable display by stopping display of the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol (also referred to as the normal figure display result) Also referred to as a complete stop display, a final stop display, or a derived display (or simply “derived”).

  Note that a stop display different from the complete stop display (final stop display, derived display) may be performed. For example, the decorative design may be temporarily stopped during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative design until the fixed decorative design is derived and displayed. In the temporary stop display, a decorative pattern with a fluctuation speed of “0” is displayed while being stopped, for example, causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction, or shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). This includes things that stop and display without causing time, slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, a first start prize storage display area 5HL and a second start prize storage display area 5HR are arranged. In the first start winning memory display area 5HL, as in the case of the first hold indicator 25A, a hold display for displaying the first special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner is performed. That is, the number of the first special figure games that are currently suspended is displayed in an identifiable manner. In the first start winning memory display area 5HL, as in the second hold indicator 25B, a hold display for displaying the second special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner is performed. In other words, the number of second special figure games that are currently suspended is displayed in an identifiable manner.

  In the first start winning storage display area 5HL, for example, the hold display may be performed right-justified. That is, when a hold display is added to the first start winning memory display area 5HL (when the first start condition is satisfied but the first start condition is not satisfied), the first start winning memory display area 5HL If there is no hold display, the hold display is added to the right side of the first start winning storage display area 5HL (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5), and another hold display is displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. If there is, the hold display may be added to the left side of the other hold display (the left side of the leftmost hold display if there are a plurality of other hold displays). Further, when there are a plurality of hold indications in the first start prize storage display area 5HL, when the hold indication in the first start prize storage display area 5HL is consumed (erased) (when the first start condition is satisfied). The oldest display of the hold display (the hold display displayed on the rightmost side of the first start winning memory display area 5HL) is digested, and each of the other hold displays is displayed on the hold display side (for example, , To the right).

  Further, in the second start winning prize storage display area 5HR, for example, the hold display may be performed left-justified. That is, when a hold display is added to the second start winning memory display area 5HR (when the second start condition is satisfied but the second start condition is not satisfied), the second start winning memory display area 5HR If there is no hold display, the hold display is added to the left side of the second start winning storage display area 5HR (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5), and another hold display is displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR. If there is, the hold display may be added to the right side of the other hold display (the right side of the rightmost hold display if there are a plurality of other hold displays). Further, when there are a plurality of hold indications in the second start prize storage display area 5HR, when the hold indication in the second start prize storage display area 5HR is digested (when the second start condition is satisfied). , The oldest display of the hold display (the hold display displayed on the leftmost side of the second start winning memory display area 5HR) is digested, and each of the other hold displays is the digested hold display side (for example, , Left). Note that the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR are also simply referred to as “start prize storage display area 5H” unless otherwise distinguished.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, in addition to the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second start-winning memory display area 5HR, the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second as the hold display area. An area for displaying the hold display digested from the start winning memory display area 5HR, that is, an area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display of the decorative pattern being executed (not shown; the hold display area being executed, the current hold display area) May also be arranged. For example, an on-hold pending display area may be arranged between the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR.

  In addition to the above configuration, the game area of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill and a number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. 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 open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered any of the general prize opening is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

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

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

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

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

  An audio output member is provided in the periphery of the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the speaker 8UL and the speaker 8UR are installed at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the speaker 8LL and the speaker 8LR are installed at the lower left and right oblique parts of the upper plate (the upper left and right oblique parts of the lower plate). It is installed. Hereinafter, the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR will be simply referred to as speakers 8 unless otherwise distinguished. The speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) voice (sound and voice). For example, the speaker 8 outputs a production sound (also referred to as a sound effect) according to the game progress status of the gaming machine 1 and outputs a warning sound according to the status of the gaming machine 1.

  The production sound includes music, detection sound, response sound, notification sound, and the like. The music in the production sound is, for example, BGM, a song, etc. that are output according to the progress of the game. The detection sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound, voice (serif, message), or the like that is output in accordance with a detection result by a switch or a sensor (for example, detection of winning at the first start winning award etc.). The response sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound or a voice that is output in response to an operation action on the push button 31B. Since the operation action on the push button 31B is also detected by the push sensor, the response sound output in response to the operation action on the push button 31B is also a detection sound. The notification sound in the production sound is, for example, a sound or voice that is notified to request an operation action on the push button 31B, or a sound, voice, or the like that notifies the shift to the reach state when the reach state (described later) is shifted. The sound, voice, etc. suggesting or notifying that the game will shift to the jackpot gaming state before the transition to the jackpot gaming state.

  An example of the warning sound is a warning sound that is output when the game ball is excessively held (stored) in the lower plate, a warning sound that is output when the glass door (not shown) is open, or the like. .

  A light emitting member (light emitting body) that emits light as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting member 9CC is installed at the upper position of the image display device 5, the light emitting member 9CL and the light emitting member 9CR are installed at the left and right positions of the image display device 5, and the light emitting member is installed at the upper position of the frame 3 for the gaming machine. The light emitting member 9SL and the light emitting member 9SR are installed on the left and right positions of the frame 3 for the gaming machine 9U. Hereinafter, the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are collectively referred to as a lamp 9 unless particularly distinguished. For example, the lamp 9 may be composed of one or more LEDs, or may be composed of a flash lamp. The light emitting member 9U may be a rotating lamp (for example, a patrol lamp) having a rotating portion. In addition to the above, for example, various light emitting members may be installed around each structure (for example, the sorting device 200, the special variable winning ball device 7 and the like) in the game area.

  The image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the like described above are rendering devices that perform rendering, but the gaming machine 1 may include other rendering devices such as a rendering model having a drive unit as the rendering device. Good.

  In addition, the arrangement position (installation position) of each component is an example, and may be arranged at other positions. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20 may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area. Further, for example, the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the general-purpose hold indicator 25C may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the general symbol display 20 starts the general game based on the fact that the general diagram start condition is satisfied after the general diagram start condition is satisfied. In the regular game, after the variable display of the normal symbol is started (after the change of the normal symbol is started), the fixed normal symbol which becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol after a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time has elapsed. Is stopped (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a special game (first special game) is started by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied. A special game (second special game) is started by the second special symbol display device 4B on the basis that the second start condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied. In the special figure game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started (after the change of the special symbol is started), when the variable display time as the special figure change time elapses, the fixed special that becomes the variable display result of the special symbol Derives and displays a symbol (special image display result). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small bonus symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result. Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, the game is “lost”.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a big hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating the number “2” is a small hit symbol, The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. Each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a lost symbol in the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The symbol may be a symbol, or the special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or the like). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

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

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are normally open round jackpot symbols and the number "5" The special symbol indicating is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state (normal open big hit state) as the normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 The door is in the open state in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) that is the first period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By doing so, the round which changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the 1st state (open state) advantageous to a player is performed. The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

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

  In such a short-term open big hit state, a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (such as 0.1 second) and is very short. For this reason, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. The short-term open big hit state is also called a second specific game state.

  In addition, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state is not limited to the one with a short winning opening period compared to the big hit gaming state as the normal opening round specific gaming state, for example, the opening of the big winning mouth The period (upper limit time) is the same in the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open round specific game state, but in the short-term open round specific game state, there is an upper limit number of times (for example, two times) that makes the big prize opening state open. It may be less than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal open round specific game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period during which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is longer than the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. As long as it is at least one of the short second period and the second round number being less than the first round number in the normal open round specific gaming state. .

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

  In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the start of one of the special game games, the decorative display variable display is started. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach during the period from the start of variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the confirmed decorative symbol. It may become a state.

  The reach state is a decorative design that is not yet stopped when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination (also referred to as “reach variation”). Is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as the display of the character image, the change of the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, and the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern are referred to as reach effect (or reach effect display). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speaker 8 and the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9 and the like before reaching the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the operation mode.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the production pattern, the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after the reach production may be varied (also referred to as “hit expectation” or “hit reliability”). As a result, the jackpot expectation can be made different depending on which of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed, that is, depending on which reach effect appears. As an example, in the present embodiment, the reach mode of normal reach and the reach mode of super reach that has a higher expectation degree of big hits than normal reach are set (prepared) in advance.

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

  Also, unlike a reach effect, there is a possibility that any reach effect will be executed (the possibility that the decorative symbol variable display state becomes a reach state), or a predetermined reach effect (for example, super reach) will be executed. It may be possible to execute a variable display effect for notifying the player that there is a possibility that the game will be performed or that the degree of expectation of the big hit is high. For example, during variable display of decorative symbols, variable display effects such as “slip (effect)” and “pseudo-continuity (effect)” realized by variable display operations such as decorative symbols can be executed. In addition to “sliding” and “pseudo ream”, various variable display effects using variable display operations such as decorative symbols may be executed.

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas) are displayed. 5L, 5R, etc. are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left”) in the temporarily stopped display of the decorative symbols are displayed. The decorative design display area 5L and the “right” decorative design display area 5R or both) are displayed again after changing the decorative design, thereby changing the decorative design to be stopped and displayed. Done. Thus, in the variable display effect of “slip”, a predetermined number of decorative symbols are displayed after temporary display of a plurality of decorative symbols from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the display of a definite decorative symbol resulting in variable display. When the variable display state of the decorative pattern is re-executed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and when the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. is there.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started after either one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once. Before the final confirmed decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols (for example, predetermined pseudo-continuous chance eyes) are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is the total number of decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, excluding the initial variation from when the decorative symbol variable display is started until all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped temporarily. Is the number of times that changes again. In the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, by changing the pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) once to three times, the decoration pattern can be changed based on the first start condition or the second start condition being satisfied once. The display can appear as if it has been started 2-4 times in a row.

  Further, in the image display device 5, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display as a message, an audio output, light emission (lighting, blinking, light-off), etc., reach effect, “slip”, “pseudo” There is a possibility that any reach effect may be executed by an effect operation different from the variable display effect such as “ream”, a predetermined reach effect (for example, super reach) may be executed, You may make it alert | report to a player that a big hit expectation degree etc. are high. For example, in order to notify the player in advance that there is a possibility that any reach effect may be executed by displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying an image as a message, outputting sound, emitting light, or the like. The notice effect may be executed.

  It is sufficient for the notice effect to include a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as “pre-judgment notice effect”). The pre-reading notice effect indicates whether or not the variable display result of the variable display becomes “big hit” before starting the variable display subject to the notice, such as the hold information of the special figure game (special figure hold information) This is a notice effect that is determined based on the above (prefetching) and executed based on the determination result. In the following description, pre-read special figure hold information is referred to as target hold information (hold data), and variable display corresponding to the pre-read hold information (special figure hold information) is also referred to as target variable display. Note that the pre-reading notice effect is executed during the digestion of the target hold information according to the total number of hold memories, the determination result, and the like (executed during the target hold information digest process including the target variable display). Case) and during the digestion of the hold information of the target and during the digestion of the hold information before the target hold information.

  The stage action that becomes a pre-reading notice effect by winning a certain game ball is that the player determines whether or not the content of the pre-reading notice effect is realized after winning the game ball (after the start condition is established). It may be executed (started) before it can be determined. For example, a stage action that is a pre-reading advance notice for informing (indicating) to a player that there is a possibility of reaching a reach state due to a winning of a certain game ball is at least a decorative pattern by winning of the game ball. Any variable display state may be executed (started) before the reach state (or non-reach state) is reached. In addition, at least a play operation of a pre-reading notice effect for informing (suggesting) a player that a variable display result may be a “hit” by winning a game ball What is necessary is just to be executed (started) before the winning decorative symbol by winning is stopped and displayed.

  In the present embodiment, as a pre-reading notice effect (preliminary notice effect), a hold change effect (also referred to as a “hold display effect”) that changes the display mode of the hold display in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL, a decoration Background change effects and the like for changing the display mode of the background image during variable display or stop display of symbols are prepared.

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

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state is reached after the decorative symbol variable display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When the special big win symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special opening game as a special symbol for the special opening game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding decoration that becomes a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probability variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations after a predetermined reach production is executed in response to the reach state. The symbol is stopped and displayed. The predetermined normal jackpot combination is, for example, a normal symbol of the same type (also referred to as “non-probability variable symbol”) on a predetermined effective line (for example, a straight line horizontally) formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is a combination that displays the final stop. As an example of the normal symbol, among the eight types of decorative symbols having symbol numbers “1” to “8”, four types of decorative symbols having even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” It is.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed display symbol of the regular jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variable bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol variable display state is Corresponding to having reached the reach state, after a reach effect similar to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “normal” is executed, among the multiple types of big hit combinations, a predetermined probability variation big hit combination May be displayed in a stopped manner. In other words, when the probability variation jackpot symbol is finally stopped and displayed in the special figure game, the decoration symbol that becomes the predetermined probability variation jackpot combination is finally stopped, and the decoration symbol that becomes the predetermined normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. May be. The predetermined probability variation big hit combination is, for example, a combination in which the same type of certain probability variation symbols are aligned on the effective line and are finally stopped and displayed. An example of a probabilistic design is the four types of decorative symbols with odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” among the eight types of decorative symbols with symbol numbers “1” to “8”. It is.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result of “big hit” This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as “big hit type”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control (probability change control) is performed together with the time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The certainty control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time-saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when a special number of games (for example, 100 times) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 to make the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) shorter than that in the normal state, or to change the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. Therefore, the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the second special figure game can be executed frequently, so that the variable display result Is reduced to become a “big hit”. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short time control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control, nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of the time reduction control and the probability change control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the special game (second special game) can be frequently executed, and each special game (first special game) The probability that the variable display result in the figure game or the second special figure game will be a “big hit” is increased, which is advantageous to the player. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a short-term open round jackpot symbol such as a special symbol indicating “5” is stopped or displayed, or a small bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating “2” is stopped or displayed. In some cases, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols determined in advance as the chance of opening may be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable symbol display state of the ornament symbol being reached. In some cases, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a short-term open round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit" This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a “big hit type”) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “surprise probability big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “surprise” big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control may be performed together with the short time control.

  Based on the fact that the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “2” is stopped and the variable display result is “small hit” as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit game state is controlled. After that, the gaming state is not changed, and the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game whose variable display result is “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special gaming state may end and return to the normal state.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the determined decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probable big hit combination. For example, as a re-lottery effect, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, after temporarily displaying the decorative symbol that is a normal jackpot combination, it is changed again in a state where the same decorative symbol is aligned, The decorative symbol (probable variation symbol) and the decorative symbol (normal symbol) that is a normal jackpot combination may be finally stopped and displayed as a confirmed decorative symbol.

  After the decisive decorative symbol that is normally a big hit combination is derived and displayed, the next round starts after one round ends in the big hit gaming state at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the round in the big hit gaming state During the big hit that will be a promising change notification effect whether or not to control to the probable change state, such as the period from the end of the last round in the big hit gaming state until the start of the next variable display game A promotion effect may be executed. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the last round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

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

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

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical component for rendering such as 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is an electrical component for effects such as display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speaker 8, and all or part of the on / off operation in the lamp 9. Is provided with a function of determining the control content for causing a predetermined performance operation to be executed.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speaker 8 based on a command, control data, etc. from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and performs lighting / extinguishing driving in the lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. The lamp driver circuit to perform is installed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. If it is. In addition to the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23, the gaming machine 1 similarly has other switches (for example, a glass door (not shown) connected to the main board 11. ), A switch for detecting the open / closed state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting unauthorized vibrations, and a switch for detecting unauthorized electromagnetic waves. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is constituted by two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or may be three or more.

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

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, different EXT data depending on the determination result of whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit” or the big hit type determination result. Is set.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating a final stop symbol in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  In the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the first start prize is generated when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start prize port formed by the normal prize ball device 6A is detected by the first start port switch 22A. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the first special figure game by the symbol display device 4A is satisfied.

  The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and the second start winning is generated. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the first special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the like. . The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the second start winning memory display area 5HR or the like.

  In the present embodiment, as the stored storage information, a first start opening prize specifying command or a second starting opening prize specifying command for designating whether the start winning prize is given to the first starting prize opening or the second winning prize opening is designated. In addition to transmission, a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. It should be noted that when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory count decreases, the reserved memory count addition designation command (the second reserved figure count designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory count or the second special figure reserved memory count has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. Further, a total reserved memory number addition designation command (total reserved memory number subtraction designation command) for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total reserved memory number may be transmitted.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, and the determination result of the big hit type as the winning determination result. is there. The command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating a variation pattern determination result (a variation category in which variation patterns are classified by type) as a winning determination result.

  In the present embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 16A), the variable display result is determined as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result when the start winning is generated. Whether or not “small hit” is determined. If “big hit” is determined, the big hit type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the fluctuation pattern A variation pattern (variation category) is determined based on the random number value MR3 for determination. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command and the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designating command, and determines the type of big hit. In addition to being able to recognize, the change category can be recognized based on the value set in the change category command.

  The effect control commands such as the change pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are used when the effect control CPU 120 controls one or more effect devices (image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9, etc.). . Hereinafter, an effect control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5 is a display control command, an effect control command used for controlling audio output from the speaker 8 is an audio control command, and a light emission operation of the lamp 9 ( The effect control command used for controlling the lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation is also referred to as a lamp control command. Note that, among the effect control commands, there may be a display control command, a voice control command, and a lamp control command.

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

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the display result is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses the random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

  Next, the decorative pattern variation pattern will be described. Hereinafter, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” is referred to as “losing variation pattern”. The loss variation pattern includes a “non-reach variation pattern” (“non-reach loss variation pattern”, “non-reach” corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” among the cases where the variable display result is “loss”. (Also referred to as “(loss) variation pattern”) ”or“ reach variation pattern ”(“ reach loss variation pattern ”) corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is“ reach ”among the cases where the variable display result is“ losing ”. Also referred to as).

  A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is referred to as a “hit variation pattern”. The hit fluctuation pattern includes a “big hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” and a “small hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “small hit”. As the big hit variation pattern, a plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each of the big hit types may be prepared.

  Non-reach variation patterns are prepared with multiple variation patterns with different variation times corresponding to time-short control executed when the total number of pending storage is large, or when the gaming state is in a probabilistic state or a short-time state. Good. As a result, any variation pattern is selected according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state, thereby enabling control to shorten the variation time according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state.

  For variation patterns including a reach effect such as a big hit variation pattern and a reach variation pattern, a variation pattern corresponding to the reach mode of each reach effect is prepared. Note that the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed is referred to as “normal reach fluctuation pattern”, and the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is referred to as “super reach fluctuation pattern”.

  FIG. 5 shows a specific example of the variation pattern in the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, the five variation patterns of the variation pattern “PA1-1” to the variation pattern “PA1-5” are non-reach (loss) variation patterns. For example, the variation pattern “PA1-1” is a non-reach (loss) variation pattern corresponding to a case where the gaming state is not a probability variation state or a short-time state (normal time) and the total number of pending storages is zero. The variation pattern “PA1-2” is a non-reach (loss) variation pattern corresponding to a normal case and a case where the total number of pending storages is 2 to 4.

  The variation pattern “PA2-1” is a “normal reach (loss) variation pattern”. The normal reach (loss) variation pattern is a reach loss variation pattern and a normal reach variation pattern. The fluctuation pattern “PA2-2” is a “super reach α (lost) fluctuation pattern”. The super reach α (losing) variation pattern is a reach loss variation pattern and is a super reach variation pattern for the super reach α. The fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is a “super reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern”. The super reach β (loss) variation pattern is a reach loss variation pattern and is a super reach variation pattern for super reach β.

  The fluctuation pattern “PB1-1” is a “normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern”. The normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern is a big hit fluctuation pattern and a normal reach fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern “PB1-2” is a “super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern”. The super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern is a big hit fluctuation pattern and a super reach fluctuation pattern for the super reach α. The fluctuation pattern “PB1-3” is a “super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern”. The super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern is a big hit fluctuation pattern and is a super reach fluctuation pattern for super reach β. The variation pattern “PC1-1” is a small hit variation pattern or a sudden variation pattern. The sudden variation pattern is a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the big hit type of the big hit variation pattern is sudden. Note that the fluctuation pattern “PC1-1” stops the opening chance. The fluctuation pattern “PC1-2” is an abrupt fluctuation pattern and a normal reach fluctuation pattern.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 101 also includes data (for example, information for specifying the contents of the control command) constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, Data (for example, information specifying each variation pattern) constituting a table as shown in FIG. 5 is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, as the special figure display result decision table, a first special figure display result decision table 130A shown in FIG. 6A and a second special figure display result decision table 130B shown in FIG. Prepared in advance. In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in the first special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure) by the first special symbol display device 4A is derived and displayed. Previously, whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a big hit gaming state with “big hit”, and whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a small hit gaming state with “small hit” for determining the special figure display result It is a table referred in order to determine based on random number value MR1. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in the second special figure game (special game using the second special figure) by the second special symbol display device 4B is derived and displayed. Previously, whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a big hit gaming state with “big hit”, and whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a small hit gaming state with “small hit” for determining the special figure display result It is a table referred in order to determine based on random number value MR1.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a special figure display is made depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the result is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short time state (low probability state), or a probability variation state (high probability state), the special figure display result determination table 130B A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). More decision values are assigned to the “big hit” special figure display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). If the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determined values (a value in the range of “30000” to “30350”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, since the “special hit” is not achieved in the second special figure game, for example, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B such as a short-time state (low-accuracy base state) or a probability variation state (high-accuracy high-base state) is formed. In a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second starting prize opening, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a “small hit” that makes it difficult to obtain a prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in game entertainment due to the extended game. .

  In the second special figure display result determination table 130B and the first special figure display result determination table 130A, determination values in different predetermined ranges may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display results. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value than the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. Accordingly, it is possible to avoid frequent occurrence of “small hits” in a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Or you may make it determine a special figure display result with reference to a common special figure display result determination table with a 1st special figure game and a 2nd special figure game.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the big hit type determination table 131, the first special symbol game (special game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed, or the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Depending on whether or not (special game using the second special figure) is executed, the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprising change” Are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, when the first special figure game is executed, that is, when the special figure to be changed (also referred to as a fluctuation special figure) is the first special figure, a predetermined range of determination values ( When the second special figure game is executed while the variable special figure is the second special figure, the value in the range of “82” to “99” is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. No decision value is assigned to the jackpot type of “Accuracy”. With such a setting, the game is not “accurate” in the second special figure game, so that it is possible to obtain a prize ball in a game state in which the game ball easily enters the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable prize-winning ball device 6B. It is possible to avoid the occurrence of difficult “probability” and to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to the extended game.

  It should be noted that the determined values in different predetermined ranges may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure and when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. . For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller decision value may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Thereby, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of “probability” in a gaming state in which a game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to common table data in the case where the variation special chart is the first special chart and the second special chart.

  Further, in the ROM 101, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the special figure display result or the determination result of the jackpot type. For this purpose, a variation pattern determination table (not shown) referred to is stored. In other words, based on the determination result of the special figure display result, the determination result of the jackpot type, the variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern determination random value MR3, etc., any one of the plurality of types of variation patterns shown in FIG. The fluctuation pattern is determined.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting the variation pattern determination ratio. For example, if one of the plurality of variation patterns shown in FIG. 5 has a special figure display result determination result that is a big hit and the big hit type is uncertain, or the special figure display result decision result is In case of big hit and big hit type is probable, special case display result decision result is big hit and big hit type is probable, or special figure display result decision result is lost In FIG. 8, numerical values (determined values) to be compared with the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern are assigned to the plurality of variation patterns in the variation pattern determination table. Just do it. In the setting example shown in FIG. 8, the case where the determination result of the special figure display result is a small hit is omitted. The determination ratio of the pattern “PC1-1” may be 100%.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). The In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data (for example, a special figure) Process flags). Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  In such a RAM 102, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 9 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 9 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A is a special game (not yet started) even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting winning is generated. The holding data (first special figure holding information) of the first special figure game) by the first special symbol display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates a reservation number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and a random number is generated by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as the hold data (first special figure hold information) until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B is a special game that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a second start winning has occurred. Hold data (second special figure hold information) of (second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates a holding number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, and makes a random number by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as the hold data (second special figure hold information) until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The first special symbol game hold data (first special figure hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition) by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The hold data (second special figure hold information based on the establishment of the second start winning prize) may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit.

  The general-purpose hold storage unit 151C stores on-hold data related to a general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display device 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Information). For example, the universal figure storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as hold data (ordinary hold information) until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”).

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

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

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores the first reserved memory number count value and the second special figure reserved memory number, which are stored values of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first special figure reserved memory number. The second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting, the total reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number, etc. Remembered.

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

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

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

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

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

  A wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image for the image display device 5 and an information signal (effect sound signal) indicating a command for the audio control board 13 are transmitted to the effect control board 12. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (electric decoration signal) indicating a command to the lamp control board 14 and the like are connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the user's operation action has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

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

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. In addition, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations performed by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the effect model). Data to be stored is stored. The effect control pattern only needs to include a special-figure effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern (including a pre-read notice effect control pattern), various effect control patterns, and the like.

  The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the special-figure variation effect control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, from when the special symbol variation is started in the special-figure game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-figure display result is derived and displayed. Consists of data indicating the contents of control of various production operations such as production operations in variable display operations, reach production, re-lottery production, etc., or various production operations without variable design display during the period Has been.

  FIG. 10A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. The effect control pattern is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations such as an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, and the like. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120 when a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The audio control data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 8 such as data indicating an output mode of a production sound or the like interlocked with a variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the audio control data is data that specifies an audio output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating the light emission operation mode of the lamp 9 (light emitter). That is, the lamp control data is data that designates the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation corresponding to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 10B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the production control process timer value matches any of the production control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the production control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speaker 8 in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control is performed to cause the lamp 9 to emit light in a mode specified by the lamp control data, and an operation specified by the operation detection control data. In the effective period, control for receiving the operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B and determining the production content is performed. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that is not a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 10B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, the effect operation is executed corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbol (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot game state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot game state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets the special-figure variation effect control pattern based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the notice pattern (“hold display effect”, “background change effect”, etc.) based on the designation contents of the variable category command and the reserved memory count notification command, A pattern corresponding to the notice pattern) is determined, and a notice effect control pattern corresponding to the notice pattern is set. When setting an effect control pattern such as an effect control pattern at the time of special figure fluctuation or a notice effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Alternatively, the storage address in the ROM 121 of the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer determination values. If the production control process timer value matches, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9, and the like) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the movable member provided in the production model is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 11A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 11B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The receiving command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total reserved storage number. When there is a start prize at the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening, a start opening prize designation command (a first start slot prize designation command or a second start slot prize designation command), a symbol designation command, a variation category command , A set of four commands called a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that these start opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and pending storage number notification commands can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning a prize, command transmission is performed in the order of a starting opening prize specifying command, a symbol specifying command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 11B, the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The category command and the stored memory number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 11B, the command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “5”.

  The commands stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 11B are deleted one by one every time the decorative symbol variable display is started, and the buffer numbers (in order of winning among the commands) are maintained. However, subsequent commands are shifted. Specifically, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the first special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the first start opening prize designation command is displayed. One stored command (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the first start opening prize designation command) Command, the command associated with the second start opening winning designation command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (buffer number size relationship), and the decorative symbol variable display is synchronized with the second special figure game. When the command is started, the command stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the second start opening winning designation command is stored. One (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (the command associated with the first start opening prize designation command, the second The command associated with the start opening winning designation command is shifted while maintaining the winning order (buffer number size relationship). For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 11B, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the first special figure game, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. , The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the buffer number “1”, and the commands stored in the respective areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “3” to “5” are The buffer numbers are shifted to “2” to “4”. In addition, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the second special game in the stored state shown in FIG. 11B, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted. , The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “3” is shifted to the buffer number “2”, and the commands stored in the respective areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “4” to “5” are It is shifted to buffer numbers “3” to “4”.

  In the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 11B, for the area corresponding to the buffer number “2”, the command reception cannot be performed normally, and the pending storage number notification command is missed. It is shown. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 11B, the content in the fourth storage area where the reserved storage number notification command is to be stored is “0000 (H)” corresponding to the buffer number “2”. It remains.

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interruption process shown in FIG. 12 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the effect control among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 12 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 13 as the start winning determination process. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in steps S208 and S211 of FIG. 14 as the start winning process. FIG. 16A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S220 in FIG. 15 as the winning random number determination process.

  In the start winning determination process in the special symbol process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first detects the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number (the first special figure game holding number) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit storing number). (4)) is determined (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reserved memory number by, for example, reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S207).

  When the first start opening switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), After executing the process of step S209, the second start port switch 22B is based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It is determined whether or not is on (step S203). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (step S203; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number (the second special figure game holding number) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit memory number). (4)) is determined (step S204). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding storage number is not the upper limit value in step S204 (step S204; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S210).

  After executing the process of step S207, the start winning time process (FIG. 15) is executed (step S208), the stored value of the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (step S209), and the process of step S203 is performed. Proceed to After executing the process of step S210, the start winning time process (FIG. 15) is executed (step S211), the stored value of the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (step S212), and the start winning determination process Exit. Thereby, even if it is a case where the start winning of a game ball is detected at the same time in the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, the processing based on each detection can be completed.

  As the start winning process (steps S208 and S211), the CPU 103 updates the special figure holding storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value stored in the start port buffer by 1 (step S215). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. Following the process of step S215, the total number of reserved storage is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S216). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the process of step S216, the CPU 103 determines the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (step S217). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S218). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S218, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (step S219). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  Following the process of step S219, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S220). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (step S221). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 12 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  As the winning random number determination process (step S220), the CPU 103, for example, confirms the state of the time reduction flag or the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, etc. Is identified (step S401 in FIG. 16A). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S401, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current Corresponding to the gaming state, the special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result is selected (step S402). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A is set in the use table. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B is set in the use table. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S217 in FIG. 15 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the big hit determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result decision table data selected by the processing of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and each It suffices to determine whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the decision value with each other. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, when it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit” (big hit start determination) it can.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 is within a predetermined small hit determination range (step S403). S404). The CPU 103 executes processing similar to that in the case of the big hit determination range for the decision value assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit” in the special figure display result decision table data selected by the processing in step S402. Thus, it is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the small hit determination range. If it is determined in step S404 that it is not within the small hit determination range (step S404; No), a symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” is sent to the effect control board 12. Settings for transmission are performed (step S405).

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is given to the effect control board 12. Are set for transmission (step S407).

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 determines in accordance with the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified in correspondence with the start port buffer value. The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. Settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result of the process in step S409 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S410).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S405, S407, and S410, the random number value MR3 is included using the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern and the variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. The variation category corresponding to the determined value range is determined (step S412).

  In step S412, for example, a variation pattern determination table is set to determine which variation pattern is determined. When the variation pattern is any one of PA1-1 to PA1-5, it is determined that the variation category is non-reach loss. Further, when the variation pattern is any one of PA2-1 to PA2-3, it is determined that it is a reach-losing variation category. When the variation pattern is any one of PB1-1 to PB1-3, it is determined that the variation category is a big hit variation category. Further, when the variation pattern is either PC1-1 or PC1-2, it is determined that the variation category is a sudden / small hit variation category. In step S412, it is determined whether the variation category is included in any of the variation categories of non-reach loss, reach loss, big hit, sudden hit / small hit, but more detailed determination may be made. For example, in the case of a variation pattern with reach, it may be determined that the variation category differs depending on whether it is normal reach or super reach.

  After that, according to the determination result of the process of step S412, after making a setting for transmitting any of the variation category commands shown in FIG. The random number value determination process ends.

  As described above, in the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 and the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 16A, after the process of step S219 in FIG. When the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 16A is executed, the processes in steps S405, S407, S410, and S413 in FIG. 16A are executed, and the process in step S221 in FIG. 15 is further executed. After these processes are executed, the game ball passes (enters) through the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening) by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. When the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, a start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command, and reserved memory number notification Four commands called commands (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are transmitted as a set in one timer interrupt. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

In other words, in this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are obtained by special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 13, FIG. 17). A determination is made as to whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state as “big hit” or “small hit”. Further, in the variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 13), determination of a specific variable display mode (variation pattern) of the decorative symbols is performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in step S220 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol is derived and displayed as a special symbol display result, or a variable display mode (variation category) of a decorative symbol is determined. As a result, it is possible to predict (variable) the display of the fixed special symbol, the fixed decorative symbol, the decorative symbol variable display mode, etc. that are derived and displayed before the special graphic game based on a certain start prize and the variable graphic variable display is actually started. Whether or not a pre-reading notice effect (for example, a hold change effect or a background change effect) is executed by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side based on the prediction result. The contents to be executed can be determined.
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  After executing the start winning determination process at step S101 in FIG. And run.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Done. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is determined based on a pre-determined result on whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the total number of reserved memories, the game state, and the like. A process for determining a variation pattern using any of the numerical data shown in FIG. 5, a first variation start command (or second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, etc. It includes transmission setting processing for transmission. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  Through the special symbol normal process in step S110 and the variation pattern setting process in step S111, a variation pattern including a fixed special symbol, a special symbol, and a variable symbol variable display time as a result of variable display of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol or decoration pattern using the random value MR1 for determining the special diagram display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. The variable display mode is determined.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. The first special symbol game (special game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol game (special game using the second special symbol) by the second special symbol display device 4B The elapsed time is measured by a common timer regardless of whether the game is a graphic game). It is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of step S112 only needs to be a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

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

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big prize opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set according to whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. As an example, the big win type corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change” is set to “29 seconds” as the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened, and the upper prize is the upper limit number of times to execute the round. By setting the number of times of opening the mouth to “15 times”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. Is set to “15 times” to set the short-term open big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, or the lamp 9. And a process for performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit release pre-processing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. As an example, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is the same as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Setting to “0.1 seconds” and setting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening to “15 times” may be performed so that the small hit gaming state is set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process waits until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an effect operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, or the lamp 9. Processing to be included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 13 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second special figure game is put on hold. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special figure game is put on hold. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine.

  As described above, since the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure holding memory number is “0”, the first special figure game and the second special figure game are executed. When the figure game is put on hold, the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game. It should be noted that the second special figure game is not limited to being executed in preference to the first special figure game, and the game ball enters (passes through) the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening). ) And the special game (first special game, second special game) may be executed in the order in which the start prizes (first start prize, second start prize) are generated. In this case, it is only necessary to provide a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated, and to determine which of the first special game and the second special game is to be executed from the stored data.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result, is “big hit” or “losing”. Similarly to the process of step S402 shown in FIG. 16A, special figure display result determination table data is selected (step S239). That is, in the process of step S402, the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B is set in the use table according to the start port buffer value (“1” or “2”). In the process of step S239, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A is set in the use table, and the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”. In this case, the second special figure display result determination table 130B may be set in the usage table. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. Compared with the value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost” (step S240).

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in this way, numerical data indicating the big hit type determination random number MR2 stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is changed to “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprise change”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type is matched, it is determined which of the jackpot types is a plurality of types (step S244).

  Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S246). When it is determined that the game is “small hit” (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S247).

  If it is determined in step S246 that the game is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot game state is set (step S248).

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

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 18 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

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

  The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

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

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process in step S75, for example, various effect devices such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speaker 8, a light emission operation in the lamp 9, and a drive operation in the effect model. With respect to the control content of the effect operation using, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  Following the effect control process of step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random values used for effect control. The numerical data indicating is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 18 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; No), the command analysis processing is terminated.

  If there is a received command in step S501 (step S501; Yes), for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, it is determined whether or not the received command is the first start opening prize designation command. (Step S502). If it is the first start opening winning designation command (step S502; Yes), the first reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. That's fine.

  If the received command is not the first start opening winning designation command in step S502 (step S502; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second starting opening winning designation command (step S504). If it is the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; Yes), the second reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S505). For example, in the process of step S505, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

  If it is determined in step S504 that the received command is not the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (step S506). If the received command is not a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; No), it is determined whether the received command is a variable category command (step S507). If the received command is not a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a first pending storage number notification command (step S508). When the command is the first pending storage count notification command (step S508; Yes), the first pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the time counting operation by the command reception control timer (step S509). .

  If the received command is not the first reserved memory number notification command in step S508 (step S508; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second reserved memory number notification command (step S510). When the command is the second pending storage count notification command (step S510; Yes), the second pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step S511). .

  If the received command is a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; Yes), the received command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; Yes), or steps S503, S505, S509, and S511. After executing any of the above processes, the received command is stored at the head of the empty area in the start winning received command buffer 194A (step S512), and the process returns to the step S501.

  In addition, when the pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command or second pending storage number notification command) is received together with the variation start command (first variation start command or second variation start command), the retention storage is performed. The number notification command may not be stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the start winning receiving command buffer 194A.

  If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in step S510 (step S510; No), after making settings according to other received commands (step S513), the process returns to step S501.

  Start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designation command, variation category command, reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command, second reserved memory number) An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning is generated, such as a notification command, is also referred to as a command at the time of starting winning. The reserved memory number notification command and the start opening winning designation command are also referred to as reserved memory information. The symbol designation command and the variation category command are also referred to as determination result information. Note that when receiving commands are sequentially stored from the top of the empty area in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, the received command is any one of a start winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. May be stored without distinction, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 18 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a start winning determination process (step S150). FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S150 of FIG. 20 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process in the effect control process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S151), and uses the first start as a new received command. It is determined whether or not an oral winning designation command has been received (step S152). When it is determined in step S152 that the first start opening prize designation command has not been received (step S152; No), it is determined whether or not the second start opening prize designation command has been received as a new received command. (Step S153). When it is determined in step S153 that the second start opening winning designation command has not been received (step S153; No), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S152 that the first start opening winning designation command has been received (step S152; Yes), the first hold change effect determination process (FIG. 22) is executed (step S160), and the second hold A change effect determination process (FIG. 24) is executed (step S161), a hold addition process (described later) for adding a new hold display to the first start-winning memory display area 5HL is executed (step S162), and a start-winning determination process Exit.

  When it is determined in step S153 that the second start opening winning designation command has been received (step S153; Yes), the hold change effect initialization determination process (FIG. 27) is executed (step S164), and the second start A hold addition process for adding a new hold display to the winning memory display area 5HR is executed (step S165), and the start winning determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S160 of FIG. 21 as the first hold change effect determination process. In the following description, the first effect mode is a normal effect mode. Different effects are executed in each of the effect modes of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode. Specifically, the second effect mode is an effect mode prepared as a prefetch notice effect (background change effect). In the second effect mode, a background image different from the first effect mode and the third effect mode is displayed. The third effect mode is an effect mode prepared as a special effect under a predetermined condition (for example, see FIG. 29). In the third effect mode, a background image different from the first effect mode and the second effect mode is displayed. In the case of “big hit” in the second effect mode and the third effect mode, the mode is shifted to the first effect mode after “big hit”. Further, in the third effect mode, the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H may be hidden. For example, in the third effect mode, the hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL may be hidden.

  When the decorative design corresponding to the hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is changed (when the decorative design is changed in synchronization with the first special game), the first effect mode Alternatively, the second effect mode is controlled. On the other hand, when the decorative design corresponding to the hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR is changed (when the decorative design synchronized with the second special game is changed), the first effect The mode or the third effect mode is controlled. That is, in the first effect mode, the variation based on the first start prize (variable display based on the passing of the game medium through the first start area) and the variation based on the second start prize (the second start area as the game medium). The second effect mode is an effect mode corresponding to fluctuations based on the first start winning, and the third effect mode is the second start. This is a production mode corresponding to fluctuations based on winning. Although the third effect mode has been described as a special effect under a predetermined condition, for example, in the third effect mode, a variable display of decorative symbols is executed in synchronism with the second special figure game in a short time or the like. It may be the same as the effect mode executed when it is performed. The determination of the production mode being set or the like may be realized by, for example, a production mode flag provided in the production control flag setting unit 191 or the like.

  In addition, the first hold change effect indicates that the display mode of the hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is shifted to the second effect mode prepared as the pre-reading notice effect (background change effect). It is the effect which is changed to the first mode. In other words, the first hold change effect is a prefetch notice effect (hold change effect) that suggests that another prefetch notice effect (second effect mode) is executed. The first on-hold change effect and the second on-hold change effect (described later) may be initialized (for example, redisplayed in white and without character display as a normal mode) after becoming a “big hit”. .

  In the first on-hold change effect determination process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the second effect mode is in effect (step S601). Specifically, it may be determined whether or not the value of the effect mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like is a value corresponding to the second effect mode. When it determines with it being in 2nd effect mode in step S601 (step S601; Yes), a 1st holding | maintenance change effect determination process is complete | finished. If it is determined in step S601 that the second effect mode is not being performed (step S601; No), it is determined whether or not the third effect mode is being determined (step S602). Specifically, it may be determined whether the value of the effect mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like is a value corresponding to the third effect mode. When it determines with it being in 3rd effect mode in step S602 (step S602; Yes), a 1st holding | maintenance change effect determination process is complete | finished. When it is determined in step S602 that the third effect mode is not being executed (step S602; No), the contents of the first hold change effect (pre-execution target hold data, in-execution target hold data) are stored. Determination is made (step S603). Specifically, information relating to the buffer number of the command associated with any of the first start opening winning designation commands is stored in the first holding change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like (that is, any one of them). Information indicating that it is hold data (pre-execution target hold data) for executing “first hold change effect (zone!)” (Described later), Information indicating that the hold data (holding change effect (zone!)) Is being executed (holding data being executed), hold data (before execution) for executing the “first hold change effect (zone?)” (Described later) It is determined whether or not information indicating that the data is target holding data), information indicating that the data is “holding data (execution target holding data)” in which “first holding change effect (zone?)” Is being executed, and the like are stored. do it. When the content of the first hold change effect is stored in step S603 (step S603; Yes), the first hold change effect determination process is terminated. When the first hold change effect pattern is not determined in the first hold change effect determination process (step S601; Yes, step S602; Yes, step S603; Yes), the initial value (for example, “HPA-6”) is set. Is set.

  When the content of the first hold change effect is not stored in step S603 (step S603; No), the first hold change effect pattern is determined (step S604). The first hold change effect pattern includes the presence / absence of execution of the first hold change effect, the content of the first hold change effect when the first hold change effect is executed, and the presence / absence of execution of the background change effect (second effect mode). The presence / absence of transition to the effect pattern. In other words, in the process of step S604, the determination as to whether or not to execute the first hold change effect, the determination of the effect contents when executing the first hold change effect, and whether or not to execute the background change effect. (Determination of whether or not to shift to the second performance mode) is made.

  As an example, in the process of step S604, a first hold change effect determination table (not shown) prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the first hold change effect pattern. In the first hold change effect determination table, the first hold change effect is determined according to the start winning hold information (such as the designation contents of the variable category command stored in the start win received command buffer 194A and the hold memory count notification command). A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for pattern determination may be assigned to a plurality of first hold change effect patterns and the like. Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control uses, for example, FIG. What is necessary is just to determine a 1st holding | maintenance change production pattern in the ratio as shown.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio of the first hold change effect pattern. Specifically, at the time of the big hit (when it is determined that the variable display result of the variable display based on the start winning is “big hit” by reading the EXT data in the variable category command received as a new received command) 1 On-change change effect pattern determination ratio and when lost (when the EXT data in the variable category command received as a new received command is read, the variable display result of the variable display based on the start winning is “lost”. This shows a setting example of the first hold change effect pattern determination ratio at the time of determination.

  The first on-hold change effect pattern “HPA-1” (also simply referred to as “HPA-1”) shown in FIG. 23 is a first on-hold change that changes the on-hold display to a special mode (display of the characters “zone!”). This is a pattern indicating that an effect (also referred to as “first hold change effect (zone!)”) Is executed and a background change effect is executed. The first hold change effect pattern “HPA-2” (also simply referred to as “HPA-2”) indicates that the “first hold change effect (zone!)” Is executed and that the background change effect is not executed. This is the pattern shown. The first on-hold change effect pattern “HPA-3” (also simply referred to as “HPA-3”) is a first on-hold change effect (“first”) that changes the on-hold display to a special mode (display of the characters “zone?”). This is a pattern indicating that a hold change effect (zone?) "Is executed, and that a background change effect is executed. The first hold change effect pattern “HPA-4” (also simply referred to as “HPA-4”) indicates that the “first hold change effect (zone?)” Is executed and the background change effect is not executed. This is the pattern shown. The first hold change effect pattern “HPA-5” (also simply referred to as “HPA-5”) is a pattern that indicates that the first hold change effect is not executed and that the background change effect is executed. The first hold change effect pattern “HPA-6” (also simply referred to as “HPA-6”) is a pattern that indicates that the first hold change effect is not executed and that the background change effect is not executed. The normal mode of the hold display is, for example, white and no character display.

  According to the setting example of FIG. 23, at the time of big hit, “HPA-1” is 50%, “HPA-2” is 0%, “HPA-3” is 4%, “HPA-4” is 16%, “HPA” "-5" is determined at a rate of 5% and "HPA-6" is determined at a rate of 25%. "HPA-1" is 1%, "HPA-2" is 0%, and "HPA-3" is 0. 4%, “HPA-4” is 1.6%, “HPA-5” is 1%, and “HPA-6” is 96%.

  In the setting example of FIG. 23, the execution ratio of the “first hold change effect (zone!)” Is different between the big hit and the lost time. Specifically, the execution ratio of the “first hold change effect (zone!)” At the time of big hit is higher than that at the time of losing. In other words, the execution rate of “first hold change effect (zone!)” At the time of losing is 1% (the sum of the determined rates of “HPA-1” and “HPA-2”), whereas “ The execution ratio of “1 hold change effect (zone!)” Is 50% (the total of the determination ratios of “HPA-1” and “HPA-2”). In the setting example of FIG. 23, the execution ratio of the “first hold change effect (zone?)” Is different between the big hit time and the lost time. Specifically, the execution ratio of the “first hold change effect (zone?)” At the time of big hit is higher than that at the time of losing. In other words, the execution rate of “first hold change effect (zone?)” At the time of losing is 2% (the sum of the determined rates of “HPA-3” and “HPA-4”), whereas “ The execution ratio of “1 hold change effect (zone?)” Is 20% (the total of the determination ratios of “HPA-3” and “HPA-4”).

  In the setting example of FIG. 23, the execution ratio of the first hold change effect (“first hold change effect (zone!)” Or “first hold change effect (zone?)”) At the time of big hit and loss Are different. Specifically, the execution ratio of the first reserved change effect at the time of big hit is made higher than that at the time of losing. That is, while the execution ratio of the first hold change effect at the time of losing is 3% (the sum of the determined ratios of “HPA-1”, “HPA-2”, “HPA-3”, “HPA-4”), it is a big hit The execution ratio of the first hold change effect at that time is 70% (the sum of the determined ratios of “HPA-1”, “HPA-2”, “HPA-3”, and “HPA-4”).

  In the setting example of FIG. 23, the determination ratio of ““ first hold change effect (zone!) ”:“ First hold change effect (zone?) ”: Non-execution of first hold change effect” Is [50:20:30] and [1: 2: 97] when lost. In other words, the jackpot expectation (reliability) is highest when the “first hold change effect (zone!)” Is executed, and when the “first hold change effect (zone?)” Is executed next. The highest is the lowest when the first hold change effect is not executed.

  Furthermore, in the setting example of FIG. 23, the execution ratio of the background change effect (the ratio of transition to the second effect mode) differs between the big hit and the lost time. Specifically, the execution rate of the background change effect at the time of the big hit is made higher than that at the time of losing. That is, while the execution ratio of the background change effect at the time of losing is 2.4% (the sum of the determined ratios of “HPA-1”, “HPA-3”, and “HPA-5”), the background change effect at the time of big hit Is set to 59% (the sum of the determined ratios of “HPA-1”, “HPA-3”, and “HPA-5”). That is, the determination ratio of “execution of background change effect, non-execution of background change effect” is [59:41] at the time of big hit, and [2.4: 97.6] at the time of loss. In other words, the jackpot expectation (reliability) is when the background change effect is executed (when the second effect mode is shifted), when the background change effect is not executed (when the second effect mode is not transferred). ) Is higher than

  Further, in the setting example of FIG. 23, when the “first hold change effect (zone!)” Is executed and when the “first hold change effect (zone?)” Is executed, the background change effect is displayed. The execution ratio (transition ratio to the second performance mode) is varied. Specifically, compared to the case where “first hold change effect (zone?)” Is executed (when “HPA-3” or “HPA-4” is determined), “first hold change effect (zone?)” !) "Is executed (when" HPA-1 "or" HPA-2 "is determined), the execution ratio of the background change effect is increased. That is, for example, at the time of a big hit, the background change effect that is occupied when the “first hold change effect (zone?)” Is executed (when “HPA-3” or “HPA-4” is determined) is executed. When “HPA-3” is determined, the ratio is set to 20% (4/20), whereas “first hold change effect (zone!)” Is executed (“HPA- 1 ”(when“ HPA-2 ”is determined), the ratio when the background change effect is executed (when“ HPA-1 ”is determined) is 100% (50/50). The same applies when losing.

  Further, in the setting example of FIG. 23, when the first hold change effect (“first hold change effect (zone!)” Or “first hold change effect (zone?)”) Is executed, The ratio at which the background change effect is executed differs depending on whether the effect is not executed. Specifically, compared with the case where the first hold change effect is not executed (when “HPA-5” or “HPA-6” is determined), the case where the first hold change effect is executed (“HPA-1”). "When HPA-2", "HPA-3", or "HPA-4" is determined), the execution ratio of the background change effect is increased. That is, for example, at the time of a big hit, when the background change effect occupying when the first hold change effect is not executed (when “HPA-5” or “HPA-6” is determined) is executed (“HPA-5”) ”Is determined to be approximately 17% (5/30), whereas the first on-hold change effect is executed (“ HPA-1 ”,“ HPA-2 ”,“ HPA-3 ”). About 77% (54) when the background change effect occupies (when either “HPA-4” is determined) (when “HPA-1” or “HPA-3” is determined) / 70). Further, when the first hold change effect is not executed at the time of losing (when “HPA-5” or “HPA-6” is determined), the background change effect is executed (“HPA-5”). In the case where the first hold change effect is executed (“HPA-1”, “HPA-2”, “HPA-3”, “HPA”) -4 "is determined), the ratio of the case where the background change effect is executed (when" HPA-1 "or" HPA-3 "is determined) is about 46% (1.4 / 3).

  Further, in the setting example of FIG. 23, the determination ratio of [“first hold change effect (zone!)”, “First hold change effect (zone?)”], First execution change effect non-execution) is a big hit [50 (1): 4 (0.4): 5 (1)] when the background change effect is executed at the time (losing time), and [0 (0) when the background change effect is not executed. : 16 (1.6): 25 (96)]. That is, the degree of expectation (reliability) at which the background change effect is executed is highest when the “first hold change effect (zone!)” Is executed, and the “first hold change effect (zone?)” Is executed. The case where the first hold change effect is not executed is the lowest.

  Note that, according to the setting example of FIG. 23, when the “first hold change effect (zone!)” Is executed, the determination ratio of “execution of background change effect, non-execution of background change effect” [When lost] [50 (1): 0 (0)]. That is, when the “first hold change effect (zone!)” Is executed, the background change effect is always executed.

  After executing the process of step S604, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the execution of the first hold change effect is determined in the process of step S604 (step S605). That is, it is determined whether or not “HPA-1”, “HPA-2”, “HPA-3”, or “HPA-4” is determined in the process of step S604. When the execution of the first hold change effect is determined (step S605; Yes), the hold memory for executing the first hold change effect is determined (step S606).

  Specifically, when there is no pending display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL (in addition to the first start opening winning designation command by the start winning received command buffer 194A, other first start When no entry prize designation command is stored), the first hold change effect is executed in the hold data (the hold data of the first start prize) corresponding to the first start opening prize designation command by the start prize Then decide. When there is one hold display in the first start prize storage display area 5HL (in addition to the first start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start prize in the reception command buffer 194A at the start prize, other first starting prize designation When one command is stored), the first hold change effect in the hold data corresponding to the other first start opening winning designation command (the other hold data of the other first start winning prize existing) To execute. When there are a plurality of hold indications in the first start winning memory display area 5HL (in addition to the first start opening winning designation command corresponding to the starting winning in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, other first starting opening prize designation When two or more commands are stored), the second hold data from the top of the plurality of first start opening winning designation commands (the second of the hold data of other first start wins that exist in plural) Old hold data, that is, hold data corresponding to the second hold display from the right in the first start winning storage display area 5HL) is determined to be executed.

  After executing the process of step S606, the CPU 120 for effect control stores the determination content of the first hold change effect (step S607). Specifically, information that specifies the type of first hold change effect to be executed, hold data to execute the first hold change effect, and the like is stored. As an example, in the buffer for the first hold change effect provided in the RAM 122 or the like, the hold data determined to execute the first hold change effect in step S606 (the hold data of the first start winning prize, the other existing first data) The information determined in step S604 is information related to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the hold data of one start winning prize or the second oldest holding data among other plural first starting winning hold data. If information indicating that it is hold data (pre-execution target hold data) for executing one hold change effect (“first hold change effect (zone!)” Or “first hold change effect (zone?)”) Is stored. Good.

  When pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., information related to the buffer number is provided in the RAM 122 or the like. The information stored in the buffer for 1 hold change effect is also deleted. The same applies to information stored in the second hold change effect buffer (described later), information stored in the background change effect buffer (described later), and the like. Further, when the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is shifted to another buffer number due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, the RAM 122 is used as information related to the buffer number. The information stored in the buffer for the first hold change effect provided in the above is also shifted to the other buffer number. The same applies to information stored in the second hold change effect buffer (described later), information stored in the background change effect buffer (described later), and the like.

  After executing the process of step S607, or when the execution of the first hold change effect is not determined (step S605; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of the background change effect in the process of step S604. It is determined whether or not (step S608). That is, it is determined whether or not “HPA-1”, “HPA-3”, or “HPA-5” has been determined in the process of step S604. When the execution of the background change effect has been determined (step S608; Yes), the determined content of the background change effect is stored (step S609). Specifically, information for identifying hold data for starting execution of the background change effect (second effect mode), hold data for ending execution of the background change effect (second effect mode) (target hold data), and the like. Remember. For example, in the background change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like, as the information related to the buffer number of the hold data determined to execute the first hold change effect in step S606, the hold data for starting the execution of the background change effect Information indicating that (execution start hold data) (information indicating hold data to be shifted to the second effect mode) is stored, and background change effect is used as information related to the buffer number of the start winning hold data. Is stored as information indicating that the data is on-hold data (execution end-hold data).

  After executing the process of step S609, or when the execution of the background change effect has not been determined (step S608; No), the first hold change effect determination process ends.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S161 in FIG. 21 as the second hold change effect determination process. The second hold change effect means that any one of the reach effects may be executed or the predetermined reach effect (for example, super reach) is used for the display mode of the hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. The effect is changed to the second mode that suggests that there is a possibility of being executed or that the degree of expectation of jackpot is high.

  In the second hold change effect determination process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is in the second effect mode (step S621). Specifically, it may be determined whether or not the value of the effect mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like is a value corresponding to the second effect mode. When it determines with it being in 2nd effect mode in step S621 (step S621; Yes), a 2nd holding | maintenance change effect determination process is complete | finished. When it is determined in step S621 that the second effect mode is not being performed (step S621; No), it is determined whether or not the third effect mode is being determined (step S622). Specifically, it may be determined whether the value of the effect mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like is a value corresponding to the third effect mode. When it determines with it being in 3rd effect mode in step S622 (step S622; Yes), a 2nd holding | maintenance change effect determination process is complete | finished. If it is determined in step S622 that the third effect mode is not in effect (step S622; No), whether or not the execution of the first hold change effect is determined in step S604 of the first hold change effect determination process (FIG. 22). Is determined (step S623). That is, it is determined whether or not “HPA-1”, “HPA-2”, “HPA-3”, or “HPA-4” is determined in the process of step S604.

  When the execution of the first hold change effect is determined (step S623; Yes), it is determined whether or not the winning is the first hold change target (step S624). That is, in step S606 of the first hold change effect determination process (FIG. 22), it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute the first hold change effect in the hold data corresponding to the first start opening winning designation command by the start winning. To do. Specifically, in the first hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like, as information related to the buffer number of the first start opening winning designation command by the start win (that is, the hold data of the first start win) Information indicating that the data is on-hold data (pre-execution target on-hold data) or “first on-hold change effect (zone?)” Is executed. It is determined whether or not information indicating that the stored data is to be held (pre-execution target held data) is stored. When the winning is the subject of the first hold change (step S624: Yes), the second hold change effect determination process is terminated. That is, when the first hold change effect is executed for the winning hold display, the second hold change effect is not executed. When the second hold change effect pattern is not determined in the second hold change effect determination process (step S621; Yes, step S622; Yes, step S624; Yes), an initial value (for example, “HPB-4”) is set. Is set.

  On the other hand, when the execution of the first hold change effect is not determined (step S623; No), the second hold change effect pattern is determined (step S625). If the winning is not the subject of the first hold change (step S624: No), the second hold change effect pattern is determined (step S626). That is, when the first hold change effect is not executed, or when the first hold change effect is executed with respect to the hold display other than the pay hold display, the second hold change effect pattern is determined. The second reserved change effect pattern is an effect pattern associated with the presence / absence of execution of the second reserved change effect and the content of the second reserved change effect when the second reserved change effect is executed. In other words, in the processing of step S625 and step S626, the determination as to whether or not to execute the second hold change effect and the determination of the effect contents when executing the second hold change effect are performed.

  As an example, in steps S625 and S626, a second reserved change effect determination table (not shown) prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the second reserved change effect pattern. In the second hold change effect determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value for determining the second hold change effect pattern according to the start winning hold information is a plurality of second hold change effect patterns, etc. As long as it is assigned. Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the second pending change effect pattern extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example, in step S625. In the process, the second hold change effect pattern may be determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 25, and in the process of step S626, the second hold change effect pattern may be determined at a rate as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 25 (same for FIG. 26A) is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio of the second reserved change effect pattern. Specifically, the setting example of the determination ratio of the second hold change effect pattern at the time of big hit and the setting ratio of the second hold change effect pattern determination at the time of loss is shown. The second on-hold change effect pattern “HPB-1” (also simply referred to as “HPB-1”) shown in FIG. 25 (the same applies to FIG. 26A and the like) is a special mode (red, no character notation). ) To change the second hold change effect (also expressed as “second hold change effect (red)”). The second on-hold change effect pattern “HPB-2” (also simply referred to as “HPB-2”) is a second on-hold change effect (“second on-hold change” that changes the on-hold display to a special mode (yellow, no character notation). This is a pattern indicating that the performance (also expressed as “production (yellow)”) is executed. The second hold change effect pattern “HPB-3” (also simply referred to as “HPB-3”) is a second hold change effect (“second hold change” that changes the hold display to a special mode (blue, no character notation). This is a pattern indicating that the performance (also expressed as “production (blue)”) is executed. The second on-hold change effect pattern “HPB-4” (also simply referred to as “HPB-4”) is a pattern indicating that the second on-hold change effect is not executed (displayed in the normal mode). Note that the normal mode of the hold display is, for example, white and no text.

  According to the setting example of FIG. 25, at the time of big hit, “HPB-1” is 20%, “HPB-2” is 20%, “HPB-3” is 20%, and “HPB-4” is 40%. At the time of loss, “HPB-1” is determined at a rate of 2%, “HPB-2” at 4%, “HPB-3” at 6%, and “HPB-4” at a rate of 88%. According to the setting example of FIG. 26A, at the time of big hit, “HPB-1” is 10%, “HPB-2” is 10%, “HPB-3” is 10%, and “HPB-4” is 70%. At the time of a loss, “HPB-1” is determined at a rate of 1%, “HPB-2” is determined at a rate of 2%, “HPB-3” is determined at a rate of 3%, and “HPB-4” is determined at a rate of 94%. .

  In the setting example of FIG. 25, [“second hold change effect (red)”: “second hold change effect (yellow)”: “second hold change effect (blue)”: non-execution of second hold change effect] The determination ratio is [20: 20: 20: 40] at the time of big hit, and [2: 4: 6: 88] at the time of loss. In the setting example of FIG. 26A, ["second hold change effect (red)": "second hold change effect (yellow)": "second hold change effect (blue)": second hold change The determination ratio of “Non-execution of production” is [10: 10: 10: 70] at the time of big hit, and [1: 2: 3: 94] at the time of loss. That is, in the setting examples of FIGS. 25 and 26A, the jackpot expectation (reliability) is highest when the “second hold change effect (red)” is executed, and the “second hold change effect ( “Yellow)” is executed next, the ratio of the “second hold change effect (blue)” being executed next is the highest, and the case where the second hold change effect is not executed is the lowest.

  When the setting example of FIG. 25 is compared with the setting example of FIG. 26A, the setting ratio of FIG. 26A is higher than the setting example of FIG. The determination ratio of “second hold change effect (yellow)” and the determination ratio of “second hold change effect (blue)” are both low. In other words, in the setting example in FIG. 26A, the rate at which the second hold change effect is executed is limited as compared to the setting example in FIG.

  After executing the process of step S625 or after executing the process of step S626, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not to execute the second hold change effect in the process of step S625 (or step S626). Is determined (step S627). That is, it is determined whether or not “HPB-1,” “HPB-2,” or “HPB-3” is determined in the process of step S627. When the execution of the second hold change effect has not been determined (step S627; No), the second hold change effect determination process ends. When the execution of the second hold change effect is determined (step S627; Yes), the determination content of the second hold change effect is stored (step S628). Specifically, information that specifies the type of second hold change effect to be executed, hold data to execute the second hold change effect, and the like is stored. As an example, a buffer for a second hold change effect provided in the RAM 122 or the like relates to a buffer number of a command corresponding to hold data for executing the second hold change effect (specifically, the winning hold data). As information, the second hold change effect (“second hold change effect (red)” “second hold change effect (yellow)” “second hold change effect (blue)” determined in step S625 (or step S627). ) To be held (information to be held before execution) may be stored. After executing the process of step S627, the second hold change effect determination process is terminated.

  In the hold addition process (step S162) for adding a new hold display to the first start winning storage display area 5HL following the second hold change effect determination process (steps S161 and 24 in FIG. 21), the effect control CPU 120 The second hold change effect is executed. Specifically, the second hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like is referred to determine whether or not to execute the second hold change effect for the hold display to be added and the execution mode, and the second hold is determined according to the determination result. Perform a change effect. For example, the CPU 120 for effect control includes “second hold change effect (red)” as information related to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the hold display to be added to the second hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. Is stored as information indicating that the data is on-hold data (pre-execution target on-hold data), a red on-hold display is added to the first start-winning memory display area 5HL as a new on-hold display. That is, when the added hold display corresponds to a hold display based on hold data (pre-execution target hold data) for executing the “second hold change effect (red)”, the red hold display is stored in the first start winning memory. Add to display area 5HL. Further, the CPU 120 for effect control includes “second hold change effect (yellow)” as information related to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the hold display to be added to the second hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. Is stored as information indicating that the data is on-hold data (pre-execution target on-hold data), a yellow on-hold display is added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL as a new on-hold display. That is, when the added hold display corresponds to the hold display based on the hold data (pre-execution target hold data) for executing the “second hold change effect (yellow)”, the yellow hold display is stored in the first start winning memory. Add to display area 5HL. In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control includes “second hold change effect (blue)” as information related to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the hold display to be added to the second hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. When the information indicating that the data is on-hold data (pre-execution target on-hold data) is stored, a blue on-hold display is added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL as a new on-hold display. That is, when the added hold display corresponds to a hold display based on hold data (pre-execution target hold data) for executing the “second hold change effect (blue)”, the blue hold display is stored in the first start winning memory. Add to display area 5HL.

  In addition, in the hold addition process (step S162) in FIG. 21, when the red hold display is added, the effect control CPU 120 is stored in the second hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. "Second hold change effect (red)" is executed (displayed in red), indicating that the data is hold data (pre-execution target hold data) for executing "second hold change effect (red)" Update) to information indicating that the data is pending data (target pending data being executed). In addition, when the yellow hold display is added, the effect control CPU 120 executes “second hold change effect (yellow)” stored in the second hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. Information indicating that the data is on-hold data (pre-execution target on-hold data) is the “second on-hold change effect (yellow)” being executed (displayed in yellow) on-hold data (on-target target hold data) Update the information to that effect. Further, when the blue hold display is added, the effect control CPU 120 executes the “second hold change effect (blue)” stored in the second hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. Information indicating that the data is on-hold data (pre-execution target on-hold data) is the on-hold data (on-target target hold data) on which “second on-hold change effect (blue)” is executed (displayed in blue) Update the information to that effect.

  In addition, in the hold addition process (step S162) in FIG. 21, when the hold display to be added is to execute the first hold change effect (that is, in the first start winning storage display area 5HL). When there is no other hold display), the first hold change effect is executed. Specifically, the first hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like is referred to determine whether or not to execute the first hold change effect for the hold display to be added and the execution mode, and depending on the determination result, the first hold change effect is executed. Perform a change effect. For example, the CPU 120 for effect control includes “first hold change effect (zone!)” As information related to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the hold display to be added to the first hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. Is stored in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL as a new hold display, the information indicating that the hold data is to be executed (target hold data before execution) is stored. to add. In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control displays “first hold change effect (zone?)” As information related to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the hold display to be added to the buffer for the first hold change effect provided in the RAM 122 or the like. Is stored in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL, the information indicating that the data is “holding data to be executed before execution” is stored. to add.

  In addition, in the hold addition process (step S162) in FIG. 21, when the on-line display of the character “zone!” Is added, the effect control CPU 120 stores it in a first hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. The “first hold change effect (zone!)” Is executed as information indicating that the hold data (pre-execution target hold data) is to be executed (“first hold change effect (zone!)”) ( The data is updated to information indicating that the data is “holding data (characters“ ZONE! ”Is displayed)”. In addition, when the CPU 120 for effect control adds the hold display of the character “zone?”, The “first hold change effect (zone ??) stored in the buffer for the first hold change effect provided in the RAM 122 or the like. ) "Is executed as" hold data (target hold data before execution) "," first hold change effect (zone?) "Is executed (character" zone? "Is displayed) The data is updated to the information indicating that the data is the pending data being executed.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S164 of FIG. 21 as the hold change effect initialization determination process. In the hold change effect initialization determination process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the winning is a big hit (step S640). For example, it is determined whether or not the winning is a “hit” by reading the EXT data in the variable category command received as a new received command. When it is determined in step S640 that the winning is not a big hit (step S640; No), the pending change effect initialization determination process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S640 that the winning is a big hit (step S640; Yes), it is determined whether or not the contents of the first hold change effect (pre-execution target hold data, in-execution target hold data) are stored. Determination is made (step S641). Specifically, information relating to the buffer number of the command associated with any of the first start opening winning designation commands is stored in the first holding change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like (that is, any one of them). Hold data for executing “first hold change effect (zone!)” Or “first hold change effect (zone?)” (As information related to hold data of the first start winning prize) And information indicating that the data is on-hold data (execution target on-hold data) executing “first hold change effect (zone!)” Or “first hold change effect (zone?)”. What is necessary is just to determine whether it is stored. When the contents of the first pending change effect are stored (step S641: Yes), the stored contents are initialized (step S642). That is, the above information stored in the buffer for the first reserved change effect provided in the RAM 122 or the like is deleted (erased).

  In addition, in the process of step S642, information indicating that the data is pending data (execution target pending data) in which "first pending change effect (zone!)" Or "first pending change effect (zone?)" Is being executed. When is deleted, the value of the effect mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like may be a value for shifting to the third effect mode.

  After executing the process of step S642 or when the content of the first hold change effect is not stored (step S641: No), it is determined whether or not the content of the second hold change effect is stored ( Step S643). Specifically, information relating to the buffer number of the command associated with any of the first start opening winning designation commands is stored in the second holding change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like (that is, any one of them). As the information related to the hold data of the first start prize), “second hold change effect (red)” or “second hold change effect (yellow)” or “second hold change effect (blue)” It may be determined whether or not information indicating that the stored data is currently held (the pending target pending data) is stored. When the content of the second pending change effect is stored (step S643: Yes), the stored content is initialized (step S644). That is, the information stored in the buffer for second hold change effect provided in the RAM 122 or the like is deleted (erased). After executing the process of step S644, or when the contents of the second hold change effect are not stored (step S643: No), the hold change effect initialization determination process is terminated.

  After the start winning determination process in step S150 shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 is executed, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, the following steps S170 to S177 are performed. One of the processes is selected and executed.

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

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, it includes a process of determining a definite decorative pattern and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect process during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process. Various control data are read out, and various effect control (for example, decorative display variable display control during decorative display variable display) is performed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a video signal (effect image) to the image display device 5 based on the read control data and displays it on the screen, and outputs an effect sound signal to the audio control board 13. Then, various kinds of effect control such as control for outputting the effect sound from the speaker 8 and control for turning on / off / flashing the lamp 9 by outputting the illumination signal to the lamp control board 14 are executed. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols has been read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the effect control board 12 side. When the definitive decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

  The small hit effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, reads various control data based on the set content, and in step S172 Similar to the variable display effect processing, various effect controls in the small hit gaming state are executed by outputting video signals, effect sound signals, electrical decoration signals, and the like. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. .

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, etc., and reads various control data based on the set contents, and in step S172 Similar to the variable display effect process, various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electrical decoration signal, and the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, reads various control data based on the set contents, and performs variable display in step S172. Similar to the medium effect process, various effect controls in the big hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electric decoration signal, and the like. Further, in the big hit effect process, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, etc., reads various control data based on the set contents, and is performing variable display in step S172. Similar to the effect processing, various effect controls at the end of the big hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electric decoration signal, and the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 20 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result becomes “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S522; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated variation pattern Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S523).

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. In the process of step S524, a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the changing symbol notice is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. In addition, by referring to a predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table or the like, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not a jackpot combination but a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S522; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S526). When it is determined that it is “Accuracy” or “Small hit” (step S526; Yes), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small hit” such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S527). As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 and PC1-2 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of decorative designs. In this case, a predetermined chance index determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random numbers for chance index determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is only necessary to determine a combination of fixed decorative symbols that constitute any of the opening chance eyes by referring to.

  If it is determined in step S526 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S526; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot fixed symbol updated by the random counter of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the display is stopped and aligned in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative design having the same design number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, any one of the plural types of normal symbols is selected and determined as the definite decorative symbol constituting the non-probable variation jackpot combination. That's fine. When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, any one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols is selected, and a definite ornament symbol that constitutes a non-probability variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. You just have to decide. At this time, when it is determined to be a definite decorative combination of a non-probability variable jackpot combination, a notification that it will be controlled to a promiscuous state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the jackpot gaming state. What is necessary is just to alert | report that it is controlled to a probable change state by the promotion effect during a big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a definite decorative combination of probability variation big hit combination, a notification that control is made to the probability variation state is performed in the re-lottery effect during variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, the mode switching execution setting process is executed (step S530). FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S530 of FIG. 28 as the mode switching execution setting process. The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the received variation start command is the first variation start command (step S701). That is, it is determined whether or not the decorative display of the current decorative symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game.

  If it is determined in step S701 that the command is the first change start command (step S701: Yes), it is determined whether or not the execution of the background change effect is to be started (step S702). Specifically, in the background change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like, the buffer number of the command corresponding to the current variable display of the decorative design (that is, the command associated with the first start opening prize designation command). As information related to the smallest buffer number), there is information indicating that it is reserved data (execution start reserved data) for starting execution of the background change effect (information indicating that it is reserved data to be shifted to the second effect mode). It is determined whether it is stored. When it determines with starting execution of a background change effect in step S702 (step S702: Yes), execution shift setting to a 2nd effect mode is set (step S703), and a mode switch setting process is complete | finished. In the process of step S703, a process for executing and setting an effect control pattern (pre-reading notice effect control pattern) for executing the background change effect (second effect mode), an effect control flag setting unit 191 and the like are provided. A process of setting the value of the effect mode flag to a value corresponding to the second effect mode is included. In the process of executing and setting the effect control pattern, for example, the background effect display operation in the image display device 5 and the speaker 8 during the background effect display operation that are prepared in advance for the background change effect (second effect mode). The voice output operation in, the light emission operation of the lamp 9 during the background effect display operation, etc. are set as usage patterns.

  If it is determined in step S702 that the execution of the background change effect is not started (step S702: No), it is determined whether or not the execution of the background change effect is ended (step S704). Specifically, in the background change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like, as the information related to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the variable display of the decoration pattern this time, the pending data (execution to end the execution of the background change effect) It is determined whether or not information indicating that it is (end hold data) (information indicating that it is hold data for ending the second rendering mode) is stored. When it is determined in step S704 that the execution of the background change effect is to be ended (step S704: Yes), the transition to the first effect mode (normal effect mode) is set to be executed (step S705), and the mode switching setting process is performed. finish. In step S705, the effect control pattern for executing the first effect mode is set to be executed, and the value of the effect mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is set to the first effect mode. A process of setting a corresponding value (initial value) is included. In the process of executing and setting the above-described effect control pattern, for example, a background effect display operation in the image display device 5 and a sound output from the speaker 8 during the background effect display operation prepared in advance for the first effect mode, for example. The operation, the light emission operation of the lamp 9 during the background effect display operation, and the like are set as the usage pattern.

  When it is determined in step S704 that the execution of the background change effect is not finished (step S704: No), it is determined whether or not the third effect mode is being performed (step S706). Specifically, it may be determined whether the value of the effect mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like is a value corresponding to the third effect mode. If it is determined in step S706 that the third effect mode is not in effect (step S706; No), the mode switching setting process is terminated. When it is determined in step S706 that it is in the third effect mode (step S706; Yes), the transition to the first effect mode (ordinary effect mode) is executed and set as in step S705 (step 706). S707), the mode switching setting process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S701 that the command is not the first variation start command (step S701: No), it is determined whether or not the second effect mode is being performed (step S710). Specifically, it may be determined whether or not the value of the effect mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like is a value corresponding to the second effect mode. When it is determined in step S710 that the second effect mode is not being performed (step S710; No), it is determined whether or not there is a hold display of the first mode in the first start winning storage display area 5HL (step S711). Specifically, information relating to the buffer number of the command associated with any of the first start opening winning designation commands is stored in the first holding change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like (that is, any one of them). As the information related to the hold data of the first start winning prize, the hold data (the character “zone!” Is displayed) that is executing the “first hold change effect (zone!)” Data) and “first hold change effect (zone?)” (Character “zone?” Is displayed) hold data (execution target hold data) It is determined whether or not information is stored, and whether or not the value of the effect mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like is a value for shifting to the third effect mode. That is, when the information indicating that it is the above-described in-execution target on-hold data is stored in the first on-hold change effect buffer, the information on the above-described in-execution target on-hold data is stored, In any case where the value of the above-described effect mode flag is a value for shifting to the third effect mode, it is determined that there is a hold display of the first mode. When it determines with there being no hold display of a 1st aspect in step S711 (step S711; No), a mode switch setting process is complete | finished.

  When it is determined in step S710 that the second production mode is being performed (step S710; No), or when it is determined in step S711 that there is a hold display of the first mode (step S711; Yes), the third Transition to the effect mode (special effect mode) is set to be executed (step S712), and the mode switching setting process is terminated. Note that in the process of step S712, an effect mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like for executing and setting an effect control pattern (pre-reading notice effect control pattern) for executing the third effect mode. The process etc. which make the value of 1 into a value according to 3rd production mode are included. In the process of executing and setting the effect control pattern, for example, a background effect display operation in the image display device 5 and a sound output in the speaker 8 during the background effect display operation, which are prepared in advance for the third effect mode, for example. The operation, the light emission operation of the lamp 9 during the background effect display operation, and the like are set as the usage pattern.

  After executing the process of step S530, the pending digest process is executed (step S531). In the process of step S531, the CPU 120 for effect control digests (deletes) the hold display in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL when the variable display of the decorative pattern this time is synchronized with the first special game. To do. When there are a plurality of hold displays in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the hold display displayed from the oldest is digested. Further, when the variable display of the decorative symbol this time is synchronized with the second special figure game, the hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR is digested. When there are a plurality of hold displays in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, the hold display displayed from the oldest is digested.

  Further, in the process of step S531, when there is a hold display in addition to the hold display to be digested in the first start prize storage display area 5HL, the effect control CPU 120 displays the other hold display as the first start prize storage display. When there is a hold display in addition to the hold display to be digested in the second start prize storage display area 5HR, the other hold display is shifted in the second start prize storage display area 5HR. Further, the hold display erased in the first start-winning storage display area 5HL (the same applies to the second start-winning storage display area 5HR) may be shifted to the on-hold holding display area. The on-hold display in the on-hold display area may be deleted when the variable display starts, is being executed, or is ended.

  In the process of step S531, the effect control CPU 120 shifts the hold display in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL, and if there are at least two hold displays, the head (first start-up) The hold display which is the second hold from the top (second right from the first start win storage display area 5HL) is the target of the first hold change effect, but the first hold. If the change effect is not executed, the first hold change effect is executed in the hold digest process. Specifically, the first hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like is referred to determine whether or not to execute the first hold change effect for the corresponding hold display and the execution mode, and the first hold is determined according to the determination result. Perform a change effect. For example, the CPU 120 for effect control uses “first hold change effect (zone!)” As information related to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the first hold display in the first hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. ”Is stored, information indicating that the data is“ holding data to be executed before execution ”is shifted to the on-hold holding display area and the display mode of the holding display is displayed as text. Change to “ZONE!”. In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control uses a “first hold change effect (zone!)” As information related to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the second from the top in the first hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. ”Is stored, the second hold display from the top is shifted to the top and the display mode of the hold display is changed to the character“ Change to "Zone!" The same applies to the case where information indicating that the hold data (pre-execution target hold data) for executing the “first hold change effect (zone?)” Is stored.

  Further, in the hold digest process (step S531) in FIG. 28, when the display mode is changed to the character “zone!”, The effect control CPU 120 stores it in the first hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. Information indicating that the hold data (pre-execution target hold data) is executed and the “first hold change effect (zone!)” Is being executed. The information is updated to information indicating that the data is on-hold data (displaying the character “zone!”). When the display mode is changed to the character “zone?”, The effect control CPU 120 stores the “first hold change effect (zone) stored in the buffer for the first hold change effect provided in the RAM 122 or the like. ?) "Is executed," first hold change effect (zone?) "Is executed (the character" zone! "Is displayed) with information indicating that the hold data is to be executed (target hold data before execution) Update the information to indicate that the data is pending data (execution target pending data).

  After performing the process of step S531, an effect control pattern is selected (step S532). Specifically, the CPU 120 for effect control selects any one of a plurality of special figure variation effect control patterns prepared corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and sets it as a usage pattern. In other words, the decorative display variable display operation in the image display device 5, the sound output operation in the speaker 8 during the variable display operation, the light emission operation of the lamp 9 during the variable display operation, and the like are set.

  After executing the process of step S532, the execution execution setting during other variable display is performed (step S533). As an example, in the process of step S533, the execution setting of “one-shot notification effect” is performed to immediately notify (definitely notify) that the variable display result is “big hit” by the big hit notification sound or the big hit notification light emission. May be. Examples of jackpot notification sounds are alarm sounds, chime sounds, siren sounds, and the like. An example of the big hit notification light emission is light emission of a flash lamp constituting the light emitting member 9CC. Further, in the process of step S533, it may be set so that a predetermined aspect of the effect is performed for liveliness, for example, regardless of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. For example, you may set so that the effect of the aspect which a predetermined lamp 9 (for example, light emission member 9SL, 9SR) light-emits is performed.

  After executing the processing of step S533, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S534). . Subsequently, a change display start setting process for making a setting for starting the change of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is executed (step S535). For example, an effect control pattern (pre-reading notice effect) for executing each effect mode (first effect mode, second effect mode, and third effect mode) set as a use pattern in the mode switching execution setting process of FIG. Control pattern) and the display control command specified by the display control data included in the special figure variation effect control pattern set as the use pattern in the process of step S532 of FIG. The voice control data included in the pre-reading notice effect control pattern and the special symbol change effect control pattern is specified on the screen of the image display device 5 by transmitting the image. A setting for starting sound output from the speaker 8 by transmitting an effect sound signal to the sound control board 13 Setting for starting light emission in the lamp 9 by transmitting to the lamp control board 14 an illumination signal designated by the lamp control data included in the pre-reading notice effect control pattern or the special-figure fluctuation effect control pattern. I do.

  After executing the processing of step S535, the command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is digested (step S536). Specifically, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the first special game, the effect control CPU 120 has the smallest buffer among the commands associated with the first start opening winning designation command. The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the number is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (in the first start opening prize designation command) The commands associated with each other and the commands associated with the second start opening winning designation command are shifted while maintaining the winning order. The same applies when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the second special figure game. Further, in the process of step S536, it is stored in the first hold change effect buffer, the second hold change effect buffer, or the background change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like according to the deletion or shift of the command. Information is deleted or shifted. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S537), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram for explaining control of the first hold change effect and the second hold change effect. FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram for explaining control of the first hold change effect and the second hold change effect. FIG. 30A schematically shows the display position of the hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the second start winning storage display area 5HR, and the on-hold hold display area. # 11 to # 14 are the display positions of the hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. # 21 to # 24 are display positions of the hold display in the second start winning prize storage display area 5HR. # 0 is the display position of the hold display in the on-hold hold display area.

  Each of FIGS. 30B to 30E illustrates changes in the display mode of the hold display in each scene. FIG. 30B shows the first start winning when the first special figure hold storage number is 2 (when there is a hold display at the display position # 11 and the display position # 12). The second hold change effect pattern “HPB-2” for changing the display mode to yellow is determined for the hold display due to winning (the hold display added to the display position # 13), and the hold display (the next time display position # 12 is displayed). The display mode of the hold display in the scene in which the first hold change effect pattern “HPA-1” for changing the hold mode to the character “zone!” Is determined with respect to the hold display shifted to the display position # 11 by the shift). It explains changes. As shown in the frame (inside the box), the display mode of the added hold display is displayed in yellow according to the second hold change effect pattern “HPB-2” from the time when it is added to the display position # 13. The Further, the display mode of the hold display displayed at the display position # 12 is displayed with the characters “zone!” According to the first hold change effect pattern “HPA-1” from the time when it is shifted to the display position # 11. The

  FIG. 30C shows a first start winning when the first special figure holding storage number is 0 (when there is no holding display at display position # 11 to display position # 14), and the first starting winning is concerned. The display mode of the hold display in the scene in which the first hold change effect pattern “HPA-1” for changing the hold mode to the character “zone!” Is determined with respect to the hold display by the display (the hold display added to the display position # 11). It explains the change of As shown in the frame (inside the box), the display mode of the added hold display is added to the display position # 11, and the character “zone!” Is applied according to the first hold change effect pattern “HPA-1”. Is displayed.

  FIG. 30D shows a change in the display mode of the hold display in the scene where there is a second start winning when the second special figure hold storage number is 1 (when there is no hold display at the display position # 21). And so on. As for the hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, since the first hold change effect pattern, the second hold change effect pattern, etc. are not determined, as shown in the frame (in the box), white, no character display (Initial color) is displayed. Note that FIG. 30E will be described later.

  Next, a specific example of control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  On the side of the main board 11 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, after the start condition is established (when the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B), the CPU 103 is shown in FIGS. In the start winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. 14, the start winning process (step S208, step S211) shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 is executed. In the start winning process, a design specifying command (a determination result at the time of winning) according to a determination result based on the starting port winning specifying command corresponding to the starting winning opening or the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 extracted in step S217. Designation command), a variation category command (a winning determination result designation command) according to a determination result based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 extracted in step S217, and a reserved memory count notification command from the main board 11. Settings for transmission to the effect control board 12 are made. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S17) shown in FIG. 12, so that the start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, the reserved memory number notification command, etc. are effect-controlled from the main board 11. It is transmitted to the substrate 12.

  Further, after the start condition is satisfied (when the value of the special figure process flag is “0”), the CPU 103 performs the special symbol normal process (step S110) shown in FIGS. 13 and 17 in step S232 or step S236. Based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random value MR1, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” (step S240). When it is determined, whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” is determined based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 extracted in step S232 or step S236. (Step S244). Further, in the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 changes the decorative symbol variation pattern (variation pattern “PA1-1” ˜) based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 extracted in step S232 or step S236. Any one of the fluctuation patterns “PC1-2”) is determined (step S111). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a command control process (step S17) shown in FIG. 12, whereby a variable display result notification command, a variation pattern designation command, and the like are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  On the side of the production control board 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the production control CPU 120 receives the start condition (designation opening prize designation command, symbol designation command, variation category command, reserved memory number notification command from the main board 11). 20 and FIG. 21, in the start winning determination process (step S150), the first hold change effect determination process (step S160) and the second hold change effect determination based on the start opening winning designation command and the like. Processing (step S161), on-hold change effect processing determination processing (step S164), and on-hold addition processing (step S162, step S165) are executed. In the hold addition process (step S162), the display mode of the hold display to be added is changed according to the determination result of the first hold change effect determination process or the second hold change effect determination process.

  In addition, after the start condition is satisfied (when the value of the effect process flag is “1”), the effect control CPU 120 starts from the main board 11 in the variable display start setting process (step S171) shown in FIGS. Based on the transmitted variable display result notification command, variation pattern designation command, etc., the final stop symbol of variable display is determined (step S524, step S525, step S527, step S528), and the production control pattern (production during special figure variation) Control pattern) is selected and set as a use pattern (step S532). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 executes a mode switching execution setting process (step S530) and a hold display digest (step S531) in the variable display start setting process (step S171). In the mode switching execution setting process (step S530), execution setting of the effect mode to be transferred is performed according to the determination result of the first hold change effect determination process, the current effect mode, and the like. Further, in the hold display digestion, the display mode of the hold display to be shifted is changed according to the determination result of the first hold change effect determination process.

  FIGS. 31 to 34 are diagrams illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. Specifically, (a) to (f) in FIG. 31 are obtained by arranging the scenes in the image display device 5 in time series. 32A to 32C show scenes in the image display device 5 arranged in time series, and are continued from FIG. FIGS. 33A to 33F show scenes in the image display device 5 arranged in time series. 34A to 34E show scenes in the image display device 5 arranged in time series, and are continued from FIG. In FIGS. 31 to 34 (the same applies to FIG. 35 and the like), an arrow “↓” in the image display device 5 indicates that the decorative design is changing. Also, in FIGS. 31 to 34 (the same applies to FIG. 35 and the like), the second effect mode displays an image “~ in prefetch zone !!” at the top of the display area of the image display device 5 (for example, horizontal The third effect mode is an effect mode in which an image “˜battle mode” is displayed (for example, scrolled horizontally) at the upper part of the display area of the image display device 5. It is assumed that the first effect mode is an effect mode that is not the second effect mode or the third effect mode described above.

  In FIG. 31A, the hold display M0 (white) is displayed in the on-hold hold display area, and the hold display M1 (white) and the hold display M2 (white) are displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. It is a scene that has been done. When the first start condition is satisfied from the scene of FIG. 31A (when there is a first start prize), the effect control CPU 120 executes the first hold change effect determination process (step S160). . In the first hold change effect determination process, neither the second effect mode nor the third effect mode is present (step S601; No, step S602; No), and the contents of the first hold change effect are not stored (step S603). No), the first reserved change effect pattern is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 23 (step S604). In the determination process, for example, it is assumed that “HPA-1” for executing “first hold change effect (zone!)” And background change effect is determined. Subsequently, the CPU 120 for effect control determines to execute the first hold change effect in the second hold data (hold display M2) from the beginning because there are two hold displays in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. (Step S606). Subsequently, the CPU 120 for effect control uses a command corresponding to the hold data (hold display M2) determined to execute the first hold change effect in step S606 in the first hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. As information related to the buffer number, information indicating that the data is pending data (pre-execution target pending data) for executing the “first pending change effect (zone!)” Determined in step S604 is stored (step S607). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 uses the buffer number of the command corresponding to the hold data (hold display M2) determined to execute the first hold change effect in step S606 in the background change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. In addition to storing information indicating that the data is on-hold data (execution start on-hold data) for starting execution of the background change effect (information indicating on-hold data to be shifted to the second effect mode), As information related to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the winning hold data (hold display M3), information indicating that the background change effect execution is to be ended (execution end hold data) (the second effect mode is ended) Information indicating that it is pending data to be stored).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 executes a second hold change effect determination process (step S161). In the second on-hold change effect determination process, not currently in the second effect mode or the third effect mode (step S621; No, step S622; No), in the previous first on-hold change effect determination process (step S160), Since it is determined to execute the “first hold change effect (zone!)” In the hold display (hold display M2) other than the winning hold display (hold display M3) (step S623; Yes, step S624; No). A second on-hold change effect pattern is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 26 (A) (step S626). That is, based on the determination ratio (FIG. 26A) in which the execution ratio of the second hold change effect is limited compared to the determination ratio (FIG. 25) when the first hold change effect is not executed (step S623; No). The second hold change effect pattern is determined. In the above determination process, for example, it is assumed that “HPB-2” for executing “second hold change effect (yellow)” is determined. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 stores information related to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the start winning hold data (hold display M3) in the second hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like in step S626. Information indicating that the data is the hold data (pre-execution target hold data) for executing the “second hold change effect (yellow)” determined in step S628 is stored (step S628).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold addition process (step S162). In the hold addition process, the effect control CPU 120 uses “second” as information related to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the hold data (hold display M3) to be added to the second hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. Since the information indicating the hold data (pre-execution target hold data) for executing “2 hold change effect (yellow)” is stored, the yellow hold display is displayed as the new hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. Add to FIG. 31B shows a scene after the suspension is added. Further, (c) of FIG. 31 is a scene in which the fixed decorative symbols (“4”, “8”, “2”) by the hold display M0 are stopped and displayed.

  When the first start condition is satisfied from the scene of FIG. 31 (c), the effect control CPU 120 executes the mode switching execution setting process (step S530). In the mode switching execution setting process, information relating to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the variable display of the decorative design this time is stored in the background change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like (that is, in the hold data (hold display M1)). As information related to the buffer number of the corresponding command), information indicating that the background change effect execution is on hold data (execution start hold data), and hold data to end the scene change effect execution (execution end hold) Data) is not stored (step S702; No, step S704; No), and is not currently in the third production mode (step S706; No), execution to another production mode is performed. Do not set.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 executes a pending digest process (step S531). In the hold digest process, the effect control CPU 120 shifts the hold display (hold display M1, hold display M2, hold display M3) of the first start winning memory display area 5HL. In the hold digest process, information relating to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the second hold data (hold display M2) from the top is stored in the first hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like as “first Since the information indicating the hold data (pre-execution target hold data) for executing “1 hold change effect (zone!)” Is stored, the hold display (hold display M2) is shifted and the display mode is changed to the character “ Change to "Zone!" In addition, information indicating that the data is the hold data (pre-execution target hold data) for executing the “first hold change effect (zone!)” Is executed as the “first hold change effect (zone!)”. Update the information to indicate that the data is pending data (execution target pending data). FIG. 31D shows a scene during variable display by the hold display M1. Further, (e) of FIG. 31 is a scene in which the fixed decorative symbols (“5”, “1”, “7”) by the hold display M1 are stopped and displayed. Note that M2 (“zone!”) In FIG. 31D indicates that the display mode of the hold display M2 is a display mode representing the characters “zone!”. The same applies to the other drawings.

  When the first start condition is satisfied from the scene of FIG. 31 (e), the effect control CPU 120 executes a mode switching execution setting process (step S530). In the mode switching execution setting process, information relating to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the variable display of the decorative pattern this time is stored in the background change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like (that is, in the hold data (hold display M2)). As information related to the buffer number of the corresponding command), information indicating suspension data (execution start suspension data) for starting execution of the background change effect is stored (step S702; Yes), the second effect Execution setting to the mode is performed (step S703).

  In the subsequent hold digest process (step S531), the hold display (hold display M2, hold display M3) in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is shifted. In the hold digest process, commands corresponding to the first hold data (hold display M2) and the second hold data (hold display M3) from the top are stored in the first hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. As information related to the buffer number, there is information indicating that it is hold data (pre-execution target hold data) for executing “first hold change effect (zone!)” Or “first hold change effect (zone?)”. Since it is not stored, the display mode is not changed. FIG. 31F shows a scene during variable display by the hold display M2. In (f) of FIG. 31, the mode is shifted to the second effect mode (display of “~ pre-reading zone !!”). Further, (a) of FIG. 32 is a scene in which the confirmed decorative symbols (“3”, “7”, “1”) by the hold display M2 are stopped and displayed.

  When the first start condition is satisfied from the scene of FIG. 32A, the effect control CPU 120 executes a mode switching execution setting process (step S530). In the mode switching execution setting process, information relating to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the variable display of the decoration pattern this time is stored in the background change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like (that is, in the hold data (hold display M3)). As information related to the buffer number of the corresponding command), information indicating that the data is on-hold data (execution end on-hold data) for ending execution of the background change effect is stored (step S704; Yes), the first effect Execution setting to the mode is performed (step S705).

  In the subsequent hold digest process (step S531), the hold display (hold display M3) in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is shifted. In the hold digest process, information relating to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the first hold data (hold display M3) is stored in the first hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like as “first hold change effect”. (Zone!) "Or" first hold change effect (zone?) "Is not stored, information indicating that the hold data (pre-execution target hold data) is not stored, the display mode is not changed. (B) of FIG. 32 is a scene in the variable display by the hold display M3. In FIG. 32 (b), the mode is shifted to the first effect mode. FIG. 32 (c) shows a scene in which the fixed decorative symbols (“5”, “6”, “5”) by the hold display M3 are stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 are examples when there is a first start winning, but a case where there is a second starting winning will be described. FIG. 33A shows the same scene as FIG. FIG. 33B is the same scene as FIG. 31B. FIG. 33 (c) shows a scene similar to FIG. 31 (c). When the second start condition is satisfied from the scene of FIG. 31D (when there is a second start winning), the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold change effect initialization determination process (step S164). . In the pending change effect initialization determination process, it is determined whether or not the winning is a big hit (step S640). In the above determination, it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S640; No).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold addition process (step S165). In the hold addition process (step S165) executed when the second start condition is satisfied, unlike the hold addition process (step S162) executed when the first start condition is satisfied, a new hold display (hold display M4) is simply used. A white (initial color) hold display is added to the second start winning storage display area 5HR. (D) of FIG. 33 is a scene after holding addition. Further, (e) of FIG. 33 is a scene in which the fixed decorative symbols (“5”, “1”, “7”) by the hold display M1 are stopped and displayed.

  When the second start condition is satisfied from the scene shown in FIG. 33 (e), the effect control CPU 120 executes mode switching execution setting processing (step S530). In the mode switching execution setting process, since there is a hold display (hold display M3) of the first mode (character “zone!”) In the first start winning storage display area 5HL (step S711; Yes), the third effect mode is entered. Execution setting is performed (step S712).

  In the subsequent hold digest process (step S531), the hold display (hold display M4) in the second start winning prize memory display area 5HR is shifted to the on-hold hold display area. Since the hold display (hold display M2, hold display M3) in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is not shifted, the display form of the hold display M2 (character “zone!”) And the display form of the hold display M3 (yellow) ) Is not changed. FIG. 33 (f) shows a scene during variable display by the hold display M4. Further, (a) of FIG. 34 is a scene in which the confirmed decorative symbols (“0”, “6”, “3”) by the hold display M4 are stopped and displayed. In addition, as shown in (f) of FIG. 33 and (a) of FIG. 34, during the 3rd production mode ("-battle mode-" is displayed), the hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL ( The hold display M2 and the hold display M3) are not displayed.

  When the first start condition is satisfied from the scene of FIG. 34A, the effect control CPU 120 executes mode switching execution setting processing (step S530). In the mode switching execution setting process, information relating to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the variable display of the decorative pattern this time is stored in the background change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like (that is, in the hold data (hold display M2)). As information related to the buffer number of the corresponding command), information indicating suspension data (execution start suspension data) for starting execution of the background change effect is stored (step S702; Yes), the second effect Execution setting to the mode is performed (step S703).

  In the subsequent hold digest process (step S531), the hold display (hold display M2, hold display M3) in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is shifted. In the hold digest process, commands corresponding to the first hold data (hold display M2) and the second hold data (hold display M3) from the top are stored in the first hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. As information related to the buffer number, there is information indicating that it is hold data (pre-execution target hold data) for executing “first hold change effect (zone!)” Or “first hold change effect (zone?)”. Since it is not stored, the display mode is not changed. FIG. 34 (b) shows a scene during variable display by the hold display M2. In (b) of FIG. 34, the mode is shifted to the second effect mode (display of “~ during pre-reading zone !!”). In the following description, (c) to (e) in FIG. 34 are the same as (a) to (c) in FIG.

  FIG. 33 and FIG. 34 are examples of cases where the second start winning is not a big win, but the case where the second starting win is a big win will be described. When the second start winning prize is a big hit, it is displayed as shown in FIG. 35, for example, instead of FIG. That is, (a) in FIG. 33 → (b) in FIG. 33 →→→ (f) in FIG. 33 → (a) in FIG. 35 → (b) in FIG. 35 → (c) in FIG. Become.

  When the second start condition is satisfied from the scene of FIG. 33C, the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold change effect initialization determination process (step S164). In the pending change effect initialization determination process, it is determined whether or not the winning is a big hit (step S640). In the above determination, it is determined that it is a big hit (step S640; Yes).

  Subsequently, the CPU 120 for effect control, as information related to the buffer number of the command associated with any of the first start opening winning designation commands in the buffer for the first hold change effect provided in the RAM 122 or the like, As information related to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the hold display M2, information indicating that the hold data (the on-hold target hold data) executing the “first hold change effect (zone!)” Is stored. (Step S641: Yes), the stored contents are initialized (step S642). Further, in the process of step S642, the effect control CPU 120 deletes the information indicating that the hold data (execution target hold data) executing the “first hold change effect (zone!)” Is executed. The value of the effect mode flag provided in the control flag setting unit 191 or the like is a value for shifting to the third effect mode. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays “second hold change effect (yellow)” as information relating to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the hold display M3 in the second hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. Since information indicating that the pending data is being executed (target pending data being executed) is stored (step S643: Yes), the stored contents are initialized (step S644).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold addition process (step S165). (D) of FIG. 33 is a scene after holding addition. Further, (e) of FIG. 33 is a scene in which the fixed decorative symbols (“5”, “1”, “7”) by the hold display M1 are stopped and displayed. When the second start condition is satisfied from the scene shown in FIG. 33 (e), the effect control CPU 120 executes mode switching execution setting processing (step S530). In the mode switching execution setting process, since the value of the effect mode flag is a value for shifting to the third effect mode (step S711; Yes), execution setting to the third effect mode is performed (step S712).

  In the subsequent hold digest process (step S531), the hold display (hold display M4) in the second start winning prize memory display area 5HR is shifted to the on-hold hold display area. FIG. 33 (f) shows a scene during variable display by the hold display M4. (A) of FIG. 35 is a scene where the fixed decorative symbols (“7”, “7”, “7”) by the hold display M4 are stopped and displayed. (B) of FIG. 35 is a scene in which an effect image (“big hit!”) Indicating the start of the big hit gaming state is displayed. 35 (c) shows a scene of the first variable display (on hold display (during variable display by hold display M2) after the jackpot gaming state is finished.) (F) of FIG. As shown in a), during the third effect mode (when “˜battle mode” is being displayed), the hold display (hold display M2, hold display M3) in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is not displayed. 35C, the display mode of the hold display M2 and the display mode of the hold display M3 are initialized (white) after the “big hit” is reached. The hold display M5, the hold display M6, and the hold display M7 shown in (c) of 35 are, for example, awarded in a round game or the like.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention has been described above. However, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the first start winning storage display area 5HL in the second on-hold change effect determining means in step S161. In addition, when there is a pending storage of the display mode representing the characters “ZONE!” And “ZONE?”, The red (HPB-1) and yellow (HPB-2) are compared with the determination ratio shown in FIG. ) And blue (HPB-3) are limited according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 26A, red (HPB-1), yellow (HPB-2), blue (HPB-3), white ( HPB-4) is determined (step S626), thereby limiting the execution of effects that add red, yellow, and blue on-hold displays and effects that change the on-hold display to red, yellow, and blue when shifting. Yes. With this configuration, the change to red, yellow, and blue of the display mode of the reserved memory digested after the reserved memory of the display mode representing the characters “zone!” And “zone?” Is limited. Therefore, while suggesting the possibility of execution of the background change effect (transition to the second effect mode), it is possible to favorably maintain the expectation with respect to the subsequent reserved memory. In the setting example of FIG. 26A, the determination ratio of red (HPB-1), yellow (HPB-2), and blue (HPB-3) is larger at the time of big hit and lost than the setting example of FIG. However, the determination ratio of red (HPB-1), yellow (HPB-2), and blue (HPB-3) may be limited in any one of a big hit or a loss.

  Further, in the process of step S626, instead of determining the second hold change effect pattern according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 26A, the second hold change effect pattern according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. May be determined. In the setting example of FIG. 26B, the determination ratio of red (HPB-1) and yellow (HPB-2) is not limited as compared to the setting example of FIG. 25, and determination of blue (HPB-3) is performed. The rate is limited. Note that the degree of expectation for jackpot may be blue (HPB-3) <predetermined ratio (specific ratio) <yellow (HPB-2). With this configuration, it is limited that the display mode of the reserved storage that is the target of the background change effect changes to blue or the like that does not have a very high expectation degree of jackpot. Therefore, a decrease in expectation can be prevented. In the setting example of FIG. 26B, the determination ratio of blue (HPB-3) is limited at the time of big hit or lost as compared to the setting example of FIG. 25. On the other hand, the determination ratio of blue (HPB-3) may be limited.

  Note that in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when there is a start winning, the start winning hold display is changed to red, yellow, or blue. Alternatively, the color may be changed to yellow or blue. Specifically, for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the second pending change effect pattern for the start winning according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 26A or 26B in the process of step S626. In addition, according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 36 (A), the superior performance pattern for one or more hold displays already displayed in blue in the first start winning storage display area 5HL at the start winning is determined. To do. The superior effect in the superior effect pattern is a change from a display mode (for example, blue) that is already displayed with a low jackpot expectation level to a display mode (for example, red or yellow) with a higher level of jackpot expectation. It is an aspect of the second reserved change effect to be promoted. In addition, when it is simply referred to as the second reserved change effect, it may be a concept including a superior effect.

  The superior performance pattern “HPD-1” (also simply referred to as “HPD-1”) shown in FIG. 36A is a superior change effect that changes the hold display from blue to red. (→ Red) ”is also a pattern that indicates to execute. The grade effect pattern “HPD-2” (also simply referred to as “HPD-2”) is a grade change effect that changes the hold display from blue to yellow (also denoted as “grade effect (blue → yellow)”). It is a pattern indicating that is executed. The superior performance pattern “HPD-3” (simply referred to as “HPD-3”) executes a superior change effect (also referred to as “higher effect (blue))” that does not change the blue hold display. It is a pattern indicating that it is to be performed.

  According to the setting example of FIG. 36A, at the time of a big hit, “HPA-1” is 10 when “HPA-1” is determined in the first hold change effect determination processing (step S160) executed earlier. %, “HPD-2” is determined at a ratio of 40%, “HPD-3” is determined at a ratio of 50%, and “HPA-3” is determined in the first hold change effect determination process (step S160) executed earlier. "HPD-1" is determined at a rate of 0%, "HPD-2" is determined at a rate of 30%, and "HPD-3" is determined at a rate of 70%. Further, at the time of losing, when “HPA-1” is determined in the first hold change effect determination process (step S160) executed earlier, “HPD-1” is 5% and “HPD-2” is 20%. , “HPD-3” is determined at a rate of 75%, and “HPA-1” is 0 when “HPA-3” is determined in the first hold change effect determination process (step S160) executed earlier. %, “HPD-2” is determined at a rate of 10%, and “HPD-3” is determined at a rate of 90%.

  According to the setting example of FIG. 36 (A), it is easier to execute a superior effect at the time of big hit than at the time of loss. In addition, according to the setting example in FIG. 36A, the upgrade effect to yellow is easier to be executed than the upgrade effect to red. Also, according to the setting example of FIG. 36A, the case where the “first hold change effect (zone!)” Is executed as compared to the case where the “first hold change effect (zone?)” Is executed. However, it is easy to execute the production.

  In addition, in the process of step S626, the effect control CPU 120 performs processing for one or more hold displays that are already displayed in blue in the first start winning storage display area 5HL in accordance with the determination ratio shown in FIG. Instead of or in addition to determining the top effect pattern, in accordance with the determination ratio shown in FIG. 36 (B), one or more on-hold displays that are already displayed in white in the first start winning storage display area 5HL A superior performance pattern may be determined. The superior effect pattern “HPE-1” (also simply referred to as “HPE-1”) shown in FIG. 36B is an exceptional change effect (“excellent effect (white) (→ Red) ”is also a pattern that indicates to execute. The grade effect pattern “HPE-2” (also simply referred to as “HPE-2”) is a grade change effect that changes the hold display from white to yellow (also denoted as “grade effect (white → yellow)”). It is a pattern indicating that is executed. The superior performance pattern “HPE-3” (also simply referred to as “HPE-3”) is an exceptional change effect that changes the hold display from white to blue (also referred to as “higher effect (white → blue)”). It is a pattern indicating that is executed. The grade effect pattern “HPE-4” (also simply referred to as “HPE-4”) executes a grade change effect that does not change the white hold display (also denoted as “grade effect (white))”. It is a pattern indicating that it is to be performed.

  According to the setting examples of FIGS. 36 (A) and 36 (B), the case-reserved hold display (the hold display already displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL) is white or blue. However, the rate at which the superior performance for any color is executed is the same. Furthermore, according to the setting examples in FIGS. 36A and 36B, the ratio of execution of one stage of the high-quality effect is performed regardless of whether the on-hold display of the upgrade target is white or blue (FIG. 36). (A) Blue → Yellow decision ratio, FIG. 36 (B) White → Blue decision ratio) and two or more stages of superior performance (Blue → Red decision in FIG. 36A) The ratio (the white → yellow and white → red determination ratio in FIG. 36B) is the same. Therefore, it is possible to expect a high-quality effect in the same way regardless of whether the on-hold display of the high-quality target is white or blue. It should be noted that, in the case where the on-hold display of the upgrade target is white and in the case of blue, the rate at which the upgrade effect for any color is executed, the rate at which the one-step upgrade effect is executed, or two steps You may vary the ratio in which the above graded effects are executed.

  FIG. 36A shows the case where the first hold change effect pattern (“HPA-1” “HPA-3”) for executing both the first hold change effect and the background change effect is determined. Although the determination ratio of the top effect pattern (“HPD-1”, “HPD-2”, “HPD-3”) is shown, the first hold change effect pattern that does not execute at least one of the first hold change effect and the background change effect When ("HPA-2", "HPA-4", "HPA-5", "HPA-6") is determined, a superior performance pattern ("HPD-3") that does not execute the superior performance is determined. To do. However, when the first reserved change effect pattern that does not execute at least one of the first reserved change effect and the background change effect is determined, the superior effect patterns (“HPD-1”, “HPD−”) that execute the superior effect. 2 ") may be determined. Similarly, FIG. 36 (B) shows a case where the first reserved change effect pattern (“HPE-1” “HPE”) is determined when both the first reserved change effect and the background change effect are determined. -2 ”,“ HPE-3 ”,“ HPE-4 ”), but the first hold change effect pattern that does not execute at least one of the first hold change effect or the background change effect is determined. For example, a superior performance pattern (“HPE-4”) that does not execute the superior performance is determined. However, when the first reserved change effect pattern that does not execute at least one of the first reserved change effect and the background change effect is determined, the superior effect patterns ("HPE-1", "HPE-" that execute the superior effect are determined. 2 ”“ HPE-3 ”) may be determined.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5. Specifically, (a) to (e) in FIG. 37 show the time series of the scenes in the image display device 5 when executing the premium effects of the setting examples in FIGS. 36 (A) and 37 (B). Are arranged. In FIG. 37A, a hold display M0 (white) is displayed in the on-hold hold display area, and a hold display M1 (white), a hold display M2 (white), and a hold display M3 are displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. (White) is displayed. When the first start condition is satisfied from the scene of FIG. 37A (when there is a first start prize), the effect control CPU 120 executes the first hold change effect determination process (step S160). . In the first hold change effect determination process, neither the second effect mode nor the third effect mode is present (step S601; No, step S602; No), and the contents of the first hold change effect are not stored (step S603). No), the first reserved change effect pattern is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 23 (step S604). In the determination process, for example, it is assumed that “HPA-1” for executing “first hold change effect (zone!)” And background change effect is determined. Subsequently, since there are three hold displays in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the first hold change effect in the second hold data (hold display M2) from the top. (Step S606). Subsequently, the CPU 120 for effect control uses a command corresponding to the hold data (hold display M2) determined to execute the first hold change effect in step S606 in the first hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. As information related to the buffer number, information indicating that the data is pending data (pre-execution target pending data) for executing the “first pending change effect (zone!)” Determined in step S604 is stored (step S607). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 uses the buffer number of the command corresponding to the hold data (hold display M2) determined to execute the first hold change effect in step S606 in the background change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. In addition to storing information indicating that the data is on-hold data (execution start on-hold data) for starting execution of the background change effect (information indicating on-hold data to be shifted to the second effect mode), As information related to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the winning hold data (hold display M3), information indicating that the background change effect execution is to be ended (execution end hold data) (the second effect mode is ended) Information indicating that it is pending data to be stored).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 executes a second hold change effect determination process (step S161). In the second on-hold change effect determination process, not currently in the second effect mode or the third effect mode (step S621; No, step S622; No), in the previous first on-hold change effect determination process (step S160), Since it is determined to execute the “first hold change effect (zone!)” In the hold display (hold display M2) other than the winning hold display (hold display M4) (step S623; Yes, step S624; No). For example, the second reserved change effect pattern is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 26A (step S626). In the above determination process, for example, it is assumed that “HPB-2” for executing “second hold change effect (yellow)” is determined. Subsequently, the CPU 120 for effect control uses the second hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like as information related to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the start winning hold data (hold display M4) in step S626. The information indicating that the data is the hold data (pre-execution target hold data) for executing the “second hold change effect (yellow)” determined in step S628 is stored (step S628).

  Furthermore, in the process of step S626, the CPU 120 for effect control determines a superior effect pattern. However, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), the first start-winning memory display area 5HL has no blue hold display and only a white hold display, so the superior performance pattern shown in FIG. 36 (A). Is not determined, and only the superior performance pattern shown in FIG. 36B is determined. Further, of the hold display M1, the hold display M2, and the hold display M3 displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the hold display 2 is already determined to execute the “first hold change effect (zone!)”. Therefore, a superior performance pattern is determined for the remaining hold display M1 and hold display M3 (step S626). In the above determination process, for example, “HPE-4” is executed to execute “upper effect (white)” for the hold display M1, and “upper effect (white → blue) is determined for the hold display M3. "HPE-3" to execute "is determined. Subsequently, the CPU 120 for effect control uses, as information related to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the hold data (hold display M3) for executing the superior effect in the second hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. Information indicating that the data is on-hold data (pre-execution target on-hold data) for executing “excellent performance (white → blue)” is stored (step S628).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold addition process (step S162). In the hold addition process, the effect control CPU 120 uses “second” as information related to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the hold data (hold display M4) to be added to the second hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. Since the information indicating the hold data (pre-execution target hold data) for executing “2 hold change effect (yellow)” is stored, the yellow hold display is displayed as the new hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. Add to FIG. 37 (b) shows a scene after the suspension is added. FIG. 37 (c) shows a scene in which the fixed decorative symbols (“4”, “8”, “2”) by the hold display M0 are stopped and displayed.

  When the first start condition is satisfied from the scene of FIG. 37 (c), the effect control CPU 120 executes a mode switching execution setting process (step S530). In the mode switching execution setting process, information relating to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the variable display of the decorative design this time is stored in the background change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like (that is, in the hold data (hold display M1)). As information related to the buffer number of the corresponding command), information indicating that the background change effect execution is on hold data (execution start hold data), and hold data to end the scene change effect execution (execution end hold) Data) is not stored (step S702; No, step S704; No), and is not currently in the third production mode (step S706; No), execution to another production mode is performed. Do not set.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 executes a pending digest process (step S531). In the hold digest process, the effect control CPU 120 shifts the hold display (hold display M1, hold display M2, hold display M3, hold display M4) in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. In the hold digest process, information relating to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the second hold data (hold display M2) from the top is stored in the first hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like as “first Since the information indicating the hold data (pre-execution target hold data) for executing “1 hold change effect (zone!)” Is stored, the hold display (hold display M2) is shifted and the display mode is changed to the character “ Change to "Zone!" In addition, information indicating that the data is the hold data (pre-execution target hold data) for executing the “first hold change effect (zone!)” Is executed as the “first hold change effect (zone!)”. Update the information to indicate that the data is pending data (execution target pending data).

  Further, in the hold digest processing, “excellent effect (white → blue)” is stored in the second hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like as information related to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the hold display M3. Since the information indicating that the hold data to be executed (target hold data before execution) is stored, the hold display (hold display M3) is shifted and the display mode is changed from white to blue (upgrade). In addition, the information indicating that the above-mentioned “higher performance (white → blue)” is reserved data (pre-execution target reserved data), and the information indicating that the “higher performance (white → blue)” is being held. The information is updated to indicate that the target pending data is being executed. FIG. 37D shows a scene during variable display by the hold display M1. Moreover, (e) of FIG. 37 is a scene where the fixed decorative symbols (“5”, “1”, “7”) by the hold display M1 are stopped and displayed. In FIG. 37 (e), the white hold display M3 is upgraded to blue. Except for the difference in the number of held displays, etc., the operation is the same as the operation after (e) in FIG.

  In the above description, the hold display that is digested prior to the hold display that is determined to execute the first hold change effect is also the target of the superior effect, but is determined to execute the first hold change effect. The hold display that is digested prior to the hold display that is displayed may be excluded from the performance effect. For example, in the case of the above example, the effect control CPU 120 has a hold display M3 between the hold display M2 determined to execute the “first hold change effect (zone!)” And the hold display M4 by the start winning. It is good also as a target of a high-quality production.

  As an example of limiting the execution of the second hold change effect by the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, an example in which the determination ratio of the second hold change effect is lowered (not set to zero) is given. 2 The determination ratio of the hold change effect may be zero. That is, for example, the determination ratio shown in FIG. 26A is “second hold change effect (red)”, “second hold change effect (yellow)”, and “second hold” as compared to the determination ratio shown in FIG. Although the decision rate of each of the “change effect (blue)” is lowered (not zero), the “second hold change effect (red)”, “second hold change effect (yellow)”, and “second hold” Each determination ratio of “change effect (blue)” may be zero (that is, in FIG. 26A, “HPB-1” is 0%, “HPB-2” is 0%, “HPB-3” 0% and “HPB-4” may be 100%). It should be noted that the determination ratio may be zero in either the big hit or the loss, or the determination ratio may be zero in both the big hit or the loss. Further, for example, the determination ratio shown in FIG. 26B is lower than the determination ratio of “second hold change effect (blue)” compared to the determination ratio shown in FIG. However, the determination ratio of “second hold change effect (blue)” may be zero (that is, “HPB-3” may be 0% in FIG. 26B). Note that either the big hit or the loss may be zero, or both may be zero. That is, when the execution of the second hold change effect is restricted, the case where the second hold change effect is not executed and the case where the execution ratio (execution frequency) of the executed items is reduced are included. Further, when the execution of the second hold change effect is limited, a plurality of second hold change effects (“second hold change effect (red)”, “second hold change effect (yellow)”, “second hold” having different modes are used. The case of restricting execution (not executing or reducing the execution frequency) of at least one of the change effects (blue) ") is also included. In addition, when the determination ratio of each of the “second hold change effect (red)”, “second hold change effect (yellow)”, and “second hold change effect (blue)” is to be set to zero, the respective determinations are made. Instead of setting the ratio to zero, when the execution of the first hold change effect is determined (step S623; Yes), the second hold change effect determination process may be terminated.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment and the third embodiment), when there is no hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL at the time of the first starting winning. Changes the display mode of the reserved storage by winning to the display mode representing the characters “ZONE!” And “ZONE?”. With this configuration, the display mode of the reserved memory that is the target of the background change effect may change to a display mode that represents the characters “ZONE!” And “ZONE?”. Therefore, in addition to the on-hold storage of the display mode such as red (HPB-1), it is possible to expect the on-hold storage changed to the display mode representing the characters “zone!” And the character “zone?”. Therefore, interest is improved.

  Note that in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment and the third embodiment), there is no condition that there is no hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL at the first start winning. When the (special condition) is satisfied, the display mode of the hold storage at the time of the first start winning is changed to the display mode representing the characters “zone!” And the characters “zone?”. The content is not limited to the above. For example, when there is no hold display in the first start prize storage display area 5HL at the time of the first start prize and the first start prize is “big hit”, the display of the hold memory at the time of the first start prize is displayed. The mode may be changed to a display mode representing the characters “ZONE!” And the characters “ZONE?”. In addition, there is one hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL at the time of the first start winning, and the background change effect is executed when the one hold display is digested (transition to the second effect mode). When it is not possible (for example, when the effect mode of variable display by the one hold display is incompatible with the background change effect), or when there are two or more in the first start prize storage display area 5HL at the first start prize When there is a hold display and the background change effect cannot be executed when the hold display is exhausted, the character “zone!” Or the character “zone?” Is displayed as the hold memory display mode at the time of the first start winning prize. The display mode may be changed.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment and the third embodiment), as shown in FIG. 23, the background change effect is not executed and the background change effect is not executed. Depending on the case, the character “zone!” Or the character “zone?” Is determined depending on whether or not the background change effect is executed by changing the determination ratio of the character “zone!” Or the character “zone?”. The determination ratio of which to change is changed. According to this configuration, the display mode of the reserved memory digested before (first) the reserved memory that is the target of the execution of the background change effect (the transition to the second effect mode) can be executed as the background change effect. Depending on the nature, it changes to the characters “ZONE!” And “ZONE?”. Therefore, it can be suggested that the background change effect is executed at a suitable frequency, and the interest is improved.

(Second Embodiment)
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the determination ratio of the second reserved change effect pattern (others are common). FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio of the second reserved change effect pattern. In the second embodiment, in the process of step S626, the second hold change effect pattern is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. In the setting example of FIG. 38A, the determination ratio of red (HPB-1), yellow (HPB-2), and blue (HPB-3) is set higher than that in the setting example of FIG.

  That is, in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, in the second on-hold change effect determining means in step S161, a display representing the characters “ZONE!” And “ZONE?” In the first start winning memory display area 5HL. When there is a pending storage of the mode, the determination ratio of red (HPB-1), yellow (HPB-2), and blue (HPB-3) is higher than the determination ratio shown in FIG. ) By determining any one of red (HPB-1), yellow (HPB-2), blue (HPB-3), and white (HPB-4) according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. The execution ratio of an effect that adds a yellow or blue hold display or a change that changes the hold display to red, yellow, or blue during a shift is increased. With this configuration, the display mode of the reserved memory digested after the reserved memory of the display mode representing the characters “zone!” And the character “zone?” Is easily changed to red, yellow, and blue. Therefore, while suggesting the possibility of execution of the background change effect (transition to the second effect mode), it is possible to favorably maintain the expectation with respect to the subsequent reserved memory. Note that in the setting example of FIG. 38A, the determination ratio of red (HPB-1), yellow (HPB-2), and blue (HPB-3) is larger than that in the setting example of FIG. However, the determination ratio of red (HPB-1), yellow (HPB-2), and blue (HPB-3) may be increased in either the big hit or the loss.

  In the process of step S626, instead of determining the second hold change effect pattern according to the determination rate shown in FIG. 38A, the second hold change effect pattern according to the determination rate shown in FIG. May be determined. In the setting example of FIG. 38 (A), the determination ratio of the mode (red (HPB-1), yellow (HPB-2)) having a high jackpot expectation is higher than that in the setting example of FIG. With this configuration, the display mode of the reserved storage that is the target of the background change effect is easily changed to red or the like with a high expectation degree of jackpot. Further, in the setting example of FIG. 28B, the determination ratio of red (HPB-1) and yellow (HPB-2) is higher at the time of big hit and at the time of loss than the setting example of FIG. You may make the determination ratio of red (HPB-1) or yellow (HPB-2) high in any one of the big hit or the loss.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, when there is a start winning, the start winning hold display is changed to red, yellow, or blue, but the other win displays are red. Alternatively, the color may be changed to yellow or blue. For example, in the process of step S626, the effect control CPU 120 determines the second hold change effect pattern for the start winning according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 38 (A) or FIG. 38 (B). In accordance with the determination ratio shown in 39 (A), the second hold change effect pattern for one or more hold displays already displayed in the first start prize storage display area 5HL at the time of the start winning is determined.

  The second hold change effect pattern “HPB-1” shown in FIG. 39A indicates that the second hold change effect (“second hold change effect (red)”) for changing the hold display to red is executed. This is the pattern shown. The second hold change effect pattern “HPB-2” is a pattern indicating that a second hold change effect (“second hold change effect (yellow))” that changes the hold display to yellow is executed. The second hold change effect pattern “HPB-3” is a pattern indicating that a second hold change effect (“second hold change effect (blue)”) for changing the hold display to blue is executed. The second on-hold change effect pattern “HPB-4” is a pattern indicating that the second on-hold change effect is not executed (as it is). According to the setting example of FIG. 39A, the display mode of the plurality of reserved memories may be changed to the second mode. Therefore, it becomes difficult to understand the target reserved memory, so that a plurality of reserved memories can be expected and the interest is improved.

  The target of the second hold change effect pattern in the setting example of FIG. 39A is the hold display that is the target of the first hold change effect, the hold display by the start winning (the second hold change effect pattern of the setting example of FIG. 38). This is a hold display other than the hold display subject to. For example, when there is a first start winning that becomes the fourth hold display in the state where there are three hold displays in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the second hold in the setting example of FIG. The target of the change effect pattern does not correspond to the hold display (second hold display from the top) that is the target of the first hold change effect or the hold display by the start winning (fourth hold display from the top). Hold display (first hold display, third hold display from the top).

  Note that the hold display between the hold display that is the target of the first hold change effect and the hold display by the start winning prize may be the target of the second hold change effect pattern in the setting example of FIG. For example, in the state where there are three hold indications in the first start prize storage display area 5HL, when there is a first start prize which becomes the fourth hold indication, the hold indication (first hold change effect) ( One hold display (third hold display from the top) between the second hold display from the top and the hold display by the start winning (fourth hold display from the top) is shown in FIG. ) In the setting example of the second hold change effect pattern.

  Further, the determination ratio of “HPB-1,” “HPB-2,” and “HPB-3” in the setting example of FIG. 39A is between the setting example of FIG. 25 and the setting example of FIG. The determination ratio of “HPB-1” and “HPB-2” in the setting example of FIG. 39A is also used as a value between the setting example of FIG. 25 and the setting example of FIG. Good. Further, according to the setting example of FIG. 39A, the determination ratios of “HPB-1” to “HPB-4” are irrelevant to the determination result of the first hold change effect. It is good also as a determination ratio according to the determination result of the 1st pending | holding change effect like the determination ratio of the graded production pattern shown.

  In addition, the second hold change effect for another hold display is executed regardless of whether the display mode of the other hold display is downgraded (downgraded) or upgraded (promoted). For example, when “HPB-1” in FIG. 39A is determined for a certain other hold display (yellow), the other hold display is upgraded from yellow to red. When “HPB-2” in FIG. 39A is determined, the other on-hold display remains yellow (similar to the case where “HPB-4” is determined). When “HPB-3” in FIG. 39A is determined, the other hold display is downgraded from yellow to blue. When “HPB-4” in FIG. 39A is determined, the other hold display remains yellow. Note that the second hold change effect for another hold display may not be executed when the display mode of the other hold display is inferior, but may be executed only when it is in an upper rank. For example, when “HPB-1” in FIG. 39A is determined for a certain other hold display (yellow), the other hold display is upgraded from yellow to red. When “HPB-2”, “HPB-3”, and “HPB-4” in FIG. 39A are determined, the other hold display may remain yellow.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, when there is a start prize, the second hold change effect is executed once for each hold memory, but one hold memory. On the other hand, the second on-hold change effect may be executed twice or more. For example, instead of executing the second hold change effect according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 38A or FIG. 38B in the process of step S626, the effect control CPU 120 changes to FIG. 39B. You may make it perform a 2nd pending | holding change effect according to the shown determination ratio. According to this configuration, since the hold change effect is executed a plurality of times, the degree of expectation for the target hold memory can be gradually increased, and the interest is improved.

  The second hold change effect pattern “HPB-11” (also simply referred to as “HPB-11”) shown in FIG. 39B is a second hold change effect (“second hold change”) that changes the hold display to red. This is a pattern indicating that the performance (also expressed as “effect (red)”) is executed (similar to “HPB-1” in FIG. 25 and the like). Second hold change effect pattern “HPB-21” (also simply referred to as “HPB-21”), second hold change effect pattern “HPB-31” (also simply indicated as “HPB-31”), second hold change The effect pattern “HPB-21” (also simply referred to as “HPB-41”) is the same. The second on-hold change effect pattern “HPB-12” (simply referred to as “HPB-12”) shown in FIG. 39B is a second on-hold change effect (“ 2 is a pattern indicating that a “2 hold change effect (yellow → red)” is executed. Second hold change effect pattern “HPB-13” (also simply referred to as “HPB-13”), second hold change effect pattern “HPB-14” (also simply indicated as “HPB-14”), second hold change The same applies to the effect pattern “HPB-22” (also simply referred to as “HPB-22”) and the second reserved change effect pattern “HPB-23” (also simply referred to as “HPB-23”). The second on-hold change effect pattern “HPB-15” (also simply referred to as “HPB-15”) shown in FIG. 39B is a second on-hold change effect “ This is a pattern indicating that the second reserved change effect (also expressed as “blue → yellow → red)” is executed. Second hold change effect pattern “HPB-16” (also simply referred to as “HPB-16”), second hold change effect pattern “HPB-17” (also simply indicated as “HPB-17”), second hold change The effect pattern “HPB-24” (also simply referred to as “HPB-24”) is the same.

  According to the setting example of FIG. 39B, at the time of big hit, “HPB-11” is 6%, “HPB-12” is 4%, “HPB-13” is 4%, and “HPB-14” is 4%. "HPB-15" 4%, "HPB-16" 4%, "HPB-17" 4%, "HPB-21" 9%, "HPB-22" 7%, "HPB-23" "7%", "HPB-24" 7%, "HPB-31" 30%, "HPB-41" 10%, "HPB-11" 0.75% when lost , "HPB-12" is 0.75%, "HPB-13" is 0.75%, "HPB-14" is 0.75%, "HPB-15" is 0%, "HPB-16" is 0 %, “HPB-17” is 0%, “HPB-21” is 2%, “HPB-22” is 1%, “HPB-23” is 1%, “HPB-2” "1%" HPB-31 "7%" HPB-41 "is determined at the rate of 85%.

  In the setting example of FIG. 39B, the determination ratio of the second on-hold change effect pattern (“HPB-11” to “HPB-17”) whose final display mode is red is shown in FIG. The setting ratio of the second on-hold change effect pattern (“HPB-1”) whose display mode is red in the setting example is the same. The same applies to the determination ratio of the second on-hold change effect pattern in which the final display mode is yellow and the set ratio of the second on-hold change effect pattern in which the final display mode is blue. That is, the setting example in FIG. 39B is a setting example based on the same idea (the idea that it is easily changed to any one) as in the setting example in FIG. Note that, based on the same idea as the setting example in FIG. 38B, it may be easily changed to a hot production mode (for example, the final display mode is red or the like).

  When determining the second hold change effect pattern of FIG. 39 (B) for another hold display, the display mode of the other hold display is downgraded (demotion) as in FIG. 39 (A). Even if it is a case, it may be executed even if it is an upgrade (promotion), or it is not executed when the display mode of the other hold display is inferior, but when it becomes an upgrade May only be executed.

  FIG. 30E shows the first start winning when the first special figure holding storage number is 2 (when the display position # 11 and the display position # 12 have a hold display), and the first start “Second hold change effect (white → blue → yellow)” for changing the display mode in order of white, blue and yellow is determined for the hold display due to winning (hold display added to display position # 13), and the display position Scene in which the first hold change effect pattern “HPA-4” for changing the hold mode to the character “zone?” Is determined for the hold display of # 12 (hold display that is shifted to the display position # 11 in the next shift). The change of the display mode of a hold display in FIG. As shown in the frame (inside the box), the display mode of the hold display to be added changes from white to blue when shifted to the display position # 12 according to the shift, and shifts to the display position # 11. When it is changed from blue to yellow. That is, various timings can be considered as the timing for changing the display mode in order, but as an example, as shown in FIG. 30 (E), the display mode is changed to the final display mode at the timing of shifting to the head. May be.

  40 and 41 are diagrams showing an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. FIG. Specifically, (a) to (f) of FIG. 40 are obtained by arranging the scenes in the image display device 5 in time series in the case of executing the second hold change effect in the setting example of FIG. 39 (B). It is. 41A to 41E are continued from FIG. In FIG. 40A, a hold display M0 (white) is displayed in the on-hold hold display area, and a hold display M1 (white), a hold display M2 (white), and a hold display M3 are displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. (White) is displayed. When the first start condition is satisfied from the scene of FIG. 40A (when there is a first start prize), the effect control CPU 120 executes the first hold change effect determination process (step S160). . In the determination process, the effect control CPU 120 executes “HPA-1” for executing the “first hold change effect (zone!)” And the background change effect on the second hold data (hold display M2) from the top. It is assumed that it has been determined (step S604, step S606). Then, the effect control CPU 120 uses the “first hold change” as information related to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the hold display M2 in the first hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. Information indicating that the data is “holding data (pre-execution target holding data)” for executing “effect (zone!)” Is stored (step S607). In addition, the background change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like is reserved data for starting execution of the background change effect (execution start hold data) as information related to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the hold display M2. Information (information indicating that the data is on-hold data to be shifted to the second effect mode), and information on the buffer number of the command corresponding to the on-hold display M4 is stored data that terminates the execution of the background change effect (information (Execution end pending data) is stored.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 executes a second hold change effect determination process (step S161). In the determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines “HPB-24” for executing the “second hold change effect (white → blue → yellow)” with respect to the hold display M4. It is assumed that “HPB-23” for executing the “second hold change effect (white → yellow)” is determined (step S626). Then, the CPU 120 for effect control displays “second hold change effect (white → blue → yellow) as information related to the buffer number of the command corresponding to the hold display M4 in the second hold change effect buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like. ) ”Is stored, and information indicating that the data is buffer data of the command corresponding to the hold display M3 is displayed as“ second hold change effect (white → yellow) ”. ”Is stored (the hold data before execution) (step S628).

  FIG. 40 (b) shows a scene after the suspension is added. Further, (c) of FIG. 40 is a scene in which the fixed decorative symbols (“4”, “8”, “2”) by the hold display M0 are stopped and displayed. In the example of this flowchart, the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display M4 for executing the “second hold change effect (white → blue → yellow)” is the last when the display is shifted to the second position from the top. The display mode is changed to the previous display mode (blue) of the typical display mode (yellow), and is changed to the final display mode (yellow) when shifted to the top. Further, as the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display M3 for executing the “second hold change effect (white → yellow)”, the timing is changed to the final display mode (yellow) when shifted to the top. .

  FIG. 40D shows a scene during variable display by the hold display M1. (E) of FIG. 40 is a scene where the fixed decorative symbols (“5”, “1”, “7”) by the hold display M1 are stopped and displayed. (F) of FIG. 40 is a scene during variable display by the hold display M2. FIG. 41 (a) is a scene in which the fixed decorative symbols (“0”, “6”, “3”) by the hold display M2 are stopped and displayed. In (f) of FIG. 40, the mode is shifted to the second effect mode (display of “~ during pre-reading zone !!”). In FIG. 40F, the hold display M4 changes from white to blue and the hold display M3 changes from white to yellow based on the information stored in the second hold change effect buffer. FIG. 41B shows a scene during variable display by the hold display M3. (C) of FIG. 41 is a scene where the fixed decorative symbols (“3”, “7”, “1”) by the hold display M3 are stopped and displayed. In FIG. 41B, the hold display M4 changes from blue to yellow based on the information stored in the second hold change effect buffer. FIG. 41D shows a scene during variable display by the hold display M4. (E) of FIG. 41 is a scene where the fixed decorative symbols (“5”, “6”, “5”) by the hold display M4 are stopped and displayed. In FIG. 41 (d), the mode is shifted to the first effect mode.

(Third embodiment)
A third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, although the determination ratio in the process in step S626 is different from the process in step S625, the same display mode as the process in step S625 as the second hold change effect (second mode). (For example, red, yellow, or blue) has been determined, but in the third embodiment, in the process of step S626, a third hold change effect (third mode) that is different from the second hold change effect is step S625. A display mode (for example, the following character image) different from the above process is determined. For example, in the third embodiment, a third reserved change effect determination table (not shown) prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the third reserved change effect pattern. In the third hold change effect determination table, the third hold change effect is determined according to the start winning hold information (such as the designation contents of the variable category command stored in the start win received command buffer 194A and the hold memory count notification command). A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for pattern determination may be assigned to a plurality of third on-hold change effect patterns and the like. Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the third hold change effect pattern extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example, in FIG. What is necessary is just to determine a 3rd holding | maintenance change production pattern in the ratio as shown. That is, the third embodiment is different in that the third pending change effect pattern is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 42 in the processing of step S626 (others are common to the other embodiments).

  FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio of the third reserved change effect pattern. In the third embodiment, in the process of step S626, the third reserved change effect pattern is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio of the third reserved change effect pattern. The third hold change effect pattern “HPC-1” (also simply referred to as “HPC-1”) shown in FIG. 42 has a special display (character image. For example, the face of a character appearing in the gaming machine 1 is displayed. This is a pattern indicating that a third hold change effect (also referred to as “third hold change effect (character)”) to be changed to an image or an image showing the shape of the character is executed. The third hold change effect pattern “HPC-2” (also simply referred to as “HPC-2”) is a special display (main item image. For example, the shape of the main item appearing in the gaming machine 1 is represented. This is a pattern indicating that a third hold change effect (also referred to as “third hold change effect (main item)”) to be changed to an image or the like is executed. The third hold change effect pattern “HPC-3” (also simply referred to as “HPC-3”) is a special display (sub-item image. For example, the shape of a sub-item that appears in the gaming machine 1 is displayed. This is a pattern indicating that a third reserved change effect (also referred to as “third reserved change effect (sub-item)”) to be executed is changed. The third reserved change effect pattern “HPC-4” (also simply referred to as “HPC-4”) is a pattern indicating that the third reserved change effect is not executed (displayed in the normal mode). According to this configuration, the display mode of the reserved memory digested after the reserved memory that changes the display mode to the first mode is a third mode different from usual (that is, a character different from blue, yellow, or red). Image, main item image, sub-character image). Accordingly, it is possible to suggest in advance that a pre-reading effect will be performed, and it is possible to suitably maintain a sense of expectation with respect to subsequent on-hold storage.

  Further, when the setting example of FIG. 25 is compared with the setting example of FIG. 42, the determination ratio of “HPC-1” in the setting example of FIG. 42 is higher than the determination ratio of “HPB-1” in the setting example of FIG. The determination rate of “HPC-2” in the setting example of FIG. 42 is higher than the determination rate of “HPB-2” in the setting example of FIG. 25, and the determination rate of “HPC-3” in the setting example of FIG. It is higher than the determination rate of “HPB-3” in the setting example of 25. According to this configuration, the display mode changes to the third mode when the display mode changes to the first mode, compared to the rate at which the display mode changes to the second mode when the display mode does not change to the first mode. The ratio is high. That is, after the hold display that suggests that the pre-reading effect is executed, the hold change effect is easily executed and becomes conspicuous, so that a sense of expectation can be favorably applied to the subsequent hold memory.

  In the setting example of FIG. 42, the setting ratio of the third reserved change effect pattern “HPC-1” having the display mode as the character image is the second setting of the red display mode in the setting example of FIG. This is the same as the set ratio of the pending change effect pattern (“HPB-1”). Further, the setting ratio of the third hold change effect pattern “HPC-2” having the display mode as the main item image is the second hold change effect pattern (“ HPB-2 ") is the same as the set ratio. Further, the setting ratio of the third hold change effect pattern “HPC-3” having the display mode as the sub-item image is the second hold change effect pattern (“ HPB-3 ") is the same as the set ratio. That is, the setting example in FIG. 42 is a setting example based on the same idea as the setting example in FIG. In addition, based on the same idea as the setting example of FIG. 38B, it may be easily changed to a hot production mode (for example, a character image or the like).

  As in the second embodiment, in the third embodiment, in addition to determining the third pending change effect pattern for the start winning, the first start winning storage display area 5HL is already set at the start winning. You may determine the 3rd holding | maintenance change effect pattern with respect to the 1 or more holding display currently displayed. Similarly to the second embodiment, in the third embodiment also, the third hold change effect may be executed stepwise twice or more for one hold memory.

  In each embodiment (first embodiment to third embodiment), when the contents of the first effect hold change effect are stored when there is a second start winning prize that is a big hit, In the hold change effect initialization determination process (step S164), the value of the effect mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like becomes “a value for shifting to the third effect mode”. By the process (step S530), the third effect mode is controlled that is not controlled (shifted) during variable display by the first start winning. That is, the effect mode is switched from the first effect mode or the second effect mode to the third effect mode. That is, if the variable display by the second start winning is interrupted when the content of the first production hold change production is stored, the continuity of the production is interrupted. Therefore, the player can recognize that the target of the production is different, and if there is a second start prize during the second production mode, the second production mode is interrupted, so there is no misunderstanding. Can be. It should be noted that the same processing may be performed when there is a second start prize that does not result in a big hit.

  Further, in the third effect mode, the hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is not displayed, and therefore the “first hold change effect (zone!)” Is executed in FIG. As shown in (f) of FIG. 35, the hold display M2 is not displayed during the third effect mode (when “to battle mode” is being displayed). In addition, when the content of the first effect hold change effect is stored when the second start winning winning is a big hit, the stored content is initialized in the hold change effect initialization determination process (step S164). Therefore, the hold display M2 in which the “first hold change effect (zone!)” In FIG. 35 (e) has been executed is initialized after “big hit” as shown in FIG. 35 (c). White). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconsistency in effects such that the game state changes after the end of the specific game state and is different from the determination result of the prior determination means, and the effect can be suitably executed. It should be noted that the same processing may be performed when there is a second start prize that does not result in a big hit.

  Moreover, in each embodiment (1st Embodiment-3rd Embodiment), when the content of the 1st production hold change production is memorized when there is the 2nd start prize which becomes a big hit, The effect control CPU 120 does not execute the first hold change effect determining process (S160) for determining whether or not the background change effect is executed in the start winning determination process (step S150). In other words, when the variable display by the second start winning is interrupted when the contents of the first effect holding change effect are stored, in addition to the first effect holding change effect determined to be executed based on the first start winning. The execution of the first effect hold change effect based on the second start winning is not determined. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an unexpected situation from occurring. That is, when the hold display by the first start prize changed to the first mode (for example, the characters “zone!”, “Zone?”, Etc.) is displayed in the first start prize storage display area 5HL, In the case where the background change effect based on the hold display by the first start prize changed to one mode is being executed, if the execution of the first hold change effect determining process by the second start prize is allowed, Since the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5HR is also changed to the first mode, or the background change effect is executed based on the hold display by the second start win changed to the first mode. Unexpected continuity exists between the first production hold change effect and the background change production based on the first start winning that occurred and the first production hold change production and the background change production based on the second start winning that occurred later. Appears and example In a situation that prefetching targets (previous first starting winning target, after either or both of the second starting winning target) is obscure it is one in which whether may occur. On the other hand, in each of the embodiments (the first to third embodiments), the hold display by the first start prize changed to the first mode is displayed in the first start prize storage display area 5HL. When the background change effect based on the hold display by the first start prize changed to the first mode is being executed, as described above, the first hold change effect determining process by the second start prize is not executed. Therefore, the above situation does not occur. As described above, according to each embodiment, the first start winning and the pre-reading effect (first effect hold change effect) of the second starting prize due to interruption of the variable display by the second starting prize are intermingled. It is possible to prevent an unexpected situation from occurring. In other words, it is possible to suggest in advance that the background change effect is to be performed by holding storage based on the first start winning, and it is possible to suitably cope with an unexpected situation due to interruption of the second starting winning. It should be noted that the same processing may be performed when there is a second start prize that does not result in a big hit.

  As mentioned above, although each embodiment (1st Embodiment-3rd Embodiment) of this invention was demonstrated, the apparatus structure of a pachinko machine 1, a data structure, the process shown with the flowchart, the display area of the image display apparatus 5 Various effect operations including the display operation of the effect image in can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  For example, in the setting example of FIG. 23, in order to set the execution ratio of the background change effect at the time of executing the “first hold change effect (zone!)” To 100%, the determination ratio of “HPA-2” is set to 0%. However, the execution ratio of the background change effect at the time of executing the “first hold change effect (zone!)” May not be 100% (that is, the determination ratio of “HPA-2” may not be 0%). Good).

  Further, as shown in the setting example of FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first hold change effect is executed, the execution contents of the first hold change effect, and whether or not the background change effect is executed (second effect mode). Is determined at the same time, but it is not necessary to determine simultaneously whether or not the first hold change effect is executed or whether or not the first hold change effect is executed and whether the background change effect is executed or not. . For example, the presence or absence of execution of the first hold change effect or the execution content of the first hold change effect may be determined first, and the presence or absence of execution of the background change effect may be determined according to the determination result. Presence / absence of execution may be determined first, and the presence / absence of execution of the first hold change effect and the execution content of the first hold change effect may be determined according to the determination result.

  Further, in the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment and the third embodiment), it is determined whether or not to execute the first hold change effect, and then the first hold change effect is executed. Although hold memory is determined (steps S604 and S606), by preparing a first hold change effect determination table corresponding to the number of hold memories, whether or not to execute the first hold change effect and the first hold change You may determine simultaneously with the holding memory which performs an effect.

  Further, in the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment and the third embodiment), when both the first hold change effect and the background change effect are executed, the hold display of the first mode is displayed. Although it has been described that the transition to the second effect mode (execution of background change effect) is performed when digested, the second effect mode may be entered at any one of a plurality of different timings. For example, the timing at which the hold display of the first mode moves from the first start winning storage display area 5HL to the on-hold display display area (current hold display area) (or variable display based on the hold display of the first mode starts. Timing), a predetermined timing during variable display based on the hold display of the first mode, and an end timing of variable display based on the hold display of the first mode (during the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol) You may enter the second performance mode at the timing. At the above-mentioned predetermined timing during variable display, a chance stop is temporarily displayed when the push button 31B is pressed in response to an instruction during variable display or when the effect is switched during development (during development). The timing and the pseudo continuous variation include the timing at which the chance eyes are temporarily stopped and displayed once (or continuously (or in total), a predetermined number of times). Further, when entering the second effect mode, the second effect mode entry effect may be executed. The temporary stop display of the above-mentioned chances (the chance eyes that are temporarily displayed or the incentive effect of whether or not the chance eyes are temporarily stopped) is also an aspect of the second effect mode entry effect. As an aspect, an image related to the second effect mode may be displayed (cut-in), an audio related to the second effect mode may be output, or an effect model driven mainly in the second effect mode. May be driven. Moreover, you may vary the rush ratio (expectation degree) to 2nd production mode according to each above-mentioned timing, the aspect of the above-mentioned 2nd production mode rush production, etc. For example, when a message instructing to press the push button 31B is output immediately after the start of fluctuation, and when a message instructing to press the push button 31B is output to the middle part of the fluctuation start, You may vary the rush rate which rushes into 2 production modes. Further, for example, the degree of expectation that the chance eye is established (that is, the rush rate for entering the second effect mode) may be varied according to the strength of the scoring effect before the establishment of the chance eye.

  Further, in the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment and the third embodiment), when the change enters the second effect mode (that is, the first start prize storage display area at the time of the first start prize) When there is no hold display in 5HL and the hold display of the prize is changed to the first mode and the execution of the background change effect is decided), and when entering the second effect mode other than the change (prefetching) (ie , When there is a hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL at the time of the first start win and the existing hold display is changed to the first mode and the execution of the background change effect is decided) Thus, the degree of expectation of “big hit” may be different between the case of entering the second effect mode and the case of entering the second effect mode other than the change. That is, when entering the second effect mode due to the change, the degree of expectation of “big hit” may be higher than when entering the second effect mode other than the change. Conversely, when entering the second effect mode other than the change, the degree of expectation of “big hit” may be higher than when entering the second effect mode with the change. Note that, as described above, the above may be realized by preparing a first hold change effect determination table according to the number of hold memories.

  In the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment and the third embodiment), when there are two or more on-hold displays in the first start winning storage display area 5HL at the time of the first start winning, The second hold display from the beginning is changed to the first hold display (step S606), but when there are three hold displays in the first start winning memory display area 5HL, the third hold display from the beginning. It is good also as a hold display which changes to a 1st aspect.

  In the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment and the third embodiment), the display mode corresponding to the first mode is the display mode representing the character “zone!” And the character “zone”. Two display modes representing "?" Are listed, but the number and content of the first mode are not limited to the above. The same applies to the second mode in the first embodiment (the same applies to the second and third embodiments) and the third mode in the third embodiment. In the third embodiment (the same applies to the first embodiment and the second embodiment), two or more hold displays may be related to each other like a display display. For example, when there are three hold displays in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the third display mode from the top is the display mode representing the character “A”, and the second display mode from the top is the character “ “3” may be displayed as a whole, and the third display mode from the top may be a display mode that represents the character “ri”.

  Further, in the first embodiment (the second embodiment and the third embodiment are also the same), the first start-winning storage display area 5HL is shifted to the top of the first start winning storage display area 5HL, or is shifted to the on-hold display display area. Sometimes, the hold display is changed to the first mode, but when the third hold display from the top is changed to the first mode, the display is changed to the second mode from the top. You may change to 1 aspect. Moreover, you may change to a 1st aspect at the time of the addition of the said hold display instead of the time of a shift.

  In the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment and the third embodiment), the hold display changed to the first mode (for example, the character “ZONE!”) Is executed as a background change effect ( The background change effect is an example of a predetermined effect (prefetch effect) suggested to be executed by the hold display changed to the first mode. In other words, the first mode is a display mode that suggests that some kind of pre-reading effect (which may be an effect by sound or light emission in addition to an effect by video) is executed.

  Further, there may be a plurality of types of predetermined effects (prefetch effects), and one or more of the plurality of types may be executed. For example, background change effects with different display modes (for example, second effect mode A, second effect mode B, second effect mode C...) May be prepared, and any one or more may be executed. . For example, in the case where the background change effect is executed from the normal time (first effect mode) and the normal effect is returned, the first effect mode → a certain second effect mode (for example, the second effect mode A) → the first effect mode Or transition from the first production mode → a second production mode (for example, the second production mode A) → the other second production mode (for example, the second production mode C) → the first production mode. May be. Further, the content (suggested content) suggested by the prefetching effect need not be limited to one type. For example, there may be a plurality of suggested contents having different degrees of advantage (for example, the size of a ball, whether it is probable / non-accurate, presence / absence of time / long / short). In addition, since the size of the ball is related to, for example, the number of rounds by one big hit, the opening time of each round, etc., the size of the number of rounds related to the size of the ball, the length of the opening time of each round, etc. Is an element of the above-mentioned advantage. In the following description, for the sake of convenience, it is assumed that the size of the appearance is based on the number of rounds (the larger the number of rounds, the greater the number of appearances).

  As described above, when there are one or more types of predetermined effects and there are one or more types of suggested contents, the predetermined effects and suggested contents may have a one-to-one correspondence. It may be a correspondence relationship of N (N is an integer), a correspondence relationship of N to 1, or a correspondence relationship of N to M (M is an integer, which may be the same as N). It may be. In addition, when a certain predetermined effect (for example, the second effect mode A) and another predetermined effect (for example, the second effect mode B) are different from each other, a part of the suggestion contents (a part when there is a correspondence relationship with a plurality of suggestion contents) May also be associated with the same suggestion content. As an example, when there are four types of big hits, “normal 4R big hit”, “probable variation 4R big hit”, “normal 16R big hit”, and “probable variation 16R big hit”, the second effect mode A is one of the four types of big hits. The second effect mode B suggests that any of the four types of big hits, and the second effect mode C has two types of big hits (“normal 4R” 2nd stage mode D will be 2 types of big hits (“normal 16R big hit”, “probable change 16R big hit”). The second presentation mode E may indicate that two types of big hits (“probability variation 4R big hit” and “probability variation 16R big hit”) are among the four types.

  In addition, for each background change effect that is a pre-reading effect (or in any two or more sets of background change effects), the degree of expectation of the background change effect (the degree of expectation that the suggested content suggested by the background change effect is realized) is May be different. For example, in the above-described example, the second presentation mode A and the second presentation mode B have the same suggestion, but in the second presentation mode B, compared to the second presentation mode A, any of the four types of big hits The expected value that becomes may be increased. Alternatively, the expected value may be the same for each background change effect that is a prefetch effect (or in any set of two or more background change effects). That is, the appearance frequency for each prefetch effect may be the same and the expectation level for each prefetch effect may be different, the appearance frequency for each prefetch effect may be different and the expectation level for each prefetch effect may be the same, The appearance frequency for each prefetch effect and the expectation for each prefetch effect may be different.

  When there are a plurality of types of predetermined effects (prefetch effects), the predetermined effects and the first mode (for example, the characters “ZONE!”, “ZONE?”, Etc.) have a one-to-one correspondence. It may be a 1-to-N correspondence relationship (N is an integer), an N-to-1 correspondence relationship, or N-to-M (M is an integer. Or a corresponding relationship. In addition, when a certain predetermined effect (for example, the second effect mode A) and another predetermined effect (for example, the second effect mode B) are different from each other in the first mode (a plurality of first modes have a corresponding relationship) May also be associated with the same first mode. As an example, the on-hold display of the character “ZONE?” Suggests the transition to the second effect mode of the second effect mode A, the second effect mode B, and the second effect mode C at the respective ratios. The “!” Hold display may indicate the transition to the second effect mode of the second effect mode C, the second effect mode D, and the second effect mode E at the respective ratios. In addition, although 2nd production mode C is suggested from both overlappingly, all the 2nd production modes may be suggested redundantly, and even if there is no 2nd production mode suggested overlappingly. Good.

  In addition, in the pre-reading effect (background change effect) based on one start winning prize, as described above, when the transition is made from the second effect mode A to the second effect mode C, the player shifts to the one advantageous to the player. You may make it do. Specifically, based on the advantage of the suggested content, the player may be shifted to the player who is more advantageous to the player. For example, the second effect mode C is an effect mode that suggests 4R big hit ("normal 4R big hit", "probability 4R big hit"), and the second effect mode D is 16R big hit ("normal 16R big hit", "probability 16R big hit" ”) Is permitted, the transition of“ second rendering mode C → second rendering mode D ”is allowed (or easier to transition), and“ second rendering mode D → second rendering mode ”. The transition of “C” may be prohibited (or restricted so that the transition is difficult). Further, based on the expected value, the player may shift to a more advantageous one for the player. For example, the second effect mode E is an effect mode that suggests the probability variation big hit (“probability variation 4R big hit”, “probability variation 16R big hit”) as an expected value of 5%, and the second effect mode A is one of the big hits (“normal” 4R big hit ”,“ probable variation 4R big hit ”,“ normal 16R big hit ”,“ probability 16R big hit ”) is suggested as 30% expected value,“ second effect mode E → second effect mode A ” ”May be allowed (or easier to shift), and the transition of“ second effect mode A → second effect mode E ”may be prohibited (or limited to be difficult to change). Moreover, you may make it transfer to the one advantageous to a player based on the advantage and expectation value of suggestion content.

  In the high base state (for example, the short time state), the same processing as that after the first start winning may be performed after the second starting winning. That is, in the high base state, the ratio of the hold display added to the second start prize storage display area 5HR is higher than the first start prize storage display area 5HL (further, the hold display in the second start prize storage display area 5HR is displayed). Therefore, the first effect hold change effect and the background change effect may be executed in the same manner as after the first start winning with respect to the hold display on the second start winning storage display area 5HR. .

  In the third embodiment, the second hold change effect pattern is determined using the random number value for determining the second hold change effect pattern, and the third hold is determined using the random value for determining the third hold change effect pattern. Although the change effect pattern is determined, the second hold change effect pattern and the third hold change effect pattern may be determined using a common random value.

  In the first embodiment (the same applies to the second and third embodiments), the variation pattern is determined using the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern on the main substrate 11 side. The variation pattern may be determined on the control board 12 side. Further, in the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment and the third embodiment), the first hold change effect pattern using the random number value for determining the first hold change effect pattern on the effect control board 12 side. However, the first reserved change effect pattern may be determined on the main board 11 side. Further, in the first embodiment (the second embodiment and the third embodiment are also the same), the second hold change effect pattern using the random number value for determining the second hold change effect pattern on the effect control board 12 side. However, the second reserved change effect pattern may be determined on the main board 11 side. In the third embodiment, the third hold change effect pattern is determined using the random number for determining the third hold change effect pattern on the effect control board 12 side, but the third hold on the main board 11 side. A change effect pattern may be determined. In the third embodiment, the second reserved change effect pattern and the third reserved change effect pattern may be determined using a common random value on the main board 11 side.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope.

  For example, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values having a size specified by the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, and the given game The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a score or a game score given by winning a game.

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display means is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified and for deriving and displaying the display results. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but when the gaming score is not zero, The game ball enclosed in the game is driven into the game area, the game is performed, the game score is subtracted according to the game ball being driven, and the game score is awarded according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds the values. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing the storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5HL ... 1st start prize memory display area 5HR ... 2nd start prize memory display area 5H ... Start prize Memory display area 6A ... Normal winning ball device 6B ... Normal variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8 ... Speaker 9 ... Lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A ... First start port switch 22B ... Second start port switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 for game control ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified is performed, and a predetermined specific display result is derived as a display result of the variable display. When displayed, a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player,
Reservation storage means capable of storing as variable storage within a predetermined upper limit storage number range for variable display that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the start area;
Pre-determination means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is the specific display result based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area, before the variable display is started;
Based on the determination result of the prior determination means, pre-reading effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect during the execution of variable display before the variable display of the hold memory that is the determination target is started;
Based on the determination result of the pre-determining means, variable storage is executed prior to the determination target storage, and the pre-reading effect execution means executes the predetermined effect during execution of variable display. First hold change effect execution means for executing a first hold change effect for changing the display mode of the hold storage to the first mode suggesting that the predetermined effect is executed;
Second hold change effect execution for executing a second hold change effect for changing the display mode of the hold memory that is the determination target to a second mode different from the first mode based on the determination result of the prior determination unit Means, and
The second hold change effect execution means
The execution of the second hold change effect is limited with respect to the hold memory stored in the hold storage means after the hold storage that the first hold change effect execution means changes to the first mode. Gaming machine.

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