JP2015217051A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To further enhance an expectation of a player to a shift to a prescribed performance.SOLUTION: A game machine of the present invention including display means and capable of performing a prescribed game comprises: storage means for storing a background image composed of a background region and an object which moves on the background region and a partial background image to be displayed in a region which is set as a partial region in the background region of the background image; and superposing display means for allowing the partial region to be in a specific mode by superposing the partial background image on the partial region to display them when a prescribed display condition is established. In the background image, display is performed so that the object does not move between the partial region and other region than the partial region, irrespective of whether or not the partial background image is superposed and displayed.

Description

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

  Some pachinko gaming machines display an animation by switching a part of an image displayed on an image display device to another image (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-255918

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the image displayed on the image display device is a moving image, moving a part of the image that is a moving image causes the moving image to move unnaturally. There is a possibility that the expression may be hindered, and a suitable image expression may not be realized.
An object of this invention is to provide the game machine which implement | achieves suitable image expression.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is (1) a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) having a display means (for example, the image display device 5 or the like) and capable of performing a predetermined game, and a background area (for example, 35, a background area such as a tree on which an object such as 511a moves, and an object moving on the background area (for example, an image of a petal such as 511a shown in FIG. 35). A background image (for example, an image displayed on the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 35) and an area set as a partial area among the background areas of the background image (for example, the partial area A1, FIG. Storage means (for example, CGROM 126, etc.) for storing partial background images (for example, partial background image A2, partial background image B2, etc. shown in FIG. 38) displayed in the partial area B1, etc., and predetermined display conditions ( For example When step S124 shown in FIG. 25, step S183 shown in FIG. 26, step S403 shown in FIG. 15 or the like is established, the partial background image is displayed in an overlapping manner on the partial area (for example, as shown in FIG. 38). The partial background image A2 is displayed in the partial area A1, the partial background image B2 is displayed in the partial area B1, etc.), and the partial area has a specific mode (for example, an object shown in FIG. 36, FIG. 37, or FIG. 38). Superimposing display means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control) that displays a plurality of petals that are gathered and swirled in a vortex, and displays the partial background image in a superimposed manner in the background image. Regardless of whether the object is present or not, the object is displayed so as not to move between the partial area and the area other than the partial area (for example, as shown in FIG. 35). , Objects, display so as not to move the partial region shown in FIG. 36).

  According to such a configuration, a suitable image expression can be realized.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the partial area is set in a plurality of places (for example, the partial area A1 and the partial area B1 shown in FIG. 38) in the background area, and the storage means has a plurality of places. A plurality of types of partial background images (for example, partial background image A2 and partial background image B2 shown in FIG. 38) respectively corresponding to the partial areas are stored, and a plurality of partial areas are stored in the partial areas. Corresponding partial background images are displayed in an overlapping manner (for example, the partial background image A2 is displayed in the partial area A1 and the partial background image B2 is displayed in the partial area B1 shown in FIG. 38).

  According to such a configuration, various image expressions can be realized.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the predetermined display condition is that when a specific value advantageous to the player is given to the player (a jackpot determination is made in step S403 shown in FIG. 15). When the predetermined variation category is determined in step S412).

  According to such a structure, interest can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the partial background image is based on an image of a rectangular area (for example, an image corresponding to the partial background image A2 shown in FIG. 36). This is an image (for example, the partial background image A3 shown in FIG. 39) in which a region other than the partial region (portion surrounded by the boundary line DL in FIG. 39) is a transmission region.

  According to such a configuration, a suitable image expression can be realized.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the partial background image is at least at one boundary (for example, any one side of a rectangle of the partial background image A4 shown in FIG. 40). The transmittance of the image gradually increases toward the outside of the partial area (for example, the outside of the partial area A1 illustrated in FIG. 40) (for example, the transmission of distance 0 to l and distance m to n illustrated in FIG. 40). A transmissive area (for example, a transmissive area Ap shown in FIG. 40) set so as to be changed).

  According to such a configuration, a suitable image expression can be realized.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5), the transmittance of the partial background image is changed over time and displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. Change).

  According to such a configuration, a suitable image expression can be realized.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6), the transmittance of the object is changed and displayed as time passes (for example, the temporal change in transmittance shown in FIG. 42). etc).

  According to such a configuration, a suitable image expression can be realized.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example etc. of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a change category and a change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the determination ratio of a special figure display result. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the determination ratio of jackpot type. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning determination process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start time winning process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of selection of a fluctuation category determination table. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the determination ratio of a fluctuation | variation category. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the example of selection of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the determination ratio of a fluctuation pattern. 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 variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a mode effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pseudo-continuous production setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a roaring effect execution determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a roaring effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a pseudo | simulation continuous mode effect execution determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect screen. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of transfer of production. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the transfer of the effect in other embodiment. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of the effect in other embodiment. It is a figure which shows the other example of the determination ratio of a fluctuation | variation category. It is a figure which shows an example of the movement of the object in a background image. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the relationship between a partial area | region and the display position of an object. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the relationship between a partial area | region and the display position of an object. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the relationship between a partial area | region and the display position of an object. It is a figure which shows an example of the partial background image from which the area | region other than a partial area is made into a transmissive area | region based on the image of a rectangular area. (A) The figure which shows an example of arrangement | positioning of a partial background image and a transmissive area | region, (b) It is a graph which shows an example of the positional transition of the transmittance | permeability of a transmissive area | region. It is a figure which shows an example of the partial background image displayed by changing the transmittance | permeability with progress of time. It is a graph which shows an example which shows the time transition of the transmittance | permeability of partial background image A4 and the permeation | transmission area | region Ap.

  In the following description, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1. Pachinko machine in this embodiment FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine in the present embodiment, showing the layout of the main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (Light Emitting Diode) or the like, and in a special game as an example of a variable display game, Special symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, are displayed in a variable manner. For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B can change a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. indicate. 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. For example, it is only necessary that a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the ones to be turned on and the ones to be turned off are differently 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” only need to be attached to numbers indicating “0” to “9”. The symbol indicating “−” only needs to be assigned the symbol number “10”. 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". Say.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. The display area of the image display device 5 corresponds to each of variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game. Thus, for example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display means such as three, decorative symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the special game, it corresponds to the start of one of the fluctuation of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the fluctuation of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, the variation of the decorative symbols is started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5, The confirmed decorative pattern that is the variable display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the figure game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative patterns that can be identified is performed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols is to stop and display the identification information such as decorative symbols and end the variable display. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be stopped and displayed, and for example, a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction may occur. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. It should be noted that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped only for a time shorter than a predetermined time without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are composed of, for example, eight types of symbols. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative patterns is not limited to eight, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special game is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. That is, the start condition for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to being controlled to the big hit game state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. In this embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning by passing the game ball through the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the second starting winning opening is played by the game ball. The reserved storage display generated based on the start winning by passing is a round white display. Note that the hold memory display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening, and the hold memory display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening. And the display mode may be different.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first special symbol display memory number for displaying the number of special figure reservation storage in an identifiable manner. A hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 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 hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. The term “special figure pending storage number” simply refers to a concept that includes all of the first special figure pending memory number, the second special figure pending memory number, and the total pending memory number, and particularly refers to a part thereof. It may happen.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening as a starting area that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. 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 is provided to form a second start winning opening as a start area.

  As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball does not easily pass through the second start winning opening. Normally open. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by 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 the state of expansion open easily. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area changes between an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes and a normal open state in which the game ball hardly passes or cannot pass.

  The game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed through 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. When a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A, and the first special figure holding memory number is not more than a predetermined upper limit value, 1 Start condition is established. When a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B, and the second special figure holding memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value, 2 Start conditions are established. 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 normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big prize opening, and the game ball cannot pass through the big prize opening. To do. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the grand prize opening, and the game ball passes through the big prize opening. Make it easier. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball is easy to pass and advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass and is disadvantageous for the player. It should be noted that instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes through the big prize opening may be provided.

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

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2. 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 so that it can be changed. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general 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 that changes 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 big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. May be provided. In this case, a predetermined number of gaming balls may be paid out as winning balls based on the fact that a gaming ball that has entered one of the general winning holes is detected by a predetermined general winning 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. Further, a game effect lamp 9 is provided around the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle is provided that is 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 by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring for stopping the driving of the launch motor provided in the hit ball launching 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 so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. A dish is provided. A lower tray is provided at the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3 so as to hold the surplus balls overflowing from the upper tray so that they can be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to the member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body. The stick controller 31 </ b> A includes an operation stick that the player holds. A trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod. The trigger button may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation can be performed by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operation finger or the like in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A by an operating hand. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like may be built in the operation rod.

  The member that forms the upper plate is provided with, for example, a push button 31B at a predetermined position on the near side of the upper surface of the upper plate main body, which allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 31B may be provided in the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes variable display of the normal symbol, such as the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Normal symbol display based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol display, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied The usual game with the device 20 is started.

  In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, when a specific normal symbol such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”. On the other hand, as a fixed normal symbol, for example, when a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than “7” is stopped and displayed, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “normal symbol”. It will be “losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the expansion / release control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the tilting position. When time elapses, normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied because the game ball that has passed through the first start winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first start port switch 22A shown in FIG. The special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the completion of the special symbol game or the big hit gaming state. In addition, after the second start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. For example, the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied by the end of the previous special symbol game or the big hit gaming state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time elapses after the variable symbol special display is started, the special symbol variable is changed. A definite special symbol that is the display result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a predetermined special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “ "Small hit". In addition, when a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, it is “lost”.

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

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

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific special 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 set to a predetermined upper limit in the big hit gaming state. In the period until the time elapses or the period until a predetermined number of winning balls are generated, the big prize opening is opened. Depending on this, the round which makes special variable winning ball device 7 the 1st state which is advantageous to the player is executed.

  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 which is 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. Note that even before the number of round executions reaches the upper limit number, the execution of the rounds may be ended depending on the establishment of a predetermined condition.

  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 advantageous to the player is relatively long is also referred to as a normal open round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state is relatively short is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” are the normal open round jackpot symbols. The special symbol indicating the number “5” is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state as the normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is the first The special variable winning ball device 7 can be used for the player by opening the large winning opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time that is a period of elapses or a period until a predetermined number of winning balls are generated. A round to change to an advantageous first state is performed. The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state controlled after the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is advantageous to the player in each round. The upper limit time for changing to the first state is the second period shorter than the first period in the normal open big hit state. Note that in the short-term open big hit state, it is only necessary to control the opening period of the big prize opening to be the second period, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of executions of the round may be a second round number smaller than the first round number in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, if a game ball wins a big winning opening, a predetermined number of balls can be obtained. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period and is very short. For this reason, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which it is practically impossible to get out. The short-term open big hit state is also called a second specific game state.

  In addition, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state is not limited to the one with a short winning opening period compared to the jackpot gaming state as the normal opening round specific gaming state. While the open period is the same for the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open round specific game state, in the short-term open round specific game state, the upper limit number of times that the big prize opening is open is the normal open round specific game state It may be less than the upper limit number of times. In other words, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state is a period in which the period for changing the winning prize opening to the first state in which the game ball easily passes in each round is shorter than the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. It may be at least one of the two periods and the second round number being less than the first round number in the normal open round specific gaming state.

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

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image 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 decorative symbol variable display is started. Then, after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the variable display is ended by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. During the period, the decorative symbol variable display state may be in a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state means that the decorative symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 form part of the jackpot combination continue to fluctuate. Display state, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Corresponding to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, a character image different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or a moving image different from the decorative design. There may be a case where an effect operation different from that before reaching the reach state is executed by reproducing and displaying the image or changing the variation of the decorative pattern. Such effect operations such as character image display, moving image reproduction display, and change in decorative pattern variation are referred to as reach effect display. In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the like are the operation modes before entering the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the above.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns having different operation modes may be prepared in advance. In each reach mode, the possibility of being a “big hit” is different. That is, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” can be varied depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. Then, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach effect, the variable display status of decorative designs may be in the reach state, the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of the decorative design. Specifically, variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” in response to a change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is to be executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then displayed in a plurality of decorative symbol display areas. After temporarily displaying the decorative pattern, the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed again after changing the decorative pattern again in the predetermined number of decorative pattern display areas in the temporarily displayed decorative pattern display area. An effect display for changing the design is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of “slip”, a predetermined number of decorative designs are temporarily stopped after the decorative display of the decorative designs is started until the fixed decorative design resulting in the variable display is derived and displayed. When the variable display state of the decorative pattern is executed again, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and when the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. is there.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, in response to the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is met once, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started and variable. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols temporarily in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R until the determined decorative symbols that are the display results are derived and displayed. The effect display for changing the decorative symbols again in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times. The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, the pseudo-continuous variation is performed once to three times, so that the decorative display variable display is based on the first start condition or the second start condition being satisfied once. It can appear as if it was started 2-4 times in a row.

  As a variable display effect using such a decorative symbol variable display operation, various effect operations may be executed in addition to “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous”.

  During the variable display of decorative symbols, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, or a message image or voice output is displayed, which is different from a reach effect or a variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-ream”. There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to a presentation operation different from the decorative pattern variable display operation such as lighting of a lamp, etc., and the reach effect by super reach may be executed. There is a case where a notice effect for informing the player in advance that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As long as it is executed prior to reaching the reach state. In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect may only include a pre-read notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special game before starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is started. is there. In particular, the pre-reading notice effect that continuously predicts the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” over the variable display of decorative symbols executed multiple times in response to multiple special drawing games is a continuous notice effect. Also called. In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, after temporarily displaying the decorative symbols, the effect display for changing the decorative symbols again is performed a predetermined number of times, and a plurality of pseudo variable displays are executed. In a game machine that executes a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect that makes it appear as if it is, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” is continuously announced over the pseudo-variable multiple display. The notice effect to be performed is also included in the continuous notice effect.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when variable display is executed separately from such pre-reading notice effect, the variable display result is “big hit” based on the variable display variation pattern and variable display result. The notice effect during the change in which the possibility of becoming a notice is announced is executed.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. The fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in a special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a “reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “lost”.

  When the special big win symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special opening game as a special symbol for the special opening game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or without the reach effect being executed, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the predetermined normal jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations is stopped. Is displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is a fixed decorative symbol that is normally a big hit combination. ”To“ 8 ”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers“ 2 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 6 ”,“ 8 ”is“ left ”,“ middle ”,“ right ” As long as it is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Ornamental symbols whose symbol numbers constituting the normal jackpot combination are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” are called normal 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 or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-probability change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after that, time reduction control is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the variable symbol variable display time in the special game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. The time-shortening control is terminated when any of the conditions in which a special number of games are executed a predetermined number of times after the jackpot gaming state is finished and the variable display result is “big hit” is established first. That's fine.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variable bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol variable display state is Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after the reach effect similar to the case where the decorative display variable display mode is “normal” is executed or the reach effect is not executed, a plurality of types of jackpot combinations Among them, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is the symbol number “1”. ”To“ 8 ”, any one of the decorative symbols having the odd numbers“ 1 ”,“ 3 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 7 ”is“ left ”,“ middle ”,“ right ” As long as it is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decoration symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol.

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

  When the time-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 is shorter than that in the normal state. The tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal” is normal. To increase the possibility that the second start condition is satisfied by making it easier for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening, such as control to make the state longer than in the state and control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Thus, control that is advantageous to the player 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 start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable 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. This period may be the same as the period in 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 time-shortening control or high opening control is performed together with probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short time control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. Note that the gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is only the gaming state in which the time reduction control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control, in particular, the “probability variation state”. It may be a time-varying probability change state. On the other hand, the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed may be a time-variable certain variation state in order to be distinguished from the high-accuracy high-base state. The time-short state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low-accuracy base. 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. 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-purpose game can be executed frequently and the variable display result in each special-purpose game becomes “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.

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

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a short-term open round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit" This is referred to as a variable display mode of “accuracy”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big hit” big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled, and after that, the probability change control may be performed together with the short time control. When the jackpot type “probability change” and the jackpot type “surprise” are described separately (when the short-term open big hit state is described in this way, for example, when FIG. 7 or FIG. 16 described later is described), the jackpot type The “probability change” corresponding to the “probability change” is a probability change (probability change with the presence of a ball) other than the “probability change (probability change without substantial appearance)” corresponding to the big hit type “surprise accuracy”.

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

  The winning prize opening is opened after the definite decorative symbols that make up the reach combination are derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbols. ”Is controlled to the normal open big hit state based on”, and when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprising”, it is controlled to the short open big hit gaming state, and variable display There are times when the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state based on the result of “small hit”. On the other hand, if the winning symbol is opened after the final decorative symbol composing the opening chance is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “exact” There are a case where it is controlled to a short hit big hit state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit” and a case where it is controlled to a small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. Therefore, the confirmed decorative pattern constituting the opening chance eye corresponds to being controlled to either the short-term opening big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probable variable big hit combination or a probable variable big hit combination. In the re-drawing effect, after temporarily displaying a decorative pattern that is a normal jackpot combination in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative symbols are changed again, and then the decorative symbols that are probabilistic big hit combinations are combined with the normal big hit combinations. Any one of the decorative patterns to be displayed is stopped and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern.

  After a decisive decorative symbol that is normally a big hit combination is derived and displayed, the next round starts when one of the rounds ends in the big hit gaming state at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the round in the big hit gaming state During the big hit, which is a promising change notification effect on whether or not to control to the probable change state in the period until the next variable display game is started after the last round ends in the big hit game state A promotion effect may be executed. The 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 executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is sometimes called an “ending promotion effect”.

2. Various control boards mounted on the pachinko gaming machine The pachinko gaming machine 1 has various controls 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. The board is mounted. 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 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed 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 and the like. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer are provided. The main board 11 controls the variable display of the first special figure and the second special figure by controlling the turning on and off of the respective LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A function for controlling the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by performing lighting control, lighting off, coloring control, etc. ing.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that takes in detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting the 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 receives the image display device 5, the 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 operation in the image display device 5 and all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting or turning-off operation in the game effect lamp 9 and 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 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control 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 and the like for driving are 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 can have any 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. The wiring which transmits the command signal for performing display control of these etc. 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 electrical signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a 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.

3. Content of Production Control Command FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the production control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE, and the second byte indicates EXT. The first bit of the MODE data is always “1”. 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 1 or a plurality of 3 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. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern 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.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, and the variable display result becomes “big hit”. Different EXT data is set according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types in the case.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop of the variation of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image 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.

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

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result. Also good. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. Good. In the big prize opening opening notification command and the big prize opening opening notification command, for example, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of rounds executed in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through 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 is generated, and the first special symbol display apparatus 4A This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure is established. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning is generated, and thus the second special symbol display device 4B. Is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established.

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

  In this embodiment, as the stored storage information, a first start opening prize specifying command or a second starting opening prize specifying command that designates which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is won. And a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. When the reserved memory number increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased may be transmitted. On the other hand, when the reserved memory number decreases, a reserved memory number subtraction designation command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, the total pending storage number notification command may be used to notify the increase in the total pending storage number.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” as the winning determination result, and whether or not the big hit type is determined. The command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating a determination result as to which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern falls within as a winning determination result.

  In this embodiment, in the random number determination process at the time of winning, based on the occurrence of the start winning, whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, “small hit”, whether to win big The variation category (variation pattern type) is determined on the basis of the random number MR3 for determining the type and variation category. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command and the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designating command, and determines the type of big hit. In addition to being able to recognize, the change category can be recognized based on the value set in the change category command.

  The 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 numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 is provided, and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 is provided.

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

4). FIG. 4 illustrates a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation category, Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR4 for determining the figure display result and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern 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 MR5. 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 MR5 may be counted.

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

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

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

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

5. Variation Category and Variation Pattern FIG. 5 shows a specific example of the variation category and variation pattern in the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, the variation category “PA1” is a shortened / non-reach (loss) variation category. The variation pattern “PA1-1” belongs to the variation category “PA1”. The fluctuation category “PA2” is a non-reach (losing) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PA2-1” to “PA2-3” belong to the variation category “PA2”. The fluctuation category “PA3” is a normal reach (losing) fluctuation category. The variation categories “PA3-1” and “PA3-2” belong to the variation category “PA3”. The fluctuation category “PA4” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-3” belong to the variation category “PA4”. The fluctuation category “PA5” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PA5-1” to “PA5-3” belong to the variation category “PA5”. The fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PB3-1” and “PB3-2” belong to the variation category “PB3”. The fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PB4-1” to “PB4-3” belong to the variation category “PB4”. The fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PB5-1” to “PB5-3” belong to the variation category “PB5”. The variation category “PC1” is a sudden / small hit variation category. Variation patterns “PC1-1” to “PC1-3” belong to the variation category “PC1”.

  The variation pattern “PA2-1” belonging to the variation category “PA2” is a non-reach (lack) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as non-reach (lack). The variation pattern “PA2-2” is a non-reach variation pattern in which a slip effect is executed. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-2” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the slip effect is executed. The same applies to other fluctuation patterns in which a slip effect is executed. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is a non-reach (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed. The same applies to other variation patterns in which pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed. The variation pattern “PA1-1” belonging to the variation category “PA1” is a non-reach variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is shorter than the variation pattern “PA2-1”.

  The variation pattern “PA3-1” belonging to the variation category “PA3” is a normal reach (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as a normal reach (loss). Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-2” is a normal reach (lost) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The variation pattern “PA4-1” belonging to the variation category “PA4” is a super reach α (lost) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as the super reach α (lost). The fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA4-3” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice. The variation pattern “PA5-1” belonging to the variation category “PA5” is a super reach β (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as the super reach β (loss). The fluctuation pattern “PA5-2” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA5-3” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The fluctuation pattern “PB3-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as a normal reach (big hit). Further, the fluctuation pattern “PB3-2” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as the super reach α (big hit). The fluctuation pattern “PB4-2” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-3” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as super reach β (big hit). The fluctuation pattern “PB5-2” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-3” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The variation pattern “PC1-1” belonging to the variation category “PC1” is a normal reach variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as a normal reach (accuracy / small hit). The fluctuation pattern “PC1-2” is a super reach α (accuracy / small hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as super reach α (accuracy / small hit). The variation pattern “PC1-3” is a variation pattern in which a special-out stop effect is executed (accuracy / small hit). The special stoppage is, for example, a case where “3”, “5”, “7” are stopped and displayed on the effective lines of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, or a specially designed decorative symbol. Any part of the effective line (for example, the decorative symbol display area 5C), or any part that is stopped and displayed on the effective line may be used.

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

  The special figure display result (variable display result) of the special figure game includes a special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101 before the fixed special symbol that is the special figure display result of the special figure game is derived and displayed. This is determined based on the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result. In the present embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table, the first special figure display result determination table and the second reference that are referred to when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state or the short-time state (the low probability state). The ROM 101 stores a special figure display result determination table, and a first special figure display result determination table and a second special figure display result determination table that are referred to when the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state). . In each special figure display result determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result.

6). FIG. 6 illustrates the determination ratio of the special figure display result. FIG. 6A shows the first special game (first special figure) by the first special symbol display device 4A when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or a short time state (low probability state). This shows the determination ratio of the special figure display result of the special figure game). FIG. 6B shows a second special game (second special figure) used by the second special symbol display device 4B when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or a short-time state (low probability state). This shows the determination ratio of the special figure display result of the special figure game). FIG. 6C shows the determination ratio of the special figure display result of the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state (high probability state). ing. FIG. 6D shows the determination ratio of the special figure display result of the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variation state (high probability state). ing.

  That is, in the first special figure game in the normal state or the short time state, as shown in FIG. 6A, 512 determined values (for example, “0” to “511”) are displayed as the special figure display result “big hit”. Is determined to be about 0.8% (512 ÷ 65536). Also, since 256 determined values (for example, “512” to “767”) are assigned to the special figure display result “small hit”, the determination ratio of “small hit” is about 0.4% (256 ÷ 65536). Since 64768 (for example, “768” to “65535”) determination values are assigned to the special figure display result “losing”, the determination ratio of “losing” is approximately 98.8% (64768 ÷ 65536). ). In addition, in the second special figure game in the normal state or the short time state, as shown in FIG. 6B, 512 (for example, “0” to “511”, etc.) determined values are displayed as the special figure display result “big hit”. Is determined to be about 0.8% (512 ÷ 65536). Furthermore, since 65024 (for example, “512” to “65535”) determination values are assigned to the special figure display result “losing”, the determination ratio of “losing” is approximately 99.2% (65024 ÷ 65536). ). In addition, the number of assigned decision values and the decision rate in the first special figure game in the probability variation state are as shown in FIG. In addition, the number of assigned decision values and the decision rate in the second special figure game in the probability variation state are as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 (A) and 6 (C), the determination ratio of “big hit” in the first special figure game is normal when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probable change state (high probability state). It is higher than when it is in the state or in the short time state (low accuracy state). Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 6 (B) and 6 (D), the determination ratio of “big hit” in the second special figure game is that the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state (high probability state). Sometimes, it is higher than that in the normal state or the short time state (the low probability state).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6D, “small hit” can be determined in the first special figure game, but “small hit” is not determined in the second special figure game. Yes. Thereby, for example, in a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as a short time state (low probability high base state) or a probability variation state (high probability high base state), The occurrence of “small hits” where it is difficult to obtain a prize ball is avoided, and a decrease in gaming interest due to a prolonged game is prevented. In addition, although “small hit” can be determined in the second special figure game, the determination ratio of “small hit” in the second special figure game is lower than the determination ratio of “small hit” in the first special figure game. May be.

  In addition, when the special figure display result “big hit” is determined, before the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed, the big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101 and the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type are displayed. Based on this, the jackpot type is determined. In the present embodiment, the jackpot type determination table referred to in the first special figure game and the jackpot type determination table referred to in the second special figure game are stored in the ROM 101 as the big hit type determination table. In each jackpot type determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to the jackpot type.

7). Determination ratio of jackpot type FIG. 7 illustrates the determination ratio of jackpot type. FIG. 7A shows a case where the special figure display result of the first special figure game is “big hit”, that is, the special figure to be changed (also referred to as a fluctuation special figure) is the first special figure, and the special figure display result. Represents the ratio of determining the type of jackpot in the case where is assumed to be a jackpot. FIG. 7B shows a case where the special figure display result of the second special figure game is “big hit”, that is, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure and the special figure display result is “big hit”. Represents the determination ratio of the jackpot type. That is, in the case of “big hit” in the first special figure game, as shown in FIG. 7A, 36 (for example, “0” to “35”, etc.) determined values are big hit types “non-probable change”. ”Is assigned, the determination ratio of“ non-probable change ”is 36% (36 ÷ 100). In addition, since 46 determination values (for example, “36” to “81”) are assigned to the jackpot type “probability variation”, the determination ratio of “probability variation” is 46% (46 ÷ 100). In addition, since 18 determined values (for example, “82” to “99”, etc.) are assigned to the big hit type “surprise accuracy”, the determination rate of “surprise accuracy” is 18% (18 ÷ 100). Also, in the case of “big hit” in the second special figure game, as shown in FIG. 7B, 36 (for example, “0” to “35”, etc.) determined values are big hit types “non-probable change”. ”Is assigned, the determination ratio of“ non-probable change ”is 36% (36 ÷ 100). In addition, since 64 (for example, “36” to “99”) determination values are assigned to the jackpot type “probability variation”, the determination ratio of “probability variation” is 64% (64 ÷ 100).

  As shown in FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B, “Accuracy” can be determined in the first special figure game, but “Accuracy” is not determined in the second special game. As a result, in the gaming state in which the game ball is likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable prize winning ball device 6B, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a “crash” that makes it difficult to obtain a prize ball and Prevents a decline in the entertainment fun. It should be noted that although “Accuracy” can be determined in the second special figure game, the determination ratio of “Accuracy” in the second special figure game may be lower than the determination ratio of “Accuracy” in the first special figure game. Good.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation category determination table that is referred to in order to determine the variation category as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, in this embodiment, a plurality of variable category determination tables corresponding to the special figure display result and the number of reserved storage are stored. That is, the variation category is determined based on the variation category determination table corresponding to the special figure display result and the number of reserved storages, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category, stored in the ROM 101. Instead of a plurality of variation category determination tables, one large variation category determination table including information on all the variation category determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, in the present embodiment, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables corresponding to variation categories are stored. That is, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern stored in the ROM 101. Instead of a plurality of variation pattern determination tables, one large variation pattern determination table including information on all variation pattern determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

  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 the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. 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, etc. based on the data (for example, a special figure) Process flags). Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

8). Game control data holding area In such a RAM 102, for example, game control data holding as shown in FIG. 8 is held as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. An area 150 is provided. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124, an I / O 125, and a CGROM (Character Generator ROM) 126 for storing image data and the like 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, ROM 121, RAM 122, or CGROM 126 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

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

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

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a pre-reading notice effect execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed. Specifically, in the present embodiment, one type of pre-reading notice effect execution presence / absence determination table is stored. That is, the presence / absence of execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined based on the pre-reading notice effect execution / non-execution determination table stored in the ROM 121 and the random value MR6 (not shown) for determining whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed. The

  In addition, the ROM 121 has a prefetching notice effect pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine a prefetching notice effect pattern indicating the effect execution mode of the prefetching notice effect (such as effect contents, execution start timing, and continuous execution count). It is remembered. Specifically, in the present embodiment, a plurality of pre-reading notice effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the variation category are stored. That is, the prefetching notice effect pattern is determined based on the prefetching notice effect pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category and the random value MR7 (not shown) for determining the prefetching notice effect pattern, which is stored in the ROM 121. Is done. Instead of a plurality of pre-reading notice effect pattern determination tables, one large pre-reading notice effect pattern determination table including information of all the pre-reading notice effect pattern determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores a winning hold display mode determination table that is referred to in order to determine a display mode of a hold display at the time of winning (also referred to as a winning hold display mode). Specifically, in the present embodiment, a plurality of winning hold display mode determination tables corresponding to the variation categories are stored. That is, the winning hold display mode is determined based on the winning hold display mode determination table corresponding to the variable category and the random value MR8 (not shown) for determining the winning hold display mode stored in the ROM 121. Is done. Instead of a plurality of winning-holding display mode determination tables, one large winning-holding display mode determination table including information of all winning-holding display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores a hold display mode change presence / absence determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not there is a change in the display mode of the hold display after being added to the start winning storage display area 5H. That is, the presence / absence of the change is determined based on the hold display mode change presence / absence determination table and the random number MR9 (not shown) for determining the hold display mode change.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores a hold display mode change place determination table that is referred to for determining a place where the hold display mode is changed (timing for changing the hold display mode). Specifically, in the present embodiment, a plurality of hold display mode change place determination tables are stored in accordance with the hold storage number (first special figure hold storage number) and the winning hold display mode. That is, the place where the hold display mode is changed is stored in the ROM 121, the hold display mode change place determination table according to the number of hold storage and the winning hold display mode, and a random value for determining the hold display mode change place It is determined based on MR10 (not shown). Instead of a plurality of hold display mode change location determination tables, one large hold display mode change location determination table including information of all the hold display mode change location determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  For convenience of explanation, the number of random values such as the random number MR6 for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect is the same as the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (100 to "99"). ).

  The ROM 121 also has a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the game effect lamp 9, and the effect model). The data etc. which comprise are stored. By setting the effect control pattern, various variable display operations such as decorative symbols, notice effects (including pre-read notice effects), and the like are realized.

Various image data can be stored in the CGROM 126 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. For example, the image data stored in the CGROM 126 is read out and displayed on the image display device 5 by the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the CPU 120 for effect control.
In addition, the case where the production control board 12 in this embodiment mounts CGROM126 and ROM121 was illustrated. However, the image data stored in the CGROM 126 may be stored in the ROM 121 and the CGROM 126 may be omitted.

  The CGROM 126 can store a background image displayed on the image display device 5 and a partial background image displayed on the background image. The CGROM 126 may store a plurality of types of background images or a plurality of types of partial background images. Details of the background image and the partial background image will be described later.

  The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern is a decoration corresponding to a plurality of types of variation patterns, in the period from when the variation of the special symbol is started in the special game until the finalized special symbol that is the special graphic display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as effect operations in symbol variable display operations, reach effects, re-lottery effects, etc., or various effect operations not accompanied by variable display of decorative symbols.

9. Effect Control Pattern FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. The effect control pattern is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations such as an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, and the like. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120 when a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

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

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

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 9B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  When setting the production control pattern, the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be stored. The storage address in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the stored data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer determination values. If the production control process timer value matches, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect device (image display device 5, speaker 8, game effect lamp) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. 9. The control of the movable member provided in the production model is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP (Video Display Processor) or the like reads image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as the CGROM 126 and stores it in a VRAM (Video RAM). Deploy it by temporarily storing it. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

10. Effect control data holding area The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 has an effect as shown in FIG. 10A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. A control data holding area 190 is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning a prize, command transmission is performed in the order of a starting opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start area winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The category command and the stored memory number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, the command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”.

  The commands stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B are deleted one by one every time the decorative symbol variable display is started, and the buffer numbers (in order of winning among the commands) are maintained. However, subsequent commands are shifted. Specifically, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the first start opening prize designation command is displayed. One stored command (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the first start opening prize designation command) Command, a command associated with the second start opening winning designation command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (buffer number magnitude relationship), and the decorative symbol variable display is interlocked with the second special game. When the command is started, the command stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the second start opening winning designation command is stored. One (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (the command associated with the first start opening prize designation command, the second The command associated with the start opening winning designation command is shifted while maintaining the winning order (buffer number size relationship). For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. The commands stored in the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “2” to “4” are shifted to the buffer numbers “1” to “3”, respectively, and the storage state shown in FIG. When the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted, and the buffer numbers “3” and “4” are respectively deleted. Each command stored in the area corresponding to is shifted to buffer numbers “2” and “3”, respectively.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data constituting the prefetch notice buffer 194B as shown in FIG. The prefetch notice buffer 194B is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the respective data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A. In other words, in the prefetching notice buffer 194B, the contents of determination regarding the prefetching notice effects relating to the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 or the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. . When pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc. In the notice buffer 194B, the contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. In addition, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is changed to another buffer number in the received command buffer 194A at the start winning prize in FIG. When shifted, the contents associated with the buffer number in the prefetch notice buffer 194B are also shifted to the other buffer number.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present 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.

11. Game Control Timer Interrupt Process When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

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

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

12 Special Symbol Process Processing FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 11 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 12 as the start winning determination process. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in steps S208 and S211 in FIG. FIG. 15A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S220 of FIG. 14 as the winning random number determination process.

13. In the start winning determination process in the special symbol process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first has a first winning award provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6 </ b> A. Based on the detection signal from the 1 start port switch 22A, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number (the first special figure game holding number) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit storing number). (4)) is determined (step S202). 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 reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S207).

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

  After executing the process of step S207, the start winning time process (FIG. 14) is executed (step S208), the stored value of the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (step S209), and the process of step S203 is performed. Proceed to After executing the process of step S210, the start winning time process (FIG. 14) is executed (step S211), the stored value of the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (step S212), and the start winning determination process Exit. Thereby, even if it is a case where the start winning of a game ball is detected at the same time in the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, the processing based on each detection can be completed.

14 Start winning process CPU 103 updates the start winning process (steps S208 and S211) so as to add 1 to the reserved figure number corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer (FIG. 14). Step S215). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. Following the process of step S215, the total number of reserved storage is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S216). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

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

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

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

15. Random value determination process at the time of winning The CPU 103, as the random value determination process at the time of winning (step S220), for example, by confirming the state of the short time flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, etc. 1 is identified (step S401 in FIG. 15A). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S401, the CPU 103 selects a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the gaming state and the variation special figure from the plurality of special figure display result determination tables (step S402). For example, when the gaming state is a normal state or a short time state (low-probability state) and the start port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table in FIG. 6A is selected. . Further, for example, when the gaming state is a normal state or a short time state (low probability state) and the start port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table of FIG. 6B is selected. To do.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S402, the CPU 103 converts the special figure display result determination table selected in step S401 and numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S217 of FIG. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit”. Specifically, the above-mentioned special figure display result determination disorder is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (the range of numerical values assigned to the special figure display result “big hit”) in the special figure display result determination table selected in step S402. It is determined whether there is numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1 (step S403). The CPU 103 may make the above determination by comparing the minimum value (lower limit value) or the maximum value (upper limit value) of the jackpot determination range with the above-described numerical data, or each numerical value within the jackpot determination range and the above-described numerical value. The above determination may be made by comparing the numerical data. The same applies to other determinations such as determination of whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” and determination of the big hit type.

  When it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” as in the process of step S403. That is, the random number value for determining the above-mentioned special figure display result within the predetermined small hit determination range (the range of the numerical value assigned to the special figure display result “small hit”) in the special figure display result determination table selected in step S402. It is determined whether there is numerical data indicating MR1 (step S404).

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is not within the small hit determination range (step S404; No), a symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” is sent to the effect control board 12. Settings for transmission are performed (step S405). It should be noted that even when the small hit determination range does not exist in the special figure display result determination table selected in step S401, it is determined that it is not within the small hit determination range. If it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is given to the effect control board 12. Are set for transmission (step S407).

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined (step S409). That is, the CPU 103 selects a jackpot type determination table corresponding to the variation special chart from a plurality of jackpot type determination tables, and within the determination range of any jackpot type in the selected jackpot type determination table, the step of FIG. It is determined whether there is numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type extracted in S217. Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result by the process of step S409 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S410).

  After executing any of the processes in steps S405, S407, and S410, the variation category is determined (step S412). That is, the CPU 103 selects and selects a variation category determination table corresponding to the special figure display result (for example, the determination result of step S403 or step S404) and the number of reserved storage from the plurality of variation category determination tables. It is determined whether within the determination range of which variation category in the variation category determination table is numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation category extracted in step S217 of FIG.

16. Fluctuation Category Determination Table FIG. 16 shows a selection example of the variation category determination table. The ROM 101 includes a variation category (“PA1”, “PA2”, “PA3”) corresponding to the special figure display result “losing”, the special figure display result “non-probability change / probability change”, or the special figure display result “probability / small hit”. As variable category determination tables for determining “PA4”, “PA5”, “PB3”, “PB4”, “PB5”, and “PC1”), five types of variable category determination tables (“C-TBL1” to “C-TBL5”) are stored. It is assumed that FIG. 16 shows a selection example in which any one of five types of variation category determination tables (“C-TBL1” to “C-TBL5”) stored in the ROM 101 is selected.

17. Fluctuation Category Determination Ratios FIGS. 17A to 17E show the variation category determination ratios according to the respective variation category determination tables (“C-TBL1” to “C-TBL5”). As shown in FIG. 4, the possible number of random value MR3 for determining the variation category is 100 ("0" to "99"). Therefore, the number of determination values to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation category for each variation category and the determination ratio of each variation category are changed from one to the other as shown in FIG. Alternatively, for the sake of simplification and the like, the number of allocations and the determination ratio are collectively shown in the same column (column) for the sake of simplification and the like. The same applies to the explanatory diagrams illustrating the subsequent determination ratios.

  According to FIGS. 16 and 17, when the special figure display result is “non-probable change / probable change”, the variation category (“PA4” or “PB4”) and the variation category (“PA5” or “PB5”) of the super reach β are easily determined. For example, when the special figure display result is “losing” and the first special figure holding storage number is “1” (determining that the special figure display result is “losing” for the first start winning prize on hold. As shown in the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the determination rate of the variation category “PA5 (super reach β (lost))” is 2%, and the special figure display result is “lost”. When the first special figure hold memory number is “2” or “3” (the special figure display result is determined to be “lost” for the first start winning of the second hold or the third hold) ), As shown in the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, the determination ratio of the variation category “PA5” is 1%, the special figure display result is “losing”, and the first special figure reservation storage number is “4”. ”(Special for the 4th first start prize on hold) When the display result is determined to be “losing”), the determination rate of the variation category “PA5” is 1% as shown in the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”, whereas When the figure display result is “non-probability change / probability change”, as shown in the change category determination table “C-TBL4”, the determination ratio of the change category “PB5 (super reach β (big hit))” is 40%.

  Also, for example, when the special figure display result is “losing” and the first special figure holding memory number is “4”, the special figure display result is “losing” and the first special figure holding memory number is “4”. Compared to the case of “2” or “3”, or when the special figure display result is “losing” and the first special figure holding storage number is “1”, the variation category “PA1 (shortened / non-reach lost)” Is easily determined. Specifically, when the special figure display result is “losing” and the first special figure holding storage number is “1”, the change category “PA1” is determined as shown in the change category determination table “C-TBL1”. When the ratio is 0%, the special figure display result is “losing”, and the first special figure holding storage number is “2” or “3”, the fluctuation category “C-TBL2” as shown in the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL2” While the determination ratio of “PA1” is 4%, the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” is obtained when the special figure display result is “losing” and the first special figure holding storage number is “4”. As shown in FIG. 4, the determination rate of the variation category “PA1” is 64%.

  Then, after setting for transmitting any of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 15B to the effect control board 12 in accordance with the determination result (determination result) by the process of step S412 (step S412). S413), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 12, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

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

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 5, a first variation start command (or a second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command. The transmission setting process for transmitting etc. is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”. The setting of the variation pattern will be described later.

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

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

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

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". 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 step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is performed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, or the game effect lamp 9. Processing that waits until it elapses, processing that performs various settings for starting probability variation control and time-saving control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

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

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

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

18. Special Symbol Normal Processing FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S110 of FIG. 12 as special symbol normal processing. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second special figure game is put on hold. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the gaming state and the fluctuation special figure is selected from a plurality of special figure display result determination tables (step S239). . In the process of step S402 shown in FIG. 15A, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) is used as a variable special figure, but in the process of step S239, the variable special figure is used. The specified buffer value (“1” or “2”) is used. For example, in the process of step S239, if the gaming state is a normal state or a short time state (low probability state) and the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special characteristic of FIG. When the figure display result determination table is selected and the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table in FIG. 6B is selected. Following the process of step S239, a special figure display result is determined (step S240). For example, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result within the determination range of any special figure display result in the special figure display result determination table selected in the process of step S239 (read out in step S232, What is necessary is just to determine whether there is numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the fluctuation random number buffer, and determining the special figure display result.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). Subsequent to the processing of step S242, a jackpot type determination table corresponding to the fluctuation special figure is selected from a plurality of jackpot type determination tables (step S243). In the process of step S409 shown in FIG. 15A, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) is used as the fluctuation special figure, but in the process of step S243, the fluctuation special figure is used. The specified buffer value (“1” or “2”) is used. Subsequent to the process of step S243, the jackpot type is determined (step S244). For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type within the determination range of any big hit type in the big hit type determination table selected in the process of step S242 (read out in step S232 and stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation) It is sufficient to determine whether or not the jackpot type is determined by determining whether there is a random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type.

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

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

  When it is determined in step S246 that it is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after executing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, the special figure display determined in the process in step S240. In the case of a big hit, a confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the big hit type determined in step S244 (step S248). After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. .

  When the number of first special figure reservation storage is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  In the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the CPU 103 determines the random value MR3 for determining the variation category and the variation pattern for determining the variation pattern from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the random value MR5 is extracted. Note that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category related to the variation has already been extracted in the start winning process, and is stored as reserved data in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A (or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B). However, in the variation pattern setting process, a new variation is determined without using the random value MR3 for determining the variation category stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A (or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B). A random value MR3 for category determination is extracted.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines the variation category using the newly extracted random number MR3 for determining the variation category, similarly to step S412 shown in FIG. Subsequently, the CPU 103 selects a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category that is the determination result from the plurality of variation pattern determination tables stored in the ROM 101. Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines any variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the selected variation pattern determination table and the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR5. .

19. Fluctuation Pattern Determination Table FIG. 19 shows a selection example of the variation pattern determination table. The ROM 101 stores nine types of variation pattern determination tables as variation pattern determination tables for determining variation patterns corresponding to the variation categories “PA1” to “PA5”, “PB3” to “PB5”, and “PC1”. It shall be. FIG. 19 shows a selection example in which any one of nine types of variation pattern determination tables stored in the ROM 101 is selected.

20. Fluctuation Pattern Determination Ratio FIG. 20 illustrates a variation pattern determination ratio. The ROM 101 includes a variation category (“PA1”, “PA2”, “PA3”) corresponding to the special figure display result “losing”, the special figure display result “non-probability change / probability change”, or the special figure display result “probability / small hit”. Assume that nine types of variation pattern determination tables are stored as variation pattern determination tables corresponding to “PA4”, “PA5”, “PB3”, “PB4”, “PB5”, and “PC1”). FIGS. 20A to 20I show the variation pattern determination ratios based on the respective variation pattern determination tables (“P-TBL1” to “P-TBL9”).

  According to FIGS. 5, 16, 17, and 20, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern (variation pattern “ PA4-1 ”to variation pattern“ PA4-3 ”, variation pattern“ PB4-1 ”to variation pattern“ PB4-3 ”), and a variation pattern related to super reach β (variation pattern“ PA5-1 ”to variation pattern“ PA5-3 ”, variation pattern“ PB5-1 ”to variation pattern“ PB5-3 ”) are high. In other words, when a variation pattern related to super reach α or a variation pattern related to super reach β is executed, other variation patterns (for example, variation patterns related to normal reach (variation patterns “PA3-1”, “ The big hit expectation degree is higher than the case where “PA3-2”, “PB3-1”, “PB3-2”)) is executed. More specifically, the jackpot expectation increases in the order of the fluctuation pattern related to super reach β> the fluctuation pattern related to super reach α> the fluctuation pattern related to normal reach (the fluctuation pattern related to super reach β> the fluctuation pattern related to super reach α). Fluctuation pattern> Fluctuation in order of variation pattern related to normal reach.

  As described above, in the main board 11, in the start winning determination process in step S101, transmission setting for transmitting the start opening winning designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed to the effect control board 12 ( In step S219), transmission settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the special figure display result determined in steps S403, S404, S409, etc. are made (steps S405, S407, S410), and determined in step S412. Transmission setting for transmitting a variation category command corresponding to the variation category is performed (step S413), and transmission setting for transmitting a pending storage number notification command is performed (step S221). After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening). When the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, the start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command, notification of reserved memory count Four commands called commands (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are transmitted as a set in one timer interrupt. In the main board 11, in the special symbol normal processing in step S110, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable symbol display result of the special symbol using the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, or the like. In the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the variation pattern of the decorative design is determined using the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern, and the like. Further, in the variation pattern setting process of step S111, a variable display result notification command for designating the confirmed special symbol determined as described above, a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern of the decorative symbol determined as described above, and the like. Transmission settings for transmission to the effect control board 12 are performed. When the variable display is started by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 after these processes are executed, the variable display result notification command, the variation pattern designation command, and the like are included in one timer interrupt. Sent in bulk. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  In other words, the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is set to “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110) at the timing when the variable symbol or decorative symbol variable display is started. It is determined whether or not to control to the gaming state or the small hit gaming state, and the variable pattern setting process (step S111) determines the specific variable display mode (variation pattern) of the decorative symbols, respectively. The content determined by the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Prior to this, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening), a “big hit” or “ It is determined whether or not it is controlled as a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state as “small hits”, or a rough variable display mode (variation category) of decorative symbols is determined, and determined by each production control command The contents thus transmitted are transmitted to the effect control board 12.

21. Effect Control Main Process Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 21 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

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

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

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

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

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

22. Command Analysis Processing FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 21 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; No), the command analysis processing is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

23. Effect Control Process Process FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 21 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a start winning determination process for determining the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect and the effect mode (step S150).

  After the start winning determination process is performed in step S150 shown in FIG. 23, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, the following processes in steps S170 to S177 are performed. Select one of them and execute it.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In this variable display start waiting process, whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which judge are included.

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Various effects are controlled during variable display. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to this, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed completely stopped. If you want to display the confirmed decorative pattern completely in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command When the time elapses, the determined display pattern can be derived and displayed autonomously on the side of the effect control board 12 without using the effect control command from the main board 11 to determine the variable display result. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Displaying, outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the sound control board 13, turning on and off the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14, Various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as blinking is executed. In the small hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to “5” corresponding to the small hit end effect. Update.

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, and the effect image based on the set content is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Displaying, outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the sound control board 13, turning on and off the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14, Various effects control at the end of the small hit gaming state, such as blinking, is executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, voice and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the voice control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs are turned on, off, and blinking by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14. That is, various effect control in the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing. To do.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the setting content on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs are turned on, off, and blinking by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls at the end of the big hit gaming state are executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

24. Variable Display Start Setting Process FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 23 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S701). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S701; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated variation pattern is read. Is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to a case where the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” (ie, “PA1-1”, “PA2-1”, “PA2-2”, “PA2-3” in FIG. 5). It is determined whether or not there is (step S702).

  If it is determined in step S702 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S702; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S703). As an example, in the process of step S703, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. In the process of step S703, a determined decorative symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the variable symbol notice is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S703 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S703; No), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S704). As an example, in the process of step S704, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. In addition, by referring to a predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table or the like, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not a jackpot combination but a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S701 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S701; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S705). When it is determined to be “accuracy” or “small hit” (step S705; Yes), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “accuracy” or “small hit”, such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S706). In this case, a predetermined chance index determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random numbers for chance index determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is only necessary to determine a combination of fixed decorative symbols that constitute any of the opening chance eyes by referring to.

  If it is determined in step S705 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S705; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S707). As an example, in the process of step S707, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a jackpot determined symbol updated by a random counter of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the display is stopped and aligned in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative design having the same design number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

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

  After performing any of the processes of steps S703, S704, S706, and S707, the effect control CPU 120 sets the mode effect (step S708). Here, the mode effect is an effect obtained by preparing (storing) a plurality of types of background images in advance and displaying any one of the background images. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is based on an animation A, a background image of a typical scene of the animation A, a background image corresponding to a special effect, or the like may be prepared. Since the mode effect is an effect by displaying a background image, it can be executed at the same time as a variable display effect by a decorative design. In addition, in the case of a variable display effect using decorative symbols, except for some aspects such as a continuous look-ahead effect, an individual effect is produced for each change (for each special figure game). In the case of an effect, the same effect (the same mode effect) can be executed over a plurality of variations. That is, there may be a mode effect that switches to another mode effect with a single change, but there may also be a mode effect that does not switch to another mode effect over multiple changes. When a predetermined condition is satisfied from a certain mode effect (such as a background image) to another mode effect (such as a background image) (for example, when the number of executions of the mode effect reaches the upper limit), Switch. In addition to the case where the display of the background image itself is referred to as a mode effect, the effect obtained by switching the display of the background image or the like may be referred to as a mode effect.

25. Mode Effect Setting Process FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process for setting a mode effect. In the process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the number of executions of the mode effect is a predetermined upper limit value (step S121). Here, the mode effect is executed over a plurality of variable display games until the mode effect is changed to another type of mode effect. Therefore, the number of executions of the mode effect is the same as the number of executions of the variable display game executed while the mode effect is being executed. The number of executions of the mode effect may be stored as a mode effect count value that is a stored value of the mode effect counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. In that case, the CPU 120 for effect control only needs to be able to specify the number of executions of the mode effect by reading the mode effect count value which is the stored value of the mode effect counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193.

  When the number of executions of the mode effect is the upper limit value in step S121 (step S121; YES), the effect control CPU 120 resets the number of executions of the mode effect (step S122). The effect control CPU 120 may update the mode effect count value, which is the stored value of the mode effect counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, to “0”, for example.

  After executing the processing of step S122, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, by confirming the state of the mode effect flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, the current mode effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A state is specified (step S123). Here, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that one of the two mode effects, mode effect 1 and mode effect 2, is executed. In that case, for example, the effect control CPU 120 specifies that the mode effect 1 is in the state when the mode effect flag is on, and specifies that the mode effect 2 is in the state when the mode effect flag is off. That's fine.

  After executing the process of step S122, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the current mode effect specified in step S122 is the mode effect 1 (step S123).

  When the current mode effect is mode effect 1 in step S121 (step S124; YES), effect control CPU 120 sets a mode effect control pattern for executing mode effect 2 (step S125), and the mode. Update the value of the production flag to off.

  In step S121, when the current mode effect is mode effect 2 (step S124; NO), effect control CPU 120 sets a mode effect control pattern for executing mode effect 1 (step S126), and the mode. Update the value of the production flag to on.

  After executing the process of step S125, after executing the process of step S126, or when the number of executions of the mode effect is not the upper limit value in step S121 (step S121; NO), the effect control CPU 120 displays the mode effect. The execution count is incremented by 1 (step S127), and the mode effect setting process ends. Note that the number of executions of one mode effect added in the process of step S126 corresponds to the execution of the variable display game. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may update the mode effect count value, which is the stored value of the mode effect counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, by one.

  Returning to FIG. 24, after performing the process of step S708, the CPU 120 for effect control sets a pseudo-continuous effect (step S709).

26. Pseudo-continuous effect setting process FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process for setting a pseudo-continuous effect. In the process shown in FIG. 26, first, the effect control CPU 120 reads the EXT data in the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 to variably display the designated change pattern as “pseudo-continuous”. It is determined whether or not the pseudo continuous variation pattern corresponds to the case where the effect is executed (step S181). In step S181, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation pattern is a variation pattern PA2-3, PA3-2, PA4-2, PA4-3, PA5-2, PA5-3, PB3-2, shown in FIG. What is necessary is just to determine whether it is any of PB4-2, PB4-3, PB5-2, and PB5-3.

  If it is determined in step S181 that the pattern is not a pseudo-continuous variation pattern (step S181; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the pseudo-continuous effect setting process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S181 that the pattern is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern (step S181; YES), the effect control CPU 120 confirms the state of the mode effect flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, for example. By doing so, the current mode effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified (step S182).

  After executing the process of step S182, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the current mode effect specified in step S182 is the mode effect 1 (step S183).

  When the current mode effect is the mode effect 1 in step S183 (step S183; YES), the effect control CPU 120 is shown in FIG. 27 as a use table for determining whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous mode effect. The pseudo continuous mode effect execution determination table 1 or 2 shown is set (step S184). Here, for example, when the current gaming state is the normal state or the short time state, the effect control CPU 120 may set the pseudo-continuous mode effect execution determination table 1. In addition, for example, when the current gaming state is a probability change state, the effect control CPU 120 may set the pseudo-continuous mode effect execution determination table 2.

  On the other hand, when the current mode effect is the mode effect 2 in step S183 (step S183; NO), the effect control CPU 120 uses the pseudo-continuous mode effect as a use table for determining whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous mode effect. The pseudo continuous mode effect execution determination table 3 or 4 shown in FIG. 27 is set (step S185). Here, for example, when the current gaming state is the normal state or the short time state, the effect control CPU 120 may set the pseudo-continuous mode effect execution determination table 3. Further, for example, when the current gaming state is a probability change state, the effect control CPU 120 may set the pseudo-continuous mode effect execution determination table 4.

  After executing the process of step S184, or after executing the process of step S185, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, from the random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, etc. Numerical data indicating the numerical value SR2 is extracted (step S186).

  After executing the processing of step S186, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the presence / absence of the pseudo-continuous mode effect by referring to the pseudo-continuous mode effect execution determination table based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number SR2. Step S187).

27. Pseudo-continuous mode effect execution determination table FIG. 27 shows a configuration example of a pseudo-continuous mode effect execution determination table stored in the ROM 121. The pseudo continuous mode effect execution determination table indicates whether or not to execute the pseudo continuous mode effect when the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing, small hit”, and a random value for determining the pseudo continuous mode effect. It is a table referred to for determination based on SR2. In the pseudo-continuous mode effect execution determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value SR2 for determining the pseudo-continuous mode effect depends on whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing, small hit”. This is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous mode effect.

  The setting of the pseudo-continuous mode effect execution determination table is such that, when the current mode effect is the mode effect 1, the special design is executed when the pseudo-continuous mode effect is executed, rather than when the current mode effect is the mode effect 2. Is set such that the degree of expectation that the variable display result will be “big hit” is high. Here, the probability that the special figure display result is “big hit” is T1, the special figure display result is “lost” or the probability that “small hit” is T2, and the special figure display result is “big hit”. When the probability that the mode effect is executed is G1, and the probability that the pseudo-continuous mode effect is executed when the special figure display result is “losing” or “small hit” is G2, the pseudo-continuous mode effect is executed. In addition, the degree of expectation K at which the special symbol variable display result is “big hit” is K = (T1 × G1 / (T1 × G1 + T2 × G2)) × 100. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 27, when the current mode effect is the mode effect 1, the pseudo-continuous mode effect is executed regardless of whether the game state is “normal state or time-saving state” or “probability change state”. The expectation that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol will be “big hit” is about 40 (%). In the example shown in FIG. 27, when the current mode effect is the mode effect 2, the pseudo-continuous mode effect is executed regardless of whether the game state is the “normal state or short time state” or the “probability change state”. The expectation level that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “big hit” is about 3.9 (%).

  If it is the determination result that “there is a pseudo continuous mode effect” in step S187 (step S188; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets a pseudo continuous mode effect control pattern for executing the pseudo continuous mode effect ( Step S189).

  On the other hand, if the determination result is “no pseudo-continuous mode effect” in step S187 (step S188; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets a pseudo-continuous effect control pattern for executing the pseudo continuous effect ( Step S190). Here, the pseudo-continuous effect is an effect that executes the pseudo-continuous change while maintaining the state of the background image or the like in the current mode effect.

  After executing the process of step S189 or after executing the process of step S190, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the temporary stop symbol in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” (step S191), and sets the pseudo-continuous effect setting. End the process.

  Returning to FIG. 24, after performing the process of step S709, the CPU 120 for effect control performs setting of the roaring effect as the suggestive effect (step S710). Here, the roaring effect means that the pseudo continuous mode effect is executed regardless of whether or not the pseudo continuous mode effect is executed until the pseudo continuous mode effect as the predetermined effect is executed. It is a production that speaks. The pseudo-continuous mode effect is, for example, an effect that executes the pseudo-continuous variation on a special background image or the like, or a telop that indicates that it is a pseudo-continuous mode effect, etc. This is the production.

28. Spear Effect Setting Process FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process for setting a spear effect. In the process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the state of the mode effect flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, for example, and the current mode effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A state is specified (step S131).

  After executing the process of step S131, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the current mode effect specified in step S131 is the mode effect 1 (step S132).

  When the current mode effect is the mode effect 1 in step S132 (step S132; YES), the effect control CPU 120 uses the turn shown in FIG. 29 as a use table for determining whether or not to execute the turn effect. The effect execution determination table 1 or 2 is set (step S133). Here, for example, when the current gaming state is the normal state or the short time state, the effect control CPU 120 may set the turn effect execution determination table 1. Further, for example, when the current gaming state is a probability variation state, the effect control CPU 120 may set the turn effect execution determination table 2.

  On the other hand, when the current mode effect is the mode effect 2 in step S132 (step S132; NO), the effect control CPU 120 is shown in FIG. 29 as a use table for determining whether or not to execute the turn effect. The turn effect execution determination table 3 or 4 shown is set (step S134). Here, for example, when the current gaming state is the normal state or the short time state, the effect control CPU 120 may set the turn effect execution determination table 3. In addition, for example, when the current gaming state is a probability change state, the effect control CPU 120 may set the turn effect execution determination table 4.

  After executing the process of step S133 or after executing the process of step S134, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, from the random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like, the random value SR1 for determining the effect of turning. Is extracted (step S135).

  After executing the process of step S135, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the presence / absence of the turn effect by referring to the turn effect execution determination table based on the extracted numerical data indicating the random value SR1 (step S136).

29. Blowing effect execution determination table FIG. 29 shows a configuration example of a rotting effect execution determination table stored in the ROM 121. The roaring effect execution determination table is used to determine whether to execute the roaring effect based on the random effect SR1 for determining the roaring effect when the pseudo-continuous mode effect is “Yes” or “No”. It is a table that is referred to. In the roaring effect execution determination table, whether the numerical value compared with the random value SR1 for determining the roaring effect executes the roaring effect depending on whether the pseudo continuous mode effect is “present” or “none”. Assigned to the decision result of no.

  In the setting of the roaring effect execution determination table, the rate at which the roaring effect is executed is higher when the current mode effect is “mode effect 1” than when the current mode effect is “mode effect 2”. It is set as follows. Here, the probability that the special figure display result is “big hit” is T1, the special figure display result is “lost” or the probability that “small hit” is T2, and the special figure display result is “big hit”. The probability that the mode effect is executed is G1, the probability that the pseudo-continuous mode effect is executed when the special figure display result is “lost” or “small hit” is G2, and the special figure display result is “big hit” The probability that the pseudo continuous mode effect is not executed is G3, the probability that the pseudo continuous mode effect is not executed when the special figure display result is “lost” or “small hit” is G4, and the pseudo continuous mode effect is executed. A1 is the probability that the stuttering effect will be executed, A2 is the probability that the stuttering effect will be executed when the pseudo-continuous mode effect is not executed, A3 is the probability that the stuttering effect will not be executed when the pseudo-continuous mode effect is executed, Mode production is executed When the probability of tilting effect is not performed and A4 when not, the ratio W to perform tilting effect becomes W = T1 × G1 × A1 + T1 × G3 × A2 + T2 × G2 × A1 + T2 × G4 × A2. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 29, when the current mode effect is the mode effect 1, the rate at which the roaring effect is executed regardless of whether the game state is “normal state or short-time state” or “probability change state” Is set to approximately 20 (%). In the example shown in FIG. 29, when the current mode effect is the mode effect 2, the rate at which the roaring effect is executed regardless of whether the game state is “normal state or short-time state” or “probability change state”. Is set to approximately 10 (%).

  If it is the determination result that “no stuttering effect” is obtained in step S133 (step S134; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the scoring effect setting process. On the other hand, if the determination result is “There is a roaring effect” in step S133 (step S134; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets a roaring effect control pattern for executing the roaring effect (step S135). Then, the turn production setting process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 24, after performing the process of step S710, the CPU 120 for effect control sets an effect control pattern based on the variation pattern (step S711). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command as the usage pattern. If a plurality of effect control patterns corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command are prepared, any one is selected and set as a usage pattern.

  After executing the process of step S711, the CPU 120 for effect control executes a pending digest process (step S712). Specifically, when starting the change of the decorative symbol in conjunction with the first special symbol game (when the variable display of the decorative symbol this time is interlocked with the first special symbol game), the start winning memory display The hold display displayed at the right end of the area 5H is shifted to the current display area, and when there is another hold display in the start prize storage display area 5H, the other hold display is shifted in the start prize storage display area 5H. . More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets, as a use pattern, an effect control pattern that shifts the hold display displayed at the right end of the start winning memory display area 5H to the current display area, and the start winning memory display area 5H. When there is another on-hold display, an effect control pattern for shifting the other on-hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H is set as a use pattern, and the display control data included in the set effect control pattern is designated. By transmitting a display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, the hold display displayed at the right end of the start winning storage display area 5H is shifted to the current display area, and the start winning storage display area 5H. When there is another hold display on the start, the other hold display is displayed as a start winning memory display. Shifting the rear 5H. Note that the hold display in the current display area may be deleted when the variable display is started, executed, or ended. The same is true when the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game.

  In addition, in the on-hold digest process (step S712), when the change of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the effect control CPU 120 shifts from the right end of the start winning storage display area 5H to the current display area. It is determined whether or not information indicating that the display mode of the hold display is to be changed is stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B. If the information is stored, the display mode is changed when shifting to the current display area. Further, when there is another hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H, the effect control CPU 120 displays information indicating that the display mode is changed for each hold display to be shifted in the start winning memory display area 5H. It is determined whether or not it is stored in 194B. If it is stored, the display mode is changed when shifting in the start winning storage display area 5H.

  After executing the pending digest processing (step S712), for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command ( Step S713). Subsequently, a change display start setting process for making a setting for starting the change of the decorative pattern or the like in the image display device 5 is executed (step S714). For example, the effect control pattern set as the use pattern in each process of the mode effect setting process in step S708, the pseudo continuous effect setting process in step S709, the turn effect setting process in step S710, and the effect control pattern determination process in step S711. The setting for starting the variation of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5 by transmitting the included display control command specified by the display control data to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. Settings for starting sound output from the speaker 8 by transmitting a sound signal specified by the sound control data included in the effect control pattern to the sound control board 13, and lamp control data included in the effect control pattern are provided. Do not transmit the designated electrical signal to the lamp control board 14. To set for starting light emission in the gaming effect lamp 9 by.

  After the processing of step S714 is executed, the command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is digested (step S715). Specifically, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the effect control CPU 120 has the smallest buffer among the commands associated with the first start opening winning designation command. The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the number is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (in the first start opening prize designation command) The commands associated with each other and the commands associated with the second start opening winning designation command are shifted while maintaining the winning order. The same applies when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game. Also, in the process of step S715, the information stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B provided in the RAM 122 or the like is deleted or shifted in accordance with the command deletion or shift. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S716), and the variable display start setting process ends.

30. Production Screen FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of the production screen. FIG. 30A is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect screen for mode effect 1. FIG. 30B is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect screen for mode effect 2. In the mode effect 1, for example, a background image representing “mountains” is displayed as shown in FIG. On the other hand, in the mode effect 2, for example, as shown in FIG. 30B, a background image of a mode expressing “town” is displayed. As described above, in each mode effect, for example, a background image representing a different scene is displayed.

  FIG. 30C is a diagram showing an example of the effect screen of the roaring effect when the mode effect 1 is being executed. FIG. 30D is a diagram showing an example of an effect screen for a roaring effect when mode effect 2 is being executed. When the mode effect 1 is being executed, for example, as shown in FIG. 30C, a background image representing “mountains” is displayed, and a roaring effect that “sakura petals” falls off is displayed. Executed. On the other hand, when the mode effect 2 is executed, for example, as shown in FIG. 30 (D), a background image representing “town” is displayed, and the “cherry blossom petals” fall down. Production is performed.

  FIG. 30E is a diagram illustrating an example of the pseudo-continuous effect when the mode effect 1 is being executed. FIG. 30F is a diagram illustrating an example of the pseudo-continuous effect when the mode effect 2 is being executed. In the case where the pseudo-continuous mode effect is not executed when the mode effect 1 is executed, for example, as shown in FIG. 30E, a background image representing “mountains” is displayed and a special game is displayed. Is temporarily stopped and displayed once, then the effect display for changing the decorative design is performed a predetermined number of times, and as if multiple variable displays are executed in a pseudo manner. The pseudo display variable display effect is executed. On the other hand, when the pseudo-continuous mode effect is not executed when the mode effect 2 is being executed, for example, as shown in FIG. While the figure game is executed once, after temporarily displaying the decorative design, the effect display for changing the decorative design again is performed a predetermined number of times, and whether or not a plurality of pseudo variable displays are executed. The pseudo display variable display effect is executed.

  FIG. 30G is a diagram illustrating an example of the pseudo continuous mode effect. In the pseudo-continuous mode effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 30 (G), a background image of “sakura pattern” is displayed, and the variable display effect of the decorative pattern similar to the pseudo-continuous effect is executed. Here, as shown in FIGS. 30 (C) and 30 (D), an effect that the “cherry blossom petals” flew down the background image or the like as a squealing effect, and as shown in FIG. If the background image of “Cherry Blossom Pattern” is displayed as the mode effect, that is, if the effect executed in the squealing effect is reminiscent of the background image in the quasi-continuous mode, It is suggested that the production is executed. Note that the switching from the mode effect to the pseudo-continuous mode effect may be performed, for example, when the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed for the first time or when the re-variation of the decorative symbol is started.

31. Production Transition FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining production transition. As shown in FIG. 31 (A), when the mode effect 1 is executed in the mode effect before the execution of the pseudo-continuous change, the “turn effect” is executed at a rate of 20%, and then the “pseudo-continuous mode” is executed. The process shifts to “effect”, “pseudo-continuous effect”, or “other variable display effects”. When the “pseudo-continuous mode effect” is entered, the expectation that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol will be “big hit” is 40.0%. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), when the mode effect 2 is being executed in the mode effect before the execution of the pseudo continuous variation, the “turn effect” is executed at a rate of 10%. Transition to “continuous mode effect”, “pseudo continuous effect” or “other variable display effects”. In the case of shifting to the “pseudo continuous mode effect”, the expectation that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol will be “big hit” is 3.9%. Thus, in this embodiment, the variable symbol display result of the special symbol when the pseudo continuous mode effect is executed depends on which mode effect is executed before the pseudo continuous mode effect is executed. The degree of expectation of “big hit” is different, and the execution ratio of the roaring effect is different. According to such a configuration, attention is drawn to the mode effect, so that the sense of expectation for the transition to the pseudo-continuous mode effect can be further improved.

32. Production transition in other embodiments 33. Effect Timing Chart in Other Embodiments FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the transition of effects in other embodiments. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a timing chart of effects in another embodiment. In the said embodiment, although the example which transfers a mode effect to another mode effect according to the frequency | count of execution of a mode effect was shown as a mode which transfers multiple types of mode effect, this is an example.

  As another aspect of the mode production transition, whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous mode production is determined at the start of the change, but pre-reads whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is "big hit", The mode effect when the variable display effect before the pseudo continuous mode effect is executed may be shifted to another mode effect when the variable display result is prefetched.

  Further, as another mode of transition of the mode effect, the pseudo-continuous mode effect is pre-read, and it is determined whether or not the pseudo-continuous mode effect is executed when the pseudo-continuous variation is detected, and then the pseudo-continuous mode effect is executed. Sometimes, the mode effect when the previous variable display effect is executed may be shifted to another mode effect at the time of pre-reading the pseudo-continuous change. When prefetching pseudo continuous fluctuations, for example, a category for determining pseudo continuous fluctuations may be provided. In the case of such an aspect, the turning effect may be executed when the variable display effect before the variable display effect in which the pseudo continuous mode effect is executed is executed. Further, in the case of such an aspect, if it is determined that the pseudo continuous mode effect is to be executed by prefetching, the roaring effect may be executed without fail.

  For example, when the mode effect 1 is executed when the variable display result is pre-read, if the pre-read variable display result is “lost, small hit”, the ratio of the mode effect to the mode effect 2 is high. To be. Depending on such setting, as shown in FIG. 32A, the variable display result is prefetched (for example, the winning timing A shown in FIG. 33), and if the prefetched variable display result is “big hit”, the mode If the production is easily maintained as the mode production 1 and the pseudo-continuous mode production is executed without shifting to the mode production 2, the expectation is 40.0%. Further, depending on such setting, as shown in FIG. 32A, the variable display result is prefetched (for example, the winning timing shown in FIG. 33), and the prefetched variable display result is “lost, small hit”. If there is, before the pre-reading variable display is executed (for example, the mode effect transition timing B shown in FIG. 33), the mode effect is easily transferred to the mode effect 2, and the mode effect 2 is transferred to the simulation. If the continuous mode effect is executed, the expectation is 3.9%.

  On the other hand, when the mode effect 2 is executed when the variable display result is pre-read, if the pre-read variable display result is “big hit”, the ratio of the mode effect to the mode effect 1 is increased. To do. Depending on such setting, as shown in FIG. 32B, the variable display result is prefetched (for example, the winning timing A shown in FIG. 33), and the prefetched variable display result is “lost, small hit”. For example, if the mode effect is easily maintained as the mode effect 2 and the pseudo-continuous mode effect is executed without shifting to the mode effect 1, the expectation is 3.9%. Further, depending on such setting, as shown in FIG. 32B, the variable display result is prefetched (for example, winning timing A shown in FIG. 33), and if the prefetched variable display result is “big hit”. Before the pre-reading variable display is executed (for example, the mode effect transition timing B shown in FIG. 33), the mode effect is easily transferred to the mode effect 1, and the mode effect 1 is transferred to the pseudo continuous mode. If the effect is executed, the expectation is 40.0%. According to such a configuration, the control for changing the mode effect according to the actual expectation becomes easy.

34. FIG. 34 shows another example of the variation category determination ratio. In the case of the embodiment in which pseudo-variable variation is prefetched, among the numerical values to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation category, at least part of the numerical values for which the variation category with pseudo-continuous variation is determined is set as the number of reservations. Regardless of the common value. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 34, the variation category with pseudo-continuous variation is determined both when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 1 and when the number of reserved memories is 2 to 4. As numerical values, values 148 to 198 among numerical values 0 to 198 to be compared with the random number MR3 for determining the variation category are assigned as common values regardless of the number of holdings. Depending on such setting, it is possible to prevent a difference between the control of the mode effect transition and the actual variable display content. In the case of an embodiment in which the mode transition is made to another mode effect at the time of prefetching, control such as mode transition is executed when the random value MR3 for determining the variation category becomes such a common value. You can do it. The reason why the distribution is changed depending on the number of holds is to shorten the time for which the hold is consumed by shortening the fluctuation time when there are many holds.

  In the above configuration, variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol) that derives and displays a display result after starting variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols). A variable display result of the identification information derived and displayed on the display device 4B, the image display device 5 and the like) and a predetermined display result (for example, a confirmed special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol, a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a big hit combination, etc.) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state or the like) that is advantageous to the player at the time, and a plurality of types of mode effects (for example, mode effects 1 or Mode effect execution means for executing any mode effect among the mode effects 2 etc. (for example, a performance according to the mode effect control pattern set in the process of step S708). And the effect control CPU 120 for executing the effect according to the pseudo-continuous mode effect control pattern set in the process of step S709. Etc.) and suggestion effect execution means for executing the suggestion effect suggesting that the predetermined effect is executed regardless of whether or not the predetermined effect is executed (for example, the roaring effect set in the process of step S710) The CPU 120 for effect control that executes an effect in accordance with the control pattern), and when the predetermined effect is executed depending on which mode effect is executed before the predetermined effect is executed. The expectation level for a specific gaming state differs (for example, depending on the setting of the pseudo-continuous mode effect execution determination table shown in FIG. Compared with the case where the effect is the mode effect 2, the direction where the current mode effect is the mode effect 1 has a higher expectation that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol when the pseudo-continuous mode effect is executed becomes “big hit”. Etc.) and the execution ratio of the suggestion effect varies depending on which mode effect is being executed (for example, depending on the setting of the roaring effect execution determination table shown in FIG. It is characterized in that the determination that the current mode effect is “mode effect 1” is performed at a higher rate than the case where the current mode effect is “mode effect 1”).

  According to such a configuration, attention is drawn to the mode effect, so that the sense of expectation for the transition to the predetermined effect can be further improved.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 35 to 38, the partial background image is overlaid on the background image composed of the background area and the object moving on the background area, and the partial area that is a part of the background area of the background image. The display will be described.

35. Movement of Object in Background Image FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example of movement of an object in the background image. FIG. 35 shows changes in the background image displayed on the image display device 5. Specifically, FIG. 35 shows how the background image changes in time series in the order of FIG. 35 (a) → FIG. 35 (b) → FIG. 35 (c).

  The “background image” illustrated in FIG. 35 includes a “background region” and an “object” displayed on the image display device 5. The background area is a background area displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5 (the entire display screen). In FIG. 35, the background area includes trees, the ground, and the sky (hereinafter referred to as “trees”). Is displayed. The object is an image that moves on the image in the background area, and is an image of a petal that falls in FIG. That is, FIG. 35A to FIG. 35C show a state in which the image of a petal that is an object moves on an image of a tree or the like displayed in the background area.

  FIG. 35A is a display example of a background image at a certain time. In FIG. 35A, objects 511a to 515a are displayed on the image display device 5. 35, objects other than the objects 511a to 515a are also displayed on the image display device 5. In FIG. 35, attention is paid to the objects 511a to 515a.

  FIG. 35B is a display example of a background image when a predetermined time has elapsed since FIG. 35A was displayed. The object 511b is an object corresponding to the object 511a illustrated in FIG. Specifically, the object 511b indicates the object 511a after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the display of FIG. In other words, this indicates that an object has moved from the display position 511a to the display position 511b within a predetermined time. Similarly, the objects 512b to 514b are objects corresponding to the objects 512a to 514a, respectively. The object 515a shown in FIG. 35 (a) has moved outside the background area in FIG. 35 (b).

  In order to clarify the movement of each object, in FIG. 35 (b), the objects 511a to 515a are indicated by dotted lines at the respective display positions in FIG. 35 (a). 35 (b), the objects 511a to 515a are not displayed).

  FIG. 35C is a display when a predetermined time has elapsed since FIG. 35B was displayed. The object 511c is an object corresponding to the object 511b illustrated in FIG. Specifically, the object 511c indicates the object 511b after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time of FIG. That is, this indicates that an object has moved from the display position 511b to the display position 511c within a predetermined time. Similarly, the objects 512c to 514c are objects corresponding to the objects 512b to 514b, respectively. In FIG. 35C, the object 512c is moving out of the background area.

  In order to clarify the movement of each object, in FIG. 35 (c), the objects 511b to 514b are indicated by dotted lines at the respective display positions in FIG. 35 (b). 35 (c), the objects 511b to 514b are not displayed).

  In FIG. 35, the movement of an object, specifically, a falling petal is expressed by changing the display position of the object with the passage of time. In FIG. 35, for convenience of explanation, three diagrams (FIGS. 35A, 35B, and 35C) corresponding to three times are used, but each object is shown in FIG. Display between the display position shown in FIG. 35A and the display position shown in FIG. 35B (the same applies between the display position shown in FIG. 35B and the display position shown in FIG. 35C). The position may be displayed once or more. That is, it is only necessary that the player can recognize the movement of the object (for example, movement of the object 511a → the object 511b → the object 511c) or the locus of the moving object. Note that the background image displayed on the image display device 5 may be displayed with a predetermined number of frames (number of displayed images) per second, for example.

  The display of the object may be realized by preparing a moving image of the object in which the object moves along a predetermined trajectory and reproducing the moving image. By repeatedly reproducing the moving image of the object, a background image in which the object continues to move can be displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an image having a petal motif as an object is illustrated, but the object may be another image as long as it moves within the background image. For example, an image having a motif of a person, animal, insect, raindrop, snowball, etc. can be used as the object.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where a plurality of objects of the same type motif having a petal motif is displayed is exemplified, but the motifs of the plurality of displayed objects may be different types. For example, an image having a human motif and an image having an animal motif can be used as objects.

  As described above, in FIG. 35, a petal that falls down is expressed by changing the display position of the object (the image of the petal) as time passes. By skillfully changing the display position of the image of the petals over time, the falling petals can be expressed suitably (naturally and without a sense of incongruity).

  However, the falling petals may not be expressed properly. For example, the petals that have been displayed until now suddenly disappear unnaturally (disappearance that does not correspond to natural disappearance, such as moving out of the background area and disappearing behind a tree, etc.). Or petals that have not been displayed until now appear abruptly unnaturally (appears that do not correspond to natural appearances, such as moving from outside the background area or appearing from the back of trees, etc.) If this happens, it will not be possible to properly express the falling petals.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the partial background image may be displayed superimposed on the background image. However, depending on the relationship between the partial area where the partial background image is superimposed and the display position of the falling petals (the falling locus). May not be able to properly express the falling petals. For example, if a falling petal moves from a region other than a partial region to a partial region, the petal suddenly hides behind the partial background image superimposed on the partial region, so it seems that it disappeared unnaturally. Looks like. Also, when a falling petal moves from a partial area to an area other than the partial area, the petal suddenly appears from the back of the partial background image superimposed on the partial area, so it appears that it appeared unnatural. Looks like. That is, there is a problem of interference between the partial area where the partial background image is superimposed and the display position (movement locus) of the object (that is, interference between the partial background image and the moving object). In the following, a method for suitably expressing a moving object will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 to 38, taking an example of a falling petal when displaying a partial background image superimposed on a background image.

36. Relationship between Partial Area and Object Display Position In FIG. 36A, the rectangular area illustrated by A <b> 1 and B <b> 1 is a partial area of “background area” that is an area displayed on the image display device 5. A “partial region” is shown. In the partial area A1 and the partial area B1, the “partial background image” can be displayed in an overlapping manner.

In this embodiment, the case where the partial area is rectangular will be described, but the partial area may be other than rectangular. For example, the partial area may be a circle, an ellipse, or a triangle. In addition, the partial area described with reference to FIG. 39 has a shape like a part of a rectangle cut out.
In the present embodiment, a case where the shape of the partial area and the shape of the partial background image are the same will be described. However, the partial background image may be displayed in a part of the partial area. In the partial area described with reference to FIG. 40, a partial background image and a transparent area are displayed.
FIG. 36A shows an example in which two partial areas (partial area A1 and partial area B1) are set in the background area. However, one or more partial areas are included in the background area. It may be set. Note that FIG. 37A and FIG. 38A are the same as FIG.

  FIG. 36B shows a state in which the partial background image A2 is displayed superimposed on the partial area A1. The partial background image A2 is an image to be displayed overlaid on the partial area A1. As shown in FIG. 36B, the partial background image A2 is displayed as if it covers the partial area A1.

  FIG. 37B shows a state in which the partial background image B2 is displayed superimposed on the partial area B1. The partial background image B2 is an image to be displayed overlaid on the partial area B1. As shown in FIG. 37B, the partial background image B2 is displayed as if it covers the partial area B1.

FIG. 38B shows a state in which the partial background image A2 is displayed so as to overlap the partial area A1, and the partial background image B2 is displayed so as to overlap the partial area B1. As shown in FIG. 38B, the partial background image A2 is displayed as if it covers the partial area A1, and the partial background image B2 is displayed as if it covers the partial area B1.
Note that the time for displaying the partial background image A2 overlaid on the partial area A1 and the time for displaying the partial background image B2 overlaid on the partial area B1 may or may not match. Good. For example, after the partial background image A2 is displayed over the partial area A1, the partial background image B2 may be displayed over the partial area B1. That is, a time difference may be provided in the display start time. Alternatively, the display of the partial background image B2 may be ended after the display of the partial background image A2. That is, a time difference may be provided for the display end time. While one partial background image is being displayed, the display of the other partial background image may be started and the display may be terminated.

  The partial background image A2 may be an image related to the object. For example, the partial background image A2 shown in FIGS. 36B and 38B is an image in which a plurality of petals are gathered and swirled. Further, the partial background image A2 may be either a moving image or a still image. The same applies to the partial background image B2.

  The partial background image A2 or the partial background image B2, or the partial background image A2 and the partial background image B2, for example, are displayed when a predetermined display condition is satisfied. A case where the predetermined display condition is satisfied will be described. The case where the predetermined display condition is satisfied is, for example, when step S124 shown in FIG. 25, which is determination of the mode effect by the effect control board 12, is established, or when step S183 shown in FIG. 26 is established. The predetermined display condition is satisfied when the random number is determined to be within the range of the jackpot determination in step S403, which is a jackpot determination of the random number by the main board 11, instead of or in addition to the above. There may be. Further, when the predetermined display condition is satisfied, instead of or in addition to the above, it may be when the predetermined variation category is determined in step S412 which is the determination of the variation category by the main board 11. . That is, the predetermined display condition may be established in the process on the effect control board 12 or may be established in the process on the main board 11.

  It should be noted that when the jackpot determination is made in the above-described step S403, or when the variation category “PB3” to the variation category “PB5” are determined as the predetermined variation category in step S412, the specific value (big hit) advantageous to the player is determined. ) Will be given to the player. In other words, the predetermined display condition may be satisfied when a specific value advantageous to the player is given to the player.

  Further, the predetermined display condition may be a condition for executing the above notice effect, a condition for executing the reach effect, or a condition for executing the pseudo-continuous mode effect.

  Further, the predetermined display condition may not be satisfied in the determination process using random numbers on the effect control board 12 or the main board 11. For example, the predetermined display condition may be satisfied every time a predetermined number of special figure games are consumed, or may be satisfied when the player presses the push button 31B.

  The process of displaying the partial background image so as to overlap the background image is a process in the effect control CPU 120. Therefore, when the predetermined display condition is established in the processing on the main board 11 (when the establishment is captured on the main board 11), the effect control CPU 120 is transmitted from the main board 11, for example. It may be determined whether or not a predetermined display condition is satisfied by the effect control command, and when the predetermined display condition is satisfied, the partial background image is displayed so as to overlap the background image.

  Here, the moving object is not displayed in the partial area A1 and the partial area B1 regardless of whether or not the partial background image is displayed in an overlapping manner. In other words, the partial area A1 and the partial area B1 are displayed so that the object does not move regardless of whether the partial background image A2 and the partial background image B2 are displayed in an overlapping manner (an area that the object avoids). ).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 35, FIG. 36 (b) and FIG. 38 (b), the partial area A1 includes an object 514a, an object 512c, or The moving object such as the object 513c is displayed so as not to move into the area. In addition, the partial area B1, such as the object 511b and the object 511c, is displayed as shown in FIGS. 35, 37 (b), and 38 (b) regardless of whether or not the partial background image B2 is overlaid. The moving object is displayed so as not to move into the area. Therefore, even if the partial background image is displayed so as to overlap the partial area at an arbitrary timing, interference between the partial background image and the moving object does not occur.

  As described above, if the object is prevented from moving to the partial area A1 or the partial area B1, the interference between the partial background image and the moving object does not occur. The movement of the object within the partial area A1 ( In the same manner, the partial background image and the moving object do not interfere with each other. In other words, the object may be displayed so that the object does not move (go back and forth) at least between the partial area and the area other than the partial area.

  For example, moving objects such as the objects 511a to 515a described in FIG. 35 are always displayed in areas other than the partial areas (partial area A and partial area B), and are not displayed in the partial areas. Some moving objects may always be displayed in a partial area and not displayed in an area other than the partial area. Note that the position of the partial area in the background area can be set in consideration of the display position (movement trajectory) of the object. The display position of the object can be set in consideration of the position of the partial area.

  35 to 38, the “background region” has been described as a background region displayed on the entire screen (the entire display screen) of the image display device 5, but the “background region” is an image display. It is not limited to what is displayed on the entire screen of the device 5. For example, the “background area” may be displayed on a part of the entire screen of the image display device 5. For example, a part of the area of the image display device 5 (for example, any one or more of the upper end, the lower end, the left end, and the right end) is information relating to some game (information relating to a character or character level, etc.) ) Is reserved as a display area, an area other than a part of the area may be referred to as a “background area”.

39. FIG. 39 shows an example of a partial background image in which an area other than a partial area is a transparent area based on an image of a rectangular area. FIG.
In FIG. 39, the partial region is a portion surrounded by a boundary line DL, and the partial region has a shape other than a rectangle.
The partial background image A3 is based on an image corresponding to the partial background image A2 exemplified as a rectangular area, and an area other than the shape of the partial area is a transmission area. That is, the partial background image A3 is an image obtained by cutting a rectangular image in the shape of the partial area. In the partial background image A3, the left end and the upper end illustrated in FIG. 39 leave part of the sides of the original rectangular outline. On the other hand, in the partial background image A3, the other portions are cut out according to the outer periphery of the wooden figure and the spiral figure illustrated by the boundary line DL.

By setting the boundary line DL according to the figure, the boundary between the partial background image A3 and the background image can be made inconspicuous when the partial background image A3 is superimposed on the background image. In addition, by setting the transparent area to a part of the original rectangle, it is possible to set a portion to be displayed in the background image even when the partial background images are overlapped. For example, when there is an image to be displayed among the background images, the portion of the image to be displayed is set as the transparent area, so that the background image of the part where the transparent area is superimposed can be displayed. This makes it possible to realize a suitable image expression.
For example, even when the object display position (movement trajectory) described in FIG. 35 and the partial background image approach each other and the rectangular partial background image interferes with the object display position, the display of the object is performed. By setting the transmissive region according to the position, interference between the partial background image and the object can be prevented.

  The position, shape, size, number, and the like of the transparent areas set in the rectangular image are not limited to those illustrated in FIG. Further, the transmittance of the transmissive area to be set may be arbitrarily set. Note that the transmittance will be described next.

40. Partial background image with gradually increasing transmittance toward the outside of the partial area Next, a case where a transparent area having a predetermined transmittance is added to the partial background image and displayed overlapping the partial area will be described with reference to FIG. To do. 40A is a diagram illustrating an example of the arrangement of the partial background image and the transmission region, and FIG. 40B is a graph illustrating an example of the positional transition of the transmittance of the transmission region.

In FIG. 40A, a partial background image A4 and a transmissive area Ap are displayed in the partial area A1. In this embodiment, the case where the shape of a partial region and the shape of a partial background image differ is illustrated.
The transmissive area Ap is adjacent to the partial background image A4 and displays an image continuous with the partial background image A4. The transmittance of the transmissive area Ap gradually increases from the position in contact with the partial background image A4 toward the outside of the partial area A1 according to the positional transition of the image. Therefore, the boundary between the transparent area Ap displayed on the image display device 5 and the partial background image A4 is not conspicuous.

FIG. 40B shows a positional transition of the transmittance along the line xx ′ of the partial region A1. In the xx ′ line of FIG. 40A, when the position of the left end of the partial area A1 in the drawing is the position 0, the transmission area Ap is from the position 0 to the distance l, and the partial background image is from the distance l to the distance m. A4, and from the distance m to the distance n is again the transmission region Ap.
The x axis in FIG. 40B is the distance from position 0 of the partial area A1. Here, the transmittance of 100% means that the image is transparent. Therefore, when an image having a transmittance of 100% is superimposed on the partial area A1, the background image in the partial area A1 is displayed as it is. On the other hand, a transmittance of 0% means that the image is opaque. Therefore, when an image having a transmittance of 0% is superimposed on the partial area A1, the background image in the partial area A1 is hidden by the superimposed image.
When the x-axis in FIG. 40B is between 0 and l, the transmittance gradually decreases from 100% to 0% as the distance changes. Further, when the x-axis is between m and n, the transmittance gradually increases from 0% to 100% as the distance changes. In the present embodiment, since the transmissive area Ap is arranged so as to surround the partial background image A4, the transmissive area Ap gradually increases in image transmittance from the partial background image A4 toward the outside of the partial area.
When the x-axis is between 1 and m, the transmittance is 0%, and the background image is hidden at the position where the partial background image A4 is superimposed. In this embodiment, the transmittance at a position in contact with the partial background image A4 in the transmissive area Ap is set to 0%, and the transmittance is also continuous with the partial background image A4 having the transmittance of 0%. Therefore, the boundary between the transmissive area Ap and the partial background image A4 cannot be visually observed.

  In the present embodiment, the partial background image A4 is adjacent to the transmission region Ap in which the transmittance changes. For this reason, for example, when the object moves from the outside of the partial area A1 to the range of the partial background image A4, the transmittance of the partial area A1 gradually decreases, so that the moving object disappears (slowly) so as to fade out. . On the other hand, when the object moves from the range of the partial background image A4 to the outside of the partial area A1, the transmittance of the partial area A1 gradually increases, so that the moving object appears to fade in. Therefore, even when the object interferes with the overlapping of the partial background images, unnaturalness is reduced in the disappearance and appearance of the object, and a suitable image expression can be realized.

  In the present embodiment, a case has been described in which the change in the transmittance of the transmission region Ap increases or decreases linearly with respect to the change in position. However, the change in transmittance may be increased or decreased in a curve with respect to the change in position. Further, the transmittance may be changed only for a part of the transmissive region. For example, when the display position of the object is known in advance, a transmissive region where the transmittance changes with respect to the display position of the object may be provided.

41. Partial background image displayed with transmittance changed with time Next, a case where a partial background image is displayed in a fade-in or fade-out manner on the image display device 5 will be described with reference to FIG. 41A to 41C are diagrams showing an example of displaying the partial background image with the transmittance of the partial background image changed over time, and exemplify the case where the partial background image A2 is displayed in the partial area A1 in a fade-in manner. doing.

In FIG. 41A, the partial background image A2 is displayed in an overlapping manner in the partial area A1 with a transmittance of 100%. The state where the transmittance is 100% is a state where the partial background image A2 is transparent, and the background image is displayed as it is. Note that the partial area A1 described in FIG. 41A is the same as the partial area A1 described in FIG.
FIG. 41 (b) shows a display when a predetermined time has elapsed after displaying FIG. 41 (a). In FIG. 41 (b), a partial background image A2 is superimposed and displayed in a partial area A1 with a transmittance of 50%. The transmittance of the partial background image A2 decreases from 100% after the display in FIG. 41A with the passage of time to 50%. The partial background image A2 gradually appears in the partial area A1 as the transmittance decreases, and fade-in display is performed.
FIG. 41 (c) is a display when a predetermined time has elapsed after displaying FIG. 41 (b). In FIG. 41 (c), the partial background image A2 is displayed so as to overlap in the partial area A1 with a transmittance of 0%. The state in which the transmittance is 0% is a state in which the partial background image A2 is opaque, the partial background image A2 is displayed on the background image, and the background image is hidden by the partial background image A2. The transmissivity of the partial background image A2 decreases from 50% after the display in FIG. 41B with the passage of time to 0%. The faded-in partial background image A2 is displayed instead of the background image when the transmittance becomes 0%. In other words, the background image is faded out when the partial background image A2 is faded in.

In the present embodiment, by reducing the transmittance of the partial background image A2 over time, even if the background image is hidden by the partial background image A2, unnaturalness is reduced in the disappearance of the background image, which is preferable. Image representation can be realized. For example, when the object moves from the outside to the inside of the partial area A1, the partial background image A2 that is displayed in a superimposed manner is faded in, so that the object is faded out and unnatural in the movement of the object due to the disappearance of the object. Therefore, it is possible to realize a suitable image expression.
In this embodiment, the case where the partial background image is displayed in a fade-in manner is illustrated, but the partial background image may be displayed in a fade-out manner. When the partial background image is displayed in a fade-out manner, the background image is displayed in a fade-in manner, so that there is no unnatural motion of the object due to the appearance of the background image, and a suitable image expression can be realized.

In the present embodiment, the target of fade-in display or fade-out display is the partial background image, but the object may be the target of fade-in display or fade-out display.
For example, when a background image in which an object continues to move is displayed by repeatedly playing a moving image of the object described in FIG. 35, the object appears suddenly at the beginning of the moving image, or the object suddenly appears at the end of the moving image. If it disappears, the object will appear unnatural at the joint between the end and the beginning of the movie. By displaying the object in a fade-in or fade-out manner, the object can be suitably expressed even when the moving image of the object is repeatedly reproduced.

42. Next, it will be described with reference to FIG. 42 that the transmissivities of the partial background image A4 and the transparent area Ap described with reference to FIG. 40 change with time. FIG. 42 is a graph showing an example of the temporal transition of the transmittance of the partial background image A4 and the transmissive area Ap.
In FIG. 42, the partial background image A4 has a transmittance that decreases from 100% to 0% over time from time 0 to t1, and is faded in. The partial background image A4 maintains 0% transmittance from time t1 to time t2, and the partial background image A4 is displayed opaque. Further, the partial background image A4 has a transmittance that increases from 0% to 100% from time t2 to time t3 with time, and is faded out.
On the other hand, the transmission area Ap adjacent to the periphery of the partial background image A4 decreases from 100% to 50% over time from time 0 to t1, and is faded in. The transmissive area Ap maintains a transmittance of 50% from time t1 to t2, and the background image is transmitted and displayed at the transmittance of 50% in the portion where the transmissive area Ap is overlapped. Further, in the transmission area Ap, the transmittance increases from 50% to 100% from time t2 to time t3, and fade-out display is performed.

In the present embodiment, the case has been described in which the partial background image A4 is not only faded in or faded out, but the transparent area Ap adjacent to the partial background image A4 is also faded in or faded out. By displaying the partial background image A4 and the transmissive area Ap in a fade-in display or fade-out display, the transmittance changes in position in the transmissive area Ap and also temporally in the partial background image A4 and the transmissive area Ap. It will change.
For example, for a background image that does not move from the position where the partial background image A4 or the transparent region Ap overlaps, the effect of fade-in display or fade-out display can be obtained depending on the temporal transition of the transmittance. For objects that move outside and inside the partial area A1, the effect of fade-in display or fade-out display can be obtained by the temporal transition and positional transition of the transmittance. That is, in the present embodiment, there is no unnaturalness in filing and extinguishing a background image corresponding to the movements and positions of various background images, and it is possible to realize a suitable image expression.

In the present embodiment, the case of changing the transmittance of the image to be faded-in display or fade-out display divided into two types of the partial background image A4 and the transmissive area Ap is illustrated. However, for example, the transmittance may be changed in three or more types according to the position of the background image.
Further, in the present embodiment, the transmittance according to the position of the background image is increased or decreased within the same elapsed time. However, for example, the transmission may be displayed with a time lag when the transmittance is increased or decreased depending on the position of the background image.

  Note that there is no particular limitation on the method for setting the transmissive region (a method for storing information indicating that the transmissive region is present). As an example, the transmittance may be set in units of pixels (pixels) serving as a transmissive region. That is, for each pixel serving as the transmission region, information indicating the transmittance may be stored in addition to information indicating the pixel value (for example, RGB).

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, various effects operations including the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 have been described. These can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

In the above embodiment, the gaming machine is a gaming machine that includes display means and is capable of a predetermined game, and includes a background image composed of a background area and an object moving on the background area, and a background area of the background image. The storage means for storing the partial background image displayed in the area set as the partial area in FIG. 5 and the partial area is displayed by overlapping the partial background image on the partial area when a predetermined display condition is satisfied. Superimposing display means having a specific aspect, and in the background image, the object does not move between the areas of the partial area and the area other than the partial area, regardless of whether or not the partial background image is superimposed and displayed. Although an example of display is shown as above, this is an example.
For example, in the present embodiment, the background area image is described as a still image such as a tree, but the background area image may be a moving image or an animation.
In addition, as a method for displaying the partial background image so as to overlap the background image, for example, the background image and the partial image display layer may be separated and the partial image layer may be in front. Further, a partial background image may be inserted instead of the partial region image of the background image.
In addition, in the background image, an example is shown in which an object is displayed so as not to move between regions between a partial region and a region other than the partial region. You may make it move between these areas.

In the above embodiment, the partial areas are set at a plurality of positions in the background area, and the storage means stores a plurality of types of partial background images respectively corresponding to the plurality of partial areas. For each of the examples, the partial background images corresponding to the partial areas are displayed in an overlapping manner, but this is an example.
For example, the storage means stores a plurality of types of partial background images corresponding to a plurality of partial areas at random, and displays the partial background images corresponding to the partial areas in a superimposed manner for a plurality of partial areas. Also good.

In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the predetermined display condition is established when a specific value advantageous to the player is given to the player, but this is an example.
For example, a predetermined display condition may be established when a specific value advantageous to the player is not given to the player (for example, when a loss determination is made in step S404).

In the above embodiment, the partial background image is an example in which a region other than the partial region is a transmission region based on the image of the rectangular region, but this is an example.
For example, a transparent area may be set in a part where the object moves in the partial area. By making the part where the object moves as a transparent area, the object is hidden even when partial background images are superimposed. Can be prevented.

In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the partial background image is in contact with the transmissive region set so that the transmittance of the image gradually increases toward the outside of the partial region at least at one boundary. Is an example.
For example, a part where the transmittance gradually changes (changes) with the transition of the position may be provided in a specific region of the partial background image.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example which changes and displays the transmittance | permeability of a partial background image over time was shown, this is an example.
For example, the transmittance of only a part of the partial background image may be changed and displayed over time.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example which changes and displays the transmittance | permeability of an object with progress of time was shown, this is an example.
For example, the transmittance of only a part of the object may be changed over time and displayed.

  In the above description, it has been described that the ROM 101 stores data configuring a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The data does not necessarily have to be stored in a table format (for example, a structure, an array, etc.). For example, each special figure display result ("big hit", "small hit", "losing") is compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result so that the determination ratio shown in FIG. Numerical values (determined values) may be stored in the ROM 101 in the form of a table, but information for determining a special figure display result at a decision ratio as shown in FIG. 6A (for example, a special figure display result) The ROM 101 may store a mathematical expression or program that outputs any special figure display result when a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determination is input. In addition, the data does not necessarily have to be stored together in the ROM 101. That is, the above-described structures, arrays, mathematical formulas, programs, and the like may be distributed (stored) in a plurality of locations in the ROM 101. In addition, it has been described that the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the production control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The data in the ROM 121 is the same as the data in the ROM 101.

  In the said embodiment, it demonstrated using the pachinko gaming machine 1 which has a function which displays a special symbol and a decoration symbol variably, and a function which displays various effect images as an example of a gaming machine. However, at least a part of the configuration and functions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachislot gaming machine.

  In the slot machine, a predetermined game using a medal or the like as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. Note that the game medium is not limited to one using medals, and a predetermined game may be executed using points corresponding to the number of medals.

  For example, the number of bets is set in accordance with the number of medals inserted from a predetermined insertion slot provided at a predetermined position on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine, credits accumulated as data, and the like. Based on the fact that a predetermined start switch detects a predetermined operation such as a player pressing the start lever, the left, middle and right reels of the symbol display device start rotating and variable symbol display starts. To do.

  When variable display is started by detecting the operation of the start lever, a part or all of the game random numbers updated by a random number circuit or the like is extracted. The game random numbers to be extracted include a random number value for internal lottery used for determining whether or not a predetermined winning combination is permitted.

  Based on the extracted random number for internal lottery, the current gaming state, etc., internal lottery is performed by referring to a predetermined winning determination table. When the internal lottery is won, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM in the game control microcomputer.

  The types of roles can be broadly divided into small roles with medals and points, replaying players who can start the next game without having to set the number of bets, and special roles with game state transitions. The winning combination is determined in advance according to the game state.

  Of each combination, winning of the small combination and replaying combination is valid only in the winning game. However, the winning of the special combination is effective until the combination that is allowed to be generated by the internal lottery is completed. In other words, once the special winning combination is allowed, even if the special winning combination is not established in each game, the winning is carried over to the next game. However, in a bonus game such as a regular bonus in a predetermined gaming state, the special role winning may not be carried over to the next game.

  After starting the variable display of symbols by rotating each reel, the corresponding reel is rotated based on the detection of a predetermined operation such as the player pressing each of the left, middle and right stop switches. Stop and display symbols on the winning line.

  In the symbol display device of the slot machine, for example, a plurality of pay lines, such as five, four, etc., are determined in advance, and a predetermined number of pay lines are activated according to the setting of the bet number. By stopping the rotation of all the reels, one game is completed, and a winning combination can be generated by a combination of symbols stopped on any of the activated winning lines.

  The gaming state in the slot machine includes a regular bonus, a big bonus, a normal gaming state, and the like. In the regular bonus game state, small bonuses such as JAC, cherry, watermelon, and bell are determined as winning prizes and are subject to lottery in the internal lottery.

  In the normal gaming state, small roles such as cherries, watermelons and bells, replaying roles such as replay, special bonuses such as big bonus and regular bonus, etc. are determined as winning roles, and in the internal lottery in each game Target lottery.

  In the normal gaming state, when a special role winning that becomes a big bonus occurs, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. In the big bonus, a predetermined game can be played as a small role game. The big bonus ends when the total number of medals awarded to the player in the big bonus exceeds a specified number.

  In a small role game in a normal gaming state or a big bonus, when a special role winning that becomes a regular bonus occurs, the gaming state shifts to the regular bonus. The regular bonus ends when 12 games are consumed or when 8 games are won by any combination, whichever comes first.

  In the regular bonus in the normal gaming state, the regular bonus may be terminated when the total number of medals awarded to the player exceeds a specified number. If the total number of medals awarded to the player during the big bonus exceeds the specified number with the regular bonus in the big bonus, the regular bonus is terminated together with the big bonus.

  The slot machine may directly give medals that are premium game media, or may give a score corresponding to the number of medals that are premium game media.

  In slot machines, when the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, the player can acquire more medals than the normal gaming state, and a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state It becomes.

  Note that the special gaming state is not limited to the regular bonus, big bonus, etc., and it can be expected that the player will win more medals than the normal gaming state, and is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. I just need it.

  As the gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, the assist time that is generated on the condition that the reel deriving conditions such as stop order and stop timing are satisfied, and the operation procedure that satisfies the deriving condition for the notification target winning is notified. Or, by restricting the pull-in range of at least one of the reels, the symbols displayed when the stop switch is operated are controlled so that the symbols can be easily stopped. There are a gaming state in which the probability of allowing a specific winning is increased, such as a challenge time that can be derived, a replay winning, a single bonus winning, and the like, and there is also a gaming state in which these are combined.

  The medal used as a game medium in the slot machine and the recording information of the score to be given corresponding to the number may be any value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity. Further, these medal and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have value that can be used for replaying in the slot machine.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be granted in the slot machine is not limited to the granting of medals or scoring points as premium game media, but can be controlled to other special gaming states such as regular bonus and big bonus, special gaming state Including an increase in the upper limit of the number of variable displays that can be executed at, such as a gaming state advantageous to the player.

  For example, the front door of the slot machine has an image display device capable of displaying various effect images. In addition, the left and right upper portions of the slot machine have two speakers that output sound effects. Further, a game effect lamp is provided at a predetermined position on the front door of the slot machine.

  The effect operation by the image display device, the speaker, the game effect lamp, etc. provided in the slot machine includes a mode effect, a predetermined effect, an suggestion effect, and depending on which mode effect was executed before the predetermined effect was executed, What is necessary is just to make it differ from the expectation level which will be in a special game state when a predetermined effect is performed, and the execution ratio of a suggestion effect changes with which mode effect is performed.

  That is, the gaming machine in the present embodiment is a gaming machine (for example, a slot machine that performs a game as described above) that includes a display unit (image display device or the like) and that can perform a predetermined game, A background image (for example, an image displayed on an image display device or the like) composed of an object moving on the background area, and a partial background image displayed in an area set as a partial area among the background areas of the background image Storage means (for example, a ROM of a slot machine for playing a game as described above) and a predetermined display condition (for example, regular bonus or big When the player wins or wins a bonus or the like, or the player detects an operation such as pressing a start lever or pressing each stop switch), the partial area Superimposing display means for making the partial area a specific aspect by displaying the partial background image in an overlapping manner, and whether or not the partial background image is superimposed on the background image. A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine for playing a game as described above) that displays the object so as not to move between the partial area and an area other than the partial area may be used. Moreover, the modification etc. which demonstrated the pachinko game machine 1 in this embodiment are applicable also to the slot machine etc. which perform the above games.

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

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

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, a variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable and deriving and displaying the display result, A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means, but a game score is used when the game score is not 0. The game ball enclosed in the plane is driven into the game area, the game is performed, the game score is subtracted according to the game ball being driven, and the game ball is awarded according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to gaming machines that add points. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 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 command when starting the change. Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before reaching reach, such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream and the presence or absence of a slip effect. In the second command, a command indicating the variation time and variation mode after reaching reach, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect, may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer may notify the change time by each of the two commands. In that case, the specific variation mode executed at each timing may be selected by the production control microcomputer. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, the second command May be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example. The order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands in this way, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, “the execution ratios are different” is limited to only those having different ratios in a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. In addition, it is a concept including a ratio that is different in a relationship such as A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and decoration LED Various production operations including, etc. can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  Also, in each of the above embodiments, there is a gaming machine that is controlled to a probable change state after the big hit game based on the fact that there are a probable big hit and a normal big hit as the big hit type, and that the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. However, it is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The configuration described in each of the above embodiments can be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 3 Frame 4A, 4B for game machines Special image display device 5 Image display device 5H Start winning memory display area 6A Normal winning ball device 6B Normal variable winning ball device 7 Special variable winning ball device 8 Speaker 9 Game Effect lamp 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Audio control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A First start port switch 22B Second start port switch 23 Count switch 31A Stick controller 31B Push button 100 Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ROM
102, 122 RAM
103 CPU
104, 124 Random number circuit 105, 125 I / O
120 CPU for effect control
123 Display control unit 126 CGROM

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A gaming machine having a display means and capable of a predetermined game,
Storage means for storing a background area and a background image made up of an object moving on the background area, and a partial background image displayed in an area set as a partial area among the background areas of the background image;
When a predetermined display condition is satisfied, the partial background image is displayed so as to overlap the partial area, thereby including a superimposing display unit that makes the partial area a specific aspect,
The background image is displayed so that the object does not move between the partial area and an area other than the partial area, regardless of whether the partial background image is displayed in an overlapping manner. To play.

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