JP2015013036A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent complication of a performance.SOLUTION: When executing a reservation display in a specific mode according to a reservation display pattern, the game machine executes a reservation change performance to change the display mode of the reservation display. When the execution of the reservation change performance is determined, if it is determined that there is a specific reservation display before the change, the game machine sets a same value as a counter before the change that is stored in a reservation display data storage part as an initial value of the counter before the change. When the value of the counter before the change after the update becomes "0", the game machine executes one reservation change performance by the reservation change performance pattern to change display modes of a plurality of reservation displays.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display after a game medium passes through a start area provided in the game area. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs variable display to derive a display result, and controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived as the display result.

  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 and a start condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of identification are made. There is a pachinko gaming machine in which information (hereinafter referred to as a display symbol) is variably displayed on a variable display device, and the game interest is enhanced by a so-called variable display game that determines whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the display result. . In such a pachinko gaming machine, a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode. .

  In such a gaming machine, when it is determined that a holding notice is to be executed when a game ball is won at the start opening, a predetermined holding mode (for example, “black circle” in which “?” Is outlined) is displayed after a predetermined holding mode is displayed. It has been proposed to display a character based on the fact that the change condition is satisfied and to change the reservation mode to a notice mode (for example, “star”) (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-212304 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, when a plurality of predetermined hold modes are displayed, an effect of changing the hold mode to the notice mode is executed at the same time, which may complicate the effect and reduce the interest of the game. there were.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that prevents the production from becoming complicated and improves the gaming interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a start area provided in the game area (for example, a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B). Identification information based on the establishment of a start condition that permits the start of variable display after the game medium (for example, a game ball or the like) passes through the second start winning opening, etc. Execute variable display (for example, a special symbol or a decorative symbol) to derive a display result (for example, a jackpot symbol or a finalized combination symbol for a jackpot combination), and a specific display result (for example, a big bonus game) predetermined as the display result A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the state is derived, and the start area is a gaming medium Reservation storage means (for example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B) that stores the suspension information for the variable display of the identification information that has not been satisfied even though the start condition has been passed And variable display executing means for executing variable display of identification information based on the hold information corresponding to the variable display of identification information for which the start condition is satisfied (for example, CPU 103 or S171 for executing the processes of steps S112 and S113, An effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of S172) and a hold display means that performs a hold display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S314 and S326). And the display mode determining means for determining the display mode of the hold display displayed by the hold display means. (For example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S305 or the hold change effect execution setting process of step S322) and the hold display displayed by the hold display means are changed from one display mode to another display mode. Display mode control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S343), and the display mode control means displays the hold display in a specific mode (for example, hold display image DHA or hold). When the display image DHB is displayed), a change control means (for example, a hold change effect, for example) that changes the display mode of the hold display by executing a change effect (for example, a hold change effect by the character CH1 or the character CH2). Based on one of the patterns PAR, PAG, PAB, PBR, PBG, PBB And the change control means is configured such that when the plurality of hold indications displayed by the hold display means are simultaneously displayed in the specific mode, the change control means By executing a change effect, the display mode of the plurality of hold displays is changed (for example, a part for executing the process of step S343 based on one of the hold change effect patterns PC and PD).
According to such a configuration, by changing the display mode of the plurality of hold displays by executing one change effect, it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming complicated and improve the game entertainment.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), when a game medium passes through the starting area, timing determining means for determining the execution timing of the change effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S311) ) And the execution timing of the change effect determined corresponding to the hold display based on the fact that another game medium has passed the start area before the new game medium passes the start area. , Timing adapting means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S312) for setting the execution timing of the change effect corresponding to the hold display based on the fact that the new game medium has passed through the start area; It may be configured to comprise.
In such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately change the display mode of the plurality of hold displays, to prevent the production from becoming complicated, and to improve the game entertainment.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the display mode determining means determines a display mode of the hold display when the game medium passes through the start area (for example, Yes in step S301). Based on the determination, for example, the part that executes the process of step S305), the change effect determining means that determines the change effect when the display mode of the hold display is determined by the display mode determining means (for example, the process of step S311A is executed) And the change effect determined corresponding to the hold display based on the fact that another game medium has passed through the start area before the new game medium has passed through the start area. In accordance with the change effect adapting means for setting the change effect corresponding to the hold display based on the fact that the new game medium has passed the start area For example, effect control for CPU120 for executing the process of step S312A) and may be configured to further comprise a.
In such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately change the display mode of the plurality of hold displays, to prevent the production from becoming complicated, and to improve the game entertainment.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the change control unit is configured to display the plurality of hold displays displayed by the hold display unit simultaneously in the specific mode. Single change control means for changing only the display mode of one hold display by executing the change effect (for example, the process of step S343 is executed based on the hold change effect pattern PC, PD for changing the hold display for only one hold number) For example, a CPU 120 for effect control).
In such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the player's interests by various changes in the hold display, and to prevent the production from becoming complicated, thereby improving the gaming interest.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the display mode determination means is any specific mode among a plurality of types of the specific modes (for example, hold display patterns PHA, PHB, etc.). And the change control means changes the display mode of the hold display by executing different change effects depending on the type of the specific mode (for example, the hold change effect patterns PAR, PAG, PAB) Including the case where the process of step S343 is executed based on one of the above and the process of step S343 may be executed based on any one of the pending change effect patterns PBR, PBG, PBB, etc.) The specific change control means simultaneously displays a plurality of hold displays displayed by the hold display means in the same type of the specific mode. When you are, it may be configured to change a plurality of hold display of the display mode being displayed simultaneously of identity one type of the specific embodiments by executing the change effect in 1.
In such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the player's interests by various changes in the hold display, and to prevent the production from becoming complicated, thereby improving the gaming interest.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows a win designation | designated command, a pending | holding memory | storage number notification command, etc. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determinations, such as a special figure display result. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding display data memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding display setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example etc. of a pending | holding display pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a pending | holding change effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the counter initial value before a change. It is a figure which shows the execution example of the hold display by a hold display pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding change effect execution setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example etc. of a pending | holding change effect pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the execution example of a holding | maintenance change effect. It is a figure which shows the execution example of a holding | maintenance change effect. It is a figure which shows the execution example of a holding | maintenance change effect. It is a figure which shows the execution example of a holding | maintenance change effect. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of a hold display setting process.

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

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each have a number indicating "0" to "9", a symbol indicating "-", or a lighting pattern of each segment not limited to a number or symbol. Various types of special symbols composed of etc. are variably displayed. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  A plurality of types of special symbols that are variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B only need to have a symbol number for identifying each of them. As an example, “0” is added as a symbol number to a special symbol indicating a symbol “−”, and “1” to “9” may be added as symbol numbers for a plurality of types of lighting patterns. .

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

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

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

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

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is established, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

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

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

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning port, and the game ball cannot pass (enter). It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

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

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

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the 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. become unable. 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). ). In this way, the special winning 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.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. 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). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 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, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

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

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

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

  A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like 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 35 </ b> B that detects the player's operation act on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B.

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

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

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data 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 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

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

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, 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. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

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

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

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

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is “big hit”, it is determined in advance in the display area of the image display device 5. The finalized decorative symbol that is the winning combination is derived and displayed. As an example, a combination of big hits is determined by stopping and displaying the same decorative symbols all together on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary that the decorative design is derived and displayed.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, a period until a predetermined opening upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated. In the period up to, a round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is performed in which the big prize opening is continuously opened. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “10”, “13”, “16”, etc.) is reached.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. In the probability change state, a predetermined probability change end condition is satisfied, for example, a variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times) or a big hit gaming state is started before the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until The probability variation end condition may be satisfied when the next big hit gaming state is started regardless of the number of executions of variable display. After the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to the short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. In the short-time state, a predetermined short-time end condition is satisfied, for example, the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or the big hit gaming state is started before the variable display execution number reaches the predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained. Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the high opening control may not be performed.

  A plurality of jackpot types are provided according to the execution mode of the round game in the jackpot gaming state and the gaming state controlled after the jackpot gaming state is ended. In this embodiment, there are four types of big hit types: “16R probability variation A”, “16R probability variation B”, “10R probability variation B”, “13R non-probability variation”. The jackpot type of “16R probability variation A” is that the upper limit number of round games is “16”, the upper limit opening time of the big winning opening in each round game is “29.5 seconds”, and after the end of the jackpot game state The gaming state is set to be a probable change state. The big hit type of “16R probability variation B” is that the upper limit number of round games is “16”, and the upper limit opening time of the big winning opening in each round game is “0.1 second”. The gaming state is set to be a probable change state. The big hit type of “10R probability change” is that the upper limit number of round games is “10”, the upper limit time for opening the big winning opening in each round game is “29.5 seconds”, and the game after the end of the big hit game state The state is set so as to be a probable state. The “13R non-probable” jackpot type is “13” for the number of round games executed, the upper limit for opening the big winning opening in each round game is “29.5 seconds”, and after the jackpot gaming state ends The game state is set so as to be a short time state.

  In the image display device 5, the decorative symbol other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol) is stopped in a state in which it matches the jackpot combination continuously for a predetermined time, A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to rocking, scaling, or deformation, or when multiple decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously with the same symbol, or the display position changes. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. As a reach effect, a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative design is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a display mode of the background image is changed, and a moving image different from the decorative design An effect operation different from changing the variation pattern of the decorative design, such as reproducing and displaying an image, may be executed. Not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are different from the operation modes before the reach mode. The operation mode may be included in the reach effect. The reach state and its state are referred to as the reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is not a big hit combination, it becomes “lost” and the variability display state ends.

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

  During the variable display of decorative designs, different from the reach production, for example, the display of a predetermined production image, or the presentation operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative design, such as image display or voice output as a message , There is a possibility that the variable display state of decorative symbols may reach a reach state, there is a possibility that a reach effect will be executed by super reach, and that the variable display result may be a "big hit", etc. May be executed in advance to notify the player in advance.

  The effect operation as the notice effect is the variable display mode of the decorative symbols after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. It is only necessary to be executed (started) prior to the reach mode (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when such a notice effect is executed.

  The notice effect includes a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as a pre-read effect). The pre-reading notice effect indicates that the variable display result is “big hit” according to the production mode before the variable display that is subject to notice (the notice target) is the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit”. It is a notice effect that warns of the possibility of becoming. In particular, a pre-reading notice effect that continuously gives notice over a variable display of decorative symbols that is executed a plurality of times in response to a plurality of special drawing games is also referred to as a continuous notice effect. In the pre-reading notice effect, before the variable display subject to the notice is started, there is an effect action for notifying the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” based on the hold memory information of the special figure game. Be started. In contrast to the pre-reading notice effect, the notice effect that is executed after the variable display to be noticed is started is referred to as a single notice effect (also called a single notice or a variable display notice effect). The

  In this embodiment, as an example of the pre-reading notice effect, by changing the display part of the start winning memory display area 5H that displays the number of special figure hold memory so as to be identifiable to a display mode different from the normal display mode. Then, a pre-reading notice effect of “hold display” for notifying the possibility of “big hit” in the variable display to be noticed is executed. More specifically, a specific color (for example, any one of red, green, blue, etc.) that is different from a predetermined color (for example, white) in a normal time is used as a display color in a display part that displays the number of special figure reservations to be specified. By so doing, it is only necessary to be able to notify that the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” is higher than usual. In addition, by making the display pattern in the display part a specific pattern (for example, cherry blossom pattern) different from the normal time, it is possible to notify that the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” is higher than normal. Good.

  In this embodiment, the display mode of the hold display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H can be changed from one display mode to another display mode. The display mode of the hold display includes a normal hold display in which a normal hold image is displayed, a specific hold display in which a specific hold image is displayed (hold display in a specific mode), a notice hold display in which a notice hold image is displayed, and There is. When the normal hold display or the specific hold display is performed, the hold change effect is executed at a predetermined rate, so that the display mode of the hold display may change to the notice hold display. Note that even when the hold change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display may not change. In the specific hold display, the hold change effect is more easily executed than the normal hold display, and is easily changed to the notice hold display.

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is “lost”, the variable display mode is “non-reach” (“normal reach” A case where the variable display mode is “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”). When the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variable display state of the decorative design is not reached after the variable display of the decorative design is started. Reach combination) is stopped (derived). When the variable display mode is “reach”, the reach presentation is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display is started, and finally the jackpot combination is A predetermined combination of decorative symbols (reach combination) that is not to be displayed is stopped (derived). The non-reach combination and the decorative symbols constituting the reach combination may be included in the non-specific display result together with the special symbol that becomes the lost symbol.

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

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

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

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number 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 random number value MR5 for determining the figure display result may be included. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit gaming state. The random hit value MR2 for determining the big hit type is any one of “16R probability variation A”, “16R probability variation B”, “10R probability variation”, “13R non-probability variation” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It is a random value used to determine one of a plurality of types. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random value MR5 for determining the usual figure display result indicates that the second start winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is in a closed state (normally open) with the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary figure game as “per figure”. It is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control to an open state (expanded open state) where game balls are likely to pass (enter) more frequently than (state).

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables. In the normal symbol process, as the high opening control accompanying the short-time control, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses a normal symbol change time (normal symbol variation time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is “per normal” than in the normal state, the normal variable winning ball device based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal” Part or all of the control for making the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece in 6B longer than that in the normal state and the control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state are performed.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, 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 and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.) Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B as shown in FIG.

  Although the first special figure storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 5A has passed the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and has entered the first start winning hole, the first start winning has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game that has not been started (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit 151A associates a holding number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Based on the establishment, the CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. as the reserved data. This is stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), it is determined whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state, and the stored storage information that makes it possible to determine whether the big hit type is a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit” .

  Although the second special figure storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 5B has passed the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and entered the second starting winning hole, the second starting winning occurs. The hold data of the special figure game that has not yet been started (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, Based on the establishment, the CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. as the reserved data. , Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”) The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), it is determined whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state, and whether or not the decorative display variable display mode becomes a specific mode (for example, the reach effect of super reach, etc.) It becomes.

  Following the process of step S210, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S211). Thereafter, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect an effective winning of a game ball at the same time, it is possible to reliably complete the processing based on the detection of both effective starting winnings.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S211 of FIG. 5 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is set to “big hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 3, FIG. 8) described later. The determination of whether or not to control, or the determination of the type of jackpot when the special figure display result is “big hit” is performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 performs the winning random number value determination processing in step S211 at the start winning timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). By executing this, it is determined whether or not the random number MR1 is determined to derive the jackpot symbol as the special figure display result. As a result, it is predicted whether or not the special figure display result will be a “hit” before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the start winning opening is started. Based on this prediction result, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute a notice effect as a pre-read effect by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 103 first confirms the state of a time-short flag or a probability change flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102, for example. The current gaming state in the machine 1 is specified (step S401). More specifically, when the probability change flag is ON, the gaming state is a probability change state, when the probability change flag is OFF and the time reduction flag is ON, the game state is a time reduction state, and both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are both What is necessary is just to specify that it is a normal state when it is OFF, respectively. Further, by checking the value of a special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag control unit) of the RAM 102, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit gaming state. It only needs to be identified.

  The CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state identified in this way is a big hit in which the big hit gaming state is set (step S402). At this time, if it is determined that the big hit is not being made, it is further determined whether or not the high base in which the high opening control accompanying the time reduction control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state (step S403). When it is determined in step S402 that it is a big hit (step S402; Yes), or when it is determined in step S403 that it is in a high base (step S403; Yes), the start port buffer value is “2”. It is determined whether or not (step S404).

  When it is determined in step S403 that the time-saving control is not being performed (step S403; No), or when it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S404; Yes), the big hit determination is made. A range is set (step S405). For example, from the table data constituting the special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in the predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance, data (special figure) used for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state Select display result determination table data). In this special figure display result determination table data, the range of the decision value assigned to the special figure display result “big hit” may be set as the big hit determination range.

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

  When a game ball that has passed (entered) through the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first start port switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) occurs, the steps shown in FIG. When it is determined in the process of S202 that the first special figure reservation storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the first start condition is established. The first start condition is a condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the first start condition is satisfied, a first start opening winning designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The production control board 12 side can detect that the first start condition is satisfied by receiving the first start opening winning designation command. Thus, the first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the first start condition. In addition, the first start opening winning designation command is a game random number (a random number value for determining a special figure display result) extracted at the time of the first starting winning, which is the time of detecting a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening. A comparison result (a result of determination at the time of winning) using MR1 is also notified to the effect control board 12 side.

  FIG. 4 shows a case where a game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) is generated. If it is determined in step S205 that the second special figure reservation storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the second start condition is satisfied. The second start condition is a condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition is satisfied, a second start port winning designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. On the side of the effect control board 12, it can be detected that the second start condition is established by receiving the second start port winning designation command. Thus, the second start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the second start condition. In addition, the second start opening winning designation command is a game random number (random value for determining a special figure display result) extracted at the time of the second starting winning is a detection of a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening. The comparison result (the determination result at the time of winning) using MR2 etc. is also notified to the effect control board 12 side.

  The notification contents by the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command are set according to, for example, the determination result by the process of step S404 and the comparison result by the process of step S406 (step S407). More specifically, when it is determined in the process of step S404 that the start port buffer value is “1” instead of “2” (step S404; No), the notification content is set to “the winning determination is being limited”. Is done. When it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range as a comparison result by the process of step S406, the notification content is set to “with jackpot determination”. When it is determined that the random value MR1 is out of the jackpot determination range as a comparison result by the process of step S406, the notification content is set to “no jackpot determination”.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, a command B1XXH serving as a first start opening prize designation command and a command B2XXH serving as a second start opening prize designation command are prepared in advance as start opening prize designation commands. XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the start opening prize designation command, the EXT data (lower 1 byte data of the 2-byte configuration) is made different according to the notification contents set by the process of step S407.

  FIG. 7B illustrates the content of notification by the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command. Of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command shown in FIG. 7B, the command B100H and the command B200H indicate that “the winning determination is being restricted”. The command B101H and the command B201H indicate that the notification content is “no big hit determination”. The command B102H and the command B202H indicate that the notification content is “Big hit determination”.

  Based on the setting of the notification content by the process of step S407, the setting for transmitting the start opening winning designation command is performed (step S408). At this time, whether to transmit the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is determined depending on whether the start opening buffer value is “1” or “2”. . Then, by setting the EXT data corresponding to the notification content set by the process of step S407, a start opening winning designation command having different EXT data according to the notification content is transmitted.

  Through the processing of step S408, the first start opening winning designation command is the effect control board 12 as the effect control information for notifying the establishment of the first start condition when the first start condition is satisfied due to the occurrence of the first start prize. Sent to the other side. The second start opening prize designation command is sent to the side of the effect control board 12 as effect control information for notifying the establishment of the second start condition when the second start condition is established by the occurrence of the second start prize. Sent. In this embodiment, the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command are such that the game ball passes (enters) either through the first start prize opening or the second start prize winning opening. It is transmitted as determination result information for notifying whether or not the occurrence has occurred and notifying the determination result at the time of winning whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” using the game random number extracted at the time of starting winning. . In addition to the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command, an effect control command for notifying the winning judgment result using the game random number extracted at the start winning prize (for example, winning judgment result designation) Command) may be transmitted.

  After the process of step S408 is executed, the pending storage number notification command transmission setting is performed (step S409), and then the winning random number determination process ends. As shown in FIG. 7A, in this embodiment, as the pending storage number notification command, a command C1XXH serving as a first pending storage count notification command and a command C2XXH serving as a second pending storage count notification command are: Prepared in advance. In these reserved memory number notification commands, different EXT data is set according to the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number.

  The first reserved memory count notification command is an effect control command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory count. The second reserved memory count notification command is an effect control command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory count. In the process of step S409 shown in FIG. 6, when the start port buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting the first reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the setting for transmitting the second reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  By executing the processing of step S409, the first reserved memory number notification command notifies the increase in the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning. As control information, it is transmitted to the production control board 12 side. In addition, the second reserved memory number notification command is used as effect control information for notifying the increase in the second special figure reserved memory number when the second start condition is established by the occurrence of the second start winning prize. Sent to the side. In this embodiment, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the game ball passes (enters) either through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Notifying whether it occurred, it is transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has increased.

  The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted. Alternatively, when the 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 number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number 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, or together with the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, the total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number May be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 6, the process of step S <b> 404 is performed based on the determination that the big hit is determined in step S <b> 402 or the high base is determined in step S <b> 403. It is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is “2”. At this time, when the start port buffer value is “1” and not “2”, the process proceeds to step S407 without executing the processes in steps S405 and S406, and the determination of the big hit determination range is limited. Correspondingly, the transmission setting of the start opening winning designation command whose notification content indicates that “the determination at the time of winning is being restricted” is performed. Thus, when the high opening control accompanying the short-time control is performed or when the game is in the big hit gaming state, it is based on the occurrence of the starting winning (first starting winning) due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening. Therefore, the specific pattern is not judged. Thus, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start is performed during the high opening control or the big hit gaming state. The soundness of the game can be ensured by restricting the pre-reading notice based on winning a prize from being executed.

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

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

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for performing a setting for varying the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4, a process for measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary, and the like. . 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”. This special symbol stop process includes a process of setting the special symbol display device 4 to stop the change of the special symbol and to stop and display the confirmed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is on, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and setting the winning prize opening to the open state, etc. It is included. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". 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. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the number of round games executed with the big winning opening opened is set to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, “13”, “10” depending on the type of jackpot), etc.) A process for determining whether or not the maximum number of times has been reached, a process for waiting until the next round game is started, and the like are included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

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

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine 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 has a head area (a storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”). Numeric data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as stored pending data (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the 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 contents stored in the unit 151B are shifted (step S233). For example, the reservation data stored in the storage area lower than the holding number “1” in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B (the storage area corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) is higher by one entry. Shift to. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, 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). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  When the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls have passed (entered) the start winning opening regardless of whether the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, A start area data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the start prize opening or the second start prize opening is associated with the hold number or separately from the hold data, and is associated with the hold number in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 And the order in which the start conditions are established can be specified for the special game corresponding to each hold data.

  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 contents stored in the unit 151A are shifted (step S237). For example, in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) is higher by one entry. Shift to. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the special symbol variable display result, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 9A shows an example of determining the special figure display result by the process of step S239. As described above, whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing” is determined by using the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the special figure display result determination table. It may be determined by. In the determination example shown in FIG. 9A, the determination ratio of whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied according to the presence or absence of the probability variation control in the probability variation state. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control flag setting unit) is on.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. "Big hit" is decided. For example, the probability variation state corresponds to the case where the jackpot type is any one of “16R probability variation A”, “16R probability variation B”, and “10R probability variation” by the big hit end processing in step S117 shown in FIG. It starts by being set to the on state. When the probability variation state is in effect, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  CPU103 determines whether the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is "big hit" (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value for determining the big jackpot type includes a plurality of jackpot types. It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result of either type. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 9B shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this determination example, depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the determination content and determination ratio of the jackpot type are varied. More specifically, when the variation special chart is the first special figure, the jackpot type is determined as one of “16R probability variation A”, “16R probability variation B”, “10R probability variation B”, “13R non-probability variation”. The On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the big hit type is determined to be “16R certain variation A”, “10R certain variation”, or “13R non-variable variation”. The ratio at which the big hit type is determined to be “16R probability variation A” is higher when the variation special chart is the second special graphic than when the fluctuation special graphic is the first special graphic. In this manner, different jackpot types may be determined according to special symbols variably displayed in the special figure game. Further, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different rate depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special game.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the jackpot type by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control buffer setting unit).

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the process of step S243, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined. (Step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S245, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  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 S246), 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.

  FIG. 10A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 10A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263).

  In the process of step S262, for example, a big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. In the big hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” by referring to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern reading read from the random number buffer for fluctuation. What is necessary is just to determine a fluctuation pattern. In the process of step S263, for example, a variation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using a loss variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. In the loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result is “lost” by referring to the loss variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern random number MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. What is necessary is just to determine a fluctuation pattern.

  FIG. 10B shows the variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and the case of the variable display result (special drawing display result) being “big hit”.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 10A, the variation pattern at the time of big hit is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 11A, any one of the fluctuation pattern PA3-1, the fluctuation pattern PA3-2, and the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 is determined as a usage pattern at a predetermined rate as the fluctuation pattern at the time of the big hit. More specifically, the ratio determined to the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 is the highest, and the determination ratio is set to be lower in the order of the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 and the fluctuation pattern PA3-1.

  In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 10A, for example, the variation pattern at the time of the loss is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 11B, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA2-2, in which only the normal reach effect is executed and the Super A or Super B reach effect is not executed, is the change pattern PA2-2. It is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach such as the variation pattern PA2-3 is executed. On the other hand, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is set to be higher than that at the time of loss. Thereby, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is increased. In the process of step S263, by determining the variation pattern at the time of losing, it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state when the variable display result is “lost”. It should be noted that whether or not to reach the reach state may be determined when the variable display result is “lost” by a process separate from the determination of the variation pattern.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S262 and S263, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S264). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 10B, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. Therefore, the special figure fluctuation time is determined by determining the fluctuation pattern in the processing of steps S262 and S263. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

  Following the processing of step S264, a special game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S265). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After the process of step S265 is executed, a command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S266). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

  After executing the process of step S266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S267), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S267, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

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

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

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, 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, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

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

  As an example, in the command analysis process, when there is a reception command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, it is determined which effect control command is received by checking the MODE data of the received command. . At this time, when the first reserved memory number notification command is received together with the first start opening prize designation command, in the first start prize command buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122 or the like. In the free area, the first start opening winning designation command and the first reserved storage number notification command are stored in order in the storage area having the smallest reserved display number serving as the buffer number. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number notification command is received together with the second start opening prize designation command, the empty area in the second start prize command buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122 or the like. Among them, the second start opening winning designation command and the second reserved storage number notification command are stored in order in the storage area having the smallest reserved display number serving as the buffer number.

  The first start prize command buffer is associated with one set of effect control commands (first start slot prize designation command and first reserved memory number notification command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first start prize. A storage area is reserved for storage. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the first start winning is generated, corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” in the first start winning command buffer according to the receiving order. Are stored in order from the beginning of the empty area. The hold display number in the first start winning command buffer corresponds to the first special figure hold memory number.

  The second start prize command buffer is associated with one set of effect control commands (second start opening prize designation command and second reserved memory number notification command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second start prize. A storage area is reserved for storage. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the second start winning is generated, in accordance with the receiving order, the storage areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” in the second start winning command buffer. Are stored in order from the beginning of the empty area. The hold display number in the second start winning command buffer corresponds to the second special figure hold memory number.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various operations such as a display operation of an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, etc. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 12, first, a hold display setting process is executed (step S161). The hold display setting process includes a process for updating the image display in the start winning storage display area 5H at the start winning when the first start winning or the second start winning occurs. In addition, the hold display setting process includes, for example, a determination process and a setting process for executing a prefetch notice effect of “hold display” using stored data in a hold display data storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 121. Contains.

  FIG. 13 shows a configuration example of the hold display data storage unit. The hold display data storage unit performs a hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H in response to the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure being put on hold. Various data is stored as hold display data. As the hold display data storage unit, it corresponds to the first hold display data storage unit corresponding to the hold storage display of the special figure game using the first special figure and the hold storage display of the special figure game using the second special figure. And a second hold display data storage unit to be provided. In the hold display data storage unit, for example, the variable display result, the hold display pattern, and the value of the counter before change are shown in association with the hold number similar to the first special figure hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. A storage area for storing data is secured. The variable display result indicates a variable display result of a special symbol or a decorative symbol specified based on the start opening winning designation command (the first starting opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command). The hold display pattern indicates the display mode of the hold display in the display portion of the start winning storage display area 5H. The value of the counter before change indicates the remaining number of variable displays executed until the display mode of the hold display is changed.

  In this embodiment, the contents of the notification by the start opening winning designation command include “determination at the time of winning a prize is limited”, “a jackpot judgment is present”, and “no jackpot judgment is present”. When “Big hit determination is present” is notified by such a start opening winning designation command, it is specified that the variable display result is “Big hit”. On the other hand, when “no big hit determination” is notified by the start opening winning designation command, it is specified that the variable display result is “lost”. In addition, when “start-of-win determination determination is being limited” is notified by the start opening prize designation command, it is only necessary to store predetermined data indicating that the variable display result cannot be specified in the storage area of the hold display data storage unit.

  The hold display patterns include a hold display pattern PHN, a hold display pattern PHA, and a hold display pattern PHB. The hold display pattern PHN is a hold display pattern of a normal hold display that displays a hold display image DHN that is a normal hold image on the display portion of the start-winning storage display area 5H. The hold display pattern PHA is a hold display pattern of a specific hold display that displays the hold display image DHA included in the specific hold image on the display portion of the start winning storage display area 5H. The hold display pattern PHB is a hold display pattern of a specific hold display that displays the hold display image DHB included in the specific hold image on the display portion of the start winning storage display area 5H. The hold display image DHA and the hold display image DHB included in the specific hold image are different in display mode from each other, and by executing a hold change effect in a different effect mode according to each display mode, the display mode of the hold display Can be changed to a notice hold display. Even in the case of the normal hold display that displays the hold display image DHN that is a normal hold image, the display mode of the hold display can be changed to the notice hold display by executing the hold change effect at a predetermined rate. However, the ratio at which the hold change effect is executed and the notice hold display is set is set so that the specific hold display is higher than the normal hold display.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S161 of FIG. 12 as the hold display setting process. In the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not an effect control command (such as a start opening winning designation command or a hold memory number notification command) transmitted at the time of starting winning is received. (Step S301). In the process of step S301, for example, by confirming whether or not a start opening prize designation command and a pending storage number notification command are newly stored in the first start prize command buffer or the second start prize command buffer, What is necessary is just to determine the presence or absence of command reception at the time of starting winning.

  If no command is received in step S301 (step S301; No), the hold display setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a command received (step S301; Yes), the notification content by the received command is specified (step S302). For example, it is specified whether the notification content by the start opening winning designation command is “determination at the time of winning determination is limited”, “with jackpot determination”, or “without jackpot determination”. It is determined whether or not the notification content specified at this time is “limitation on winning determination” (step S303). If it is not “winning determination is being restricted” (step S303; No), a hold display pattern determination table is selected (step S304).

  FIG. 15 shows a configuration example of the hold display pattern determination table. In this embodiment, by executing the process of step S304, the hold display pattern determination table TA1 is selected regardless of the hold display state in the start winning storage display area 5H. In the hold display pattern determination table TA1, determination values are assigned so that each of the hold display pattern PHN, the hold display pattern PHA, and the hold display pattern PHB can be determined at a predetermined rate.

  The hold display pattern PHN has a higher determination rate when the variable display result is “losing” than when the variable display result is “big hit”. The hold display pattern PHA and the hold display pattern PHB have a higher determination ratio when the variable display result is “big hit” than when the variable display result is “lost”. Further, the hold display pattern PHB has a lower determination ratio when the variable display result is “losing” than the hold display pattern PHA. With this setting, the variable display result is “when the specific hold display is performed by the hold display pattern PHA or the hold display pattern PHB, compared to when the normal hold display by the hold display pattern PHN is performed. There is a high probability of being a “hit”. Further, among the specific hold displays, the variable display result can be “big hit” when the hold display by the hold display pattern PHB is performed compared to the case when the hold display by the hold display pattern PHA is performed. Sexuality increases. Therefore, when the specific hold display is performed, it is suggested that the variable display result is more likely to be a “big hit” than when the normal hold display is performed. Note that, regardless of whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, it may be determined whether the normal hold display or the specific hold display is performed at a predetermined rate. In this case, there is no change in the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on whether or not the specific hold display is performed. In this way, depending on whether the normal hold display or the specific hold display is performed as the hold display, the possibility of the variable display result being a “big hit” may be different, or the normal hold display and the specific hold display Regardless of which of these is performed, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” may be the same.

  When it is determined in step S303 that the notification content is “during winning determination limitation” (step S303; Yes), after executing the process of step S304, the hold display pattern is determined (step S305). For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines to use the hold display pattern PHN when it is determined in step S303 that the notification content is “during winning determination limitation”. On the other hand, when the hold display pattern determination table TA1 is selected in the process of step S304, the effect control CPU 120 has an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. To extract numerical data indicating a random value for determining the hold display pattern. Then, the hold display pattern may be determined by referring to the hold display pattern determination table TA1 selected by the process of step S304.

  In this embodiment, the hold display pattern determination table TA1 is selected by the process of step S304 regardless of the hold display state in the start winning memory display area 5H, so that the hold display pattern PHN and the hold display are selected in the process of step S305. Either the pattern PHA or the hold display pattern PHB can be determined. Therefore, even when the specific hold display by the hold display pattern PHA is performed, the display mode of the hold display can be determined so that the specific hold display by the hold display pattern PHB is performed at a predetermined rate. Moreover, even when the specific hold display by the hold display pattern PHB is performed, the display mode of the hold display can be determined so that the specific hold display by the hold display pattern PHA is performed at a predetermined rate. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening and a start winning is generated, the display mode of the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H is determined. At this time, in the plurality of hold displays displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H, the hold display of the first display mode and the hold display of the second display mode are allowed to be displayed at the same time, and the display of the hold display is performed. Aspects can be determined.

  After determining the hold display pattern in step S305, the presence or absence of the hold change effect is determined (step S306). The effect control CPU 120 selects a hold change effect determination table prepared, for example, by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 121, and sets it as a use table for determining the presence or absence of the hold change effect. In the hold change effect determination table, whether or not the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value for hold change effect determination according to the hold display pattern determined by the process of step S305 executes the hold change effect. As long as it is assigned to the determination result. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the hold change effect determination table based on the numerical data indicating the hold change effect determination random number read from the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter and the presence / absence of the hold change effect. Can be determined.

  FIG. 16 shows a determination example of the hold change effect in the process of step S306. As shown in FIG. 16, in the process of step S306, the presence / absence of the hold change effect is determined at a different rate according to the hold display pattern. More specifically, in the case of the hold display pattern PHA or the hold display pattern PHB, the “change effect” is determined to execute the hold change effect at a higher rate than in the case of the hold display pattern PHN. Accordingly, the display mode can be changed at a higher rate when the specific hold display by the hold display pattern PHA or the hold display pattern PHB is performed than when the normal hold display by the hold display pattern PHN is performed. .

  Based on the determination by the process of step S306 shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not it is a determination result of “with effect” for executing the hold change effect (step S307). At this time, if it is a determination result of “no effect” that does not execute the hold change effect (step S307; No), the value of the pre-change counter is set to “0” (step 308). With respect to the hold display in which the value of the counter before change is set to “0”, the corresponding hold display is not performed and the corresponding variable display is started while the display mode of the hold display is maintained. The display may be deleted.

  If the determination result is “with effect” in step S307 (step S307; Yes), the stored content of the hold display data storage unit is confirmed (step S309), and the specific hold before changing to the notice hold display It is determined whether there is a display (step S310). In the processing of steps S309 and S310, the value of the pre-change counter stored in association with each hold number in the hold display data storage unit is confirmed, and when any value is other than “0”, before change It is determined that there is a specific pending display. If the value of the pre-change counter is other than “0” regardless of whether the display is the normal hold display or the specific hold display, the process may proceed to step S312. If there is no specific hold display before the change (step S310; No), the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined (step S311). In the process of step S311, the effect control CPU 120 selects a pre-change counter initial value determination table prepared by, for example, storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 121, and a use table for determining the initial value of the pre-change counter. Set to. In the pre-change counter initial value determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the pre-change counter initial value according to the hold number or variable display result in which the hold display data is stored corresponding to the current start winning (Determined value) may be assigned to the determination result of the pre-change counter initial value. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the pre-change counter initial value determination table based on the numerical data indicating the pre-change counter initial value determination random number read from the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. What is necessary is just to determine the initial value of a front counter.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of determining the pre-change counter initial value by the process of step S311. As shown in FIG. 17, in the process of step S <b> 311, the initial value of the pre-change counter may be determined at different ratios according to the number of reserved memories, the display result of variable display that is the target of hold display, and the like. Note that the initial value of the pre-change counter may be determined at a different rate according to the determination result of the hold display pattern. Alternatively, the initial value of the pre-change counter may be determined at a common rate regardless of the determination result of the hold display pattern, the number of stored memories, the display result in variable display that is the target of hold display, and the like. However, the initial value of the pre-change counter may be determined to be a value less than the hold number. Thus, while the hold display is performed in the start winning memory display area 5H, the value of the counter before change becomes “0”, so that a predetermined hold change effect is executed and the display mode of the hold display is changed. Can be changed.

  In the determination example illustrated in FIG. 17, the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined to a value other than “0”. Therefore, in the hold display based on the current start winning, the corresponding hold change effect is always executed before the execution of the corresponding variable display is started. However, when the hold change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display changes to the notice hold display, and when the display mode of the hold display is maintained without change (so-called “gase hold change effect”). ).

  When it is determined in step 310 that there is a specific hold display before the change (step S310; Yes), the initial value of the pre-change counter is changed other than “0” stored in the hold display data storage unit. The same value as the value of the previous counter is set (step S312). The value of the pre-change counter is updated so as to be decremented by 1 every time the decorative symbol variable display is started. When the updated value becomes “0”, the hold change effect is executed during the variable display. . Thus, the value of the pre-change counter indicates the execution timing at which the hold change effect is executed to change the display mode of the hold display. Then, by executing the process of step S312, in the plurality of hold displays in the start winning storage area 5H, the hold display of a specific mode such as the hold display of the first display mode and the hold display of the second display mode is simultaneously displayed. The execution timing of the hold change effect corresponding to each hold display can be set to the same timing. By setting the initial value of the pre-change counter in the process of step S312, a new game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening and before the start winning occurs. In accordance with the execution timing of the hold change effect determined in response to the hold display based on the occurrence of the start winning by another game ball, the execution timing of the hold change effect corresponding to the hold display based on the new start win is Is set.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S308, S311, and S312, the storage content in the hold display data storage unit is updated (step S313). At this time, the variable display result specified from the start opening winning designation command, the hold display pattern determined by the processing of step S305, and the initial value of the pre-change counter are shown at the head of the empty area in the hold display data storage unit. What is necessary is just to memorize | store by storing data. The initial value of the counter before change is set to “0” by the process of step S308, the case where it is determined by the process of step S311 and the value of the other counter before change by the process of step S312. May be set to a value. After that, after the update setting of the hold display at the time of starting winning is performed (step S314), the hold display setting process is ended. Thus, based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) either the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H is displayed in a display mode corresponding to the hold display pattern. What is necessary is just to update so that it may increase by one.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of updating the hold display at the time of starting winning. As an example, when the first special figure reserved memory number is “3” and the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, as shown in FIG. Assume that three hold display images DHN are displayed by the pattern PHN. At this time, as shown in FIG. 18 (B1), it is assumed that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first start winning is generated. In this case, when the hold display pattern PHA is determined by the process of step S305 shown in FIG. 14, as shown in FIG. The image DHA is displayed, and the hold display in the first display mode among the specific hold displays is started.

  As another example, as shown in FIG. 18 (A2), when three hold display images DHN are displayed as in FIG. 18 (A1), as shown in FIG. 18 (B2), the first start winning prize is shown. Assume that a game ball passes (enters) through the mouth and a first start prize is generated. In this case, when the hold display pattern PHB is determined by the process of step S305 shown in FIG. 14, as shown in FIG. The image DHB is displayed, and the hold display in the second display mode among the specific hold displays is started.

  After executing the hold display setting process in step S161 shown in FIG. 12, for example, the following step S170 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Any one of the processes of S175 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”. This variable display start waiting process starts variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which determine whether or not are included. When the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received, 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 is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform the variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the process of determining the fixed decorative symbols and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbols and the type of display result is included. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, 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 processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit). , And various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative symbols are included. In addition, in the variable display effect process, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable symbol display result is completely stopped. Processing to display (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, 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, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the process when the attacker opens. On the other hand, 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 initialized. The value is updated to “0”.

  The effect process at the time of opening the attacker in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the effect process when the attacker is released, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content in the display area of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various effect operations in a predetermined period in which the grand prize opening door as an attacker is opened, such as turning on / off / flashing the decoration LED. In the attacker opening effect process, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11.

  The ending effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content in the display area of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 12 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S321). As the process of step S321, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. To determine the final stop symbol. As an example, the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and variable display result include “non-reach (loss)”, “reach (loss)”, “non-probability change (big hit)”, and “probability change (big hit)”. is there.

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not changed to the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “lost”. " When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the reach lose combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result becomes “losing”. . When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big hit”, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is the short-time state. When the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big win”, and the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is changed to the probable state.

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the production control CPU 120 uses the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R to display different (unmatched) decorative symbols as the final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left determined symbol determination table that is stored and prepared in the ROM 121 in advance. By referring to this, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When the variable display content is “reach”, the effect control CPU 120 displays the same (matching) decorative symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R as the final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols that are updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left and right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. By referencing or the like, among the confirmed decorative symbols, decorative symbols having the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are displayed. decide. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, the effect control CPU 120 displays the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The same (matching) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, a decorative symbol display area 5L for “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the screen of the image display device 5 by referring to a jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, etc. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, whether or not the promotion effect during the big hit is executed, etc. It is only necessary to determine which one of the design symbol to be displayed and the probability variation symbol (for example, a design symbol that represents an odd number) is the final design symbol. In the jackpot promotion promotion, the combination of decorative symbols (non-probable variation jackpot combination) that recalls a big hit in the image display device 5 but does not recall a probable change state (non-probable big hit combination) is once stopped and displayed in the big hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state. This is an effect of notifying whether or not the state is surely changed at the end of.

  As a specific example, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, a symbol to be a definite decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Further, when the variable display content is “probability change (big hit)” and it is determined not to execute the jackpot promotion effect, the one that becomes the confirmed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of probability change designs. On the other hand, when the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, when it is decided to execute the promotion effect during the big hit, the one that becomes the confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Accordingly, it is only necessary to prevent the promotion effect during the big hit from being executed despite the fact that the probability variation symbols are all derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols, so that the player is not distrusted.

  In the process of step S321, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, it is determined whether or not to execute the positive change promotion effect such as the re-lottery effect or the jackpot promotion effect. May be. In the redrawing effect, once the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable big hit combination consisting of the same normal symbol is displayed during variable display of the decorative symbol, it is once difficult to recognize or impossible to recognize that it is controlled to the probabilistic state, It is possible to notify that the control is changed to the probability variation state by variably displaying (revariing) the decoration symbol again and stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the probability variation big hit combination comprising the same probability variation symbol. Note that there is a case in which the control of the probability variation state is not notified when the decoration symbol of the non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed after the decoration symbol is re-variable in the re-lottery effect. If it is determined in step S321 that the re-lottery effect is to be executed, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped before the re-lottery effect is executed may be determined.

  Subsequent to the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in the process of step S321, a hold change effect execution setting process for performing settings for executing the hold change effect and the like is executed (step S322). In the hold change effect execution setting process, a hold change effect pattern for executing the hold change effect is determined when a predetermined change effect condition is established based on the stored contents of the hold display data storage unit. After executing the hold change effect execution setting process, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S323). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (special-figure change effect control patterns) corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command and uses it as the use pattern. set. Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (hold change effect control patterns) corresponding to the setting in the hold change effect execution setting process in step S322, and sets it as a use pattern. .

  Subsequent to the processing in step S323, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. (Step S324). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step S325). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (special-fluctuation effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S323 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123. For example, the variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5.

  After executing the process of step S325, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, settings are made to update the hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H (step S326). For example, the display part corresponding to the hold number “1” in the start winning memory display area 5H may be deleted and the entire display part may be moved to the left one by one. What is necessary is just to shift the memory | storage content in a hold display data memory | storage part according to the update of the hold display in such a start winning memory | storage display area 5H. In other words, the storage data in the storage area corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased in the hold display data storage unit, and the storage areas lower than the hold number “1” (hold numbers “2” to “4” are stored). The data stored in the corresponding storage area is shifted up by one entry. 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 S327), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the hold change effect execution setting process executed in step S322. In the hold change effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents of the hold display data storage unit (step S501). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a counter value other than “0” (step S502). At this time, if all the values of the pre-change counter are “0” (step S502; No), the hold change effect execution setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of any pre-change counter is other than “0” (step S502; Yes), the value of the pre-change counter is updated so as to be decremented by 1 (step S503).

  As a result of the update in the process of step S503, it is determined whether or not there is one in which the value of the pre-change counter is “0” (step S504). At this time, if there is no pre-change counter in which the updated value is “0” (step S504; No), the pending change effect execution setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if there is a pre-change counter whose updated value is “0” (step S504; Yes), a pending change effect pattern is determined (step S505).

  FIG. 21A shows a pending change effect pattern in this embodiment. The hold change effect patterns PAR, PAG, PAB, PAN correspond to the specific hold display of the first display mode in which the hold display image DHA is displayed by the hold display pattern PHA, and the first change due to the display of the effect image indicating the character CH1. It is an effect pattern for executing a hold change effect as an effect. The hold change effect patterns PBR, PBG, PBB, and PBN correspond to the specific hold display of the second display mode for displaying the hold display image DHB by the hold display pattern PHB, and the second change due to the display of the effect image indicating the character CH2. It is an effect pattern for executing a hold change effect as an effect. In addition, the hold display of the normal display mode for displaying the hold display image DHN by the hold display pattern PHN can change the display mode by executing a hold change effect that is one of the first change effect and the second change effect, Even if the hold change effect is executed, the display mode can be kept unchanged. These hold change effect patterns are effect patterns for executing the hold change effect corresponding to one (single) hold display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H.

  The hold change effect pattern PAR and the hold change effect pattern PBR change the display mode of the hold display by executing the hold change effect, and after the effect is executed, the display color becomes the hold display DCR of “red”. The hold change effect pattern PAG and the hold change effect pattern PBG change the display mode of the hold display by executing the hold change effect, and after the effect is executed, the display color becomes the hold display DCG of “green”. The hold change effect pattern PAB and the hold change effect pattern PBB change the display mode of the hold display by executing the hold change effect, and after the effect is executed, the display color becomes the hold display DCB of “blue”. The hold change effect pattern PAN and the hold change effect pattern PBN are so-called gusset effect patterns in which the display mode of the hold display does not change even when the hold change effect is executed.

  The hold change effect pattern PC [(X1, C1), (X2, C2),...] And the hold change effect pattern PD [(Y1, C1), (Y2, C2),. This is an effect pattern for executing a hold change effect corresponding to two or more (plural) hold displays displayed in the storage display area 5H. The hold change effect pattern PC [(X1, C1), (X2, C2),...] Is an effect pattern for executing a hold change effect by displaying an effect image showing the animation AN1. The hold change effect pattern PD [(Y1, C1), (Y2, C2),. The data X1, X2,... And the data Y1, Y2,. Any one of “1” to “4” (“1” to “8” when designated by the total number of reserved memories) may be set for each special game that has been played. As for the data C1, C2,..., The hold display image displayed on the corresponding display part is designated as the display mode of the hold display after the execution of the hold change effect. When the same hold display image as that before execution of the hold change effect is designated, it is indicated that the display mode of the hold display does not change even if the hold change effect is executed.

  In the process of step S505 shown in FIG. 20, a different hold change effect pattern can be determined according to the number of hold change targets and the hold display pattern of the hold number whose pre-change counter value is “0” after the update. . The number of pending change targets indicates the number of pending displays that are targets for changing the display mode (holding change targets) when the value of the pre-change counter becomes “0” in the subtraction update by the process of step S503. Note that the number of pending change targets is the pending display pattern PHA as the stored content of the pending display data storage unit when the updated value is “0” in at least one pre-change counter in the subtraction update in step S503. Alternatively, the number of storage areas in which the hold display pattern PHB is stored, that is, the number of display parts that are in the specific hold display before the change may be set. Alternatively, when the updated value in the at least one pre-change counter is “0” in the subtraction update by the process of step S503, the number of pending change targets is determined at a predetermined ratio within the range of the special figure pending storage number. May be. In the hold display that is the target for change in hold, the display mode may not change as a result of executing the hold change effect (corresponding to a so-called gas effect pattern).

  FIG. 21B shows a setting example of the hold change effect pattern that can be determined by the process of step S505 shown in FIG. In this setting example, when the number of hold change targets is “1”, the hold change effect patterns that can be determined differ depending on the hold display pattern of the display part (hold number) that is the target of the hold change effect. . More specifically, in the case of the hold display pattern PHN, the hold change effect pattern PAR, PAG, PAB, PAN, PBR, PBG, PBB, or PBN can be determined. In the case of the hold display pattern PHA, it can be determined as any of the hold change effect patterns PAR, PAG, PAB, and PAN. In the case of the hold display pattern PHB, it can be determined as one of the hold change effect patterns PBR, PBG, PBB, and PBN. When the number of changes to be held is “2” or more, regardless of the hold display pattern, the hold change effect pattern PC [(X1, C1), (X2, C2),. PD [(Y1, C1), (Y2, C2),...] Can be determined.

  The effect control CPU 120 may determine the hold change effect pattern as one of a plurality of patterns, for example, by referring to a hold change effect pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 121. In the hold change effect pattern determination table, the hold change effect pattern is determined at a different ratio depending on whether the variable display result corresponding to the hold display that is the target of the hold change effect is “lost” or “big hit”. The decision value may be assigned so as to. For example, among the on-hold change effect patterns PAR, PAG, PAB, and PAN, the on-hold change effect pattern PAN has the lowest ratio that the variable display result is “big hit”, the on-hold change effect pattern PAB, the on-hold change effect pattern PAG, the on-hold The determination ratio of the pending change effect pattern may be set so that the ratio that the variable display result becomes “big hit” increases in the order of the change effect pattern PAR. In addition, among the on-hold change effect patterns PBR, PBG, PBB, and PBN, the on-hold change effect pattern PBN has the lowest ratio of the variable display result of “big hit”, and the on-hold change effect pattern PBB, the on-hold change effect pattern PBG, on-hold The determination ratio of the pending change effect pattern may be set so that the ratio that the variable display result becomes “big hit” increases in the order of the change effect pattern PBR. In this way, the hold display after changing the display mode by executing the hold change effect has a different possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” according to the display mode, and the player recognizes the possibility. The notice hold display suggests possible.

  When the number of pending change targets is “2” or more, for example, the display number of the pending display that is the pending change target, such as the pending number of the pending display in which the value of the pre-change counter is “0”, is stored in the data X1, X2,... And data Y1, Y2,. And the display mode after execution of the hold change effect is designated by data C1, C2,. If the display mode is not changed after execution of the hold change effect, one of the same hold display images DHA, DHB, and DHN as that before execution of the hold change effect may be specified by the data C1, C2,. . When the display mode is changed after the execution of the hold change effect, the hold display DCR (red), DCG (green), and DCB (blue) different from those before the hold change effect is executed by the data C1, C2,. Any one may be specified. Whether the hold display DCR (red), DCG (green), or DCB (blue) is used is whether the variable display result corresponding to the hold display that is the hold change target is “lost” or “big hit” Accordingly, it may be determined at a different rate. Similarly to the case where the number of hold change targets is “1”, the hold display after changing the display mode by executing the hold change effect may cause the variable display result to be “big hit” according to the display mode. Differently, it may be a notice hold display that suggests that the possibility can be recognized by the player.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 12 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer ( Step S341). As an example, in the process of step S341, when the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and an end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, etc. In addition, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S341 (step S341; No), it is determined whether or not it is the hold change effect period for executing the hold change effect (step S342). The hold change effect period may be determined in advance in, for example, the effect control pattern (hold change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S323 shown in FIG. If it is the hold change effect period (step S342; Yes), control for executing the hold change effect is performed (step S343). In the process of step S343, various commands created based on the setting of the hold change effect control pattern are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound (sound effect) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on or blinking. Alternatively, the hold change effect may be executed by a predetermined effect device by turning off the light or combining a part or all of them.

  When it is determined in step S342 that it is not the pending change effect period (step S342; No), after executing the process of step S343, it is determined whether or not it is a reach effect period for executing the reach effect. (Step S344). The reach production period may be determined in advance, for example, in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern. When it is determined in step S344 that it is the reach production period (step S344; Yes), control for executing the reach production is performed (step S345).

  When it is determined in step S344 that it is not the reach effect period (step S344; No), after executing the process of step S345, for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. In addition, control for executing effects during variable display including decorative display variable display operation is performed (step S346).

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S341 (step S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S347). At this time, if no symbol confirmation command is received (step S347; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and awaits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S347 (step S347; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S348). At this time, a predetermined fixed time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S349). Also, after the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S350), the effect process during variable display is ended.

  FIG. 23 shows an execution example of the hold change effect corresponding to the case where one (single) hold display image DHA is displayed. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 23A, the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is performed in the start winning memory display area 5H. Among these, the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is a specific hold display for displaying the hold display image DHA by the hold display pattern PHA. When variable display of decorative symbols shown in FIG. 23A is started, a hold change effect execution setting process as shown in FIG. 20 is executed in step S322 shown in FIG. 19, and a hold display is shown in the process of step S503. By subtracting 1 from the value of the pre-change counter corresponding to the hold number “2” in the data storage unit, the updated value becomes “0”. Thereby, the hold change effect pattern is determined in the process of step S505. In this execution example, since the hold display pattern PHA is stored corresponding to the hold number “2”, in the process of step S505, the hold change effect pattern PAR, PAG, PAB, or PAN is determined. .

  Based on the determination result of the hold change effect pattern, when it is determined in the process of step S342 shown in FIG. 22 that it is the hold change effect period, the hold change effect is executed by the process of step S343. Control is performed. Thus, the execution of the hold change effect is started, and an effect image showing the character CH1 as shown in FIG. 23B, for example, is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, for example, in the case of the hold change effect pattern PAB, a hold change effect as shown in FIG. 23 (C1) is executed. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 23 (D1), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” changes to the hold display DCB (blue). On the other hand, for example, in the case of the hold change effect pattern PAN, the hold change effect as shown in FIG. 23 (C2) is executed as in FIG. 23 (C1). However, as shown in FIG. 23 (D2), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” does not change, and the display of the hold display image DHA is maintained. In the case of the hold change effect pattern PAG, by executing a hold change effect similar to FIG. 23 (C1) and FIG. 23 (C2), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is What is necessary is just to change to hold display DCG (green). In the case of the hold change effect pattern PAR, the hold change effect similar to FIG. 23 (C1) and FIG. 23 (C2) is executed, so that the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is What is necessary is just to change to hold display DCR (red).

  FIG. 24 shows an execution example of the hold change effect corresponding to the case where one (single) hold display image DHB is displayed. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 24 (A), when the hold number corresponding to “1” to “4” is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H, the hold number “2” is displayed. Is a specific hold display for displaying a hold display image DHB with a hold display pattern PHB. When the decorative symbol variable display shown in FIG. 24A is started, the value of the pre-change counter corresponding to the hold number “2” in the hold display data storage unit is decremented by 1 in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. As a result, the updated value becomes “0”. Thereby, the hold change effect pattern is determined in the process of step S505. In this execution example, since the hold display pattern PHB is stored corresponding to the hold number “2”, in the process of step S505, the hold change effect pattern PBR, PBG, PBB, or PBN is determined. .

  When execution of the hold change effect is started in the same manner as in FIG. 23, for example, an effect image showing the character CH2 as shown in FIG. 24B is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, for example, in the case of the hold change effect pattern PBB, the hold change effect as shown in FIG. 24 (C1) is executed. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 24 (D1), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is changed to the hold display DCB (blue). On the other hand, for example, in the case of the hold change effect pattern PBN, the hold change effect as shown in FIG. 24 (C2) is executed as in FIG. 24 (C1). However, as shown in FIG. 24 (D2), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” does not change, and the display of the hold display image DHB is maintained. In the case of the hold change effect pattern PBG, the hold change effect similar to that shown in FIGS. 24C1 and 24C2 is executed, so that the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is What is necessary is just to change to hold display DCG (green). In the case of the hold change effect pattern PBR, by executing a hold change effect similar to FIG. 24 (C1) or FIG. 24 (C2), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is What is necessary is just to change to hold display DCR (red).

  FIG. 25 shows an execution example of the hold change effect corresponding to the case where the hold display image DHA is simultaneously displayed in two or more (plural) hold displays. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 25A, when the hold number corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H, the hold number “2”. The hold display corresponding to the hold number “4” is a specific hold display for displaying the hold display image DHA by the hold display pattern PHA. For example, when a game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening and the first special figure holding memory number becomes “4”, the holding display data storage unit holds the holding number corresponding to the holding number “2”. It is assumed that data indicating the display pattern PHA is stored and data indicating that the value of the counter before change is “1”. It is assumed that the hold display pattern PHA is determined in the process of step S305 shown in FIG. 14, and that “there is an effect” that executes the hold change effect in the process of step S306 is determined. In this case, in the process of step S310, it is determined that there is a specific pending display before the change, and the process of step S312 is executed. Therefore, “1”, which is the same value as the pre-change counter value corresponding to the hold number “2”, is set as the initial value of the pre-change counter corresponding to the hold number “4”.

  When the decorative symbol variable display shown in FIG. 25A is started, before the change corresponding to the hold number “2” and the hold number “4” in the hold display data storage unit in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. The counter value is decremented by one. Then, the value of the pre-change counter corresponding to both the hold number “2” and the hold number “4” becomes “0”. Thereby, the hold change effect pattern is determined in the process of step S505. In this execution example, the hold change effect pattern PC [(X1, C1), (X2, C2),. When executing the process of step S312 shown in FIG. 14 to execute a hold change effect corresponding to a plurality of hold displays, when the process of step S503 shown in FIG. The value of the pre-change counter corresponding to the display simultaneously becomes “0”.

  In the hold change effect as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B, an effect image showing the animation AN1 is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, for example, in the case of the hold change effect pattern PC [(2, DCB), (4, DCB)], the hold number “2” is obtained by executing the hold change effect as shown in FIG. 25 (C1). The display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “4” changes to the hold display DCB (blue). Further, for example, in the case of the hold change effect pattern PC [(2, DHA), (4, DCB)], the hold number “4” is obtained by executing the hold change effect as shown in FIG. 25 (C2). While the display mode of the hold display corresponding to is changed to the hold display DCB (blue), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is not changed, and the display of the hold display image DHA is maintained. Thus, when a plurality of hold displays simultaneously displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H are specific hold displays, by executing one hold change effect corresponding to these specific hold displays, for example, FIG. As shown in C1), the display modes of a plurality of hold displays may be changed simultaneously. Alternatively, depending on the determination result of the hold change effect pattern, as shown in FIG. 25 (C2), by executing one hold change effect corresponding to the plurality of specific hold displays, it is included in the plurality of specific hold displays. Even if the display mode of one hold display is changed, the display mode of other hold displays may not be changed. By simultaneously changing the display modes of a plurality of hold displays, the impression that the hold change effect gives to the player can be improved, the player's interest in the change of the hold display can be increased, and the game interest can be improved. On the other hand, when changing one display mode among a plurality of hold display modes to be displayed at the same time, it is possible to prevent changes in the hold display from becoming complicated by not changing other display modes.

  FIG. 26 shows an execution example of the hold change effect corresponding to the case where the hold display image DHA and the hold display image DHB are simultaneously displayed in a plurality of hold displays. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), when the hold number corresponding to “1” to “4” is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H, the hold number “2” is displayed. The hold display corresponding to is a specific hold display for displaying the hold display image DHB with the hold display pattern PHB, and the hold display corresponding to the hold number “4” displays the hold display image DHA with the hold display pattern PHA. Specific hold is displayed. For example, when a game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first special figure holding memory number becomes “4”, the holding display data storage unit holds the holding number corresponding to the holding number “2”. It is assumed that data indicating the display pattern PHB is stored and data indicating that the value of the counter before change is “1”. It is assumed that the hold display pattern PHA is determined in the process of step S305 shown in FIG. 14, and that “there is an effect” that executes the hold change effect in the process of step S306 is determined. In this case, in the process of step S310, it is determined that there is a specific pending display before the change, and the process of step S312 is executed. Therefore, “1”, which is the same value as the pre-change counter value corresponding to the hold number “2”, is set as the initial value of the pre-change counter corresponding to the hold number “4”.

  When the decorative symbol variable display shown in FIG. 26A is started, before the change corresponding to the hold number “2” and the hold number “4” in the hold display data storage unit in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. The counter value is decremented by one. Then, the value of the pre-change counter corresponding to both the hold number “2” and the hold number “4” becomes “0”. Thereby, the hold change effect pattern is determined in the process of step S505. In this execution example, the hold change effect pattern [(Y1, C1), (Y2, C2),...] Is determined in response to the hold change target number being “2”. When executing the process of step S312 shown in FIG. 14 to execute a hold change effect corresponding to a plurality of hold displays, when the process of step S503 shown in FIG. The value of the pre-change counter corresponding to the display simultaneously becomes “0”.

  In the pending change effect as shown in FIGS. 26A and 26B, an effect image showing the animation AN2 is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, for example, in the case of the hold change effect pattern PD [(2, DCB), (4, DCB)], as shown in FIG. 26 (C1), the hold number effect “2” is obtained by executing the hold change effect. The display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “4” changes to the hold display DCB (blue). For example, in the case of the hold change effect pattern PD [(2, DCB), (4, DHB)], as shown in FIG. 26 (C2), the hold number effect “2” is obtained by executing the hold change effect. While the display mode of the hold display corresponding to is changed to the hold display DCB (blue), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “4” is not changed, and the display of the hold display image DHB is maintained. In this way, when a plurality of hold displays simultaneously displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H are specific hold displays, by executing one hold change effect corresponding to these specific hold displays, for example, FIG. As shown in C1), the display modes of a plurality of hold displays may be changed simultaneously. Alternatively, depending on the determination result of the hold change effect pattern, as shown in FIG. 26 (C2), by executing one hold change effect corresponding to the plurality of specific hold displays, it is included in the plurality of specific hold displays. Even if the display mode of one hold display is changed, the display mode of other hold displays may not be changed. By simultaneously changing the display modes of a plurality of hold displays, the impression that the hold change effect gives to the player can be improved, the player's interest in the change of the hold display can be increased, and the game interest can be improved. On the other hand, when changing one display mode among a plurality of hold display modes to be displayed at the same time, it is possible to prevent changes in the hold display from becoming complicated by not changing other display modes.

  In this embodiment, in the process of step S312 shown in FIG. 14, the initial value of the pre-change counter is set to the same value as the value other than “0” in the pre-change counter stored in the hold display data storage unit. . Therefore, when a plurality of hold displays to be subjected to a hold change effect for changing the display mode are included in the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H, each hold display is supported. The pre-change counter is set to the same value. After that, when the pre-change counter is subtracted and updated by the processing of step S503 shown in FIG. 20, the values after the update of the pre-change counter set to the same value simultaneously become “0”. In the process of step S505, by determining the hold change effect pattern corresponding to the number of hold change targets of “2” or more, the display mode of the plurality of hold displays can be changed by executing one hold change effect. it can. Thereby, it can prevent that the production which changes a hold display becomes complicated.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the hold change effect pattern is determined by the process of step S505 shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a start prize is generated, the on-hold change effect pattern may be determined. As an example, the processing of steps S504 and S505 shown in FIG. 20 is not executed, but the processing shown in FIG. 27 may be executed as the hold display setting processing in step S161 of FIG. In the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 27, the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined in step S311 as in the process shown in FIG. After that, unlike the process shown in FIG. 14, a pending change effect pattern is determined (step S311A). Data indicating the hold change effect pattern determined at this time may be stored and stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number. After setting the initial value of the pre-change counter in step S312, the hold change effect pattern is set to the same pattern as the hold change effect pattern stored in the hold display data storage unit (step S312A). By setting the hold change effect pattern in the process of step S312A, a new game ball passes through (enters) the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening and another start winning is generated. A hold change effect corresponding to a hold display based on a new start prize is set in accordance with a hold change effect determined in response to a hold display based on the occurrence of a start prize by a game ball.

  In the above embodiment, when the number of pending change targets is “2” or more in the processing of step S505 shown in FIG. 20, the pending change effect pattern PC [(X1, C1), ( X2, C2),...] And the hold change effect pattern PD [(Y1, C1), (Y2, C2),. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a hold change effect pattern for executing different hold change effects depending on the type of specific hold display that is a specific mode may be prepared. Then, when a plurality of hold displays displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H are simultaneously displayed in the same type of specific mode, the same type of specific change is performed simultaneously by executing one hold change effect. You may change the display mode of the several hold display currently. As an example, when the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is performed in the start winning memory display area 5H, the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” and “3” is held. The hold display image DHA with the display pattern PHA is a specific hold display for displaying the hold display image DHB with the hold display pattern PHB. Shall. In this case, the hold change effect pattern as the hold change effect pattern of the hold change effect for the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” and the hold number “3” by the process of step S505 shown in FIG. PAR is determined. When the hold change effect in which the effect image indicating the character CH1 is displayed by the hold change effect pattern PAR is executed, the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” and the hold number “3” is set to the hold display DCR ( Change to red). On the other hand, the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is not the target of the hold change effect by the hold change effect pattern PAR, so the display mode of the hold display does not change and the display of the hold display image DHB is maintained. It only has to be done. Even if it does in this way, about a plurality of hold displays currently displayed with the same kind of specific mode, the display mode of the hold display can be changed by executing one hold change effect, and the hold display is changed. It is possible to prevent the production to be complicated.

  In the above embodiment, in the process of step S312 shown in FIG. 14, the initial value of the pre-change counter is set to the same value as the pre-change counter value other than “0” stored in the hold display data storage unit. Explained as a thing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is only necessary that an arbitrary setting for changing the display mode of the plurality of hold displays can be performed by executing one hold change effect corresponding to the plurality of hold displays. As an example, if it is decided to execute the hold change effect in the process of step S306 shown in FIG. 14, the process of step S311 is executed regardless of the stored contents in the hold display data storage unit, and the pre-change counter The initial value may be determined. Then, when the value of at least one pre-change counter that has been subtracted and updated in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. It may be selected as a hold display to be a target of

  In the above embodiment, by determining the hold display pattern in the process of step S305 shown in FIG. 14, the hold display image DHN, the hold display image DHA, and the hold display are displayed as the hold display display mode based on the new start winning prize. It is determined to display any of the images DHB. Further, whether or not to execute the hold change effect is determined in the process of step S306. Thereafter, the value of the pre-change counter determined or set in one of the processes of S311 and S312 shown in FIG. 14 is subtracted and updated in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. 20, and the value becomes “0”. When this happens, the hold change effect is executed. When this hold change effect is executed, by determining the hold change effect pattern in the process of step S505 shown in FIG. 20, the change change display effect when changing the hold change effect effect mode and the hold display, Is determined. As described above, in the above embodiment, when a new start prize is generated, the display mode of the hold display at the start prize, the presence / absence of the hold change effect, and the timing for executing the hold change effect are sequentially determined. Explained. In addition, when the value of the pre-change counter updated when the decorative symbol variable display is started becomes “0”, the effect mode of the hold change effect and the display mode of the hold display after the change are determined. Explained as a thing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, the display mode of the hold display at the time of starting winning, the presence or absence of the hold change effect, the timing of executing the hold change effect, the effect mode of the hold change effect, the display mode of the hold display after the change Among them, some or all of them may be determined collectively. For example, as a hold display pattern, a plurality of types of display patterns in which a hold display image to be displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H is combined with an initial value of a counter before change are prepared, and the start is determined by determining the hold display pattern. The display mode of the hold display at the time of winning and the timing for executing the hold change effect may be determined collectively. Further, when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening and a start winning is generated, the hold change effect pattern may be determined together with the hold display pattern. By collectively determining the contents of the hold display and the hold change effect, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of executions of the determination process and reduce the control burden. On the other hand, the number of patterns to be prepared is increased in order to determine all at once, and accordingly, the capacity of stored data increases. On the other hand, when the contents of the hold display and the hold change effect are sequentially determined, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of patterns prepared in advance, although the number of executions of the determination process increases.

  In the embodiment described above, the hold storage display is performed in the start winning storage display area 5H, and the hold display corresponding to the special game in which the start condition is not established is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the start winning storage display area 5H may be provided with a current display area for displaying a hold display image corresponding to the variable display currently being executed. The hold display currently displayed in this display area should just be able to change a display mode by performing hold change production. That is, it is only necessary that the hold display corresponding to the variable display for which the start condition is satisfied can be the target of the hold change effect. For example, in the process of step S311 shown in FIG. 14, the table data constituting the pre-change counter initial value determination table is set so that the same value as the hold number can be determined as the pre-change counter initial value. It only has to be done. In the process of step S326 shown in FIG. 19, the hold display may be updated so that the display part corresponding to the hold number “1” is moved to the current display area. Thereafter, for example, when the final stop symbol is derived by the process of step S348 shown in FIG. 22, the display of the hold display image in the current display area may be deleted. In the process of step S312 shown in FIG. 14, the same value as the pre-change counter stored in the hold display data storage unit may be set as the initial value of the pre-change counter in consideration of the hold display in the current display area.

  Thus, when a plurality of hold displays displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H including the current display area are simultaneously displayed in a specific manner, a plurality of hold displays are displayed by executing one hold change effect. You may change an aspect. In addition, in accordance with the execution timing of the hold change effect determined corresponding to the hold display previously displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H including the current display area, the hold display based on the new start win is supported. The execution timing of the hold change effect to be performed may be set. In accordance with the hold change effect determined corresponding to the hold display previously displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H including the current display area, a hold change effect corresponding to the hold display based on the new start win is provided. It may be set. When a plurality of hold displays displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H including the current display area are simultaneously displayed in a specific manner, only one hold display display mode is executed by executing one hold change effect. May be changed. When a plurality of hold displays displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H including the current display area are simultaneously displayed in the same type of specific mode, the same type of specific mode is executed by executing one hold change effect. The display mode of a plurality of hold displays displayed at the same time may be changed.

  In the above embodiment, one change pattern designation command is transmitted when variable display is started in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the variable display time, the variable display mode of the decorative design, and the like. Although an example is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the side of the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command before reaching reach, such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence / absence of a slip effect, etc. Transmits a command indicating the variable display time and variable display mode before the so-called second stop, and the second command has reached a reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of a re-lottery effect (not reach) In this case, a command indicating the variable display time and the variable display mode after the so-called second stop may be transmitted. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on a variable display time derived from a combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer 100, the variable display time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific variable display mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control CPU 120. It may be. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, or after the first command is sent, after a predetermined period of time elapses (for example, in the next timer interrupt) ) A second command may be transmitted. The variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern using two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the determination ratio of various games and effects, the image display operation in the image display device 5, the sound output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 Various rendering operations including lighting operations in a light emitter such as a decoration LED can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. Alternatively, it may be distributed in a pre-installed manner in a storage device such as a computer 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.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, the specific hold display for displaying the hold display image DHA with the hold display pattern PHA, the specific hold display for displaying the hold display image DHB with the hold display pattern PHB, and the like. When the hold display is performed in the specific mode, the display mode of the hold display is changed by executing the hold change effect. Further, for example, in the process of step S312 shown in FIG. 14, the same value as the pre-change counter stored in the hold display data storage unit is set as the initial value of the pre-change counter, and then the process of step S503 shown in FIG. When the value in the pre-change counter after the update by the process becomes “0”, one hold change effect is executed by the hold change effect pattern determined in the process of step S505, and a plurality of hold display display modes To change. Thereby, it can prevent that the production | presentation which changes a hold display becomes complicated, and can improve game entertainment.

  By setting the initial value of the pre-change counter in the process of step S312 shown in FIG. 14, a new change is made in accordance with the execution timing of the hold change effect determined corresponding to the hold display based on the start winning that has occurred previously. The execution timing of the on-hold change effect corresponding to the on-hold display based on the start winning that occurred in is set. Thereby, the display mode of a plurality of on-hold displays can be suitably changed to prevent the production from becoming complicated, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  By setting the hold change effect pattern in the process of step S312A shown in FIG. 27, a newly generated start prize is generated in accordance with the hold change effect determined corresponding to the hold display based on the start prize that has been generated previously. The hold change effect corresponding to the hold display based on is set. Thereby, the display mode of a plurality of on-hold displays can be suitably changed to prevent the production from becoming complicated, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  Depending on the determination result of the hold display pattern by the process of step S505 shown in FIG. 20, for example, as shown in FIG. 25 (C2) and FIG. By executing, even if the display mode of one hold display included in the plurality of specific hold displays is changed, the display mode of other hold displays may not be changed. This makes it possible to diversify the effect of changing the hold display and increase the player's interest, while preventing the effect from becoming complicated and improving the game interest.

  In the process of step S505 shown in FIG. 20, when a plurality of hold displays are simultaneously displayed in the same type of specific mode, the same type of specific mode is simultaneously displayed by executing one hold change effect. The hold change effect pattern may be determined so as to change the display mode of the plurality of hold displays. This makes it possible to diversify the effect of changing the hold display and increase the player's interest, while preventing the effect from becoming complicated and improving the game interest.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 100... Game control microcomputer 101, 121... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

After the game medium passes through the start area provided in the game area, the display result is derived by executing variable display of the identification information based on the establishment of the start condition permitting the start of variable display. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived,
Hold storage means for storing hold information for variable display of identification information in which the start condition is not satisfied even though a game medium passes through the start area;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display of identification information based on the hold information corresponding to variable display of identification information for which the start condition is satisfied;
A hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means;
Display mode determining means for determining a display mode of the hold display displayed by the hold display means;
A display mode control unit that changes the hold display displayed by the hold display unit from one display mode to another display mode,
The display mode control means includes a change control means for changing the display mode of the hold display by executing a change effect when the hold display means displays the hold display in a specific mode.
The change control unit changes the display mode of the plurality of hold displays by executing one change effect when a plurality of hold displays displayed by the hold display unit are simultaneously displayed in the specific mode. Let
A gaming machine characterized by that.