JP2015173779A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can enhance game interest.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine, a kind of game machine, can execute temporary stop performance which first temporarily stops variable display during variable display of identification information and performs the variable display again; and stage performance which executes performance at each stage stepwise during the variable display of identification information and is different from the temporary stop performance. When a display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result, the temporary stop performance is executed at a higher rate than when the result does not become the specific display result; when a display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result, the stage performance is executed at a higher rate than when the result does not become the specific display result. Common index information is displayed both when the temporary stop performance is executed and when the stage performance is executed.

Description

  The present invention performs a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a specific game state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display It relates to a gaming machine to be controlled.

  Conventionally, 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 is awarded in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize such as a predetermined number of prize balls Some game media are given to players. Further, there is provided a variable display device capable of displaying the identification information in a variable manner (also referred to as a variable display) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start winning prize opening) (a start condition is established). Some devices are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state (hit game state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a specific display result (hit game symbol).

  While the fluctuation display device executes one fluctuation display, the identification information is temporarily stopped and re-fluctuated once or more, so that a re-variation display (pseudo-continuous fluctuation) that appears in a plurality of fluctuation displays in a pseudo manner. A gaming machine that executes) is also known. In addition, in gaming machines in which re-variable display is executed after predetermined identification information (chance) is stopped, there is a higher expectation that is more advantageous to the player as the number of re-variable display is larger (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, in a gaming machine that repeatedly performs a predetermined effect while a variable display is executed once, there is a game machine that has a higher expectation that is more advantageous to the player as the number of repetitions increases (for example, patents) Reference 2).

JP 2011-229779 A JP 2013-198568 A

  In a gaming machine capable of executing re-variation display and repetitive effects by combining the technology described in Patent Document 1 and the technology described in Patent Document 2, the more the number of re-variation display and the number of repetitions, the more It is possible to configure a gaming machine with high expectation that is advantageous to the player. However, in this case, the player needs to grasp each of the number of re-variable displays and the number of repetitions, and the expectation level cannot be easily recognized, and there is a possibility that the gaming interest will be lowered.

  This invention is made | formed in view of said subject, The place made into the objective is to provide the gaming machine which can improve a game entertainment interest.

  The present invention employs the following means in order to solve the above problems. In addition, although the code | symbol used in description of the form for implementing invention mentioned later and drawing is added for reference, the component of this invention is not limited to what attached | subjected this code | symbol.

First, the invention according to means 1
It is advantageous for the player when a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (special symbols) that can identify each is performed, and a predetermined specific display result (big hit) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state),
Temporary stop (pseudo-continuous chance eye temporary stop) during the variable information display of the identification information, then variably displayed again (pseudo-continuous 1 to 3 times) temporary stop effect (re-variable notice effect), A stage effect (stage notice effect) that is different from the temporary stop effect, and is an effect that executes the effects of each stage (step notice 1 to 3 steps, 3 steps in the middle) while the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. And is feasible
In the case of the specific display result, the provisional stop effect is executed at a higher rate than in the case where the specific display result is not obtained (the expectation of jackpot is higher than the case where the re-change notice effect is performed). high),
When the specific display result is obtained, the stage effect is executed at a higher rate than the case where the specific display result is not obtained (the expectation degree of big hit is higher than the case where the stage notice effect is not performed). ,
The game machine characterized by displaying common indicator information (the number of re-variations in the re-change notice effect, the number of steps of the stage notice effect) when the temporary stop effect is executed and when the step effect is executed. It is.
According to this, since the common index information is displayed when the temporary stop effect is executed and when the stage effect is executed, the degree of expectation can be easily recognized, and the game entertainment is improved. Can do.

In this case, in the gaming machine of means 1,
When the temporary stop is executed a predetermined number of times in one variable display, the specific display result is obtained at a higher rate than when the temporary stop is executed a smaller number of times than the predetermined number in one variable display (re-displayed). The higher the number of changes, the higher the expectation of jackpot)
When the stage effect of a predetermined number of steps is executed in one variation display, the specific display result is higher in the ratio than when the step effect of a number of steps smaller than the predetermined number of steps is executed in one variation display. (The higher the number of stages, the higher the expectation of jackpot)
The index information that suggests the number of executions of the temporary stop in one variation display and the index information that suggests the number of stages of the stage effect in one variation display may be common.

The invention according to means 2 is the gaming machine described in means 1,
One of the temporary stop effect (re-change notice effect) and the stage effect (stage pre-effect) is executed in one change display (fluctuation pattern table in FIG. 5, S251 in FIG. 23, S381 in FIG. 34). Is a gaming machine characterized by
According to this, by performing any one of the temporary stop effect and the stage effect in one variation display, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest due to confusion of the player.

The invention according to means 3 is the gaming machine described in means 1 or 2,
It is possible to execute a temporary stop suggesting effect (re-variation intensifying effect) that suggests that the temporary stop effect is executed, and a stage suggesting effect (step intensifying effect) that suggests that the stage effect is executed. ,
One of the temporary stop suggestion effects and the stage suggestion effects is executed during one variation display.
According to this, by performing either one of the temporary stop suggestion effect and the stage suggestion effect during one variation display, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest due to player confusion.

The invention according to means 4 is the gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 3,
Temporary stop prior effect in which the temporary stop effect is executed in one variable display before the variable display is started (change notice of hold display: change of hold display mode (size and color of hold)) Stage advance effect in which the stage effect is executed in one variable display before the start of the variable display is started (hold display change notice: change the effect mode (size of flame, color) of hold) ), And
One of the temporary stop preliminary effects and the stage preliminary effects is executed for one variation display, and the gaming machine is characterized in that
According to this, by performing any one of the temporary stop advance effect and the stage advance effect for one variable display, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the player's confusion.

The invention according to means 5 is the gaming machine described in any one of means 1, 3 and 4,
The temporary stop effect is an effect of temporarily stopping the variable display in a specific manner (pseudo continuous chance),
The game machine is characterized in that the stage effect can be executed after the variable display is temporarily stopped in a predetermined mode different from the specific mode.
According to this, even if the variable display is not temporarily stopped in the specific mode, the temporary stop effect is not executed because the stage effect may be executed when the temporary display is temporarily stopped in a predetermined mode different from the specific mode. Even in this case, the player can have a sense of expectation for the stage effect being executed.

The invention according to means 6 is the gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 5, wherein
As the stage effect, a special stage effect that executes a higher-order stage effect without going through an intermediate stage (fluctuation pattern table in FIG. 5: a hollow stage notice stage effect, for example, a middle stage three stages (first stage → three stages) Eye)) is a game machine that can be executed.
According to this, there is a case where a special stage effect that performs a higher-level stage effect without passing through an intermediate stage may be executed, so that it is possible to give the player an unexpected feeling and improve the game entertainment interest. it can.

The invention according to means 7 is the gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 6,
A predetermined start condition (fluctuation) after the game medium (game ball) passes through the start area (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). It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs the above-mentioned variation display (special symbol) based on the fact that it is not displayed and that it is in a state where variation display is possible due to not being a big hit game) ,
Effect control means (effect control CPU 120) for controlling execution of the effect corresponding to the variable display;
A game control means (CPU 103) capable of controlling the progress of the game and outputting a command for effect control by the effect control means;
When the game medium passes through the start area (when the CPU 103 determines that the first start winning port is switched on in S101 of the start winning determination process or when the second start winning port is switched on in S104), Extracting means (CPU 103) for extracting specific display result determination data (random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination) for determining whether or not a specific display result is to be used (start winning prize determination process S109);
With respect to the variable display in which the game medium passes through the start area but the start condition is not yet satisfied, the specific display result determination data extracted by the extraction means is held within a predetermined upper limit number (4). Reservation storage means (first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, start winning received command buffer 194A) that can be stored as storage,
Whether or not to use the specific display result for the variable display for which the start condition is satisfied is determined before the display result of the variable display is displayed (part for executing the special symbol normal process). )When,
Before the determination by the pre-determining means, it is determined whether or not the specific display result is obtained for the variable display based on the hold storage stored in the hold storage means (the part that executes S123 of the winning random number determination process) ) Start determination means (CPU 103);
Further comprising
The game control means can output a specific command (symbol designation command or pre-decision variation pattern command) that is a command that can specify the determination result of the start determination means.
The production control means includes
Based on a specific command output from the game control means, a notice effect (for example, a re-change notice effect, a step notice effect, and an addition) to be executed in the variation display subject to the determination from among a plurality of kinds of notice effects. A changing notice effect determining means for determining a notice effect),
The changing notice effect executing means for executing the notice effect determined by the changing notice effect determining means in the changing display subject to the determination (the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the notice effect process);
A pre-reading notice effect (holding display change notice) corresponding to the type of notice effect determined by the changing notice effect determining means is executed before the change display subject to the determination is started (for example, notice) A part that changes the display mode of the hold display by executing S274d of the effect symbol variation start process after executing the effect determination process S256 and S257, and executing the hold display update process;
It is a gaming machine characterized by having.
According to this, when the game medium passes through the start area, the changing notice effect is determined, and the prefetch notice effect corresponding to the decided changing notice effect is executed. , Can improve the game entertainment.

The invention according to means 8 is the gaming machine described in means 7,
The fluctuating notice effect determining means can determine the step effect as the notice effect, and when it is determined by the prior decision means to be the specific display result, without going through an intermediate step. This is a gaming machine characterized in that it can determine a special stage effect (a hollow stage notice effect, for example, a hollow stage with three stages (first stage → third stage)) that executes a higher stage stage effect.
According to this, there is a case where a special stage effect that performs a higher-level stage effect without passing through an intermediate stage may be executed, so that it is possible to give the player an unexpected feeling and improve the game entertainment interest. it can.

The invention according to means 9 is the gaming machine described in means 8,
The prefetching notice effect execution means executes a prefetching notice that is the same as the prefetching notice corresponding to the stage effect that executes the stage effect that is not executed in the special stage effect as the prefetching notice effect corresponding to the special stage effect. (In the case where the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S254 of the notice effect determination process to execute the stage notice (three stages without a line) and the case where it is decided to execute the stage notice (three stages), the hold display mode This is a gaming machine characterized in that the same color (the part set so that it can be determined to be yellow, blue, red) as (color).
According to this, as the pre-reading notice effect corresponding to the special stage effect, the same pre-reading notice effect as the pre-reading notice corresponding to the stage effect in which the stage stage effect that is not executed in the special stage effect is executed is executed. It can be prevented that the stage effect of the special stage effect is lowered by the player recognizing that it is the special stage effect by the pre-reading notice effect.

The invention according to means 10 is the gaming machine described in any one of means 7 to 9,
The extraction means extracts variation display determination data (variation pattern determination random number MR3) for determining a variation display pattern of the identification information,
The hold storage means stores the variable display determination data extracted by the extraction means together with the specific display result determination data as the hold storage (a portion where the CPU 103 executes S110 of the start winning determination process),
The identification based on the determination result of the predetermining means, the data for determining the variable display in the pending storage corresponding to the variable display for which the start condition is satisfied, and the determination values corresponding to a plurality of types of variable display patterns A variation display pattern determining means (CPU 103) for determining a variation display pattern of information (a portion for executing variation pattern setting processing);
Using the variation display pattern determined by the variation display pattern determining means, executing the variation display of the identification information (part for executing the special symbol variation processing), the variation display control means (CPU 103),
Further comprising
The start determination means is based on the variation display determination data extracted by the extraction means and the determination values corresponding to the plurality of types of variation display patterns, in addition to determining whether or not the specific display result is obtained. Then, it is also determined which variation display pattern of the variation display pattern of the identification information is determined by the variation display pattern determination means (the CPU 103 executes S131 after executing S126, S127, or S130 in the winning random number determination process). Part to execute)
The game control means can output the command (preliminary determination fluctuation pattern command) that can specify the fluctuation display pattern determined by the start determination means,
The in-variation notice effect determining means can determine different types of notice effects when the change display patterns specified from the commands output from the game control means are the same (the effect control CPU 120 determines in advance). According to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command, the gaming machine is characterized in that a part of the announcement effect to be executed can be determined from a plurality.
According to this, the production pattern can be increased without increasing the capacity of the command output from the game control means.

The invention according to means 11 is the gaming machine described in any one of means 7 to 10, wherein
The changing notice effect determining means during change can determine a plurality of kinds of notice effects (revariable notice effect, stage notice effect, additional notice effect) as the notice effect to be executed in one change display,
The prefetching notice effect executing means is a gaming machine that executes prefetching notice effects (holding display notice effects) corresponding to a plurality of types of notice effects determined by the changing notice effect determining means.
According to this, a plurality of types of notice effects are executed in one variation display, and before the variation display in which the plurality of types of notice effects are executed, the prefetching corresponding to the plurality of types of notice effects is performed. Since the advance notice is executed, the gaming interest can be improved.

The invention according to the means 12 is a gaming machine described in any one of the means 7 to 11,
The prefetching notice effect executing means can execute the prefetching notice effect at different start timings even when the number of reserved memories when the specific command is output is the same (the effect control CPU 120 performs the notice effect determination process). The timing for changing the hold display displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D to the display mode in accordance with the changing notice effect and the first hold storage number determined to be executed). This is a gaming machine.
According to this, since the pre-reading notice effect is executed at different start timings, it is possible to improve game entertainment.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table. (B) is a figure which shows the contents of various jackpots. (A) is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table for big hits (for probability variation A and probability variation B). (B) is a diagram showing a big hit variation pattern determination table (for non-probability variation). (A) is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table A for a loss. (B) is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table B for loss. (C) is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table C for loss. (D) is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table D for a loss. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. (B) is a figure which shows the structure of the reception command buffer at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of a winning random number determination process. (B) is a figure which illustrates the prior determination fluctuation pattern command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a holding | maintenance determination process. It is explanatory drawing of each random number for a calculation. It is a figure which shows the additional notice effect execution decision ratio. (A) is a figure which shows the execution ratio of an additional notice effect. (B) is a diagram illustrating a stage effect notice. (C) is a diagram illustrating a re-change notice effect. It is a figure which shows a pending | holding display change execution determination ratio. It is a figure which shows a pending | holding display mode determination ratio. (A) is a figure which shows the determination ratio of a hold display mode (size), (B) is a figure which shows the determination ratio of a hold display mode (color). (A) is a figure which shows the determination ratio of an effect aspect (size). (B) is a figure which shows the determination ratio of an effect aspect (color). (A)-(C) is a figure which shows a pending | holding display change timing determination ratio. (A) is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding display update process. (B) is a figure which shows the example of an update of a 1st hold memory display area and a 2nd hold memory display area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a figure which shows the execution mode of the holding | maintenance display aspect and stage effect in an effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of an effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of an effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of an effect display apparatus.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. However, it goes without saying that the embodiments to which the present invention can be applied are not limited to the embodiments described below.

[Example]
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back (rear) side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step in the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion described as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. Pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as gaming machines) 1 are roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. 3. 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. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, is variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do.

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

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. 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". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”), and the type may be different. May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the first special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A and the second special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 4 </ b> B in the special symbol game are respectively supported. For example, in the effect symbol display area that is a plurality of variable display portions such as three, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be distinguished from each other are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. 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 the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, changes in the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols) (for example, vertical scroll display) are started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 The finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variation display result of the production symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is the result of the variable display is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”).

  Here, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols is to stop display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and end the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the production symbol to the display of the definite production symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the production symbol 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 deterministically displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the effect symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes.

  The temporary stop display may include a complete stop display of the effect symbol for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese numerals) are displayed in the effect symbols displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Or 8 character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters or symbols and a character image, and the character image may be, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, or It may be a decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure. A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively.

  Note that the number of effect symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number (for example, seven or nine) as long as a suitable number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  From the start of the variation display of the effect symbols, until the finalized effect symbol that is the variation display result is derived and displayed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R , For example, a scroll display is performed in which the symbol number flows from top to bottom sequentially from the smallest to the largest, and when the effect symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The effect symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L), the symbol number is scrolled from the largest to the smallest. When the effect symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the effect symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  A first reserved memory display area 5D and a second reserved memory display area 5U are set in two places on the left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, the hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number (the special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display 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). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening ( The reserved storage display generated on the basis of the start winning due to the entry) is similarly a round white display.

  In the following description, the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U may be referred to as a reserved display area, and the number of reserved memories is the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display. It can be recognized by the number of reserved storage displays displayed in the area 5U. Further, a display in which the hold storage display is gathered may be referred to as a hold display.

  Whether the hold display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U is generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, The display mode (for example, display color and shape) may be varied depending on whether the game ball is generated based on the start winning by passing (entering) the game winning opening. In the present embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the hold memory display area. 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. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding 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).

  In the present embodiment, the effect symbol variation display is executed in synchronization with the special symbol variation display. In the case of performing the effect using the effect display device 5 in this way, for example, In recent years, there has been a diversification of production styles, such as production where the contents of the production, including variable display, disappear for a moment from the screen, or production where the movable object shields all or part of the screen. ing. For this reason, even if the display area on the effect display device 5 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, for the purpose of eliminating the difficulty of recognizing whether or not the current variation display state is present, the fourth symbol after the effect symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol is displayed on the effect display device 5. A 4 symbol display area may be provided. These 4 symbols are displayed in a 4th symbol for the first special symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and for the second special symbol in synchronization with the variation in the second special symbol. It is sufficient to display the variation of the 4th symbol. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation, and is not disappeared from the screen or shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  Below the effect 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 has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second starting prize opening is formed as a starting region (second starting region).

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

  A game ball that has passed (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. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the 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, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), 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.

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special 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. In addition, 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 opening 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, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Accordingly, when the special winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning hole, which is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to obtain a prize ball by passing (entering) the game ball to 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 (variable display) in such a manner that it can be varied. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “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 a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered 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 upper left and right 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. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

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

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

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower plate body or the like below the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the controller sensor unit includes two transmission type photosensors (parallel sensor pairs) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation bowl when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. ) And two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side and perpendicular to the surface of the game board 2. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the 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 the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is installed.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, in order to execute the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 20, such that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. The normal symbol display 20 uses the normal symbol start condition for starting the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, for example, that the previous normal symbol game has ended after the normal symbol start condition is satisfied. The usual game starts.

  In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time elapses, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “usually lost”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

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

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”. Note that a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed, and when the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to control to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lost symbol. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a special symbol indicating the number “2” may be used as the small hit symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

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

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

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

  Among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are the big hit symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “7” is a big hit symbol corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, which will be described later, A special symbol indicating a number is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a probability variation jackpot B described later. In the big hit game state (normally open big hit state) that is controlled after the big hit symbol of “3” or “7” is derived as the special symbol for finalization in the special figure game, the big prize opening door of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is A special variable winning ball can be obtained by opening the large winning opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls is generated. The round which changes the apparatus 7 to the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed repeatedly 1st time (for example, 16 times). The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a non-probable variable jackpot described later, and is a special variable. The grand prize opening door of the winning ball apparatus 7 is opened for a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By setting the state, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed for the first number of times (for example, 16 times) like the probability variation big hit A.

  Control is performed after a special symbol indicating the number “5” is derived from among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols as the confirmed special symbols in the special symbol game. In the big hit gaming state (short-term open big hit state), the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round (the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) The upper limit) is the same as the predetermined period in the normal open big hit state, but the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is the first number in the normal open big hit state ( For example, it is repeatedly executed a second number of times (for example, 5 times) less than 16 times. The short-term open big hit state is also called a second specific game state.

  In these short-term open big hit states, the number of rounds is exemplified as the second round number, but the round number is the same as the first round number (for example, 16 times) in the normal open big hit state. However, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round after a predetermined number (for example, 6) (the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) ) May be set to a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open big hit state, so that the substantial number of rounds may be smaller than that in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds is smaller than that in the normal open big hit state.

  In addition, in these short-term open big hit states, it is practically impossible to get a ball (prize ball) by setting the open period of the big prize opening to the second period (such as 0.1 second) for all rounds. It is good also as a big hit game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period during which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is longer than the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. The second period is shorter and the second round number is less than the first round number in the normal open round specific game state. It is only necessary that the number of winning balls (prize balls) that can be acquired is less than the big hit state.

  In the case where the small hit symbol (for example, the number “2”) is stopped and displayed, if the small hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol, it is controlled to the small hit symbol game state as the special game state. Good. Specifically, in the small winning game state, for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 is advantageous to the player in the special variable winning ball device 7 as in the above-described short-term open big hit state in which a ball (prize ball) is not substantially obtained. What is necessary is just to perform the variable winning operation | movement changed to a 1st state (open state).

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

  Here, the reach state refers to an effect symbol that is not yet stopped when the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination (also referred to as “reach variation symbol”). ")" Is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the design symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R, etc.) in advance. The remaining effect symbol display area (for example, “medium” effect) that has not been stopped yet when the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol indicating the alphanumeric character of “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the presentation symbol is changing, or the effect symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. This is a display state that changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  In response to the reach state, the variation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Or change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the production symbol, or change the variation mode of the production symbol, so that the production operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the effect 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 in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

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

  In this embodiment, as will be described in detail later, as shown in FIG. 5, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, there is a possibility that the fluctuation display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher. Further, in this embodiment, in the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β, when super reach β appears, the fluctuation display result is “big hit” compared to when super reach α appears. The expectation level for the jackpot is high (the expectation level for the jackpot: super reach β> super reach α> normal reach).

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in reach, the variation time is set such that super reach β> super reach α> normal reach (see FIG. 5). Is getting higher. Here, the jackpot expectation degree is an expectation degree for occurrence of the jackpot (may be referred to as reliability), “the ratio of winning a big hit when the effect is executed / (when the effect is executed) The ratio that becomes a big hit + the ratio that does not become a big hit when the performance is executed).

  During the variation display of the production symbol, unlike the reach production, there is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol will be the reach state, the variation display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. A “pseudo-ream” for informing the player in accordance with the variation display mode of the effect symbol can be executed. This pseudo-variable display effect can be determined by determining whether or not the change pattern is determined on the main board 11 side.

  In the pseudo-variable variable display effect, in response to the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once, the variable display result is displayed after the variable symbol display is started. Until all the predetermined effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are temporarily stopped and displayed. The effect display for re-changing the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is performed a predetermined number of times (up to a maximum of three in this embodiment). The number of re-variations in the quasi-ream is the “Left”, “Medium”, and “Right” effects, excluding the initial fluctuation until all of the effect symbols are temporarily stopped for the first time after the effect symbol display is started. This is the number of times the effect symbols re-variate in all of the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the pseudo-continuous variable display effect, for example, any one of a plurality of predetermined pseudo-continuous chance items is configured in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect design is temporarily stopped as a predetermined display result, and then the variable display is resumed (revaried). The pseudo consecutive chance is a combination of production symbols (numeric symbols “1” to “9”) displayed in a variable manner. In this embodiment, “left” and “middle” are the same numeric symbols, and “right” is the same. The description will be made as a combination (“112”, “223”, “334”, “556”, “667”, “778”, “889”) composed of numeric symbols with 1 added.

  As will be described later on the effect screen, for example, the first pseudo consecutive chance of “112” is temporarily stopped and displayed for the first time in the pseudo series, and the second pseudo continuous chance of “334” is temporarily stopped and displayed for the second pseudo series. The third pseudo-continuous chance “556” is temporarily stopped and displayed in the third pseudo-continuous. In the quasi-continuous variation display effect, the re-variation is performed once to three times, so that the variation display of the effect symbol can be shown as if it has been started twice to four times continuously.

  Note that the number of re-variations in the pseudo-variable display effect may be more than 1 to 3 times, for example, 4 times or 5 times. In addition, the pseudo-continuous change display effect may change the subject to be notified according to the number of re-changes. For example, it may be such that “reach finalization” occurs once again, “super reach finalization” occurs again, and “big hit finalization” occurs after 3 changes again. In addition, the quasi-continuous chance is not limited to the combination of the above numerical symbols. For example, “left” and “right” are the same numerical symbol, and “middle” is a numerical symbol obtained by adding 1 to it. A combination of numerical symbols such as a combination (“121”, “232”, “343”, “454”, “565”, “676”, “787”, “898”) may be used as a pseudo consecutive chance.

  In addition, special symbols that are not variably displayed and appear only when temporary stop display is performed may be displayed temporarily. For example, normally, only numeric symbols are displayed in a variable manner, but when performing temporary stop display, a special symbol that reminds that the variable display such as “Continue”, “Continue”, or “NEXT (next)” continues. It will be stopped at any of “Left”, “Middle” and “Right” (for example, “1-Continue-1”, “1-Continue-1”, “1-NEXT-1”). When temporarily stopped, a re-change notice effect may be performed.

  Further, as a variation display effect using such a variation display operation of the effect symbol, in addition to the pseudo-ream, for example, various effect operations such as “Development opportunity eyes” and “End development opportunity eyes” are executed. Also good. Here, in the variable display effect of the development chance, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” are displayed from the start of the variable display of the production symbol until the definite production symbol resulting in the variable display is derived and displayed. In all of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, after the effect symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, the variable symbol display state of the effect symbols is set as the reach state. Reach production begins. As a result, when the production symbol constituting the development opportunity is temporarily stopped, the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state, and after the reach state, the variation display result becomes “big hit”. Expectation is enhanced.

  In addition, in the variable display effect at the end of the development opportunity, after the display of the variable of the effect symbol is started, the development chance is displayed in all of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. An effect display for deriving and displaying an effect symbol having a predetermined combination as eyes as a definite effect symbol is performed.

  During the variation display of the production symbol, unlike the variation display production such as the reach production or the pseudo-ream, for example, displaying a predetermined production image, image display as a message, voice output, lamp lighting, etc. There is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol will reach the reach state due to the production operation different from the variation display operation of the production symbol, that the reach production by the super reach may be executed, and the fluctuation display result is A notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that there is a possibility of a “hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the change display state of the effect symbol after the effect symbol display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Anything may be executed (started) before the reach state is reached (before the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R). Further, the notice effect that informs that there is a possibility that the variation display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state.

  In the present embodiment, the description will be made assuming that the notice effect by the pseudo-variable display of the above (hereinafter, referred to as “re-change notice effect”) is installed. Since the pseudo-ream is strongly related to the control operation including temporary stop and re-variation of the effect symbol, in this embodiment, the notice effect based on this pseudo-ream will be described as the re-change notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the re-change notice effect may be paraphrased as a pseudo-continuous effect or a pseudo-continuous notice effect.

  In the present embodiment, a display-type notice effect such as a stage effect is set to be executable. An effect operation that becomes a notice effect may be any action that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time (special figure change time) depending on whether or not it is executed. In the present embodiment, description will be made on the assumption that the stage notice effect is executed as an effect of notifying the derivation result during the change display of the effect symbol as the stage effect. In the stage announcement effect, during the variation display of the effect symbols, for example, the effect display is performed in a plurality of stages by effect display in which a plurality of predetermined effect images are switched and displayed in a predetermined order on the display area of the effect display device 5, for example. A production operation that changes to is performed.

  The stage notice effect is, for example, a notice effect that does not involve a temporary stop of the effect symbol, and is an effect that can be executed a plurality of times within a period during which one variable display is executed. This is an effect in which relevance exists between productions.

  For example, it may be an effect (character A-character A-character A) in which the same character is repeatedly displayed among characters appearing in comics, anime, and dramas that are the subject of pachinko (relevance that the characters are the same). It is good also as the effect (character A-character B-character C) which displays a different character in multiple times (relevance that a certain character appears). Further, the character may utter a predetermined line (relevance that a certain character utters a predetermined line). In this case, it is good also as the effect (serif a-seriff a-serif a) which repeats the same speech several times, and it is good also as the effect (serial a-serial b-serif c) which utters a different speech several times. Moreover, the same line or different lines may be uttered by the same character, or the same line or different lines may be uttered by different characters.

  In addition, it may be possible to display a step-by-step display of a part of a story (one story or one scene) of a comic, anime, or drama that is the subject of pachinko (relevance of being part of a story). . Also, among songs such as pachinko theme manga, anime, drama theme songs (opening songs and ending songs) and insertion songs, the same song can be output repeatedly with the video of the character (relevance that the songs are the same) Different music may be output together with the video of the character (relevance that some music is output). Further, for example, a movable accessory driven by a motor (not shown) connected to the effect control board 12 described later may be operated a plurality of times (relevance that the movable accessory is activated).

  In the stage notice effect, after any one of a plurality of predetermined effect images (for example, an effect image displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed, the effect image is not switched. The effect display in the stage notice effect may be terminated. Further, instead of the effect display for switching and displaying the effect image, or together with such an effect display, for example, the effect mode is caused by an effect operation in which a movable member for effect is operated in a plurality of types of operation modes in a predetermined order. You may make it perform presentation operation | movement which changes in multiple steps.

  For example, the stage notice effect may be a notice effect in which the character image is displayed on the effect display device 5 while being switched in stages up to the third stage. However, the stage announcement effect is not limited to this. For example, the announcement effect in which the light emitted by the game effect lamp 9 is changed in stages over a plurality of stages, or the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. It may be a notice effect that changes in stages over a plurality of stages. Further, it may be a notice effect in which the character image is switched and displayed on the effect display device 5 in four or more stages.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, in addition to the above-described re-variation notice effect and stage notice effect, an “addition notice effect” that is an additional notice effect can be set. In the additional notice in the additional notice effect, a line notice that a specific character appears on the effect display device 5 and hits the line is displayed, and a plurality of characters are displayed on the effect display device 5 so as to cross the effect display device 5. Includes group notice.

  In the present specification, each of the above-mentioned notice effects of the re-variable notice effect, the stage notice effect, and the additional notice effect, and the notice effect obtained by combining these notice effects are collectively referred to as “a notice effect during change”.

  Such a notice effect that can be changed in a plurality of stages is executed in response to one start prize (that one game ball has entered the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening). This is a kind of notice effect that is executed during variable display of special symbols and production symbols. In general, the greater the number of stages that change, the higher the reliability (the possibility that the fluctuation display result will be a “hit”). . Also, depending on the number of stages in stage production or the production mode in each stage, it becomes “probable big hit”, a specific reach production is executed, and it is promoted from “non-probable big hit” to “probable big hit” Of these, at least one of them may be notified in advance.

  Alternatively, the object to be notified in advance may be changed depending on the number of times of change (the number of steps). For example, it may be “reach confirmation” when going to the first stage, “super reach confirmation” when going to the second stage, and “big hit confirmation” going to the third stage. As the change of the notice mode, different character images may be displayed in order, or a step may be taken by changing the shape, color, etc. of one character. That is, it is only necessary to be able to recognize that the state of the notice means (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) as viewed from the player changes stepwise. In the present embodiment, for example, even if the stage notice effect has three stages, a special stage in which the intermediate stage is skipped and the stage is shifted to a higher stage, such as the transition from the first stage to the third stage. As an effect, a preliminary announcement stage notice effect can be executed.

  Further, the notice effect may include a hold display notice effect. The hold display announcement effect is based on the change in the display mode such as the hold display of the special game before the start of the change display that is subject to the advance notice. This is a suggested announcement. In particular, the effect of continuously notifying the possibility that the result of the variable display will be a “big hit” over the variable display of the effect symbol that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special figure games is a continuous notice effect (continuous It is also called production.

  In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, after temporarily displaying the effect symbol, the effect display for changing the effect symbol again is performed a predetermined number of times, and the fluctuating display is executed a plurality of times in a pseudo manner. In a game machine that performs a pseudo-variable variable display effect that appears as if it is, a notice that continuously predicts the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” across the pseudo multiple variable displays The production is also included in the continuous notice production (continuous production).

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

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, a confirmed effect symbol that is a predetermined reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variation display result is “losing”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the variation display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state when the jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that is a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the non-probable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed.

  The confirmed effect symbol that is a normal big hit combination (non-probable big hit combination) is, for example, a symbol that is displayed in a variable manner in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Among the effect symbols with numbers “1” to “8”, any one of the effect symbols whose pattern numbers are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” are “left”, “middle” As long as each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the right side is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”.

  It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probability variable jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short time control, so-called electric chew support (electric support) is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency to the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is increased as described later. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, out of the special symbol that becomes the big hit symbol, when the probability variable big hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the variation display state of the production symbol is the reach state. Correspondingly, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the definite effect symbol that becomes a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations May be stopped.

  Note that the probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without executing the reach effect. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols of “8”, the effect symbol whose symbol number is “7” is on the predetermined effective line in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. What is necessary is just to stop-display all together. The effect symbol having the symbol number “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination is referred to as a probability variation symbol. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become short-term open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the production symbol is Corresponding to the reach state, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the predetermined probable big hit combination is selected from a plurality of types of big hit combinations. The confirmed effect design may be stopped and displayed.

  Further, the probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols of “8”, any one of the effect symbols having an odd number “1”, “3”, “5” other than the symbol number “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R may be stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line. The effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1”, “3”, and “5” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols in the same manner as the effect symbol “7” described above.

  In addition, when the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol. Good.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game will have a "big hit" variation display result. This is referred to as a variation display mode of “probability variation” (also referred to as “big hit type”).

  In this embodiment, among the big hit types of “probable change”, the control is set to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that “7 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol and the result is “big hit”. The probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with the time-shortening control. On the other hand, among the big hit types of “probable change”, based on the fact that “5” as the confirmed special symbol has become “big hit” in the fluctuation display result, it is controlled to the short-term open big hit state. Probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended.

  As with the time reduction control, the probability variation control is ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time reduction number or 90 times different from the time reduction number) are executed after the big hit gaming state is finished. May be. In addition, the probability variation control may be terminated when it is determined that the probability variation control is to be terminated in the probability variation falling lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is finished. .

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

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  A gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming state to be controlled is not set, but the probability changing state in which only the probability changing control is performed and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. In addition, only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to distinguish from the high probability low base state.

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

  In addition, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the game state is not changed after the control to the small hit game state described above, and the game state before the change display result is “small hit” is displayed. Control may be continued.

  The re-lottery effect may be executed during the variation display of the effect symbol in which the confirmed effect symbol becomes a non-probable variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the effect symbols that are normally a big hit combination are temporarily displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the effect display device 5, for example, “left “Middle” and “Right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R with the same effect symbols in the same state are varied again, and the effect symbol (probability variable symbol combination) that becomes a probability variable big hit combination and the normal jackpot combination Any of the effect symbols (ordinary symbols) is stopped and displayed as a final effect symbol (final stop display).

  Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed effect symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped effect symbol It is only necessary to perform a re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, after the re-variation of the temporarily stopped display effect symbol, the definite effect that becomes the probable big hit combination A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After a definitive performance symbol that is normally a big hit combination (non-probability variable big hit combination) is derived and displayed, at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the execution of a round in the big hit gaming state, one of the rounds ends in the big hit gaming state Probability notification of whether or not to control to the probable change state, such as the period from the end of the last round in the jackpot game state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. A promotion effect during the big hit may be executed.

  Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the game state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed effect pattern is usually a jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 and either the normal symbol or the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the effect symbol variation display is What is necessary is just to alert | report so that a player can recognize the presence or absence of the promotion which will be in a probability change state by displaying a different production image.

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board, 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. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11.

  The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the effect display device 5, a sound 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.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”.

  Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. Command 81XXH is an effect that is displayed in a varying manner in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 in response to the special symbol change display in the special game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command.

  In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or effect symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of "".

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”.

  When generating a small hit, a variable display result designation command (for example, command 8CX4H (X is an arbitrary value from 1 to 3)) corresponding to the small hit is set, and the variable display result is “small hit”. It is sufficient to notify the result of the preliminary determination that “

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (decision) of the variation of the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (high probability low base state, timeless probability variation state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is probability variation and time variation control. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-varying probability changing state).

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. Command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the jackpot gaming state.

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

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. The first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established. The command B200H indicates that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. Based on this, the second start opening prize designation command is used to notify that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established.

  The command B5XXH is an effect control command for notifying the remaining number of time reductions (number of fluctuations), and by setting EXT data corresponding to the remaining number of time reductions (number of fluctuations), the remaining number of time reductions (Variation count) is notified.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the first reserved memory display area 5D or the like. Command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the second reserved memory display area 5U or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. And transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the reserved memory number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type (probability variation, non-probability variation or sudden probability) as the determination result at the time of winning. The command C6XXH is a pre-determined variation pattern command that can identify a variation pattern to be executed as a winning determination result.

  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 It comprises a random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output) 105.

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for display result determination is controlled to be countable.

  In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

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

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is used to determine the big hit type as “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, or “non-probable” when the variation display result is “big hit”. It is a random value and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”.

  The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the fluctuation display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure" or "missing the normal figure". For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern table that defines variation patterns in the present embodiment.
In this embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “losing”, the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively, and the variation display Corresponding to the case where the result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance.

  The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed.

  In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... The normal reach fluctuation pattern may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. . In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach production such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is performed, the variation pattern in which super reach β super reach production is performed. However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  Further, as shown in the figure, in the variation pattern for performing pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) and the variation pattern for performing stage effect, the larger the number of re-variations and the number of steps to be changed, the longer the special figure variation time is set. . In the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not the variation pattern for performing pseudo-continuous variation or the variation pattern for performing staged effects, super-reach β> super-reach α> normal reach and the variation display result is expected to have a high jackpot expectation. Therefore, in the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach variation pattern, the big hit expectation degree is higher as the variation time is longer.

  In this embodiment, as described above, the variation pattern for pseudo continuous use and the pattern for stage effect are individually determined. In one variation, according to one variation pattern determined from these variation patterns. The notice announcement effect is executed. Therefore, in one variation display, only one of the temporary stop effect and the stage effect is executed. That is, since both the temporary stop effect and the stage effect are not performed in one variation display, the player is not confused and the game entertainment is prevented from deteriorating.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, after determining the type of the variable category such as the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, the type of super reach first, from among the change patterns belonging to the determined change category, Instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed, the variation pattern is determined using only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining the variation category. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number value for determining the variation category is provided, and the random category value for determining the variation category is used to determine the variation category. May be determined, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined variation category.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of 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 as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, small hits. In the case where the winning probability for small hits is made different between the first special figure and the second special figure, separate display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure. You may do it.

  The display result determination table is determined as a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state), the special figure display result A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the determination random number MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether or not the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state. It is data for determination to be assigned. In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more judgment values are “big hit” than when the game state is the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special map display result.

  As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled to the big hit gaming state when the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) is set. Then, compared to the probability determined (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability of determining to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit” is higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). ). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variation state (high probability state), there is a probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state compared to the normal state or the short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state so as to increase.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”, the jackpot type is selected from a plurality of jackpot types based on the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol on which the variation display (variation) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol) Depending on whether it is a special game by the symbol display device 4B), the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination is “non-probability variation”, “probability variation jackpot A”, “probability variation jackpot B” Are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types.

  Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. In this embodiment, as the jackpot type, high-accuracy control and time-shortening control are executed after the jackpot gaming state is finished. The probability variation big hit A and the probability variation big hit B that shift to the accurate base state, and the non-probable big hit that shifts to the low accuracy high base state by executing only the time-shortening control after the big hit gaming state is set.

  In the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit A” and the big hit gaming state with “non-probable big hit”, as described above, there are 16 rounds of changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player (so-called 16 rounds), which is a recurring normally open jackpot. On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit B”, as described above, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is repeated five times (so-called five rounds). It is a short-term open jackpot. Thus, “probability variation big hit A” may be referred to as 16 rounds (16R) probability variation big hit, and “probability variation big hit B” may be referred to as five rounds (5R) probability variation big hit.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-shortening control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probability changing big hit A and the probability changing big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that has occurred again is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B, the high-precision control and the short-time control are executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, so the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive resort state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time-shortening control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state due to “non-probable big hit” is that a special number game is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) or the predetermined number of special figure games is executed. The game is ended by being in a big hit gaming state before is executed.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7, depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, for the big hit types of “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B”. The assignment of judgment values is different. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “81” to “100”) are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special chart, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”.

  With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “probable big hit B” with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the big hit type is “probable big hit B” and it is not determined to control the short-term open big hit state with a small number of rounds. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game interest is reduced by avoiding frequent short-term open big hit states with few prize balls obtained. Can be prevented.

  In the example of setting the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7, the determination value is assigned to the big hit type “non-probable change” regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Since they are the same, the probability of a non-probable big hit and the probability of a probable big hit are the same regardless of whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure.

  Therefore, as described above, the allocation of the determination value to “probability variation big hit B” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and “probability big hit A” The allocation of the judgment value to "" differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and for "probability big hit A" with a large number of rounds, the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. It is set so that it is easier to determine the case of the case than the case of the first special drawing.

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a determination value in a predetermined range different from that when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure is assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. May be. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller judgment value than the case where the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure may be assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. Alternatively, regardless of whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  The ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. The variation pattern is selected from among the above-described plural types according to the predetermined determination result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern determination table, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the special figure display result is “big hit”. In addition, a loss variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the special figure display result is “lost” is prepared in advance.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (A) and FIG. 8 (B), as the big hit variation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern used when the big hit types are “probable variation big hit A” and “probable variation big hit B”. A determination table (for probability variation A / probability variation B) and a big hit variation pattern determination table (for non-probability variation) used when the big hit type is “non-probability variation big hit” are prepared in advance.

  These big hit variation pattern determination tables (for probability variation A / probability variation B) and big hit variation pattern determination table (for non-probability variation) include normal reach big hit variation patterns (PA4-1, PA4-2, PC1-1), Fluctuation pattern per Super Reach α (PA4-3, PA4-5, PA4-7, PC1-2, PC1-4, PC1-6), Fluctuation Pattern per Superreach β Big (PA4-4, PA4-6, PA4) −8, PC1-3, PC1-5, PC1-7), a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit variation pattern determination table (for probability variation A / probability variation B) is used, the variation pattern for performing pseudo-continuations and the variation pattern for performing stage effects are used by the variation pattern determination table for loss. When a big hit variation pattern determination table (for non-probable variation) is used, variation patterns that do not perform pseudo-continuations or variation patterns that do not perform stage effects are determined as loss variation patterns. The determination values are assigned to the big hit variation pattern determination table (for probability variation A / probability variation B) and the big hit variation pattern determination table (for non-probability variation) so that the determination is easier than when the table is used. . That is, when the pseudo-ream and the stage effect are executed, the big hit expectation is higher than the case where it is not performed. For this reason, when a pseudo-ream or stage effect is performed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that “probability big hit A” or “probability big hit B” will occur.

  Further, when the determination values in the respective big hit variation pattern determination tables (A) and (B) are viewed, the variation patterns PA4-2 to PA4-6 for executing the pseudo-series are wider as the number of pseudo-series is increased. A judgment value in the numerical range is assigned. Accordingly, the greater the number of pseudo-reams, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpots. Specifically, the expectation of big hit is higher in the case of three pseudo-continuations than in the case of two pseudo-continuations, and the expectation of big hit is higher in the case of two pseudo-continuations than in the case of one pseudo-continuation. For this reason, when the quasi-ream is performed, the player can increase his expectation that a big hit will occur as the number of re-variations increases.

  Similarly, with respect to the variation patterns PC1-1 to PA1-7 that execute the stage effects, the determination values in a wider numerical range are assigned as the number of stages of the stage effects increases. Therefore, the greater the number of stages of stage effects, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot. Specifically, in the case of three stages of stage effects, the degree of jackpot expectation is higher than in the case of two stages of stage effects, and in the case of two stages of stage effects, the degree of jackpot expectation is higher than in the case of one stage of stage effects. For this reason, when a stage effect is performed, the player can increase the expectation that a big hit will occur as the number of stages increases. However, in this embodiment, since the stage effect with three steps indicated by the variation patterns PC1-4 and PC1-5 is determined to be a big hit (determined), the numerical range of the judgment value is determined for the other stage effects. The value is narrower than the numerical range.

  In addition, normal reach has a wider numerical range of determination values than super reach, and super reach β has a larger numerical range of determination values than super reach α. Therefore, super reach has a higher degree of jackpot expectation than normal reach, and super reach β has a higher jackpot expectation than super reach α. For this reason, when a super reach occurs, the player can increase the expectation that a big hit will occur, especially when a super reach β occurs, a further expectation for the occurrence of the big hit Can deepen. When super reach occurs in combination with a large number of pseudo-reams or stage effects with a large number of stages, the player can further expand his expectation for a big hit.

  In the variation pattern determination table for loss, the variation pattern determination table A for loss used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less, and for the loss used when the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 4 Fluctuation pattern determination table B, lost variation pattern determination table C used when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8, and used when the gaming state is a high base state in which time-saving control is performed A lost variation pattern determination table D is prepared in advance (see FIG. 9).

  In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, a non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, a normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and a variation pattern (PA2-2) that becomes a normal reach loss after pseudo-continuous variation. Fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) resulting in super reach α loss after two quasi-continuous fluctuations Fluctuation pattern (PA2-4) resulting in super reach β losing after two quasi-continuous fluctuations, after three quasi-continuous fluctuations Fluctuation pattern (PA2-5) that leads to Super Reach α Loss, Fluctuation Pattern of Super Reach α Loss (PA2-6), Fluctuation Pattern of Super Reach β Loss (PA2-7), Normal Reach Loss After Stage Production to Stage 1 Fluctuation pattern (PC2-1) becomes super reach α lose after stage production until the second stage Fluctuation pattern (PC2-2), fluctuation pattern (PC2-3) resulting in super reach β loss after stage production up to the second stage, fluctuation pattern (PC2-4) resulting in super reach α loss after stage presentation up to the third stage ), A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value in a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take.

  In the variation pattern determination table for loss B, instead of the non-reduction loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening in the variation pattern determination table for loss (PA1-1), the non-reduced non-reduction corresponding to 2 to 4 in total stored memory number. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to the reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) in a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take.

  In the variation pattern determination table for loss C, in place of the non-reduction variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening in the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the non-reduced non-reduced non-reduced variation pattern (PA1-1) corresponds to 5-8. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to a reach pattern variation pattern (PA1-3) in a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take.

  In the variation pattern determination table D for loss, instead of the non-reduction variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening in the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the variation pattern (PA1) of shortened non-reach loss corresponding to the time-shortening control. -4), a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination.

  9A to 9D are compared with the big hit variation pattern determination table (for probability variation A / probability variation B) and the big hit variation pattern determination table (for non-probability variation). Therefore, a decision value is assigned to make it easier to determine a variation pattern that does not perform quasi-continuation and a variation pattern that does not perform step-effect than a variation pattern that performs quasi-continuation and a variation pattern that performs step-effect. (The number of determination values assigned is smaller than the pattern determination table (for probability variation A / probability variation B) and the big hit variation pattern determination table (for non-probability variation)). For this reason, when a pseudo-ream or stage effect is performed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that it will be a “hit”.

  In each variation pattern determination table for loss shown in FIGS. 9A to 9D, the allocation of determination values is the same in each table, but the variation pattern determination table for big hits (probability variation A / probability variation B). ) And a variation pattern that does not perform quasi-continuous variation and a variation pattern that does not perform gradual performance, compared to a variation pattern that performs quasi-continuous variation and a variation pattern that performs stepwise production As long as each determination value is assigned so as to be easily determined, the assignment of the determination value may be different in each variation pattern determination table for loss.

  Further, in each variation pattern determination table for loss shown in FIGS. 9A to 9D, a variation pattern determination table (probability variation A / probability variation B) is used for variation patterns for performing pseudo-continuous variation and variation patterns for performing stage effects. In contrast to the big hit variation pattern judgment table (for non-probable variation), the number of assigned judgment values decreases as the number of quasi-continuous fluctuations (revariations) and the number of changing stages increase (for big hits) In the variation pattern determination table (for probability variation A / probability variation B) and the big hit variation pattern determination table (for non-probability variation), the greater the number of pseudo-reams (revariations) and the number of stage effects, the greater the number of judgment values assigned. ing). For this reason, the greater the number of pseudo-reams and the number of stages of stage effects, the higher the degree of jackpot expectation.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the non-reach losing variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-reach losing variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and further the variation pattern (PA1-2). ) Has a shorter variation time than the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach loss variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit number of 4. Occasionally, the winning prize makes it difficult to generate useless starting prizes that are not reserved, and when the number of reserved memories decreases, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening with a long fluctuation time ( By determining PA1-1), it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to the fact that the variable display is not executed by increasing the time of the variable display.

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

  The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 10 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 10 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A has not started yet although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B has been started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second starting winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “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 fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

  Note that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition by passing (entering) the game ball through the first starting winning opening and the gaming ball passing (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Accordingly, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

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

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

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

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, random number values that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and according to execution of software by the CPU 103, Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 25, the random number circuit 124 has a random number SR1 for determining the hold display change on the side of the effect control board 12, a random value SR2 for determining the hold display mode, a random value SR3 for determining the additional notice effect execution, Random value SR4 for determining the additional effect, random value SR5 for determining the hold display mode (for size), random value SR6 for determining the hold display mode (for color), and determining the effect mode (for the size of the flame) Numeric data representing each of the random value SR7, the effect mode determination (flame color) random value SR8, and the change timing determination random value SR9 is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The random number used for controlling the progress of such production is also called production random number.

  The random number circuit 124 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values SR1 to SR7. The effect control CPU 120 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 124 such as a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 shown in FIG. Thus, numerical data indicating a part of the random number values SR1 to SR7 may be counted.

  The random number SR1 for determining execution of the hold display change is the hold display displayed in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U with the start winning, and the change display result of the hold display of the hold display is This is a random value used to determine whether or not to change to a mode that suggests whether to make a big hit or which notice effect during the change is executed, for example, in the range of “1” to “100” Takes a value. When the random display value SR2 for determining the hold display mode is determined to be changed to a mode that suggests that the variable display result of the hold display of the hold display is a big hit, any one of a plurality of types of hold display patterns prepared in advance is selected. This is a random value used to determine the value, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random value SR3 for determining the execution of the changing notice effect is a random value used for determining whether or not to execute the changing notice effect, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example. The random value SR4 for determining the changing notice effect during change is a random value used for determining the changing notice effect to be executed from a plurality of types prepared in advance when it is determined to execute the changing notice effect. For example, the value is in the range of “1” to “100”.

  When it is determined that the random display value SR5 for determining the hold display mode (for size) changes the hold display to a mode that suggests which change notice effect (specifically, stage notice effect) is to be executed. In addition, it is a random value used to determine the size of the hold display as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example. When the random display value SR6 for determining the hold display mode (for color) is determined to change the hold display to a mode that suggests which change notice effect (stage effect in this embodiment) is executed, This is a random value used to determine the color of the hold display as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example. These effects of changing the hold display mode are examples of stage pre-effects that give notice before the variable display is started that the stage effects are executed in one variable display.

  When the effect mode determination (size) random value SR7 is determined to change the hold display to a mode that suggests which change notice effect (specifically, re-change notice effect) is executed In addition, it is a random number value used to determine the size of the effect of the pending display as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example. The random number SR8 for effect mode determination (color) is determined to change the hold display to a mode that suggests which change notice effect (in this embodiment, pseudo-variable display effect) is executed. In this case, it is a random value used to determine the color of the effect of the pending display to be one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example. The effect of changing the effect of the hold display is an example of a temporary stop prior effect in which the temporary stop effect is notified before the variable display is started.

  The random number SR9 for determining the change timing determines the size / color of the hold display at any of the timings when it is determined to change the hold display to a mode that suggests which change notice effect is to be executed. This is a random value used for determining whether to change the value, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect 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.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining various types of effects such as a notice effect are set.

  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 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. Various effect operations such as effect display operations such as variation display operations and reach effects, re-variation notice effects, stage notice effects, re-lottery effects, etc. It is composed of data indicating the control contents of. The notice effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating control contents of an effect operation that becomes a notice effect executed corresponding to a notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the special-figure variation production control pattern, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 11B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, storage areas (buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory are stored. A corresponding area) and a storage area corresponding to the first special figure during the variable display (an area corresponding to the buffer number “1-0”). In addition, in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, storage areas (buffer numbers “2-1” to “2-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the second special figure reserved memory are stored. ) And a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”) corresponding to the second special figure during the variable display. When there is a starting prize at the first starting prize opening or the second starting prize opening, a starting opening prize designation command (a first starting slot prize designation command or a second starting slot prize designation command), a symbol designation command, a change in prior determination Four commands, that is, a pattern command and a reserved memory count notification command (a first reserved memory count notification command or a second reserved memory count notification command) are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure hold memory and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure hold memory in the reception command buffer 194A at the time of the start winning prize are the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the pre-decision variation pattern command. In addition, a storage area (entry) for associating the reserved memory number notification command with the first special figure reserved memory and the second special figure reserved memory is stored.

  The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) are described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the highest-order hold storage (buffer number “1-1” or buffer number “2-1”) is started. So that the contents of the buffer number “1-0” or the buffer number “2-0” for storing the contents of the pending storage satisfying the start condition are displayed in the fluctuation display. It is cleared in the effect symbol variation stop process executed when ending.

  Further, in the start winning reception command buffer 194A of this embodiment, in the notice effect determination process (FIG. 23) described later, whether or not the display pattern of the hold storage display has been determined, that is, a new start Indicates that the determination of the display pattern of the hold memory display is undecided due to the newly stored start opening winning designation command, symbol designation command, pre-decision variation pattern command, and pending memory count notification command due to the occurrence of a prize A display undecided flag, a hold display flag in which a flag value according to the display pattern (display mode) of the hold storage display is set, and a final hold display flag in which a flag value according to the final display mode of the hold display is set The first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory, which are set with a flag value corresponding to the presence or absence of the execution of the additional notice effect, are set. Storage area so that it can be stored in association with each buffer number corresponding has been reserved for each storage area (entry). The additional notice effect flag includes a line notice execution flag indicating whether or not a line notice is being executed, and a group notice execution flag indicating whether or not a group notice is being executed.

  Note that the hold display flag stores “0” corresponding to the display pattern of the normal hold storage display when execution of the hold display change is not determined in the notice effect determination process described later. The hold storage display in the normal display mode (for example, a small white circle which is a normal size) is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U, and execution of the hold display change is determined. In the case of “1” (square (◇)) or “2” corresponding to the display pattern of the reserved storage display in a special mode (for example, square (◇) or star (☆)) different from the normal display mode. ”(Stars) and colored with larger size than normal (for example, large yellow with larger than small size ○ or medium red with larger than small size and smaller than large size) Pending storage table By setting “32” (large size yellow ◯) or “24” (medium size red ◯) corresponding to the display pattern, the reserved storage display in the special mode different from the normal display mode is the first. Displayed in the on-hold storage display area 5D and the second on-hold storage display area 5U, and in the variable display corresponding to the on-hold storage display, there is a possibility of being a big hit, a possibility of being super reach, and a notice during change The possibility and the type of the possibility are being announced.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11B, the entry with the buffer number “1-2” stores “21”, which is the same numerical value for both the hold display flag and the final hold display flag. In the case where the mode of the hold display that is displayed first is the same as the mode of the hold display that is finally displayed, that is, an example is shown in which a hold notice is executed due to a change in hold display at the time of starting winning a prize. As will be described later, when the hold display change is executed after the normal hold display is displayed at the time of starting winning, different flag values are stored in the hold display flag and the final hold display flag.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the command from the head (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure holding memory of the start winning reception command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening. Then, at the time of the start winning to the second start winning opening, the command is stored from the head (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure hold storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. Go. At the time of starting winning, the starting opening winning designation command to the pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, if a command is received, the start opening prize designation command is stored in the storage area corresponding to each of the tail numbers “1” to “4” of the buffer numbers corresponding to the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory. The symbol designation command, the pre-decision variation pattern command, and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 11B is the entry (buffer number “ (1-0 "or" 2-0 "entry) is deleted, and the entry corresponding to the starting variable display pending storage (buffer number" 1-1 "or" 2-1 ") is deleted. And the stored contents of the entries after the pending storage of the variable display to be started are shifted.

  For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 11B, when the change display of the effect symbol of the first special figure holding memory is finished, each command stored in the buffer number “0” is deleted, and the buffer number “ Each command stored in “1” is shifted to the buffer number “0”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”. The commands stored in the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “3” and “4” are shifted to the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “2” and “3”. Therefore, the buffer number “0” is an area (entry) for storing each command related to the pending storage that is variably displayed at that time.

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

  In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S15 shown in FIG. 12 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  In the start winning determination process of S21, as shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first detects 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. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON (S101). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (S101; Y), 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 ( For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S102). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure hold storage is not the upper limit value in S102 (S102; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” (S103).

  When the first start opening switch 22A is OFF in S101 (S101; N), or when the first special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value in S102 (S102; Y), the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is Based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port to be formed, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is ON (S104). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (S104; Y), 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 ( For example, it is determined whether the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S105). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding storage number is not the upper limit value in S105 (S105; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” (S106).

  After either of the processes of S103 and S106 is executed, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated to be incremented by 1 (S107). 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. 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. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to add 1 (S108). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the processing of S108, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and determining the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number MR2 and the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (S109). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (S110). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type determines whether or not the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the production symbol is “big hit”, and further displays the fluctuation display result. This is used to determine the type of jackpot when “hit”. The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine a variation pattern including the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol. The CPU 103 executes the process of S109 to extract numerical data indicating all of the random values used for the determination of the variation display mode including the variation display result and the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol.

  Subsequent to the processing of S110, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (S111). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 12 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is done.

  Following the process of S111, a winning random number determination process is executed (S112). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (S113). The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 12 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is done.

  After executing the processing of S113, it is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is “1” (S114). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (Y in S114), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to “0” (S115), and the process proceeds to S104. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (N in S114), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (S116), and then the starting winning determination process. Exit. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  FIG. 15A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S112 of FIG. 14 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol is started, the special symbol display result (the variation display result of the special symbol) is obtained by a special symbol normal process (S22 in FIG. 13, FIG. 16) described later. It is determined whether or not the game state is controlled as a big hit game state.

  Further, in a variation pattern setting process (S23 in FIG. 13, FIG. 17) described later, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variation display mode of the effect symbol is performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in S112 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). Then, it is determined whether or not it is determined to derive and display the jackpot symbol as the special symbol display result, whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is a predetermined display mode with super reach, and the like.

  Thus, before the variation display of the special symbol or the production symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, that is, when it is determined whether or not to make a big hit at the start of the variation display. Before, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or which category the fluctuation display mode of the production symbol is the fluctuation display mode. Based on this judgment result, the CPU 120 for production control, etc. As will be described later, the hold display notice effect is executed.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 15A, the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example, to check the pachinko gaming machine 1 The current gaming state at is identified (S121). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Following the processing of S121, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected and set (S122). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted in S109 of FIG. 14 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (S123). In the big hit determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the display result determination table selected by the process of S122 are set, and the CPU 103 stores the random value MR1 and each determination value. It suffices to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by performing the comparison one by one. Alternatively, numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination values included in the jackpot determination range are set, and the CPU 103 determines the random value MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variation display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit”.

  When it is determined in S123 that it is not within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the big hit is not made during the variable display (S123; N), the symbol designation corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “lost” Command transmission setting is executed (S124). Then, if the current gaming state identified in S121 is in a short time, the loss variation pattern determination table D shown in FIG. 9D is selected and set (S127). Accordingly, the loss variation pattern determination table A shown in FIG. 9A is selected and set (S126).

  The loss variation pattern determination table A is a loss variation pattern determination table used when the number of reserved storages is 1 or less. The loss variation pattern determination table D is a loss variation pattern determination table used when the gaming state is a high base state in which time-shortening control is executed.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the variation pattern determination table A for loss and the variation pattern determination table D for loss, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 4. There are prepared a variation pattern determination table B for loss used in the case of the number of pieces, and a variation pattern determination table C for loss used in the case where the total number of reserved storages is 5 to 8, but these loss Among the variation pattern determination tables A to C, in any of the variation pattern determination tables for loss, values from 1 to 600 in the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take for the non-reach variation pattern Is assigned (any one of PA1-1 to PA1-3), and common values are assigned to other variation patterns.

  For this reason, by determining the variation pattern using the variation pattern determination table A for loss in S126, the determination of non-reach and super-reach is always performed even if the number of reserved memories changes after the determination. Since it is a variation pattern, the determination at the time of starting winning is determined using the variation pattern determination table A for loss.

  In addition, when assigning the determination value of each variation pattern determination table for losing is different, the determination of non-reach, super reach, quasi-ream, and stage effect is a common determination value regardless of the number of reserved memories ( The judgment value assigned to PA1-1 may be made smaller than the judgment values assigned to PA1-2 and PA1-3 so that the judgment values assigned to other than PA2-1 are common.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (A), when it is determined in S123 that it is within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the big hit is made during the fluctuation display (S123; Y), the big hit type determination disturbance The jackpot type is determined based on the numerical value MR2 (S128). At this time, the CPU 103 determines in accordance with the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified in correspondence with the start port buffer value. The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined whether the jackpot type is determined as a plurality of types.

  In addition, the symbol designation command transmission setting corresponding to the jackpot type determined in S128 is executed (S129), and the jackpot variation pattern determination according to the jackpot type is performed as a table for determining any one of the jackpot variation patterns. A table is selected and set (S130).

  After executing any one of the processes of S126, S127, and S130, the fluctuation pattern determination table set in the processes of S126, S127, and S130 and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for the fluctuation pattern determination are used. A variation pattern corresponding to a range of determination values including the numerical value MR3 is determined (S131).

  Then, after setting for transmitting a pre-determined variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern determined by the processing of S131 to the effect control board 12 (S132), the winning random number determination processing is terminated.

  In S132 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15B, if the variation pattern determined by the processing in S131 is a non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, transmission setting of the command C600H is performed. If it is a shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-4), transmission setting of the command C601H is performed, and if it is a normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), transmission setting of the command C602H is performed.

  In addition, if the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of the normal reach loss for one pseudo-continuation is set, the transmission setting of the command C603H is performed. If the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) for the super-reach α loss is two times of the pseudo-continuation, Command C604H is set for transmission, and if it is a fluctuation pattern (PA2-4) of super-reach β loss for two pseudo-continuations, transmission setting for command C605H is performed, and a fluctuation pattern for super-reach α loss for three pseudo-continuations (PA2-4) In the case of PA2-5), the transmission setting of the command C606H is performed.

  Further, if the fluctuation pattern (PA2-6) of the super reach α loss, the transmission setting of the command C607H is performed. If the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β loss (PA2-7), the transmission setting of the command C608H is performed. When the fluctuation pattern per normal reach big hit (PA4-1) is set, the transmission setting of the command C609H is performed. When the fluctuation pattern per normal reach big hit (PA4-2) is set, the transmission setting of the command C610H is set. If the fluctuation pattern (PA4-3) is two consecutive super-reach α big hits, the command C611H is set for transmission. If the fluctuation pattern is two super-reach β big hit (PA4-4), the command is sent. Set C612H transmission.

  If the variation pattern (PA4-5) is a super-reach α big hit for three pseudo-continuations, the transmission setting of the command C613H is performed, and the fluctuation pattern (PA4-6) is for a super-reach β big hit for three pseudo-continuations. In this case, the transmission setting of the command C614H is performed. In the case of the fluctuation pattern (PB4-7) of the super reach α big hit, the transmission setting of the command C615H is set, and in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β big hit (PB4-8). Command C616H transmission setting is performed.

  If the fluctuation pattern (PC1-1) of the normal reach big hit of the stage effect (1 stage) is set, the transmission setting of the command C630H is performed, and the fluctuation pattern (PC1-2) of the super reach α big hit of the stage effect (2 stages). Is set for transmission of the command C631H, and if it is the fluctuation pattern (PC1-3) of the super reach β of the stage effect (2 stages), the transmission setting of the command C632H is performed, and the stage effect (3 stages in the middle) is set. ) Is a variation pattern (PC1-4) of super reach α big hit, the transmission setting of the command C633H is performed, and a variation pattern (PC1-5) of super reach β big hit of stage effect (3 steps in the middle) is set. Performs transmission setting of the command C634H.

  Also, if the fluctuation pattern (PC1-6) of the stage reach (3 stages) super reach α big hit, the transmission setting of the command C635H is performed, and the fluctuation pattern (PC1−) of the stage reach (3 stages) super reach β big hit is set. 7), the transmission setting of the command C636H is performed. If the variation pattern (PC2-1) of the normal reach loss of the stage effect (1 stage) is set, the transmission setting of the command C637H is performed, and the stage effect (2 stages) is set. When the variation pattern (PC2-2) of the super reach α loss is set, the transmission setting of the command C638H is performed. When the variation pattern (PC2-3) of the super reach β loss of the stage effect (two steps) is set, the command C639H If the transmission setting is set and the fluctuation pattern (PC2-4) of the super reach α loss of the stage effect (3 stages) is a command Do transmission setting of C640H.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the time reduction flag is not set and a loss occurs, the change pattern is specified using the change pattern determination table A for loss. Even if it is determined that the variation pattern is non-reach PA1-1 and the variation pattern is non-reach loss, the variation pattern of non-reach PA1-2 or non-reach PA1-3 is determined depending on the number of reserved memories at the start of variation. Although there may be cases, on the side of the production control board 12 (production control CPU 120), whether it is non-reach PA1-1, non-reach PA1-2, non-reach PA1-3, all As non-reach, execution / non-execution of floating notice effect, type of changing notice effect, and hold display mode are determined. Never produce these by storing the number of changes becomes inadequate.

  In the case of a big win, even if the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning is different from the number of reserved memories at the start of fluctuation, the fluctuation for big hit shown in FIG. The pattern determination table (for probability variation A / probability variation B) or the big hit variation pattern determination table (for non-probability variation) is used in common to determine or determine the variation pattern. Since the number of reserved storage at the start is different, a variation pattern different from the variation pattern determined at the time of starting winning is not determined at the time of variation disclosure, so that the production does not become inappropriate. It should be noted that, since the non-reach fluctuation pattern is not determined when a big hit is achieved, the above-described non-reach fluctuation pattern does not cause an inappropriate production.

  In addition, as described above with regard to super reach, in any of the variation pattern determination tables for loss A to C, since a common determination value is assigned to the change pattern of super reach, the start of winning and the start of fluctuation are determined. At this time, a variation pattern different from the variation pattern determined at the time of starting winning is not determined at the time of variation disclosure due to the change in the number of reserved memories, and these effects are not inappropriate.

  On the other hand, as described above, when non-reach and super-reach determinations are common determination values regardless of the number of reserved memories, the allocation values of the variation pattern determination tables for each loss are different. Since the determination values assigned to the fluctuation patterns of normal reach in the variation pattern determination tables A to C for lose are different, the number of reserved memories changes at the time of starting winning and at the start of changing, so that the normal reach at the starting winning is changed. Even if it is determined that the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach, there is a possibility that the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach is not necessarily executed. However, in order to eliminate the inappropriate production with respect to such normal reach, for example, in step S126 Normal reach using variation pattern determination table A for loss If it is determined, the extracted random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is further included in the range of determination values commonly assigned to the variation pattern for normal reach in the variation pattern determination tables A to C for loss. It is determined whether or not this is the case, and when it is within the range, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach loss and the transmission setting of the command C602H is performed. A pattern command (command C6FFH) may be transmitted.

  In other words, fluctuation patterns that may be different due to changes in the number of reserved memories at the time of start winning and at the start of fluctuation are not subject to the change notice pattern and the look-ahead notice effect. What is necessary is just to make it be the object of the during-change notice effect or the look-ahead notice effect only for the change patterns that are not likely to become different change patterns even if the number of held memories changes at the start of change.

  In addition, as described above, only when a variation pattern that is not likely to become a different variation pattern even if the number of reserved memories changes at the start winning prize and at the start of variation, is subject to a changing notice effect or a pre-reading notice effect. Therefore, with regard to variation patterns that may result in different variation patterns due to changes in the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning and at the start of variation, it is possible to prevent the announcement effect during variation from being determined and unable to be executed. For this reason, with respect to the reserved memory that is determined as “undecidable” in the above, when the variation pattern is determined at the start of the variation of the reserved memory, the in-variation notice effect is determined according to the determined variation pattern. You may make it perform.

  In other words, not all the execution of the change notice effect and the determination of the type are performed at the time of the start winning prize, but by some variation patterns, for example, the number of reserved memories changes at the time of the start winning and at the start of the change For variation patterns that may be different variation patterns (for example, shortened non-reach loss variation patterns PA1-2, PA1-3, normal reach loss variation pattern PA2-1, etc.) Execution and type of the process may be determined. In addition, regardless of whether or not “determination is impossible”, if the execution of the changing notice effect is not determined at the time of the start winning prize, the changing notice effect of the changing notice is displayed at the start of the change of the change display due to the starting prize. Execution and type may be determined.

  In addition, in this example, for normal reach that may have a different variation pattern even if the number of reserved memories changes at the start winning prize and at the start of fluctuation, execution / non-execution of the changing notice effect at the start winning prize, The type of the medium announcement effect is determined, and the variable announcement effect is executed according to the determined type of the variable announcement effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the decided announcement during the change is performed. When the variation pattern determined at the start winning prize is the same as the variation pattern determined at the start of variation at the start of variation of the variation display, the type of effect is verified. Based on the variation pattern determined at the start of the change, the type of the change announcement effect may be re-determined, and the re-determined change notification effect may be executed. In addition to redetermining and correcting the changing notice effect, the notice effect during change other than the additional notice effect (serif notice, group notice) that can be determined at the time of starting winning a prize (for example, a big hit by the appearance of different characters) The execution of the character notice suggesting that) may be determined.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). 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 variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of variations using numerical data indicating a variation pattern determination random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. This includes the process of determining whether or not. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special diagram process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing of S22 and the variation pattern setting processing of S23, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol, which becomes the variation display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol display result determination random number MR1, the jackpot type determination random value MR2, and the variation pattern determination random value MR3. The process which determines the fluctuation | variation display mode of is included.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. This includes the process of measuring. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted 1 or incremented by 1 Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B, it is passed by a common timer. Time measurements are taken. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern.

  As described above, the special symbol variation process of S24 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and stops and displays (derives) the fixed special symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol. The process to set for is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the like, for example, a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit A”, “probable big hit A”, or “probable big hit B”. May be.

  As an example, regardless of the type of jackpot, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round, is ”Or“ probability big hit A ”, setting to“ 16 times ”may be performed to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, if the jackpot type is “probable big hit B”, the number of times of opening the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of rounds, is set to “5”, thereby setting the short-term open big hit state. It's fine. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, a number of game balls detected by the measured elapsed time and the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot ending process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Includes processing to wait until the time has elapsed, and processing to perform various settings (setting of probability variation flag and time reduction flag) to start probability variation control and time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state . When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit end process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read, and the big hit type is any of “non-probable big hit”, “probable big hit A”, and “probable big hit B”. Identify what happened. If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed.

  In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) is set in the short-time counter.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S22 of FIG. 13 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (S141). 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. For example, in the process of S141, the second pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in S141 (S141; N), as the special data stored in correspondence with the reservation number “1” in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S142). 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 S142, the second special figure reserved memory number count value and the total reserved memory number count value are decremented by one and updated, thereby causing the second special figure reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number to be decremented by one. And the data in the second special figure reservation storage unit are updated. Specifically, random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B are shown. The pending data is shifted up by one entry (S143).

  Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “2” (S144), and then the process proceeds to S149.

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in S141 (S141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (S145). 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. For example, in the process of S145, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. . In this way, the process of S145 is executed when it is determined in S141 that the second special figure hold memory number is “0”, and whether or not the first special figure hold memory number is “0”. Determine. 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.

  It should be noted that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special graphic game using the first special figure. For example, the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening may be used. The execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It suffices if it can be determined.

  When the number of first special figure hold storage is other than “0” in S145 (S145; N), the special data is stored as the hold data corresponding to the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. Numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S146). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing in S146, the first special figure reserved memory count and the total reserved memory count are decremented by one by updating the first special figure reserved memory count count value or the total reserved memory count count value by one. In addition, the data in the first special figure storage unit is updated. Specifically, random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in entries lower than reservation number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to reservation numbers “2” to “4”) in first special figure reservation storage unit 151A are shown. The pending data is shifted up by one entry (S147).

  Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “1” (S148), and then the process proceeds to S149.

  In S149, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected as a use table for determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variation display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “lost”. set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is compared with the determination values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (S150). In S150, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state in which the probability variation flag is set, if the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination falls within the range of 10000 to 12180, “big hit” is determined. If it does not correspond, it is determined as “losing”. Also, if the probability variation flag is not set, if the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is determined as “big hit”, and if not, “lost” Is determined.

  Thus, in the special figure display result determination table selected in S149, different determination values corresponding to the game state (high probability, low probability) at that time are assigned to “big hit”. In this process, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” using different judgment data (judgment values) depending on whether or not the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a high probability state. In the case where the gaming state is a high probability state, it is determined as a “big hit” with a higher probability than in the case where the gaming state is a low probability state.

  After the special figure display result is determined in S150, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (S151). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (S151; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (S152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7A is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (S153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for variation, and “non-probability change” and “probability change A” in the jackpot type determination table. Then, depending on which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type of “probability variation B” matches, which of the jackpot types is a plurality of types is determined (S154).

  By determining the big hit type in the process of S154, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is controlled to either the short time state or the probable change state having a higher advantage for the player than the short time state. This is determined before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (S155), the determined jackpot type is set. Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change” corresponding to non-probable big hit, the big hit type buffer value is “0”, and if “probable change A” corresponding to probable big hit A is “1”, the probable big hit B If it is “probability variation B” corresponding to, “2” may be set.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S151 that it is not “big hit” (S151; N), the process proceeds to S156.

  In S156, the decision is made in accordance with the result of the prior determination of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot flag is set), and further, the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state. Set a special symbol. As an example, a special symbol indicating a symbol “-” that becomes a lost symbol is set as a confirmed special symbol in response to a pre-determined result indicating that the special symbol display result is “lost”. Also, if it is determined in S151 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are big hit symbols according to the determination result of the big hit type in S154 One of the special symbols indicating is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change”. In addition, a special symbol indicating the number “7” is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability variation A”. The special symbol indicating the number “5” is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “probability variation B”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in S156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S157), and the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  Note that if the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in S145 (S145; Y), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (S158), and then the special symbol normal process is performed. Exit. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect 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 customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting is terminated 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. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S23 of FIG. 13 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (S161). If the big hit flag is on (S161; Y), the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S162).

  As described above, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the big hit types are “probable variation big hit A” and “probable big hit B” as the big hit variation pattern determination table. Jackpot variation pattern judgment table (for probability variation A / probability variation B) used when the jackpot type is used, and jackpot variation pattern judgment table (for non-probability variation) used when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation jackpot" Are prepared in advance. Therefore, in step S162, the big hit variation pattern determination table (for probability variation A / probability variation B) or the big hit variation pattern determination table (for non-probability variation) is set as a use table in accordance with the big hit type.

  When the big hit flag is off in S161 (S161; N), for example, by determining whether or not the short time flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (set), etc. It is determined whether or not the short-time control is being performed when the short-time control is performed in the probability variation state or the short-time state (S163). If the time reduction flag is on (S163; Y), the variation pattern determination table for loss D is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S164).

  On the other hand, when the time reduction control is not being performed, that is, when the time reduction flag is off (when not set) (S163; N), for example, the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 The total reserved memory number is specified by reading the stored value, and it is determined whether the specified total reserved memory number is 2 or more (S165).

  If the specified total number of reserved memories is not 2 or more (S165; N), the variation pattern determination table A for loss is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns ( S166).

  If the specified total number of reserved memories is 2 or more (S165; Y), the process proceeds to S167 to further determine whether or not the total number of reserved memories is 5 or more (S167).

  When the total number of reserved memories is not 5 or more (S167; N), the variation pattern determination table B for loss is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S168). .

  Further, when the total number of reserved memories is 5 or more (S167; Y), the variation pattern determination table C for loss is selected and set as a use table for determining any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. (S169).

  After executing any of the processes of S162, S164, S166, S168, and S169, the data is selected based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination stored in the variation random number buffer, for example. By referring to either the big hit variation pattern determination table or the loss variation pattern determination tables A to D, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (S170).

  When the big hit flag is off, by determining the variation pattern in the process of S170, whether or not the variation display mode of the production symbol is set to “reach”, whether the re-variation notice effect or the stage notice effect is performed. No is determined. That is, the process of S170 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variation display state of the effect symbol to the reach state when the variation display result is “losing”.

  After the variation pattern is determined in S170, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B in accordance with the variable special symbol designation buffer value. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games using the special symbol (S171). 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.

  Subsequent to the processing of S171, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (S172). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance. Is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer.

  On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a game state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

  After executing the process of S172, a special figure fluctuation time which is a fluctuation display time of a special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern is set (S173). The special figure fluctuation time, which is the fluctuation display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) is derived and displayed. It is. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (S174), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  Based on the command transmission setting in S172, the game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 every time the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result notification command, the first reserved storage number notification command, or the second reserved storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted.

  The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted after the variation display result notification command is transmitted first. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S25 of FIG. 13 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (S181).

  When the variation special symbol designation buffer value is “1” indicating the first special symbol, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is terminated, and the variation special symbol designation buffer value is In the case of “2” indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits a symbol confirmation command to the production control board 12 is performed (S182). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S183). If the big hit flag is not set (S183; N), the process proceeds to S190.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is set (S183; Y), the CPU 103 clears the probability change flag and the hourly flag if the probability change flag and the hourly flag are set (S184), and the effect control board 12 The jackpot start 1 designation command (probability variation A), jackpot start 2 designation command (probability variation B), and jackpot start 3 designation command (non-probability variation) are set in accordance with the stored jackpot type (S185). ).

  Further, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a game state designation command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (S186).

  Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which, for example, the effect display device 5 notifies that the jackpot has occurred) is set in the jackpot display time timer (S187). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 16 times in case of non-probable big hit or probable big hit A, 5 times in case of probable big hit B) is set in the big winning opening opening number counter (S188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (S26) (S189).

  On the other hand, in S190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. When the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S190; Y), the process proceeds to S195.

  On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (S190; N), that is, in the high base state where the time reduction count remains, the value of the time reduction counter is decremented by 1 (S191). . Then, transmission setting of the time reduction number designation command is performed (S192), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction number counter after subtraction is “0” (S193). If it is not “0” (S193; N). Advances to S195, and when the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S193; Y), the time reduction flag is cleared (S194) to end the time reduction control, and then the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is set. After setting the transmission of the gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state corresponding to the state (specifically, low probability low base) (S195), the process proceeds to S196.

  In S196, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process, and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in S29 of FIG. 13 as the big hit end process.

  In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is counting (S201). When the jackpot end display timer is not in operation (S201; N), the jackpot flag is reset (S202), and the jackpot end designation command transmission setting according to the jackpot type is performed (S203).

  Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for performing the big hit end display in the effect display device 5 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (S204), and the processing is ended.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot end display timer is operating (S201; Y), the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1 (S205). Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S206). If not, the process ends.

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S206; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B (S207).

  When the big hit type is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B (S207; Y), after setting the probability variation flag (S208), the hour / hour flag (S209), and setting the hour / hour count counter to “0” (S210), the process proceeds to S213.

  On the other hand, when the big hit type is not the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B (S207; N), by executing S211 and S212, the hour / hour flag is set and “100” is set to the hour / hour counter, and then S213. Proceed to

  In S213, after setting the transmission of a game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the set probability change flag and time reduction flag, the special figure process flag value corresponds to the special symbol normal process. The updated value is updated to “0” (S214).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag in accordance with the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the effect random numbers such as the jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (S56). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S52.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command (see FIG. 3) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S54 of FIG. 20 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (S221). At this time, if there is no received command (S221; N), the command analysis processing is terminated.

  If there is a reception command in S221 (S221; Y), for example, by checking the MODE data of the reception command, it is determined whether or not the reception command is the first start opening prize designation command (S222). . If it is the first start opening winning designation command (S222; Y), the first reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (S223). For example, in the process of S223, if a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 Good.

  If the received command is not the first start opening prize designation command in S222 (S222; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second start opening prize designation command (S224). Then, when it is the second start opening winning designation command (S224; Y), a second reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (S225). For example, in the process of S225, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

  If the received command is not the second start opening winning designation command in S224 (S224; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (S226). If the received command is not a symbol designation command in S226 (S226; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is a pre-determined variation pattern command (S227). If the received command is not a prior determination variation pattern command in S227 (S227; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is a first pending storage number notification command (S228). When the command is the first pending storage count notification command (S228; Y), the first pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the time measuring operation by the command reception control timer (S229).

  If the received command is not the first pending storage number notification command in S228 (S228; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second pending storage number notification command (S230). If the command is the second pending storage count notification command (S230; Y), the second pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (S231).

  Either the received command is a symbol designation command in S226 (S226; Y), the received command is a pre-determined variation pattern command in S227 (S227; Y), or any of the processes of S223, S225, S229, and S231 Is executed, the received command is stored at the beginning of the empty area in the start winning received command buffer (not shown) (S232), and the display undetermined flag of the stored entry indicates “1”. Is set (S233), and the process returns to S221.

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

  If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in S230 (S230; N), after setting according to other received commands (S234), the process returns to S221.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a notice effect determining process for determining the display pattern of the hold storage display together with the presence or absence of the fluctuating notice effect (S71), and then the first effect display device 5 performs the first effect display process. A hold display update process is executed to update the hold storage display in the hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U to a display according to the stored contents of the start winning reception command buffer 194A (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (S74).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S74): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

  Production symbol variation processing (S75): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S73).

  Jackpot display process (S77): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of a jackpot. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special command during opening of the special prize opening or a designation command after opening the special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect process (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S73).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S71 of FIG. 22 as the notice effect determination process. In the notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the start winning reception command buffer 194A (S241) and displays whether or not there is a new storage of the start winning command. The determination is made based on whether or not there is an entry for which “1” is set in the determination flag (S242).

  If there is no entry in which “1” is set in the display undecided flag (S242; N), the notice effect determination processing is terminated, and there is an entry in which “1” is set in the display undecided flag. (S242; Y), it is determined whether or not the entry is a reserved storage of the first special figure (S243). Whether or not the first special figure is on-hold storage is determined based on whether or not the start opening winning designation command stored in the entry notifies the winning to either the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. What is necessary is just to determine whether it is an oral winning designation command.

  In the case of the first special figure hold storage, that is, when the start slot winning designation command is a start slot winning designation command for notifying the winning to the first starting winning slot, it is further determined whether or not the time reduction control is being performed. Determination is made (S244). Whether or not the short-time control is being performed is determined in the command analysis process by a second game state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low-accuracy high-base state, short-time state) in which the short-time control is performed but the probability variation control is not performed. Alternatively, in response to receiving a fourth gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state in which both time-shortening control and probability variation control are performed (highly accurate high base state, time varying probability varying state), these second gaming state designation commands or What is necessary is just to determine whether the predetermined flag which shows having received 4 game state designation | designated commands is set.

  When the time reduction control is not being performed (S244; N), the prior determination variation pattern command stored in the entry is specified (S245). Then, the category (non-reach, normal reach, super reach) to which the variation pattern indicated by the pre-determined variation pattern command specified in S245 belongs is determined (S246).

  Here, the category categorizes whether the variation pattern indicated by the pre-determined variation pattern command is a variation pattern that executes non-reach, normal reach, or super reach regardless of whether or not a pseudo-continuation or stage effect is performed. It is a concept for. However, the categories are not limited to those classified as non-reach, normal reach, and super reach, and may be classified more finely, such as whether to win a big hit, whether to perform pseudo-ream and stage effects. .

  Next, the random announcement SR3 for determining the execution of the changing announcement effect is extracted from the random number circuit 124, etc., and the additional announcement effect shown in FIG. 26 is determined according to the category determined in S246 and the extracted random number SR3 for the execution of the additional announcement effect. Execution / non-execution of the additional notice effect is determined according to the execution determination ratio (S247).

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 26, when it is determined in S246 that the variation pattern indicated by the prior determination variation pattern command specified in S245 belongs to the non-reach category, execution of the additional notice effect is determined at a rate of 10%. The non-execution of the additional notice effect is determined at a rate of 90%. If it is determined in S246 that it belongs to the normal reach category, execution of the additional notice effect is determined at a rate of 40%, and non-execution of the additional notice effect is determined at a rate of 60%. In addition, if it is determined in S246 that the variation pattern indicated by the pre-determined variation pattern command specified in S245 belongs to the super reach category, the execution of the additional notice effect is determined at a rate of 80% and added at a rate of 20%. Decide not to execute the notice effect. Therefore, since the execution rate of the additional notice effect is set higher as the jackpot expectation degree is higher, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the additional notice effect will be executed.

  After executing the process of S247, it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute the additional effect (S248). When the execution of the additional notice effect is determined in S247 (S248; Y), the random number SR4 for determining the additional notice effect is extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the like, and the variation pattern indicated by the prior determination variation pattern command specified in S245, According to the extracted additional notice effect random number SR4, the type of additional notice effect to be executed is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 26 (S249). Then, the flag of the additional notice effect to be executed is set to ON (S250).

  As shown in FIG. 27 (A), the additional notice effect executed in the present embodiment includes a line notice that a specific character appears on the effect display device 5 and speaks a line, and a plurality of effects on the effect display device 5. A group notice in which characters are displayed across the effect display device 5 is prepared in advance. Note that, as shown in FIGS. 27B and 27C, the additional notice effect (the line notice and the group notice) may be executed in duplicate with the stage notice effect and the re-change notice effect.

  Specifically, in the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 27A, the variation pattern indicated by the prior determination variation pattern command identified in S245 is identified, and the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1 or PA1-4). In the case of, the execution of the serif notice is determined at a rate of 95%, and the execution of the group notice is determined at a rate of 5%. In the case of the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern PA1-4, the execution of the additional notice effect may not be determined.

  When the variation pattern indicated by the prior determination variation pattern command specified in S245 is a variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1, PA2-2, PC2-1), execution of the serif notice is determined at a rate of 75%, The group notice will be executed at a rate of 25%. If the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach Losses (PA2-3 to PA2-5, PA2-6, PA2-7, PC2-2 to PC2-4), the execution of the serif notice is determined at a rate of 50%, and 50% The execution of the group notice is decided at the rate of.

  Also, if the fluctuation pattern (PA4-1, PA4-2, PC1-1) is a normal reach big hit, the execution of the line notice is determined at a rate of 25%, and the execution of the group notice is determined at a rate of 75%. . In the case of fluctuation patterns per super reach jackpot (PA4-3 to PA4-8, PC1-2 to PC1-7), execution of the line notice is determined at a rate of 5%, and group notice is executed at a rate of 95% To decide.

  According to the above, the execution ratio is set such that the higher the jackpot expectation, the higher the ratio at which execution of the group notice is determined as the type of additional notice effect. For this reason, when the group notice is executed, the player can have a sense of expectation that a big hit will occur.

  In the process of S249, as shown in FIG. 27A, the variation pattern indicated by the pre-determined variation pattern command is classified into five types: non-reach lose, normal reach lose, super reach lose, normal reach big hit, and super reach big hit. Although an example is shown, it is good also as classification (non-reach, normal reach, super reach) similar to a category in the case of determining whether or not to execute an additional notice effect in S246 and S247. Moreover, you may make it classify | categorize more finely, such as whether it becomes a big hit, whether a re-change notice effect or a stage notice effect is performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, an example is shown in which the category to which the variation pattern indicated by the prior determination variation pattern command identified in S245 belongs is specified, and whether or not to execute the additional notice effect and the type of the additional notice effect are determined. Non-reach, normal reach, and super reach types (including non-reach loss, normal reach loss, super reach loss, normal reach big hit, and super reach big hit types) are determined in advance on the main board 11 side. Instead of the determination variation pattern command, a category command that can specify the category of the determined variation pattern may be transmitted.

  When such a category command is transmitted, the fluctuation pattern determination disturbances extracted based on the determination values commonly assigned to the variation patterns belonging to each category in each of the variation pattern determination tables A to C for loss. A category command is transmitted when the numerical value MR3 corresponds to these common determination values. Then, when the category command is received, the execution of the additional notice effect is determined before the start of the variable display by the hold memory that is the object of the determination, or the variable notice is displayed by the hold memory that is the object of the determination. A prefetching notice effect may be executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a serif notice and a group notice are prepared in advance as types of additional notice effects to be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an operation effect or the like for displaying a specific image on the effect display device 5 in accordance with the operation of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A may be executed as the additional notice effect.

  Next, based on the variation pattern indicated by the specified prior determination variation pattern, the presence / absence of the stage announcement effect and the revariation announcement effect is determined, and the type of execution is determined (S251). Then, after executing the hold determination process as a subroutine (S252), the notice effect determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of the hold determination process. In the hold determination process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first sets the hold display displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D or the second hold storage display area 5U to be a big hit or in-change notice effect ( It is determined whether or not the hold display change determined flag indicating that it has been determined to change to a mode suggesting that the stage effect or the re-change notice effect is executed is set (S261).

  When the hold display change determined flag is set (S252; N), it is determined based on the determination result of S251 whether or not the stage advance notice effect or the re-change notice effect is executed (S262). When neither the stage notice effect nor the re-change notice effect is executed (S262; N), the random number SR1 for determining the hold display change execution is extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the like, and the predetermination change pattern command specified in S245 in FIG. Depending on the fluctuation pattern and the extracted random number SR1 for pending display change execution, execution / non-execution of the pending display change that suggests a big hit using a pending display change execution decision table (not shown) is shown in FIG. (S263).

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 28, when the variation pattern indicated by the pre-determined variation pattern command specified in S245 is a big hit variation pattern, execution of the hold display change is determined at a rate of 90%, and 10% The non-execution of the pending display change is determined at the rate of. Further, when the variation pattern indicated by the prior determination variation pattern command specified in S245 is a variation pattern of loss, execution of the hold display change is determined at a rate of 10%, and the hold display change is not executed at a rate of 90%. To decide. As described above, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the ratio determined to execute the hold display change is higher than when the “big hit” is not obtained. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the hold display change is executed.

  Then, it is determined whether or not execution of the hold display change is determined in S263 (S264). If execution of the hold display change is determined in S263 (S264; Y), it is determined from the random number circuit 124 or the like that the display mode of the hold display is changed to a display mode that suggests a big hit. The random number SR2 is extracted and held at a rate as shown in FIG. 29 in accordance with the fluctuation pattern indicated by the prior determination fluctuation pattern command specified in S245 of FIG. 23 and the extracted random number SR2 for holding display mode determination. An aspect is determined (S265).

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 29, when the fluctuation pattern indicated by the pre-decision fluctuation pattern command specified in S245 of FIG. 23 is a big hit fluctuation pattern, the display mode of the hold display is set to “white” at a ratio of 10%. It is determined to be “open square (◇)”, and the display mode of the hold display is determined to be “white star (☆)” at a rate of 90%. When the variation pattern indicated by the prior determination variation pattern command specified in S245 is a variation pattern of super reach loss (PA2-6, PA2-7), the display mode of the hold display is set to “white square ( ◇) ”, and the display mode of the hold display is determined as“ open star (☆) ”at a rate of 60%.

  Further, when the variation pattern indicated by the pre-determined variation pattern command specified in S245 of FIG. 23 is a normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), the display mode of the hold display is set to “white square” at a ratio of 70%. (◇) ”and the display mode of the hold display at the rate of 30% is determined as“ open star (☆) ”. If the variation pattern indicated by the prior determination variation pattern command specified in S245 is a non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1 or PA1-4), the display mode of the hold display is set to “white square (90%). ◇) ”, and the display mode of the hold display at a rate of 10% is determined as“ open star (☆) ”. That is, in this embodiment, when the display mode of the hold display displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D or the second hold storage display area 5U is displayed as “◇” or “☆”, the hold display is displayed. When the display mode is displayed as “☆”, the probability of a big hit is set higher than when the display mode of the hold display is displayed as “◇”.

  In this embodiment, even if the execution of the stage notice effect or the re-variable notice effect is not determined in this way, there is a possibility that it will be a big hit by displaying the hold display in the display mode of “◇” or “☆”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case where execution of the stage notice effect or the re-variable notice effect is not determined, the display mode of these “◇” or “☆” May not be determined.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the execution of the stage notice effect or the re-change notice effect is decided, the hold display mode is “large”, “medium”, “small” as shown in FIG. The mode is a combination of the size and the colors “white”, “yellow”, “blue”, “red”. As display modes of “◇” or “☆” that are completely different from each other, hold display of each of these display modes is performed separately when the execution of the stage advance notice effect or the re-change notice effect is decided and when it is not decided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the execution of the stage notice effect or the re-variable notice effect is decided, the display is first made in the form of “◇” or “☆”, similarly to the case where the execution of the stage notice effect or the re-change notice effect is not decided. After that, the final display mode (for example, the display mode of “yellow”, “blue”, “red” in the size of “large”, “medium”, “small”) may be changed. . In addition, when the execution of the additional notice effect is determined, when the execution of the stage notice effect or the re-variable notice effect is not decided, or when the execution of the changing notice effect is not decided (the stage notice effect, the re-change notice effect, You may be made to carry out the hold display of a display mode different from execution of any effect of an additional notice effect).

  In the present embodiment, two types of “◇” and “☆” are provided as the display modes of the hold display that suggests that it is a big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these “ In addition to “◇” and “☆”, a display mode of a hold display that suggests a big hit may be provided.

  After the display mode of the hold display is determined in S265, the value corresponding to the hold display mode determined in S265 is set to the values of the hold display flag and the final hold display flag of the entry of the display undecided flag “1”. (S266).

  In S266, as shown in FIG. 29, when the display mode of the hold display determined in S265 is “◇”, “41” is set to the values of the hold display flag and the final hold display flag, and S265. When the display mode of the hold display determined in step “☆” is “☆”, “42” is set to the values of the hold display flag and the final hold display flag.

  Then, after execution of S266, the hold display change determined flag is set (S267). When the hold display change determined flag is set (S261; Y), or when non-execution of the hold display change is determined (S264; N), the hold display flag of the entry of the display undecided flag “1” In addition, “0” indicating that the hold display change is not executed is set to the value of the final hold display flag (S268).

  On the other hand, when the stage notice effect or the re-change notice effect is executed (S262; Y), the type of the changing notice effect to be executed is determined based on the determination result of S251 (S269). When it is determined that the stage notice effect is to be executed (S269; stage notice effect), the random value SR5 for determining the hold display mode (for size) is extracted from the random number circuit 124 and the like, The size of the target hold display is determined at the ratio shown in FIG. 30A according to the extracted hold display mode determination random number (for size) SR5 (S270).

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 30A, when the changing notice effect to be executed is only the step notice effect, the size of the hold display displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D is a ratio of 100%. To determine “O” for normal size (small size). When the floating notice effect to be executed includes a line notice, the size of the hold display displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D is 90% at a rate larger than the small size (medium size) “○ ”And“ ◯ ”of a size (large size) larger than the medium size at a rate of 10%. When the fluctuating notice effect to be executed includes a group notice, the size of the hold display displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D is set to a size (medium size) larger than the small size at a rate of 10%. ”And“ ◯ ”of a size (large size) larger than the medium size at a ratio of 90%.

  After the execution of S270, the random number for holding display mode determination (color) SR6 is extracted from the random number circuit 124 and the like, and the notice of changing notice to be executed and the extracted random number for holding display mode determination (color) SR6 are extracted. Accordingly, the color of the target hold display is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 30B (S271).

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 30B, when the changing notice effect to be executed includes the step notice effect (one step), the final hold display displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D. The color of the display mode is determined to be “yellow” at a rate of 85%, “blue” at a rate of 10%, and “red” at a rate of 5%.

  Further, when the changing notice effect to be executed includes the stage notice effect (two steps), the color of the final display mode of the hold display displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D is set to “yellow” at a rate of 60%. ”,“ Blue ”at a rate of 25%, and“ red ”at a rate of 15%. When the changing notice effect to be executed includes the stage notice effect (three steps), the color of the final display mode of the hold display displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D is set to “yellow” at a rate of 20%. It is determined to be “blue” at a rate of 30% and “red” at a rate of 50%.

  When the fluctuating notice effect to be executed includes the step notice effect (three steps without the middle), the color of the final display mode of the hold display displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D is set to “yellow” at a rate of 10%. ”,“ Blue ”at a rate of 20%, and“ red ”at a rate of 70%.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the color of the display mode of the hold display is “red”, the ratio of the stage notice effect (3 steps in the middle) is highest, and then the color of the display mode of the hold display is “blue”. ”And“ Yellow ”are set in such a way that the proportion of stage announcement effects (3 stages without a line) is reduced.

  When it is determined in S269 that the re-change notice effect is to be executed (S269; re-change notice effect), the random value SR7 for effect mode determination (for the size of the flame) is extracted from the random number circuit 124 and the like, and the change notice to be executed is executed. Depending on the type of effect and the extracted random number SR7 for determining the effect mode (for the size of the flame), the size of the target hold display (the size of the effect) at the ratio shown in FIG. Is determined (S272).

  In the example of setting the determination ratio shown in FIG. 31A, when the changing notice effect to be executed is only the re-change notice effect, the size of the hold display (effect size) displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D. The normal size (small size) is determined at a rate of 100%. When the fluctuating notice effect to be executed includes a line notice, the size of the hold display (effect size) displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D is set to a size larger than the small size by 80% ( Medium size) and a size larger than the medium size (large size) at a rate of 20%. When the fluctuating notice effect to be executed includes a group notice, the size of the hold display (effect size) displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D is larger than the small size by 20% ( Medium size) and a size larger than the medium size (large size) at a rate of 80%.

  After the execution of S272, the effect mode determining random number (for flame color) SR8 is extracted from the random number circuit 124 and the like, the changing notice effect to be executed, and the extracted effect mode determining random number (for the flame color) ) According to SR8, the effect color is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 30B (S273).

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 31 (B), when the changing notice effect to be executed includes the re-change notice effect of the number of times of change once, the hold displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D. The color of the final display mode of display is determined to be “yellow” at a rate of 85%, “green” at a rate of 10%, and “red” at a rate of 5%.

  Further, when the changing notice effect to be executed includes the re-change notice effect with the number of times of change twice, the color of the final display mode of the hold display displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D is 60%. To “yellow”, “blue” at a rate of 25%, and “red” at a rate of 15%. When the changing notice effect to be executed includes the re-change notice effect with the number of times of change three times, the color of the final display mode of the hold display displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D is set to 20%. “Yellow” is determined, “Blue” is determined at a rate of 30%, and “Red” is determined at a rate of 50%.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the color of the display mode of the hold display is “red”, the ratio of the re-change notice effect with the re-change count of 3 times is the highest, and then the color of the display mode of the hold display is “ The ratio of execution of the re-change notice effect of 3 times of re-change in the order of “blue” and “yellow” is set to be low.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when the stage notice effect is executed, the hold display is changed to a mode that suggests that the stage notice effect is performed, and when the re-change effect is executed, Since the hold display is changed to a mode that suggests that the variable display is performed, it is not suggested at the same time, and it is possible to prevent the player from being confused and deteriorating the gaming interest.

  In this embodiment, the changing notice effect to be executed and the mode of change of the hold display (the display mode of the hold display and including the effect mode) are determined using different tables. For example, the size and color of the display mode of the hold display is associated with each changing notice effect that is executed in advance, for example, the changing notice effect that is executed is changed to the changing notice effect determination table. The display mode of the hold display may be determined to be a mode corresponding to the determined notice effect during change. That is, it is possible to determine the changing notice effect and the change mode of the hold display using only the same table, and the method for determining the changing notice effect and the change state of the hold display is appropriately set. Good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a mode in which the mode of the pending display change is determined after determining the changing notice effect (the presence and type of the additional notice effect) is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, as described above, even when the changing notice display effect and the display mode of the hold display are simultaneously determined using the determination table in which the changing notice effect and the display mode of the hold display are associated with each other in advance. Alternatively, after the display mode of the hold display is determined, the changing notice effect (presence and type of the additional notice effect) corresponding to the display mode of the hold display may be determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, as the pre-reading notice effect of the present invention, the first hold memory display is started before the change display corresponding to the hold memory is started, as shown in FIG. Although the hold display displayed in the area 5D is changed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pre-reading notice effect to be executed according to the changing notice effect to be executed is the execution of the changing notice effect. In the variable display until the variable display of the hold storage determined is executed, the change of the display pattern of the effect symbol, the change of the background image, the sound from the speakers 8L and 8R according to the changing notice effect to be executed You may make it perform output, light emission of the game effect lamp | ramp 9, etc. FIG.

  Note that these pre-reading notice effects are executed only in one change display before the start of the change display in which the determined change notice effect is executed. It may be executed continuously over a plurality of variable displays before the display is started.

  After execution of S271 or S273, “0” is set to the value of the hold display flag of the entry whose display undecided flag is “1”, and the value of the final hold display flag is set according to the determined display mode of the hold display. The set value is set (S274). The value set as the value of the final hold display flag in S274 is a two-digit numerical value, and as shown in FIGS. 30 (A), 31 (B), 31 (A), and 31 (B), When the determined size of the hold display is small, “1” or “5” is set to the tenth place of the value of the final hold table flag (“1” in the case of the stage notice effect, the re-change notice effect) “5” in the case of), “2” or “6” is set to the tenth place of the value of the final hold display flag in the case of the medium size (“2” in the case of the stage notice effect, and the re-variable notice effect) “6” in the case of ”, and“ 3 ”or“ 7 ”is set to the tenth place of the value of the final reserved table flag in the case of the large size (“ 3 ”in the case of the stage notice effect, the re-change notice effect) In case of "7").

  On the other hand, when the determined hold display color is “yellow”, “2” or “6” is set to the first place of the value of the last hold display flag (“2” in the case of stage notice effect, Set “3” or “7” to the first place of the value of the final reserved table flag if it is “blue” (“3” for the stage notice effect, “3”) “7” in the case of the variable notice effect, “4” or “8” is set to the first place of the value of the final reserved table flag if it is “red” (“4” in the case of the step notice effect) “8” in the case of a re-variable notice effect). That is, in S274, the value of the final hold display flag includes any one of “12” to “14”, “22” to “24”, and “32” to “34” in the case of stage notice effect. A numerical value is set, and in the case of the re-change notice effect, any numerical value of “56” to “58”, “66” to “68”, and “76” to “78” is set.

  After the execution of S274, the change timing determination random number SR9 is extracted from the random number circuit 124, etc., and the change timing determination random number SR9 to be executed and the extracted change timing determination random number SR9 are executed as shown in FIGS. The timing for changing the hold display at a rate as shown in 32 (C) (the number of shifts of the hold display until the hold display is changed) is determined (S275).

  The changing notice effect to be executed may be determined based on the change pattern indicated by the pre-determination change pattern command for the entry whose display undecided flag is “1”. Further, the first reserved memory number may be determined by specifying the reserved memory number stored as the first special figure reserved memory number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A.

  In S275, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), when the changing notice effect to be executed is a stage notice effect or a re-change notice effect without a line notice or a group notice, the number of first reserved memories is only one. If there is, the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning) at a rate of 100%. When the number of the first reserved storage is two, the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning) at a rate of 10%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is set to 1 at a rate of 90%. decide. If the number of first reserved memories is 3, the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning) at a rate of 5%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 1 at a rate of 10%. The change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 2 at a ratio of 85%. When the number of first reserved memories is four, the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning) at a rate of 1%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is set to 1 at a rate of 4%. The change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 2 at a rate of 15%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 3 at a rate of 80%.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (B), when the changing notice effect to be executed is a stage notice effect with a line notice or a re-change notice effect, the change timing (number of shifts) is 0 (at the time of winning) at a rate of 100%. To decide. In addition, when the number of first reserved storage is two, the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning) at a rate of 50%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is set to 1 at a rate of 50%. decide. If the number of first reserved memory is 3, the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning) at a rate of 35%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%. The change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 2 at a ratio of 35%. If the number of first reserved memories is four, the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning) at a rate of 25%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is set to 1 at a rate of 25%. The change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 2 at a rate of 25%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 3 at a rate of 25%.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (C), when the changing notice effect to be executed is a stage notice effect or a re-change notice effect with group notice, the change timing (number of shifts) is set to 0 (at the time of winning) at a rate of 100%. To decide. If the number of first reserved memories is two, the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning) at a rate of 90%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is set to 1 at a rate of 10%. decide. If the number of first reserved memories is 3, the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning) at a rate of 85%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 1 at a rate of 10%. The change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 2 at a rate of 5%. If the number of first reserved memories is four, the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning) at a rate of 80%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is set to 1 at a rate of 15%. The change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 2 at a rate of 4%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 3 at a rate of 1%.

  That is, the timing (number of shifts) for changing the hold display in the present embodiment is likely to be determined closer to the winning time as the jackpot expectation of the variable display effect to be executed is higher (easily determined to be a smaller number of shifts). The lower the jackpot expectation level of the variable display effect to be executed, the easier it is to determine at a distant timing (more easily determined as the number of shifts). In this embodiment, the higher the jackpot expectation of the variable display effect to be executed is, the easier it is to determine the timing for changing the hold display to the timing close to the winning time, but the present invention is not limited to this. The timing at which the hold display is changed may be determined more distantly from the time of winning the prize as the jackpot expectation of the variable display effect to be executed is higher.

  After execution of S275, a value corresponding to the change timing determined in S275 is set to the value of the shift counter (S276). That is, if the change timing is determined to be 0 in S275, the value of the shift counter is set to “0”. If the change timing is determined to be 1 in S275, the value of the shift counter is set to “1”. When the change timing is determined to be 2 in S275, “2” is set to the value of the shift counter, and when the change timing is determined to 3 in S275, “3” is set to the value of the shift counter.

  Next, a pending display change determined flag is set (S277), and it is determined whether or not the change timing is a winning time, that is, whether or not the value set in the shift counter is 0 (S278). When the change timing is a winning time (S278; Y), the value set in the final hold display flag is set as the hold display flag value of the entry whose display undecided flag is “1” (S279), and the change is made. If the timing is not at the time of winning (S278; N), “0” is set to the value of the hold display flag of the entry whose display undecided flag is “1” (S280).

  Then, after the execution of S267, S268, S279, or S280, the display undecided flag of the entry whose display undecided flag is “1” is set to “0” (S281), and the hold determination process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, the random number values SR1 to SR9 are extracted at different timings, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these random number values SR1 to SR9 are used to start the notice effect determination process. You may make it extract collectively.

  Further, in this embodiment, the change display notice effect and the change notice display effect that is to be executed only when the entry whose display undetermined flag is “1” is the hold information of the first special figure is indicated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the entry whose display undecided flag is “1” is the reserved memory of the second special figure, You may make it perform the pending | holding display change which suggests which change announcement effect is performed.

FIG. 33A is a flowchart showing the contents of the hold display update process executed in S72.
First, as the start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 11 (B), the number “B100 (H)” indicating the first starting winning opening is stored. Based on this, the number of reserved memories (first special figure reserved memory number) corresponding to the first start winning prize is specified (S291), and at that time, does it match the display number of the reserved memory in the first reserved memory display area 5D? It is determined whether or not there is a change (increase or decrease) in the number of reserved memories (S292).

  If they match in the determination (if there is no change in the number of reserved memories), the process proceeds to S294. On the other hand, if they do not match (if there is a change in the number of reserved memories), the reserved memory display of the first reserved memory number specified in S291 is displayed in the first special figure reserved memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. A display mode specified from the hold display flag stored in each entry is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D (S293), and then the process proceeds to S294.

  In S294, as in S211, a command of “B200 (H)” indicating the second start prize opening is used as the start opening prize designation command stored in the start prize reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. Based on the stored number, the reserved memory number (second special figure reserved memory number) corresponding to the second start winning prize is specified, and at that time, the number of reserved memories displayed in the second reserved memory display area 5U is equal to one. It is determined whether or not, that is, whether or not there is a change (increase or decrease) in the number of reserved memories (S295).

  If they match in the determination (when there is no change in the number of reserved memories), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if they do not match (if there is a change in the number of reserved memories), the reserved memory display of the second reserved memory number specified in S294 is displayed in the second special figure reserved memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. A display mode specified from the hold display flag stored in each entry is displayed in the second hold storage display area 5U (S296), and then the process ends.

  By performing such processing, the reserved memory is consumed in the effect symbol variation starting process, which will be described later, which is executed at the start of the variable display, and the reserved memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is shifted. As shown in FIG. 33 (B), the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is also shifted based on the hold storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A after the shift. If there is a new hold memory due to the start winning, the display pattern of the hold memory is determined in the above-mentioned notice effect determination process executed before the hold display update process and held. It is set in the display flag, and in the display mode corresponding to the flag value set in the hold display flag, the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold record It will be displayed in the display area 5U.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33B, if the number of first special figure hold memory is one, one hold memory display is displayed. As the display mode of the hold storage display, when the flag value of the hold display flag corresponding to the hold storage is “0”, as shown in FIG. Is displayed.

  If the number of the first special figure hold memory is two, two hold memory displays are displayed, and each hold memory display is an aspect according to the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory. Is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D. If the number of the first special figure hold memory is three, three hold memory displays are displayed, and each hold memory display is an aspect according to the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory. Is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D. In addition, if the number of the first special figure hold memory is four, four hold memory displays are displayed, and each hold memory display is an aspect according to the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory Is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D.

  If the number of second special figure hold memory is one, one hold memory display is displayed. As the display mode of the hold storage display, as in the case of the first special figure, when the flag value of the hold display flag corresponding to the hold storage is “0”, the display mode of the small size “◯” is displayed. Is displayed. If the number of second special figure hold memory is two, for example, as shown in FIG. 33B, two hold memory displays are displayed, and each hold memory display is displayed in the corresponding hold display flag. It is displayed in the second reserved storage display area 5U in a manner corresponding to the set flag value. Further, if the number of second special figure hold memory is 3, three hold memory displays are displayed, and each hold memory display is an aspect according to the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory Is displayed in the second hold storage display area 5U. If the number of pending memories is four, four pending memory displays are displayed, and each of the pending memory displays is displayed in the second pending mode in a manner corresponding to the flag value set in the corresponding pending memory pending display flag. It is displayed in the storage display area 5U.

  Then, every time the variable display is executed, the reserved memory is reduced (consumed), and as shown in FIG. 32B, the reserved memory display is also displayed in a predetermined shift direction (in this embodiment, the screen Shift toward the center).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is set in S371 (S371). When the first variation start command reception flag is set (S371; Y), it corresponds to the buffer numbers “1-0” to “1-4” of the first special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. The various command data and various flags stored together are shifted up by one buffer number (S372). Note that the contents of the buffer number “1-0” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-1” in the first special figure hold memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-0”. Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-2” in the first special figure reservation memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-1”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-3” in the 1 special figure hold memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-2”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-4” in the pending storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-3”.

  If the first variation start command reception flag is not set in S371 (S371; N), it is determined whether or not the second variation start command reception flag is set (S373). When the second variation start command reception flag is not set (S373; N), the effect symbol variation start process is ended, and when the second variation start command reception flag is set (S373; Y), the start is started. The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “2-0” to “2-4” of the second special figure hold memory in the received command buffer 194A at the time of winning are higher by one buffer number. (S374), the process proceeds to S375.

  Therefore, when there is a winning at the second start winning opening, and the second variation start command reception flag is received by interrupting and executing the variation display of the second special figure, the processing of S374a to S374d is not executed. Therefore, the value of the shift number counter is not calculated. Note that the contents of the buffer number “2-0” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second variation start command reception flag is received, the processing of S374a to S374d is not executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. When receiving a start winning reception command including a second start opening winning designation command when there is a winning at the starting winning opening, 1 is added to the value of the shift number counter, and the second variation start command reception flag is received. Also when the first variation start command reception flag is received, the processing of S374a to S374d may be executed.

  Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-1” in the second special figure reservation memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-0”. The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-2” in the first special figure hold memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-1”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-3” in the 1 special figure hold memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-2”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-4” in the pending storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-3”.

  After executing S372, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the shift counter is 1 or more (S374a). When the value of the shift counter is 1 or more (S374a; Y), the value of the shift counter is decremented by -1 (S374b), and it is determined whether or not the value of the shift counter is 0 (S374c). When the value of the shift counter is 0 (S374c; Y), the value of the final hold display flag is set to the value of the hold table flag of the same entry as the entry for which the final hold display flag is set ( S374d).

  When the value of the shift counter is 0 in S374a (S374a; N), when the value of the shift counter is not 0 in S374c (S374c; N), and after execution of S374d, the change pattern is stored from the change pattern designation command storage area. A designated command is read (S375).

  Next, the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (S376). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

  In this embodiment, when the received variation display result designation command is the second variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, has the three symbols “7” as the stop symbol. The combination of effect symbols (big hit symbol) arranged in the above is determined. When the received variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than “7” (for example, “111”, “333”, “555”, “999”, etc.). In the case where the received variation display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command corresponding to the uncertain variation big hit, the effect control CPU 120, for example, of the effect design in which 3 symbols are arranged in even symbols as stop symbols. The combination (big hit symbol) is determined. In addition, when the received variation display result designation command is the first variation display result designation command corresponding to the deviation, a combination of production symbols (outage symbol) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining stop symbols are extracted, and data indicating combinations of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Thus, the stop symbol of the production symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  Subsequently, the CPU 120 for effect control selects a process table (effect control pattern) corresponding to the execution flag of the additional notice effect set in FIG. 23 and the change pattern designation command (S381). The re-variation effect and the stage notice effect are defined by a variation pattern as shown in FIG. 5, and are designated by a variation pattern designation command. Further, the presence / absence of execution of the additional notice effect (line notice, group notice) is determined by the execution flag described above. For this reason, by selecting the process table according to the execution flag of the additional notice effect and the change pattern designation command, all changes of the re-change notice, the stage notice, the re-change notice + addition notice, the stage notice + addition notice are being made. The notice effect can be executed. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S382).

  In the process table, display control execution data for controlling display of the effect display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. Sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are sequentially arranged in time series in association with each process data n (No. 1 to N). Yes.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 produces the production device (production display as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the device 5, various lamps as effect parts, speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (S283). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this embodiment, the production control CPU 120 controls the production pattern to be displayed in a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command in a one-to-one manner, but the production control CPU 120 performs the variation pattern designation. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variation time timer (S284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols in the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 is written in the VRAM. The signal corresponding to the image data is output to the effect display device 5, and the effect display device 5 displays the image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing the variation of the effect symbol. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation processing (S75) (S286), and the effect symbol variation start process is terminated.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (S75) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 120 sets the respective values of the process timer, the change time timer, and the change control timer to “−1” (S301, S302, S303).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (S307). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S308).

  Further, the production control CPU 120 controls the production device (production component) according to the contents of process data such as display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, and operation unit control data set next. (S309).

  In S309, when it is the timing of the re-variation in the re-change notice effect or the timing of executing the next-stage effect in the step notice effect, the common index information is displayed in each effect corresponding to the number of re-changes or the number of steps. To do. Here, the index information indicates, for example, a number (“× 1”, “× 2”, “× 3”, etc.) It is shown by.

  The index information is not limited to such numbers. For example, the number of “○” increases each time the number of re-variations and the stage production progress, or the character is displayed sequentially. Alternatively, the background image may be changed sequentially.

  In addition to this, as index information, backgrounds and characters of different colors are displayed (for example, yellow-green-red) in accordance with the number of re-variations and the number of stages of stage effects. The background or character of the color may be displayed to indicate to the player that the number of times or the number of steps is the same.

  In addition, by displaying the index information in the fraction format with the total number of times (total number of steps) in these notice effects as the denominator and the current number of re-variations and the number of steps in the stage effects as a numerator, You may make it show a player how many times a re-change notice effect and a stage notice effect are performed. For example, when performing a re-change notice with a total number of 3 times or a stage notice effect with a total number of stages of 3, the index information is displayed as “1/3” at the first time (first stage), “2/3” may be displayed for the second time (second level), and “3/3” may be displayed for the third time (third level).

  The index information may be displayed at a common position in the effect display device 5 when the re-change notice effect is executed and when the stage notice effect is executed. At this time, the index information is a position that is always visible to the player, such as a position that does not interfere with the hold display and the display of the fourth symbol, and a position that is not obstructed by the movable accessory when the movable accessory is actuated. It is preferable to display the image at a position where the sex is not hindered (set and displayed in S309). In this case, the index information may be displayed on a sub liquid crystal display device provided separately from the effect display device 5 as a position where the visibility of the player is not hindered.

  According to this, since the index information does not interfere with the performance and display information (holding display and 4th pattern) being executed, it is possible for the player to visually recognize the progress of the game and improve the game entertainment Can be made. Further, for example, the index information displayed when the re-change notice effect is executed and the indicator information displayed when the stage notice effect is executed are different from each other (another place in the effect display device 5). ) May be displayed.

Furthermore, the display position on the effect display device 5 may be varied for each re-variation or stage. In this case, the display position may be sequentially determined using a display random number. Further, the display position may be varied according to the big hit expectation.
According to this, the player's expectation on which position the index information is displayed can be improved, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition to the hold display change that suggests that the re-variable notice effect or the stage notice effect is executed, when the re-variable notice effect or the step notice effect is executed, it is suggested that the respective notice effects are executed. A suggestion production may be performed. Specifically, when a re-change notice effect is executed, a re-change effect (temporary stop suggestion effect) corresponding to the re-change notice effect is performed, and when a step notice effect is executed, a step notice What is necessary is just to perform the stage turn production (stage suggestion production) corresponding to production.

  For example, it is conceivable to operate a movable accessory provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as a roaring effect. In this case, a motor for operating the movable accessory may be connected to the effect control board 12, and the effect control board 12 may output a control signal to the motor to operate the movable accessory. In this case, it is possible to configure a character such as a figure character representing a character, a logo character for displaying a logo, a light character (for example, a searchlight) for displaying a light, or the like.

  In the turn effect, it is possible to perform effects such as vibrating the figure feature, dropping the logo feature, or emitting the light feature. In this case, it is preferable to perform different roaring effects when the re-change notice effect is performed and when the stage notice effect is performed. For example, when a re-change notice effect is performed, a figure accessory is operated, and when a stage notice effect is performed, a light accessory may be operated. Further, the greater the number of re-variations and the number of stages of stage notice, the higher the expectation of big hits. Therefore, the more the number of stages and the number of stages, the better the so-called hot effect. For example, the greater the number of re-variations, the greater the number of vibrations of the figure role or the longer the vibration time. Further, the color of the light accessory to be emitted may be changed (yellow <green <red) according to the number of stages of the stage notice.

  In addition to actuating an accessory, in order to suggest that a re-change notice effect or a stage notice effect will be performed, a special character is displayed on the effect screen, a cut-in notice is displayed on the effect screen, It is also possible to perform a roaring effect such as displaying a flash on the effect screen. In this case as well, it is preferable to perform different roaring effects for the case where the re-change notice effect is performed and the case where the stage notice effect is performed. For example, when a re-change notice effect is performed, a cut-in notice is displayed, and when a stage notice effect is performed, a flash may be emitted. In this case, as the number of times of re-variation increases, the number of cut-in notices may be increased, or a cut-in notice having a content indicating that it is hotter may be displayed. In addition, as the number of stages of the stage notice increases, the flash may be displayed in a color indicating that the state is hotter (yellow <green <red).

  The timing for performing these re-variation squeezing effects and step-scaling effects may be, for example, the timing during the variation display of the effect symbol in the variation in which the re-variation notice effect or the stage notice effect is performed, that is, the timing during one variation display And it is good also as the timing during the fluctuation | variation display of the effect symbol in the fluctuation | variation before the said fluctuation | variation. Further, the re-variation roll effect and the stage shift effect may have the same start timing or end timing, or may have different start timings and end timings. It is desirable that part or all of the re-variable roll-over effect and the step-over roll production do not overlap.

  In addition, simultaneous turning in which the re-variation turning effect and the stage turning effect are simultaneously performed during one change display is prohibited. That is, during one variation display, either one of the re-variation rolling effect (temporary stop suggesting effect) or the step-turning effect (stage suggesting effect) is executed. This is to prevent a player from being confused and deteriorating the gaming interest. Note that the data for controlling such a stuttering effect can be set in the process table selected in S381 of FIG.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the variation control timer has timed out (S310). When the variation control timer has timed out (S310; Y), the effect control CPU 120 should display the next display screen of the left middle right effect symbol (30 ms after the last effect symbol display switching time). Screen image data is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S311). Specifically, if it is the timing of the temporary stop in the re-change notice effect, the image data of the effect design at the time of the temporary stop display (combination of the temporary stop symbol) is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM. In this manner, the effect display device 5 can implement the effect control of the effect symbols.

  The display control unit 123 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. As such, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the effect symbol variation. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S312).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (S313). If the change time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (S76) (S315). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S314; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76). ) Is updated to a value according to (S315). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n times out in the process of S306, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. .

FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of the effect display device 5 of the pachinko gaming machine 1.
First, as shown in FIGS. 36 (A) and 36 (B), the game ball wins (starts) at the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A during the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 5. When winning, a new hold display is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D.

  In the present embodiment, execution of the group notice and stage notice effect (three stages in the middle) is determined as the changing notice effect by the start winning, and the hold display change timing is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning). As a result, the new hold display is displayed in a large yellow ◯ display mode in the first hold storage display area 5D.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 36 (C) and 36 (D), after all of the variable display associated with the reserved memory that was won before the start winning is executed, the variable display associated with the reserved memory generated by the start winning is performed. First, as shown in FIG. 36 (E) and FIG. 36 (F), a group notice that a plurality of characters cross the effect display device 5 is executed. As a first stage of the notice effect, a specific character image is displayed in a small size on the effect display device 5. At this time, as shown in FIG. 36 (F), “× 1” surrounded by a rectangular frame is displayed at the lower right of the screen as index information indicating the first stage effect in the stage notice effect. .

  Next, as shown in FIG. 36 (G), after execution of the first stage of the stage notice effect, the first stage mascot character image of the stage notice effect is erased from the effect display device 5 and then the stage notice. The second stage of production is not executed. For this reason, the player estimates that the stage announcement effect executed in conjunction with the displayed hold display mode is the stage announcement effect (one stage) of only the first stage. However, as shown in FIG. 36 (H), an image of a mascot character that is different from the first stage on the effect display device 5 as the third stage of the stage notice effect by entering the execution period of the third stage notice effect. Is displayed larger than the first stage of the stage notice effect.

  In this way, after the first stage of the stage notice effect is executed, the second stage is not executed and the third stage is executed, so that the stage notice is made until immediately before the third stage of the stage notice effect is executed. An unexpected feeling can be given to a player who has assumed that the performance is only in the first stage. At this time, as shown in FIG. 36 (H), “× 3” surrounded by a rectangular frame is displayed at the lower right of the screen as index information indicating the third stage effect of the stage notice effect. .

  In addition, after the stage notice effect is completed, the “Left” and “Right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R become normal reach where the effect symbol stops at a combination indicating reach, and the effect symbol is derived and displayed as a combination of jackpot or loss. Is done. Alternatively, the effect of super reach is executed from the normal reach, and the effect symbol is derived and displayed as a combination of jackpot or lose.

  In this embodiment, the stage notice effect is executed at a timing before the effect symbols stop in the combination indicating the reach in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R. The invention is not limited to this, and the stage notice effect is executed at the timing after the effect symbols are stopped in a combination indicating the reach in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R. Also good.

FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 are diagrams showing another example of the effect screen of the effect display device 5.
FIGS. 37A to 37D are diagrams showing an example of the effect screen displayed on the effect display device 5 when the stage notice effect is executed.
First, as shown in FIG. 37 (A), after the effect display variation display is started in the effect display device 5, as shown in FIG. 37 (B), the first stage effect of the stage notice effect is performed. . In this first stage effect, mascot character A appears in the center of the screen, and “× 1” surrounded by a rectangular frame is used as index information indicating the first stage effect in the stage notice effect. Is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 37C, the second stage of the stage notice effect is performed. In the second stage effect, a mascot character B larger than the mascot character A appears in the center of the screen, and is surrounded by a rectangular frame as index information indicating the second stage effect in the stage notice effect. The displayed “× 2” is displayed at the lower right of the screen.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 37 (D), the third stage of the stage notice effect is performed. In the third stage notice effect, a mascot character C larger than the mascot character B appears in the center of the screen, and is surrounded by a rectangular frame as index information indicating the third stage effect in the stage notice effect. “× 3” is displayed at the lower right of the screen.

  In this way, as the stage announcement effect, the player increases the expectation that a big hit will occur by performing a step-up type stage announcement effect that displays a larger mascot character as the number of steps increases. be able to. Further, by displaying the number of steps as the index information indicating the number of steps of the stage notice effect, the player can increase expectations for the occurrence of the big hit together with the effect of the mascot character.

FIGS. 37 (E) to 38 (K) are diagrams showing an example of the effect screen displayed on the effect display device 5 when the re-change notice effect (pseudo-continuous) is executed.
After the variable display is started as shown in FIG. 37 (E), the first pseudo consecutive chance (112) is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 37 (F) (first temporary stop). At this time, “× 1” surrounded by a rectangular frame is displayed at the lower right of the screen as index information indicating the first effect in the re-change notice effect at the lower right of the screen. The display position and display mode of the number display in this case are the same as those in FIG.

  Thereafter, re-variation is started (first re-variation) as shown in FIG. 37 (G), and the second pseudo-continuous chance (334) is temporarily stopped (temporary stop 2) as shown in FIG. 37 (H). Second time). At this time, “× 2” surrounded by a rectangular frame is displayed at the lower right of the screen as index information indicating the second effect in the re-change notice effect. The display position and display mode of the number display in this case are the same as those in FIG.

  Thereafter, re-variation is started as shown in FIG. 38 (I) (second re-variation), and the third pseudo continuous chance (556) is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. Second time). At this time, “× 3” surrounded by a rectangular frame is displayed at the lower right of the screen as index information indicating the third effect in the re-change notice effect. The display position and display mode of the number display in this case are the same as those in FIG.

  In this way, the player can easily recognize the degree of expectation that will be a big hit by displaying the same number of times in both the case of executing the re-change notice effect and the case of executing the step notice effect. Amusement interest can be improved. In addition, by displaying the index information in the same mode at the same position, the player is not confused and the type of effect is different regardless of whether the re-change notice effect or the stage notice effect is executed. However, it can be recognized that both are hot productions involving big hits.

FIG. 39 is a diagram showing another example of the effect screen of the effect display device 5.
FIG. 39A shows a state in which two holds are displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D at the bottom of the screen during the variable display.

  Thereafter, when the game ball is won at the first start winning opening during the variation display of FIG. 39A, a new hold display is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D as shown in FIG. 39B. Has been. Here, in accordance with the winning of this game ball, it is decided to execute one pseudo-ream based on the fluctuation pattern of FIG. 5, and a re-change notice effect (one time) and a corresponding advance notice are corresponding notice effects. Suppose that it is decided to execute group notice as an effect. Further, it is assumed that a new hold associated with winning a prize is determined as a target hold for changing the hold display, and 1 shift (number of shifts = 1) is set as the number of shifts until the hold display is changed.

  Next, FIG. 39C shows a state in which the variation display in FIG. 39B is stopped and the combination of effect symbols “195” is stopped. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 39D, the target hold is shifted to the right by one, and the effect is generated in the target hold (shift counter = 0). Specifically, as an effect for notifying the occurrence of the pseudo-ream, a flame effect having a size of “medium” and a color of “red” is generated in the target hold.

  Next, FIG. 39 (E) shows a state in which the latest holding is digested and the combination of effect symbols “862” is stopped. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 39 (F), the variable display is started for the target hold, but as an additional notice effect, a group notice in which character groups appear as shown in FIG. 39 (G) is generated. Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (H), the first pseudo continuous chance (112) is temporarily stopped (first temporary stop). At this time, “× 1” surrounded by a rectangular frame is displayed at the lower right of the screen as index information indicating the first effect in the re-change notice effect.

  In this way, when a re-change notice effect is performed, the player added an effect to the hold to add a fire effect to the hold to indicate that the re-change notice effect will be performed. By confirming the above, it is possible to expect the occurrence of re-change notice and the occurrence of jackpot. In particular, when the added effect is large or when the added effect changes to red, the player can have a sense of expectation that a big hit will occur.

  In addition, when the stage announcement effect is executed, the hold display mode (the size and color of the hold) is changed, so that the player confirms that the size and color of the hold has changed, so that the stage announcement is made. In addition to expecting the production, it is possible to expect a big hit. In particular, when the hold changes greatly, or when the hold changes to red, the player can have a sense of expectation that a big hit will occur.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the normal winning ball device 6A, the changing notice notice effect is determined, and the look-ahead notice effect corresponding to the decided notice notice effect during change is executed. Can be improved, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, as the special stage effect, there are cases in which three stages of hollowing are performed in which the third stage effect is executed without going through the second stage, so that it is possible to give the player an unexpected feeling. , Can improve the game entertainment.

  Further, as the pre-reading notice effect corresponding to the three stages in the middle, the same pre-reading notice effect as the pre-reading notice effect corresponding to the stage notice (one stage) is executed. By being recognized by the player, it is possible to prevent the effect of the three-stage hollowing out from being deteriorated.

  In addition, since it is the ability to determine different notice effects depending on the variation pattern indicated by the pre-determined variation pattern command, the effect pattern can be increased without increasing the capacity of the command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100.

  In addition, a plurality of types of notice effects are executed in one variable display, and a pre-read notice effect corresponding to a plurality of types of notice effects is executed before a variable display in which a plurality of types of notice effects are executed is started. Therefore, interest can be improved.

  Moreover, since the timing for changing the hold display can be determined from a plurality of timings, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

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Embodiments to which the present invention can be applied are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be appropriately changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Hereinafter, modified examples will be described. In addition, about the structure same as said Example, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description for the second time is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the above embodiment, a normal pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, game balls are enclosed (enclosed) inside the gaming machine so that they can be circulated, and the number of loaned balls lent out in response to a loan request by a player or the number of prize balls awarded in response to a prize is added, The present invention can also be applied to a so-called encapsulated ball-type pachinko gaming machine (encapsulated pachinko gaming machine) in which the number of game balls used in a game is subtracted and stored.

The gaming machine according to the present invention can be a slot machine.
In the slot machine, a plurality of types of symbols (identification information) such as bells, watermelons, cherries, grapes, red 7, blue 7, and BAR are variably displayed on the reels. For example, as a display result of the variability display When a predetermined specific display result (bonus symbol) is derived and displayed, there are those controlled to a specific gaming state (bonus) advantageous to the player. For example, when red “7-7-7” is derived and displayed, it is controlled to a big bonus (BB), and when “BAR-BAR-BAR” is derived and displayed, it is controlled to a regular bonus (RB). Things exist.

  Here, it is preferable to execute the display processing of the index information similar to the case of the re-change notice in the above-described embodiment for the pseudo game effect in the slot machine. The pseudo game effect is a predetermined temporary stop pattern (in accordance with the player's operation) before the display result is derived and displayed according to the player's operation (stop button operation) in one variation display (one game). For example, it is an effect that makes it possible to temporarily stop white 7-white 7-white 7) a plurality of times. Thereby, although the display result is not actually derived and displayed a plurality of times, it can be shown to the player as if the display result is derived and displayed a plurality of times. In addition, since the pseudo game effect is an effect that makes it appear as if it is a pseudo game, even if the same temporary stop symbol as the specific display result is temporarily stopped during the execution of the pseudo game effect, a medal is given to the player. Is not granted.

  Further, in one variation display (one game), the stage display as in the above embodiment may be executed in the stage display device. And, when displaying the number of temporary stops in the pseudo game effect (when executing the pseudo game effect) and displaying the number of steps in the stage effect (when executing the stage effect), the common index information is displayed. You can make it. In the slot machine, although the pseudo game effect is not executed, the effect display device or the like may execute an effect similar to the re-change notice effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and in this case, the re-change notice The common index information may be displayed when the effect is executed and when the stage effect is performed.

  In this case, as in the case of a pachinko gaming machine, not an ordinary slot machine, but an enclosed medal-type slot machine (enclosed slot machine) in which game medals are circulated inside can be used as a gaming machine according to the present invention. It is also possible to do.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the presence / absence and number of executions of the re-variation notice effect and the presence / absence and number of executions of the stage notice effect are determined in advance for each variation pattern has been described. Not limited, the presence / absence of reach effect and the type of reach effect are determined in advance for each variation pattern command, but the presence / absence and number of execution of re-variable notice effect and the presence / absence of execution of stage notice effect are determined. It may not be done. Then, the presentation control CPU 120 that has received the pre-determined variation pattern command or the variation pattern command may determine these.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the re-change notice effect, chances (“112”, “223”, “334”) that are combinations of effect symbols (numeric symbols “1” to “9”) displayed in a variable manner are displayed. , “556”, “667”, “778”, “889”) has been described as an example, but in addition to such effects, as described above, symbols that are not variably displayed A combination of performance symbols including special symbols appearing when temporary stop display is performed (for example, “1-continuation-1”, “1-continuation-1”, “1-NEXT-1”) is provisional. You may comprise the gaming machine which can perform the production | presentation to stop. In the gaming machine that can execute both effects in this way, for example, the index information according to the number of temporary stops of the chance effect in the former effect and the index information according to the number of temporary stops of the special symbol in the latter effect, A common mode may be used.

  In addition, in the gaming machine capable of executing both effects in this way, the effect of temporarily stopping the former chance is performed as a re-change notice effect (temporary stop effect), and the latter special symbol is temporarily stopped. May perform a stage accompanying effect as a stage notice effect (stage effect). In other words, the effect of temporarily stopping the special symbol may be handled as a stage effect instead of the temporary stop effect. In this case, for example, a temporary stop prior effect (for example, a hold display change notice: change of hold display mode (size of hold and color)) is executed according to the number of temporary stops of the chance of the former effect, and the latter Depending on the number of temporary stops of special symbols in the production, a stage advance production (for example, a pending display change notice: a pending effect mode (flame size, color) may be changed) may be executed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the execution of the re-change notice effect (pseudo sequence) and the step notice effect (step effect) is predetermined as a change pattern on the main board 11 (main) side, and the effect control board 12 (sub ) Side, the execution of the re-variation effect and the stage notice effect is determined based on the pre-decision variation pattern command received from the main board 11. However, instead of doing this, a variation pattern common to the re-change notice effect and the step notice effect is set on the main board 11 side, and the re-change notice effect and the step notice effect are executed on the effect control board 12 side. The presence / absence and the type of re-change notice effect or stage notice effect to be executed may be determined. That is, the re-change notice effect or the stage notice effect may be executed without using the change pattern.

  In this case, in the fluctuation pattern table of FIG. 5, in addition to PA1-1 to PA1-4, for example, normal reach (losing), super reach α (losing), super reach β (losing), normal reach ( A variation pattern common to pseudo-ream and stage effects such as big hit), super reach α (big hit), and super reach β (big hit) is determined, and the main board 11 gives a pre-determined variation pattern command corresponding to these variation patterns. Output to the effect control board 12.

  Then, the effect control board 12 determines whether or not to execute the stage effect and the number of stages according to the prior determination variation pattern command received from the main board 11. In this case, in the start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 11 (B), the presence / absence of the stage notice effect and the type thereof are stored in association with the pre-decision variation pattern command received from the main board 11. Let me. Then, when a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the prior determination variation pattern command is received from the main board 11, a stage advance notice effect stored in association with the prior determination variation pattern command in the start winning reception command buffer 194A The stage notice effect may be executed on the basis of the presence / absence and type of.

  Further, the effect control board 12 determines whether or not to execute the re-change effect and the number of re-changes according to the prior determination change pattern command received from the main board 11. Also in this case, in the start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 11 (B), the presence / absence of execution of the re-change notice effect is stored in association with the pre-decision change pattern command received from the main board 11, and the type when executed Let me. When a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the prior determination variation pattern command is received from the main board 11, a re-variation notice stored in association with the prior determination variation pattern command in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is stored. The re-change notice effect may be executed based on the presence / absence and type of the effect.

  In the above embodiment, the maximum number of pseudo-reams (revariation notice effect) is set to 3. However, the maximum number is not limited to 3, and may be 2 or more than 3. Also good. Similarly, with regard to the stage notice effect, the maximum number of stages is not limited to three, but may be two or more than three. When the number of stages is more than three, the skip stage notice effect that is a special stage effect may be skipped by one step or may be skipped by two or more steps. For example, if the number of stages is four, the second stage may be skipped and the first stage → third stage → fourth stage may be skipped, or the third stage may be skipped and the first stage → second stage → fourth stage. It may be eyes. Alternatively, the second stage and the third stage may be skipped so that the first stage → the fourth stage.

  In the above-described embodiment, the stage notice effect is described as a step-up type stage notice effect in which a higher-order effect is provided for each stage. Specifically, in the above embodiment, a larger character is displayed as the stage progresses, so that the player is informed that the step is up. However, not only such a step-up type stage notice effect but also a stage notice effect that performs the same effect for all the steps or some of the steps may be executed. For example, the same character may be displayed regardless of the number of steps. In this case, since the same production will be repeated, it seems difficult to understand the big hit expectation at first glance, but since an index display (number of times display) showing the number of stages of stage announcement effect is displayed, By confirming the indicator display and confirming the number of stage notices, the player can determine the expected degree of jackpot.

  In addition, although not described in the above embodiment, for example, a variation pattern for performing stage notice effect after temporarily stopping the variation display at a predetermined chance (predetermined aspect) different from the pseudo consecutive chance (specific aspect). The stage notice effect may be performed after temporarily setting a predetermined chance different from the pseudo consecutive chance. That is, the stage effect may be executed after the variable display is temporarily stopped in a predetermined mode different from the specific mode. In this case, the predetermined chance that triggers the stage notice effect can be selected from a combination of numerical symbols different from the pseudo-continuous chance, for example, “123”, “345”, “567”, and the like. It may be a combination of numerical figures in the order or a combination of numerical figures in the opposite order such as “321”, “543”, and “765”, or a combination of other numerical figures.

  Further, after entering the reach state, the re-change notice effect or the step notice effect may be executed. As described above, the reach state means that the effect symbols that are not yet stopped when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device form part of the jackpot combination continue to fluctuate. Display state, or a display state in which all or part of the design symbols are changing synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Specifically, in the reach state, with the same number design on the left and right stopped, only the middle number design is changed, and characters such as `` continue '' and `` continue '' are displayed on the screen, and then the pseudo consecutive chance is A temporary stop display may be displayed, followed by a re-change notice effect. Also, in the reach state, with the same numerical symbol on the left and right being stopped, only the middle numerical symbol may be changed, and characters such as “NEXT (next)” may be displayed, and then a stage notice effect may be performed. . Further, during the super reach, a stage notice effect may be performed so that help characters appear sequentially. According to this, since the re-variation notice effect or the stage notice effect may be executed after reaching the reach state, it is possible to improve the player's expectation.

  In the above embodiment, there are a case where a stage notice or a re-change notice effect is executed in addition to the line notice, and a case where a step notice or a re-change notice effect is executed in addition to the group notice. The invention is not limited to this, and all may be executed, such as serif notice, group notice and stage notice, serif notice, group notice and re-change notice effect. In this case, what is necessary is just to set the execution ratio of the holding | maintenance display aspect corresponding to the case where both these dialog notice and group notice are performed in FIG. 30 (A) and FIG. 31 (A) random numbers (for size). . The determination value of SR5 may be set in the final display mode (size) determination table.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, it has been described that it is determined whether or not to display a big win variation display result at the time of winning a prize, and which variation pattern is to be used. Any timing may be used until the corresponding variable display is started, and the timing is not limited. Further, the determination may be performed at the timing (at the start of the change) when the change display corresponding to the winning is started.

  In the above embodiment, the change of the hold display displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D is executed at the timing when the variable display is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the change of the hold display displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D may be executed during the change display or at the end of the change.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, the mode of the hold display change (the size and color of the hold display) that is prefetched according to the combination of the stage notice effect and the stage notice effect and the additional notice effect is shown. Although described as determining, instead of doing this, it is also possible to determine the mode of hold display change (the size and color of the hold display) to be prefetched only depending on whether or not the stage notice effect is performed. . The same applies to the re-change notice, and as shown in FIG. 31, the re-change notice effect and the effect mode of the hold display that is pre-read according to the combination of the re-change notice effect and the additional notice effect (the size and color of the effect) ) Is determined, but this is not done, but the mode of hold display change (the size and color of the hold display) to be prefetched is determined only depending on whether or not the re-change notice effect is performed. It is good.

  Also, instead of deciding the mode of hold display change (size and color of the hold display) and effect mode (effect size and color) based on the number of re-changes in the re-change notice and the number of steps in the stage notice effect The mode of the hold display change (the size and color of the hold display) and the effect mode (the size and color of the effect) may be determined based on whether or not the re-change notice effect is executed and whether or not the stage notice effect is executed. For example, if it is determined that the stage notice effect is to be executed, the hold display change mode is determined so that the size of the hold display (○) is “large” or the color of the hold display (○) is “red”. May be. In addition, if it is determined that the re-change notice is to be executed, the effect mode is determined so that the size of the pending effect (flame) is “large” or the color of the pending effect (flame) is “red”. May be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the variation pattern is a big hit or a loss variation pattern according to the variation pattern indicated by the prior determination variation pattern command, and the variation pattern type. Depending on (non-reach, normal reach, super reach), whether or not to execute the additional notice effect in the changing notice effect is determined and the type of the additional notice effect to be executed is determined, the present invention is limited to this Instead, regardless of the type of variation pattern, whether or not to execute the additional notice effect and whether to execute the additional notice effect based on whether the change display result is a big hit or a loss is determined. May be.

  In this case, since it is possible to specify whether it is a big hit or a loss by the symbol designation command instead of the pre-decision variation pattern command, whether or not to execute the additional notice effect based on only the symbol designation command is executed. The type of additional notice effect may be determined. In the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern determination random number MR3 is extracted at the time of starting winning, and the variation pattern in the variation display executed based on the starting winning is determined, but as described above, When determining whether or not to execute the additional notice effect based on only the symbol designating command and the type of the additional notice effect to be executed, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is extracted at the time of starting winning and is displayed in a variable manner. Only the result may be determined, and the variation pattern determination random number MR3 may be extracted at the start of variation display to determine the variation pattern.

  Further, the presence / absence of the execution of the additional notice effect and the type of the additional notice effect to be executed may be determined at the timing when the pre-pattern command is received from the main board 11, but may be determined at the start of the change of each change. . That is, the presence / absence of execution of the additional notice effect and the type of the additional notice effect to be executed may be determined before the change starts or may be determined at the start of the change.

  In the above embodiment, when the stage notice effect or the re-variable notice effect is not executed (S262; N), “◇” or “☆” indicating that the hold display is a big hit at the time of winning. Although displayed in the display mode, the present invention is not limited to this, and the change display result is a big hit as in the case of executing the hold display change that suggests that the change notice effect is executed. Even in the case of executing the hold display change that suggests, the timing for changing the hold display to “◇” or “☆” may be determined.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when executing the hold display change that suggests which change notice effect is to be executed (indicating the execution of the stage notice effect or the re-change notice effect), the target hold display is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the change in the hold display is not limited to this, but the change display based on the hold storage of the hold display is determined. The timing may include a timing during execution of variable display based on the hold storage of the hold display.

  When changing the hold display during the execution of the variable display based on the hold storage of the hold display, the effect display device 5 is provided with a display unit that displays the hold display indicating the hold storage during the variable display. What is necessary is just to change the hold display currently displayed on the display part into the last display mode.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time and the type of reach effect, an example of transmitting one change pattern designation command when starting the change. However, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands.

  Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 uses the first command, for example, whether there is a pseudo-ream, a stage notice effect, etc. (2) Before the stop, a command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode is transmitted, and the second command is a so-called second in the case where the reach is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect after a stop. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands.

  The CPU 103 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific change mode to be executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which only a big hit that can acquire a lot of game balls is generated by opening a big winning opening in the big hit game is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Rather than, for example, the probability variation jackpot B is suddenly shortened so that the player does not recognize that the big prize opening has been opened by shortening the opening time of the big winning mouth in a round game. It is good also as a sudden big hit that makes it appear as if it is in a probable change state.

  When the probability variation big hit B is a sudden big hit, the probability variation big hit B has a small hit to open the big winning opening with the same opening pattern as the big winning opening opening pattern in the big hit game. A state (so-called latent state) in which it is unknown whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the big hit B or the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state may occur.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of the changing notice effect to be executed uniquely with respect to the change pattern indicated by the advance determination change pattern command. Depending on the variation pattern indicated by the command, the type of variation notice effect to be performed may be determined at a predetermined rate.

1 Pachinko machine 6A Ordinary winning ball apparatus 6B Ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 100 Game control microcomputer 103 CPU
120 CPU for effect control
151A First special figure storage unit 151B Second special figure storage unit 194A Received command buffer at start winning

Claims (1)

A game that performs a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them, and controls a specific game state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display Machine,
A temporary stop effect in which the variable display is temporarily stopped during the variable information display of the identification information and then a variable display is displayed again. It is possible to execute stage effects different from stop effects,
When the specific display result is obtained, the temporary stop effect is executed at a higher rate than the case where the specific display result is not obtained.
When the specific display result is obtained, the stage effect is executed at a higher rate than the case where the specific display result is not obtained.
A game machine characterized in that common index information is displayed when the temporary stop effect is executed and when the stage effect is executed.

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