JP2016007457A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interests of a notice performance.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: reservation display means which can display a reservation display corresponding to reservation memory in a plurality of display modes including a special mode; and display mode change means which can change the reservation display of the special mode to the reservation display of a specific display mode at least different from the special mode, on the basis of detection of operation of a player by detection means when the reservation display of the special mode is displayed by the reservation display means. The display mode change means changes the reservation display of the special mode to the reservation display of the specific mode in a different ratio between the case when the operation of the player is detected by the detection means in a first period and the case when the operation of the player is detected by the detection means in a second period different from the first period.

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine in which a button hold display that prompts a push button press operation (operation) is performed as a pre-reading notice effect, and the button hold display changes to a special hold display when the player presses the button. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-34678 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, regardless of the timing of the player's button pressing operation (operation), the display mode always changes according to the button pressing operation, that is, the button hold display. Since the rate of change in the display mode is always the same, there is a problem that the interest of the notice effect cannot be enhanced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of a notice effect.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A variable display (for example, variable display) of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and effect symbols) that can identify each is executed, and a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) that is predetermined as a variable display result ) Is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, a short-time state) that is advantageous to the player when
Detection means capable of detecting the player's action (for example, a part for determining whether or not the player has pressed down the push button 31B in S404 of the hold display notice effect execution process shown in FIG. 26). When,
Hold storage means for storing variable display of identification information that has not yet been executed as hold storage (for example, a start winning reception command buffer 194A);
A hold display capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage in a plurality of display modes (for example, a normal mode, first to third special modes, a button image, and a changing image) including a special mode (for example, a button image). Display means (for example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 can display the hold display in the hold display update process shown in FIG. 27A based on the hold display flag of the start winning reception command buffer) ,
Based on the fact that the player's action is detected by the detecting means when the hold display of the special mode is displayed by the hold display unit, the special mode hold display is at least different from the special mode. For example, the display mode change means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 26 performs the hold display notice effect in the hold display notice effect execution process shown in FIG. The hold change flag (see FIGS. 24 and 25) determined in the hold display notice effect determination process and the buffer number (hold number) of the current entry are set in the hold display flag of the hold storage entry that is the target of By setting a value corresponding to (0 to 3), the portion of the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect can be changed), and
With
The display mode changing means includes a case in which a player's action is detected by the detecting means during a first period (for example, when a hold display subject to a hold display notice effect is in the fourth hold), In a second period that is different from the period (for example, when the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect is the first hold), the detection means detects the action of the player at a different rate. The hold display is changed to a hold display of a specific mode (for example, as shown in the determination ratio of the hold change pattern shown in FIG. 24 and the hold change pattern shown in FIG. (The part where the ratio that changes to the third special mode when it is the fourth and the ratio that changes to the third special mode when it is the first hold is different)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the display mode of the special mode hold display is easily changed to the specific mode hold display according to the period during which the player performs the action, so that the player is careful about the period during which the player performs the action. Therefore, the interest of the notice production can be enhanced.

A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A specific effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 29) can execute a specific effect (for example, reach effect) during variable display (for example, variable display) of identification information (for example, special symbol or effect symbol). The part where the reach effect can be executed according to the contents of the process data in the process of changing the effect design)
During execution of the specific effect, a display restriction unit (for example, production control) that restricts the display of the special mode hold display by the hold display unit when the hold storage is newly stored in the hold storage unit. When the CPU 120 is in the super reach effect in S243 of the hold display notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 22, the hold display generated by the start winning is not determined as the execution target of the hold display notice effect. Display in the normal mode and restrict the display in the button image display mode),
Is further provided.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the interest of the specific effect from deteriorating due to a decrease in attention to the specific effect by starting display of the special mode hold display when the specific effect is being executed. be able to.

A gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A specific effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 29) can execute a specific effect (for example, reach effect) during variable display (for example, variable display) of identification information (for example, special symbol or effect symbol). The part where the reach effect can be executed according to the contents of the process data in the process of changing the effect design)
During execution of the specific effect, a change limiting unit (for example, effect control) that restricts the change of the hold display in the special mode to the hold display in the specific mode when the operation of the player is detected by the detection unit. When the reach state is established in S405 of the hold display effect execution process shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 120 for changing the display mode of the hold display),
Is further provided.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the interest of the specific effect from deteriorating due to a decrease in attention to the specific effect by changing the display of the special mode hold display when the specific effect is being executed. be able to.

A gaming machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The display mode changing means (for example, the hold display advance notice is set in the hold display flag of the entry of the hold storage that is the target of the hold display advance notice effect in S413 of the hold display notice effect executing process shown in FIG. 26 by the effect control CPU 120). By setting a value (0 to 3) corresponding to the hold change pattern (see FIGS. 24 and 25) determined in the effect determination process and the buffer number (hold number) of the current entry, the hold display notice Special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect (for example, a changing effect) when the hold display of a special mode (for example, a button image) is changed by a portion where the hold display that is the effect is changeable) (For example, the effect control CPU 120 performs a changing effect execution process in S411 of the hold display notice effect execution process shown in FIG. 26, and the character performs a predetermined action. There further comprises an executable portion)
The special effect executing means is configured such that after the period until the variable display of the identification information based on the hold storage corresponding to the hold display of the special mode is executed is less than the predetermined period (for example, the hold of the target of the hold display notice effect) Whether or not the player has pressed the push button 31B in S404 of the hold display notice effect execution process shown in FIG. 26 by the detection means (for example, when the display becomes the first hold). Based on the fact that the player's action is detected by the determination part), a shortened special effect whose effect time is shorter than the normal time is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the hold display notice effect execution process shown in FIG. 26). In S407, when the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect corresponds to the hold 1st, the process table of the changing effect for a short time is selected. , Portions for performing the change in production for a short period of time)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to execute an effect in an appropriate mode according to the player's action.

A gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The display mode changing means (for example, the hold display advance notice is set in the hold display flag of the entry of the hold storage that is the target of the hold display advance notice effect in S413 of the hold display notice effect executing process shown in FIG. 26 by the effect control CPU 120). By setting a value (0 to 3) corresponding to the hold change pattern (see FIGS. 24 and 25) determined in the effect determination process and the buffer number (hold number) of the current entry, the hold display notice The portion where the hold display that is the target of the change is changeable) is the first display mode (for example, normal mode) or the second display mode in which the special mode (for example, button image) is displayed in a specific mode. (For example, the third special mode) can be changed to the hold display,
The display mode changing means is configured to display the detection means (for example, the display control CPU 120 for effect control shown in FIG. 26) during the first period (for example, when the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect is the fourth hold). When the player's action is detected by the part in which the player presses the push button 31B in S404 of the notice effect execution process), a special mode (for example, a button image) is displayed on hold. Can be changed so that the ratio of change to the hold display of the first display mode is higher than the rate of change to the hold display of the second display mode (for example, the hold change shown in FIG. As shown in the pattern and the determination ratio of the hold change pattern shown in FIG. 25, the rate of change to the normal mode is the third when the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect is the fourth hold. The portion that can be changed so as to be higher than the ratio changed to another mode), by the detection means in the second period (for example, when the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect is in the hold 1st) When a player's action is detected, the rate at which the special mode hold display is changed to the second display mode hold display is higher than the rate at which the special display hold display is changed to the first display mode hold display. (For example, as shown in the determination ratio of the hold change pattern shown in FIG. 24 and the hold change pattern shown in FIG. 25, when the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect is the first hold) The portion that can be changed so that the rate of change to the third special mode is higher than the rate of change to the normal mode)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the display mode of the special mode hold display is easily changed to either the first display mode or the second display mode according to the period during which the player operates, so that the game entertainment is enhanced. be able to.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and means 1,
The display mode changing means (for example, the hold display advance notice is set in the hold display flag of the entry of the hold storage that is the target of the hold display advance notice effect in S413 of the hold display notice effect executing process shown in FIG. 26 by the effect control CPU 120). By setting a value (0 to 3) corresponding to the hold change pattern (see FIGS. 24 and 25) determined in the effect determination process and the buffer number (hold number) of the current entry, the hold display notice The portion where the hold display that is the target of the change is changeable) is a hold display in a specific mode, and is displayed on hold in any of a plurality of display modes (eg, normal mode, first to third special modes). When the player's action is detected by the detection means during the first period when the hold storage is newly stored in the hold storage means (for example, at the time of starting winning a prize). It is possible to determine in advance a display mode for changing the hold display of the mode and a display mode for changing the hold display of the special mode when the player's action is detected by the detection means in the second period (for example, A portion where the CPU 120 for effect control can determine the hold change pattern of the hold display notice effect based on the change display result and the change category specified in S249 of the hold display notice effect determination process shown in FIG.
The special mode hold display is changed to a display mode determined in advance for the period in which the player's action is detected by the detection means (for example, the display control CPU 120 for the display control notice effect execution process shown in FIG. 26). The hold change pattern (see FIGS. 24 and 25) determined by the hold display advance notice effect determination process and the current entry are added to the hold display flag of the entry of the hold storage that is the target of the hold display notice effect in S413. Set the value (0 to 3) corresponding to the buffer number (number of hold number) of the part, and change the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the interest with respect to newly storing the hold memory.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, means 1, and means 2,
The display mode changing means (for example, the hold display advance notice is set in the hold display flag of the entry of the hold storage that is the target of the hold display advance notice effect in S413 of the hold display notice effect executing process shown in FIG. 26 by the effect control CPU 120). By setting a value (0 to 3) corresponding to the hold change pattern (see FIGS. 24 and 25) determined in the effect determination process and the buffer number (hold number) of the current entry, the hold display notice The portion of the hold display that can be changed is a changeable display in a specific form, and the hold display can be changed to any one of a plurality of display forms. Is detected (for example, when a button is operated), the display mode of the hold display when the hold display of the special mode changes can be determined (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control is shown in FIG. In S413 + of the hold display advance notice execution process of the modification shown in FIG. 5, the hold number (buffer number) of the hold display (target hold display) of the hold display advance notice target when the player operates the button, and at the start winning Based on the determined maximum display mode, the display mode of the target hold display after the button operation is selected from “normal mode”, “first special mode”, “second special mode”, or “third special mode”. , Part determined as any one display mode)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the specific mode is determined according to the player's action, it is possible to improve the interest of the player performing the action.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and means 1 to 3,
The portion that can be displayed on the effect display device 5 based on the hold display flag of the start command received command buffer in the hold display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 in the hold display update process shown in FIG. 27A). ) In the case where the reserved memory is newly stored in the reserved memory when the number of the reserved memory stored in the reserved memory means (for example, the start command received command buffer 194A) is less than a predetermined number ( For example, the display of a special mode (for example, button image) hold display is limited in the case where the hold display becomes the first hold display at the time of starting winning a prize (for example, the production control CPU 120 holds the hold shown in FIG. 22). In S252 of the display announcement effect determining process, when the hold memory (entry) corresponding to the first hold is displayed, the hold display is displayed in the display mode after the change from the initial display. Portion to limit the hold display button image is displayed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to execute an effect in an appropriate manner according to the number of reserved memories.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and means 1 to 4,
The portion that can be displayed on the effect display device 5 based on the hold display flag of the start command received command buffer in the hold display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 in the hold display update process shown in FIG. 27A). ) In the case where the reserved memory is newly stored in the reserved memory when the number of the reserved memory stored in the reserved memory means (for example, the start command received command buffer 194A) is less than a predetermined number ( For example, when the start winning is the first hold display on hold, the hold display can be displayed in a specific mode without displaying the special mode (for example, button image) hold display (for example, for effect control) The display state after the change from the initial display when the CPU 120 is the hold storage (entry) corresponding to the first hold in S252 of the hold display notice effect determination process shown in FIG. In part it is possible to display the pending display)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to execute an effect in an appropriate manner according to the number of reserved memories.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the contents of various jackpots. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a data storage area for effect control, and (B) is a diagram showing a configuration of a reception command buffer at the time of start winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows assignment of the judgment value of the fluctuation pattern judgment table for loss. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a holding | maintenance display announcement effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of the execution decision ratio of a hold display notice effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a pending | holding change pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of the determination ratio of a pending | holding change pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding display notice effect execution process. (A) is a flowchart which shows an example of a hold display update process, (B) is a figure which shows the example of an update of a 1st hold memory display area and a 2nd hold memory display area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a screen figure which shows an example of a hold display notice effect. It is a screen figure which shows an example of a hold display notice effect. It is a screen figure which shows an example of a hold display notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the hold display notice effect determination process as a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of the determination ratio of the last display mode as a modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the hold display notice effect execution process as a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display after the button operation as a modification.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

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

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. Pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as gaming machines) 1 are roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. 3. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, a 7 segment LED or a dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, is variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

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

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

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. And, in response to the start of any one of the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, changes in the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols) (for example, vertical scroll display) are started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game, the effect display devices 5L, 5C, and 5R in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the result of variation display of the production symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols are derived and displayed by stopping display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and ending the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the production symbol to the display of the definite production symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the production symbol becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not deterministically displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the effect symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include a complete stop display of the effect symbol for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

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

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

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening ( The reserved storage display generated on the basis of the start winning due to the entry) is similarly a round white display.

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B together with the hold storage display area. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

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

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

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

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

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is installed.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes a normal symbol variation display such 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. 2. For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 is activated based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the normal symbol start condition is satisfied. The usual game is started.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Control is performed after a special symbol indicating the number “5” is derived from among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols as the confirmed special symbols in the special symbol game. In the big hit gaming state (short-term open big hit state), the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round (the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) The upper limit) is the same as the predetermined period in the normal open big hit state, but the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is the first number in the normal open big hit state ( For example, it is repeatedly executed a second number of times (for example, 5 times) less than 16 times. The short-term open big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. In addition, in these short-term open big hit states, the number of rounds is exemplified as the second number of 5 times, but the round number is the same as the first number (for example, 16 times) in the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round after a predetermined number (for example, 6) (the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) ) May be set to a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open big hit state, so that the substantial number of rounds may be made smaller than that in the normal open big hit state.

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

  When the small hit symbol (for example, the number “2”) is stopped and displayed, after the small hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol, the small hit symbol is controlled as a special gaming state. good. Specifically, in the small winning game state, for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 is advantageous to the player in the special variable winning ball device 7 as in the above-described short-term open big hit state in which a ball (prize ball) is not substantially obtained. The variable winning operation for changing to the first state (open state) may be executed.

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

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

  In response to the reach state, the variation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Or change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the production symbol, or change the variation mode of the production symbol, so that the production operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

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

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

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in reach, the variation time is set such that super reach β> super reach α> normal reach (see FIG. 5). Expectation is getting higher.

  During the variation display of the production symbol, unlike the reach production, there is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol will be the reach state, the variation display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. A variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-run” may be executed to notify the player in accordance with a variable display mode of the effect symbol. It is only necessary to determine whether or not these “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variation display effects should be executed in response to the variation pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the “slip” variation display effect 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.

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

  The notice effect may include a hold display notice effect. The hold display announcement effect is based on the change in the display mode such as the hold display of the special game before the start of the change display that is subject to the advance notice. This is a suggested announcement. In particular, the effect of continuously notifying the possibility that the result of the variable display will be a “big hit” over the variable display of the effect symbol that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special figure games is a continuous notice effect (continuous It is also called production. In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the effect display for changing the effect design again (pseudo continuous change, re-change) is performed a predetermined number of times. In a game machine that performs a “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect that makes it appear as if multiple variation displays are being performed, the variation display result is “big hit” over the pseudo multiple variation displays. A notice effect for continuously notifying the possibility and the like is also included in the continuous notice effect (continuous effect).

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

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

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

  The confirmed effect symbol which is a normal big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is variably displayed in, for example, the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

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

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, out of the special symbol that becomes the big hit symbol, when the probability variable big hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the variation display state of the production symbol is the reach state. Correspondingly, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the definite effect symbol that becomes a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations May be stopped. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols of “8”, the effect symbol whose symbol number is “7” is a predetermined effective line in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed all together. The effect symbol having the symbol number “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination is referred to as a probability variation symbol. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become short-term open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the production symbol is Corresponding to the reach state, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the predetermined probable big hit combination is selected from a plurality of types of big hit combinations. The confirmed effect design may be stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. ~ Among the effect symbols of “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the odd number “1”, “3”, “5” other than the symbol number “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right” As long as it is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1”, “3”, and “5” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols in the same manner as the effect symbol “7” described above. In addition, when the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol. Good.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game will have a "big hit" variation display result. This is referred to as a variation display mode of “probability variation” (also referred to as “big hit type”). In this embodiment, among the big hit types of “probability change”, the control is set to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that “7 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol and the result is “big hit”. After that, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with time reduction control. On the other hand, among the big hit types of “probable change”, it is controlled to the short-open big hit state based on the fact that “5 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol, and the short-term open big hit state is controlled. At the same time, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time reduction control, the probability variation control is ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time reduction number or 90 times different from the time reduction number) are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. May be. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

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

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

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

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

  The re-lottery effect may be executed during the variation display of the effect symbol in which the confirmed effect symbol is a non-probable variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the effect symbols that are normally a big hit combination are temporarily displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the effect display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Middle ”,“ right ”effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, with the same effect symbols in the same state, are changed again, and the effect symbol (probability variable symbol) that is a probabilistic big hit combination and the normal big hit One of the effect symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final effect symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed effect symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped effect symbol It is only necessary to perform a re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, after the re-variation of the temporarily stopped display effect symbol, the definite effect that becomes the probable big hit combination A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp control board 14 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 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the effect display device 5, a sound control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like.

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

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

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

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”. In order to generate a small hit, a variable display result designation command (for example, command 8CX4H (X is an arbitrary value from 1 to 3)) corresponding to the small hit is set. It is sufficient to notify the result of the preliminary determination that “

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type (probability variation, non-probability variation or sudden probability) as the determination result at the time of winning. The command C6XXH is a variation category indicating a determination result of whether the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is a variation pattern of “non-reach”, “super-reach”, or “other” as a determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “losing”, the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively, and the variation display Corresponding to the case where the result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set higher. In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined by determining the type of the fluctuation pattern first, such as a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, etc. Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided to determine the variation pattern type. The variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after first determining the variation pattern type from the random value. It is also possible to determine the emissions.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

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

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

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

  In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether or not the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state. It is data for determination to be assigned. In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more judgment values than the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) are “big hit”. It is assigned to the special map display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as the “big hit” in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) to control the big hit gaming state Then, compared to the probability determined (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability of determining to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit” is higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). ). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variation state (high probability state), there is a probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state compared to the normal state or the short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state so as to increase.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7, depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, for the big hit types of “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B”. The assignment of judgment values is different. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “81” to “100”) are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special chart, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “probable big hit B” with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the big hit type is “probable big hit B” and it is not determined to control the short-term open big hit state with a small number of rounds. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game interest is reduced by avoiding frequent short-term open big hit states with few prize balls obtained. Can be prevented.

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

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

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

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

  Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the special figure display result is “big hit”, and the special figure display result is “lost”. A variation pattern determination table for loss used when it is determined in advance is prepared in advance.

  In the big hit variation pattern determination table, variation patterns of normal reach big hit variation pattern (PB1-1), super reach α big hit variation pattern (PB1-2), and super reach β big hit variation pattern (PB1-3) are included. On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination. In the present embodiment, when these determination values are the jackpot type “probability big hit A” or “probability big hit B”, the super reach β is easily determined, and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”. When the variation pattern of the super reach β is executed, it is not “probable big hit A” or “probable big hit B” when the super reach β variation pattern is executed. It can raise the player's expectation.

  Further, the loss variation pattern determination table is used when the loss variation pattern determination table A used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less and when the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 4. Loss variation pattern determination table B, loss variation pattern determination table C used when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8, and when the gaming state is a high base state in which time-shortening control is performed A variation pattern determination table D for loss used in the above is prepared in advance.

  In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without reduction, the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and the super reach. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of β loss in a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take. Also, in the variation pattern determination table B for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach corresponding to the total number of reserved memories of 2 to 4. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern determining random value MR3 for the α loss variation pattern (PA2-2) and the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). ing. Also, in the variation pattern determination table C for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach corresponding to the total reserved memory number of 5 to 8. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern determining random value MR3 for the α loss variation pattern (PA2-2) and the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). ing. In the variation pattern determination table D for loss, the variation pattern of shortened non-reach loss (PA1-4), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), and the variation pattern of super reach α loss ( PA2-2), a predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of the super reach β loss, out of the possible range of the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern.

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

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

  In such a RAM 102, for example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 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 holding storage unit 151A has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

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

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

  The general-purpose holding storage unit 151C stores the holding information of the general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general figure hold storage unit 151C associates with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41, and determines the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “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 count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14.

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

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

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

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effect symbol variation display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol variation display Has been. The notice effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 9A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 9A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types whose states can be updated in accordance with an effect operation state such as an effect image display state on the screen of the effect display device 5, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating 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 effect display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 9B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, storage areas (buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory are stored. Corresponding areas). In addition, in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, storage areas (buffer numbers “2-1” to “2-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the second special figure reserved memory are stored. Is provided).

  When there is a starting prize at the first starting prize opening or the second starting prize opening, a starting opening prize designation command (first starting slot prize designation command or second starting slot prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category designation Four commands, a command and a reserved memory count notification command (first reserved memory count notification command or second reserved memory count notification command), are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure hold memory and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure hold memory in the reception command buffer 194A at the time of the start winning prize include a start opening prize designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category designation command, A storage area (entry) is provided for storing the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory in association with the hold memory number notification command.

  The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the uppermost reserved storage (buffer number “1-1” or buffer number “2-1”) is started. It is shifted up one by one. The stored contents of the buffer number “1-1” or the buffer number “2-1” for storing the contents of the pending storage satisfying the start condition is the effect symbol variation stop executed when the variation display ends. It is cleared in the process.

  Furthermore, in the start winning reception command buffer 194A of this embodiment, the display pattern determination associated with the determination of whether or not to execute the hold display notice effect is not yet determined in the hold display notice effect determination process (FIG. 22) described later. In other words, due to the occurrence of a new start win, the display pattern has not yet been decided due to the newly stored start slot win designation command, symbol designation command, variable category designation command, pending storage number notification command Corresponding to the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory, a display undecided flag indicating the presence and a hold display flag in which a flag value corresponding to the display pattern (display mode) of the hold memory display is set A storage area is secured for each storage area (entry) so that it can be stored in association with each buffer number.

  In addition, in the hold display notice effect determination process described later, if execution of the hold display notice effect is not decided, a value “0” corresponding to the normal hold memory display display pattern is set in the hold display flag. Thus, the normal storage mode (for example, round shape) is displayed in the first storage storage area 5D and the second storage storage area 5U.

  In addition, when execution of the hold display notice effect is determined, an effect that the hold memory display changes to a special mode different from the normal mode is executed as described later. In the present embodiment, the display changes to a hold storage display of a first special mode (for example, a quadrangle), a second special mode (for example, a star), or a third special mode (for example, a heart). Note that the value “1” (square), “2” (star shape), or “3” (heart shape) corresponding to the display pattern of the hold storage display of each special mode is set in the hold display flag. The special hold memory display is displayed in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, and in the variable display corresponding to the hold memory display, it may become a big hit or a super reach. It is foretold that the nature is high (high expectation).

  In this embodiment, when the execution of the hold display notice effect is determined, the hold display changes in the second special mode as compared to when the hold display changes in the first special mode, as will be described later. When the hold display is changed, the expectation is higher when the hold display is changed in the third special mode than when the hold display is changed in the second special mode. ing.

  Furthermore, as will be described later, in the hold display advance notice effect, when the player presses the push button 31B, the hold storage display is changed to a special mode, and the display of the hold storage display before this change is made. As a mode, the hold storage display is displayed in a mode of a button image that prompts the button operation (for example, a display of “Press!” On the button image) (see FIG. 30B). Note that the value “4” corresponding to the display mode of the button image is set in the hold display flag, so that the hold storage display of the button image is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U. Is done.

  The button image is an image that prompts the player to press the button. In this embodiment, “Press!” Is displayed on the image imitating the button shape. Then, when the player performs a button pressing operation while the button image is displayed, a changing effect is displayed in which a predetermined character is displayed in the vicinity of the hold storage display to be changed as described later. As a display mode of the pending storage display during the change, the pending storage display is displayed in a mode of a changing image (for example, a display of smoke clouds) (see FIG. 30E). Note that the value “5” corresponding to the display mode of the changing image is set in the holding display flag, so that the holding storage display of the changing image is the first holding storage display area 5D and the second holding storage display area 5U. Is displayed.

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

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 9B is the entry (buffer number “1”) corresponding to the variable display hold storage to be started each time the effect symbol variation display is started. -1 "or the entry corresponding to" 2-1 ") is deleted, and the storage contents of the entries after the pending display of the variable display to be started are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 9B, when the variable display of the effect symbol stored in the first special figure hold memory is finished, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted and the buffer Each command stored in the area corresponding to the number “2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” and stored in the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “3” and “4”. Each command is shifted to an area corresponding to the buffer numbers “2” and “3”.

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 10 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

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

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

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

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 10 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  In the start winning determination process of S21, as shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first detects a detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON (S101). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (S101; Y), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S102). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in S102 (S102; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "1" (S103) .

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

  After either of the processes of S103 and S106 is executed, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated to be incremented by 1 (S107). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to add 1 (S108). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

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

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

  Subsequent to the processing of S110, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (S111). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 10 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is done.

  Following the process of S111, a winning random number determination process is executed (S112). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (S113). The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 10 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is done.

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

  FIG. 13A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S112 of FIG. 12 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol is started, the special symbol display result (the variation display result of the special symbol) is obtained by the special symbol normal process (S22 in FIG. 11, FIG. 15) described later. It is determined whether or not the game state is controlled as a big hit game state. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (S23 in FIG. 11, FIG. 16), which will be described later, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variation display mode of the effect symbol is performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination processing in S112 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). Thus, it is determined whether or not it is determined to derive and display the jackpot symbol as the special symbol display result, whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is a predetermined display mode with super reach, and the like. Thus, before the variation display of the special symbol or the production symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, that is, when it is determined whether or not to make a big hit at the start of the variation display. Before, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or which category the fluctuation display mode of the production symbol is the fluctuation display mode. Based on this judgment result, the CPU 120 for production control, etc. As will be described later, the hold display notice effect is executed.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 13 (A), the CPU 103 first checks the state of a time-short flag or a probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example, to check the pachinko gaming machine 1 The current gaming state at is identified (S121). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Following the processing of S121, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected and set (S122). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted in S109 of FIG. 12 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (S123). In the big hit determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the display result determination table selected by the process of S122 are set, and the CPU 103 stores the random value MR1 and each determination value. It suffices to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by performing the comparison one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variation display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit”.

  When it is determined in S123 that it is not within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the big hit is not made during the variable display (S123; N), the symbol corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “lost” The transmission setting of the designated command is executed (S124), and it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the time reduction state (S125). When the time reduction flag is not set (S125; N), the variation pattern determination table A for loss is selected and set, and when the time reduction flag is set (S125; Y), the variation pattern determination table for loss is set. D is selected and set (S127).

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

  In this embodiment, in addition to the variation pattern determination table A for loss and the variation pattern determination table D for loss, a variation pattern determination table for loss used when the total number of stored storages is 2 to 4. B and a variation pattern determination table C for loss that is used when the total number of reserved storages is 5 to 8 are prepared in advance, as shown in FIG. In C, in the variation pattern determination table A for loss, values ranging from 0 to A in the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take are assigned to the non-reach variation pattern. In the pattern determination tables B and C, a value exceeding 0 to A in the range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take with respect to the non-reach variation pattern It is allocated. On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination tables A to C for the loss, values from B to 997 are assigned to the super reach variation pattern in the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take.

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

  As shown in FIG. 13 (A), when it is determined in S123 that it is within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the big hit is made during the variable display (S123; Y), it is for the big hit type determination. The jackpot type is determined based on the random value MR2 (S128). At this time, the CPU 103 responds according to the fluctuation special figure corresponding to the start port buffer value ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2"). The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined whether the jackpot type is determined as a plurality of types.

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

  After executing any of the processes of S126, S127, and S130, using the variation pattern determination table set in the processes of S126, S127, and S130 and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for the variation pattern determination, A variation category corresponding to a range of determination values including the random number MR3 is determined (S131). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13B, at least when the variation display result is “losing”, the variation category that is the variation display mode of “non-reach” in common regardless of the total number of pending storages. And a variation category that is a variation display mode of “super reach” and a variation category of “other” that is a variation display mode (for example, normal reach) other than “non-reach” and “super reach”, and a random value MR3 Based on the above, it is sufficient if it can be determined whether or not it is determined as such a variation category.

  Thereafter, after setting for transmitting a variation category designation command corresponding to the determination result in the process of S131 to the effect control board 12 (S132), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the jackpot symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol indicator 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

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

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

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation processing includes processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is decremented or incremented by 1, Regardless of whether it is a special game using the first special graphic in the special symbol display 4A or a special graphic game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B, it is passed by a common timer. Time measurements are taken. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of S24 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display unit 4A or the second special symbol display unit 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol 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, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the like, for example, a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit A”, “probable big hit A”, or “probable big hit B”. May be. As an example, regardless of the type of jackpot, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round, is ”Or“ probability big hit A ”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit state by setting“ 16 times ”. On the other hand, if the jackpot type is “probable big hit B”, the number of times of opening the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of rounds, is set to “5”, thereby setting the short-term open big hit state. It's fine. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S22 of FIG. 11 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (S141). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. For example, in the process of S141, the second pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in S141 (S141; N), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold data corresponding to the hold number “1”. Then, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S142). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of S142, the second special figure reserved memory number count value and the total reserved memory number count value are decremented by one and updated, thereby causing the second special figure reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number to be decremented by one. And the data in the second special figure reservation storage unit are updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B are stored. The pending data shown is shifted up by one entry (S143).

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

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in S141 (S141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (S145). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A. For example, in the process of S145, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. Good. In this way, the process of S145 is executed when it is determined in S141 that the second special figure hold memory number is “0”, and whether or not the first special figure hold memory number is “0”. Determine whether. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In S145, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (S145; Y), after a predetermined demonstration display setting is made (S158), the special symbol normal End the process. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S23 of FIG. 11 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (S161). If the big hit flag is on (S161; Y), the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S162).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the big hit flag is off, it is determined whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” by determining the variation pattern in the process of S170. That is, the process of S170 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variation display state of the effect symbol to the reach state when the variation display result is “losing”.

  After the variation pattern is determined in S170, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B in accordance with the variation special symbol designation buffer value. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special symbol games using the two special symbols (S171). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing of S171, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (S172). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance. Is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a game state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

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

  Based on the command transmission setting in S172, every time the command control process in S17 shown in FIG. 10 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, a game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result notification command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Note that the order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted after the variation display result notification command is transmitted first. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S25 of FIG. 11 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (S181). If the variation special symbol designation buffer value is “1” indicating the first special symbol, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A is terminated, and the variation special symbol designation buffer value is In the case of “2” indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol indicator 4B is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits a symbol confirmation command to the production control board 12 is performed (S182). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S183). If the big hit flag is not set (S183; N), the process proceeds to S190.

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

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

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

  On the other hand, in S190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. When the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S190; Y), the process proceeds to S196.

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

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S29 of FIG. 11 as the big hit end process.

  In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is counting (S201). When the jackpot end display timer is not in operation (S201; N), the jackpot end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for jackpot end display in the effect display device 5 (the jackpot end display time). The setting is made (S204), and the process ends.

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

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

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

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

  In S213, the jackpot flag is reset, and the jackpot end designation command transmission setting corresponding to the jackpot type is performed (S214). Then, after setting the transmission of a game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the set probability change flag and the time reduction flag (S215), the special figure process flag value is processed as a special symbol normal process. Is updated to “0”, which is a value corresponding to (S216).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag in accordance with the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

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

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

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S146 of FIG. 19 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (S221). At this time, if there is no received command (S221; N), the command analysis processing is terminated.

  If there is a received command in S221 (S221; Y), 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 winning designation command (S222). ). If it is the first start opening winning designation command (S222; Y), the first reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (S223). For example, in the process of S223, if a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 Good.

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

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

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

  Then, after executing any one of the processes of S229 and S231, “1” indicating that the pending display mode is undecided is set in the display undecided flag of the stored entry (S232).

  If the received command is a symbol designating command in S226 (S226; Y), if the received command is a variable category command in S227 (S227; Y), or execute the processes of S223, S225, and S232 After that, the received command is stored at the head of the empty area in the start winning received command buffer (not shown) (S233), and the process returns to S221.

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

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display notice effect determining process for determining the display pattern of the hold memory display together with the presence or absence of the hold display notice effect (S70), and then performs the hold display notice effect. The hold display notice effect execution process to be executed is executed (S71), and the hold memory display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U of the effect display device 5 is received at the start winning prize reception command buffer 194A. A hold display update process is executed to update the display according to the stored contents (S72).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S70 of FIG. 21 as the hold display notice effect determination process. In the hold display notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the start winning reception command buffer 194A (S241), and determines whether or not there is a new storage of the start winning command. The determination is made based on whether there is an entry for which “1” is set in the display undetermined flag (S242).

  If there is no entry for which “1” is set in the display undecided flag (S242; N), the hold display notice effect determination processing is terminated, and there is an entry for which “1” is set in the display undecided flag. In the case (S242; Y), the process proceeds to S243.

  In S243, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the super reach effect is being performed. In the present embodiment, the hold memory generated by the start winning during the super reach effect is not determined as the execution target of the hold display notice effect. Here, when the super reach production is being performed (S243; Y), the process proceeds to S248 described later. On the other hand, when the super reach production is being performed (S243; N), the process proceeds to S244.

  In S244, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an entry for which a value equal to or greater than “1” is set in the hold display flag of the start winning reception command buffer. In this embodiment, when one hold memory is determined as the execution target of the hold display notice effect, the other hold memories are not determined as the execution object of the hold display notice effect. Here, if there is an entry in which a value of “1” or more is set in the hold display flag (S244; Y), the process proceeds to S248 described later. On the other hand, if there is no entry in which the value of “1” or more is set in the hold display flag (S244; N), the process proceeds to S245.

  In S245, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the variation display result and the variation category based on the variation category designation command and the symbol designation command of the entry whose display undecided flag is set to “1”.

  Specifically, when the symbol designating command of an entry whose display undecided flag is set to “1” corresponds to a loss, if the variable category designating command of the entry is C600H, “non-reach” If it is C601H, it is identified as the category of the “super reach” variation pattern, and if it is C602H, it is the category of the “other” variation pattern including normal reach. It only has to be specified. Also, if the symbol designating command of an entry whose display undecided flag is set to 1 corresponds to a big hit, the big hit type (probable big hit A, probable big hit A, probable big hit B, non-probable change) One of the jackpots).

  Next, in S246, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the hold display notice effect based on the specified variation display result and variation category. Specifically, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the hold display notice effect extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, the change display result and the change category specified in S245. Then, it is determined whether to execute the hold display notice effect by referring to a hold display notice effect determination table (not shown).

  In S246, for example, whether or not to execute the hold display notice effect is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 23, the determination ratio of the presence / absence of the hold display notice effect is varied according to the variation display result and the variation category specified in S245.

  Specifically, when the variation display result is “losing” and the variation pattern category is “non-reach”, “others”, or “super-reach”, the on-hold display notice effect is executed at a rate of 30%. Is determined, and the non-execution of the hold display notice effect is determined at a rate of 70%. When the fluctuation display result is “big hit” (“probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, or “non-probable big hit”), execution of the hold display notice effect is determined at a rate of 70%. The non-execution of the hold display notice effect is determined at a rate of 30%.

  With such a setting, when the variation display result is “big hit”, the proportion of execution of the hold display notice effect is higher than when the variation display result is “losing”. Therefore, when the hold display notice effect is executed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a big hit.

  Returning to FIG. 22, in S <b> 247, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not execution of the hold display notice effect has been determined. If the execution of the hold display notice effect is determined (S247; Y), the process proceeds to S249 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the hold display notice effect (S247; N), the process proceeds to S248.

  In S248, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of “0” corresponding to “normal mode” to the hold display flag of the entry for which “1” is set in the display undecided flag, and the display undecided flag for the entry. Is changed to “0” (S255), and the hold display notice effect determination process is terminated. In this way, in this embodiment, the hold display that is not the target of the hold display notice effect is displayed in the “normal mode” display mode.

  In S249, the effect control CPU 120 determines a hold change pattern of the hold display notice effect based on the specified change display result and change category. Specifically, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the pending change pattern extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, and the variation display result and variation category specified in S245, By referring to a pending change pattern determination table (not shown), one of the pending change patterns is determined from among the multiple pending change patterns.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, eight hold change patterns 1 to 8 are provided. In FIG. 24, the n-th hold (number of hold numbers) means a hold corresponding to the buffer number “1-n” or “2-n” in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (see FIG. 9B). This indicates that the display is a pending display based on storage (entry).

  As will be described later, when the execution of the hold display notice effect is determined, the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect is first displayed in the display form of the button image, and then the player By pressing the push button 31B, the display mode of the hold display is changed. In the hold change patterns 1 to 8 shown in FIG. 24, the hold display after the change when the player presses the push button 31B when the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect is the nth hold. The pattern of the display mode is shown.

  The hold change pattern 1 changes to the “normal mode” when the player presses the push button 31 </ b> B when the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect is the fourth hold, and is the third hold. When the player presses the push button 31B at a certain time, it changes to “normal mode”, and when the player presses the push button 31B at the second hold, it changes to “normal mode”. However, the pattern changes to the “normal mode” when the player performs the pressing operation of the push button 31B in the first holding state.

  The hold change pattern 2 changes to “normal mode” when the player presses the push button 31 </ b> B when the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect is the fourth hold, and the third change to the hold. When the player depresses the push button 31B at a certain time, it changes to the “first special mode”, and when the player depresses the push button 31B when the player is second on the hold, the “first special mode” The mode changes to “mode” and changes to “first special mode” when the player presses the push button 31B when the player is in the first hold.

  The hold change pattern 3 changes to “normal mode” when the player presses the push button 31 </ b> B when the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect is the fourth hold, and the third change to the hold. When a player presses down the push button 31B, the state changes to “first special mode”. When the player presses down the push button 31B when the player holds the second button, the “second special mode” The mode changes to “mode” and changes to “second special mode” when the player presses the push button 31B when it is in the first hold.

  The hold change pattern 4 changes to the “normal mode” when the player presses the push button 31B when the hold display that is the target of the hold display advance notice effect is the fourth hold, and the third change to the hold. When a player presses down the push button 31B, the state changes to “first special mode”. When the player presses down the push button 31B when the player holds the second button, the “second special mode” The mode changes to “mode”, and changes to the “third special mode” when the player presses the push button 31B when there is the first on-hold.

  The hold change pattern 5 changes to the “first special mode” when the player presses the push button 31B when the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect is the fourth hold, and the hold 3 When the player presses the push button 31B when it is the second, it changes to “first special mode”, and when the player presses the push button 31B when it is the second hold, The pattern changes to “second special mode” when the player depresses the push button 31B when the player is on hold first.

  The hold change pattern 6 changes to the “first special mode” when the player presses the push button 31B when the hold display to be the target of the hold display notice effect is the fourth hold, and the hold 3 When the player presses the push button 31B when it is the second, it changes to “second special mode”, and when the player presses the push button 31B when it is the second hold, The pattern changes to “third special mode” when the player depresses the push button 31B when the player is on hold first.

  The hold change pattern 7 changes to the “second special mode” when the player presses the push button 31B when the hold display to be the target of the hold display notice effect is the fourth hold, and the hold 3 When the player presses the push button 31B when it is the second, it changes to “third special mode”, and when the player presses the push button 31B when it is the second hold, The pattern changes to “third special mode” when the player depresses the push button 31B when the player is on hold first.

  The hold change pattern 8 changes to the “third special mode” when the player presses the push button 31B when the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect is the fourth hold, and the hold 3 When the player presses the push button 31B when it is the second, it changes to “third special mode”, and when the player presses the push button 31B when it is the second hold, The pattern changes to “normal mode” when the player presses the push button 31B when the player is on hold first.

  In these on-hold change patterns, in principle, the rate at which the on-hold display changes to the third special mode having a higher expectation level from the on-hold change pattern 1 to the on-hold change pattern 8 increases. Further, as the timing of the button pressing operation goes from the fourth hold to the first hold, the ratio of the hold display changing to the third special mode having a higher expectation is higher. For example, the ratio of the hold display changing to the third special mode having a higher expectation is higher when the button is pressed at the third hold than when the button is pressed at the fourth hold. Yes. Furthermore, the ratio of the hold display changing to the third special mode having a higher expectation is higher when the button is pressed at the second hold than when the button is pressed at the third hold. Yes. Furthermore, the ratio of the hold display changing to the third special mode having a higher expectation is higher when the button is pressed at the first hold than when the button is pressed at the second hold. Yes.

  In other words, when the player immediately presses the button when the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect is generated as the hold 4th hold display as the effect mode of the hold display notice effect, the expectation degree is high. The possibility of changing to a high special mode is low. On the other hand, if the player presses the button when the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect is shifted to the first hold display, it can change to a special mode with high expectation. The nature is getting higher. If the player wants to quickly know the notice result of the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect, he or she should immediately press the button. It is only necessary to press the button when the hold display is displayed.

  In the hold change pattern 1, the hold display is changed only to the “normal mode” even if the button is pressed at any timing. Therefore, if the player changes to the “normal mode” when the pressing operation is performed when the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect is the first on hold, the hold change pattern 1 having the lowest expectation is displayed. However, in the present embodiment, in the hold change pattern 8 that tends to change to the “third special mode” most exceptionally, the first hold is exceptional. Since a pattern that changes to “normal mode” is prepared, the player changes to “normal mode” when the player presses the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect. Even in this case, the game can be continued without deteriorating the game interest.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of the hold display changing to the third special mode in which the degree of expectation increases as the timing of the button pressing operation goes from the hold 4 to the hold 1 is high. However, the ratio of the hold display changing to the normal mode in which the degree of expectation is low may increase as the timing of the button pressing operation changes from the fourth hold to the first hold. Further, when the timing of the button press operation is the fourth hold or the first hold, the ratio of the hold display changing to the third special mode having a high expectation may be high. The ratio of the hold display changing to the third special mode having a high expectation may be high when the hold is the third hold or the second hold. Increasing the rate at which the hold display changes in the third special mode with high expectation in this way includes making sure to change. That is, when the button press operation timing is a specific timing, for example, when the button press operation is performed at the first hold time, it always changes to the fourth special mode (for example, the display mode of the hold display by the face of the special character S). When the button pressing operation is performed at a timing other than the specific timing (holding first), the fifth special mode (for example, holding by the face of the character N) is different from the fourth special mode. You may make it change to the display mode of a display.

  In this embodiment, for example, the pending change pattern is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 25, the determination ratio of the pending change pattern is varied according to the change display result and the change category specified in S245.

  Specifically, when the variation display result is “losing” and the variation pattern category is “non-reach”, the pending change pattern 1 is determined at a rate of 95%, and the pending change at a rate of 5%. Pattern 2 is determined, hold change pattern 3 is determined at a rate of 1%, and hold change patterns 4 to 8 are not determined.

  When the variation display result is “losing” and the category of the variation pattern is “others”, the pending change pattern 1 is determined at a rate of 85%, and the pending change pattern 2 is determined at a rate of 10%. The hold change pattern 3 is determined at a rate of 5%, and the hold change patterns 4 to 8 are not determined.

  When the variation display result is “losing” and the variation pattern category is “super reach”, the pending change pattern 1 is determined at a rate of 70%, and the pending change pattern 2 is determined at a rate of 15%. The hold change pattern 3 is determined at a rate of 10%, the hold change pattern 4 is determined at a rate of 5%, and the hold change patterns 5 to 8 are not determined.

  In addition, when the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change B”, the hold change patterns 1 and 2 are not determined and are held at a rate of 5%. Change pattern 3 is determined, hold change pattern 4 is determined at a rate of 15%, hold change pattern 5 is determined at a rate of 25%, hold change pattern 6 is determined at a rate of 30%, and a rate of 20% Thus, the hold change pattern 7 is determined, and the hold change pattern 8 is determined at a rate of 5%.

  When the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probability change A”, the hold change patterns 1 to 3 are not decided but the hold change pattern 4 is decided at a rate of 10%. The hold change pattern 5 is determined at a rate of 15%, the hold change pattern 6 is determined at a rate of 20%, the hold change pattern 7 is determined at a rate of 25%, and the hold change pattern 8 is set at a rate of 30%. Is to be decided.

  With such a setting, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the ratio of the hold display changing to the third special mode with a high degree of expectation is higher than when the variable display result is “losing”. A high hold change pattern (hold change pattern 4 and later) is easily determined.

  In the present embodiment, the execution / non-execution of the hold display notice effect and the form of individually determining the hold change pattern are illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these hold displays The execution / non-execution of the notice effect and the pending change pattern may be determined at a time.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, when the operation is performed at any timing according to the variation display result and the variation pattern category in the variation display executed based on the hold display by the new start winning prize. FIG. 6 illustrates a mode in which a hold change pattern in which a hold display is changed is determined regardless of the number of hold memories of the first hold memory and the total number of hold memories at that time. Is not limited to this. For example, a hold change pattern determination table for determining a hold change pattern is provided for each hold memory number of the first hold memory or the total hold memory number at the time of starting winning. On the basis of the hold change pattern determination table corresponding to the hold memory number of the first hold memory and the total hold memory number at the start winning prize, It may be determined at a rate corresponding to the hold memory number and total hold storage number of the first holding memory when the dynamic prize.

  Returning to FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 stores the determined on-hold change pattern in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 122 in S <b> 250, and proceeds to S <b> 251.

  In S251, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the time reduction control is being performed. Here, when the time reduction control is being performed (S251; Y), the process proceeds to S253 described later. On the other hand, when the time-saving control is not being performed (S251; N), the process proceeds to S252.

  In S252, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the entry for which “1” is set in the display undecided flag is the hold storage (entry) corresponding to the hold 1st. Here, if it is not the hold storage (entry) corresponding to the first hold (S252; N), the process proceeds to S254 described later. On the other hand, if it is the pending storage (entry) corresponding to the first pending (S252; Y), the process proceeds to S253.

  In S253, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value (0 to 3) corresponding to the determined hold change pattern and the buffer number (hold number) in the hold display flag of the entry for which “1” is set in the display undecided flag. ) Is set, the value of the display undecided flag of the entry is changed to “0” (S255), and the hold display notice effect determination process is terminated.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect is generated based on the start winning during the time reduction control, or when it is the hold display corresponding to the first hold at the start winning prize. Since the time during which the hold display is displayed may be short, even if the execution of the hold display notice effect is decided, it is not displayed as a “button image” as an exception. The display mode after the change is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, when the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect is generated based on the start winning during the time reduction control, or when it is the hold display corresponding to the first hold at the start winning, The hold display is displayed in the display mode after the change from the beginning of the display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and after executing the changing effect for a short time, the display mode after the change The hold display may be displayed. Further, when the time-shortening control is being performed (S251; Y), without proceeding to S253, the presence / absence of execution of the changing effect and the execution time of the changing effect are determined using a separate determination table, and based on the determination. Then, after executing the changing effect, the hold display may be displayed in the changed display mode.

  In S254, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of “4” corresponding to the button image to the hold display flag of the entry for which “1” is set in the display undecided flag, and sets the display undecided flag of the entry. The value is changed to “0” (S255), and the hold display notice effect determination process ends. Thus, in the present embodiment, the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect is first displayed in the “button image” display mode.

  In this embodiment, in the case of the hold storage (entry) corresponding to the first hold in S252, the hold change pattern determined in the hold display flag of the entry in which “1” is set in the display undecided flag. And a value (0 to 3) corresponding to the buffer number (the number of the hold number) is set, and the hold display generated as the first hold at the time of starting winning is a button even if it is the target of the hold display notice effect. Although the display mode is not displayed as an image but is displayed in the display mode after the change from the beginning, the present invention is not limited to this, and is a hold storage (entry) corresponding to the first hold in S252. Even in such a case, the value “4” corresponding to the button image is set in the hold display flag of the entry in which “1” is set in the display undecided flag, and the hold 1 is set at the time of starting winning. It may be displayed in the manner of a button image hold display generated as eyes.

  In this embodiment, execution and non-execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold storage in the start winning is determined on the condition that the command at the start winning is newly stored, but the first start winning is determined. When it is determined that there is a new storage of the command at the time of the start winning in both the first special chart and the second special chart because the start winning to the mouth and the start winning to the second start winning opening have occurred at the same time That is, if there is an entry whose display undecided flag is set to “1” in both the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory, both entries are executed for the hold display notice effect. It may also be a non-executable decision target. In this way, both the hold memory in which the command at the time of the start winning in the first special figure is newly stored and the hold memory in which the command at the time of the start winning prize in the second special figure is newly stored are executed as the hold display notice effect. If there is no entry of the hold display flag “1” or “2” indicating the execution of the hold display notice effect, the hold display of the hold memory of the first special figure and the second The hold display notice effect may be executed simultaneously on both of the special display hold displays.

  In this embodiment, as described above, when the start winning to the first start winning opening and the starting winning to the second start winning opening occur simultaneously, the command at the start winning in the first special drawing is newly Both the stored storage stored in the storage memory and the stored storage in which the command at the time of the start winning in the second special figure is newly stored are set as targets for determining whether to execute the display of the display of the hold display or not. In such a case, execution and non-execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the first special figure, and execution and non-execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the second figure are not limited. May be determined by only one of them.

  Specifically, when the gaming state is a normal state in which the high opening control is not performed, the execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold storage in the first special figure and the determination of non-execution are held in the second special figure. This is prioritized over the execution or non-execution of the hold display notice effect in memory. Then, when the execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the first special figure is decided, the execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the second special figure is uniquely decided not to be executed, and the first special figure is decided. When it is decided not to execute the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the figure, it is only necessary to decide whether to execute the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the second special figure.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is a short state (highly accurate high base state / low accurate high base state) when high release control is performed, execution and non-execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the second special figure Is determined in preference to the execution and non-execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the first special figure. When the execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the second special figure is decided, the execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the first special figure is uniquely decided not to be executed, If it is decided not to execute the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the figure, it may be decided to execute or not execute the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the first special figure.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S71 of FIG. 21 as the hold display notice effect execution process. In the hold display notice effect execution process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the start winning reception command buffer 194A and finds an entry in which a value of “1” to “3” is set in the hold display flag. It is determined whether or not there is (S401). That is, it is determined whether or not there is a hold display that is a target of the hold display notice effect and has changed to a special mode. Here, if there is an entry in which the value of “1” to “3” is set in the hold display flag, the hold display notice effect execution process is ended. On the other hand, if there is no entry in which the value of “1” to “3” is set in the hold display flag, the process proceeds to S402.

  In S402, the effect control CPU 120 checks the start winning reception command buffer 194A and determines whether or not there is an entry for which the value “5” is set in the hold display flag. That is, it is determined whether or not the changing effect is being executed in the hold display notice effect. If there is an entry in which the value “5” is set in the hold display flag, the process proceeds to S411 described later. On the other hand, if there is no entry for which the value “5” is set in the hold display flag, the process proceeds to S403.

  In S403, the effect control CPU 120 checks the start winning reception command buffer 194A and determines whether there is an entry for which the value “4” is set in the hold display flag. That is, it is determined whether or not there is a hold display that is a hold display that is a target of the hold display notice effect and is being displayed in the display mode of the button image. Here, when there is no entry in which the value of “4” is set in the hold display flag, the hold display notice effect execution process is ended. On the other hand, if there is an entry in which the value “4” is set in the hold display flag, the process proceeds to S404.

  In S404, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a button operation has been detected. That is, it is determined whether or not the player has pressed the push button 31B. If no button operation is detected, the hold display notice effect execution process ends. On the other hand, when button operation is detected, it progresses to S405.

  In S <b> 405, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reach state is established in the effect symbol during the variable display. Here, when the reach state is established, that is, when the reach state is established and the reach effect is executed, the hold display notice effect execution process is ended. On the other hand, if the reach state is not established, that is, if the reach state is not established, the process proceeds to S406. As described above, in this embodiment, during the reach production due to the establishment of the reach state, even when the player presses the push button 31B, the operation is not accepted. That is, in the present embodiment, as described above, the display of the hold display in the display mode of the button image is restricted during the super reach effect in the hold display notice effect determination process (S243). Since all of the on-hold memories that have won the start are determined to be “No” in S403 and do not go through S404, the acceptance of the operation is not executed. Further, even if the variation pattern of the super reach is a start winning before the super reach production, or if the variation pattern is a normal reach, the hold display by the start winning may be displayed in a button image display mode. Therefore, in such a case, if the player does not perform a pressing operation before the start of the reach effect, the hold display of the button image is displayed during the reach effect. For example, even if there is a pressing operation by the player during the reach effect in which the button image hold display is displayed, the operation is not accepted and the change in the button image hold display is limited. ing. As described above, in this embodiment, since the player does not accept the pressing operation during the reach effect, the hold display including the button image hold display is not displayed during the reach effect that does not accept the pressing operation. You may control as follows.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the period during which the pressing operation is not accepted is set as the reach effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and during the super reach effect as in the case of the hold display notice effect determination process. It is also possible not to accept the pressing operation.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a mode in which the pressing operation is not accepted by not executing S404 during the reach effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, but the pressing operation itself is accepted. The hold display may not be changed by invalidating the reception.

  Further, in this embodiment, the pressing operation is not accepted during the reach effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display of the reach effect (or super reach effect) is executed. If the fluctuation display during the period, that is, the fluctuation display of normal reach or super reach, is restricted to not display the button image hold display, or even if the button image hold display is displayed The pressing operation may be restricted so as not to be accepted.

  In S406, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value “5” corresponding to the “changed image” to the hold display flag of the entry of the hold storage that is the target of the hold display notice effect. Thus, in this embodiment, when the player presses the push button 31B, the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect changes from “button image” to “changing image”.

  Next, in S407, the CPU 120 for effect control is a hold display corresponding to the hold first (buffer number “1-1” or “2-1”) that is the hold display (entry) that is the target of the hold display notice effect. It is determined whether or not there is. Here, in the case of the hold display corresponding to the first hold, the process table of the changing effect for a short time is selected (S408), and the execution of the changing effect is started based on the process table (S410). Then, the hold display notice effect execution process ends. On the other hand, if it is not the hold display corresponding to the first hold, the process table of the changing effect for the normal time is selected (S409), and the execution of the changing effect is started based on the process table (S410). The hold display notice effect execution process is terminated.

  In addition, in the determination of S252 of the hold display advance notice effect determination process of FIG. 22 described above, when the hold display of the hold display advance notice effect generated at the start winning prize corresponds to the hold first, the change after the change from the beginning. It is displayed in the display mode. On the other hand, in the determination of S407 of the hold display notice effect execution process in FIG. 26, the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect corresponds to the 2nd to 4th holds at the time of start winning, and is shifted thereafter. The determination in the case where the button operation of the hold display announcement effect is performed in the state where the hold display of the hold display announcement effect is the first hold is shown. When the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect corresponds to the first hold at the time of this button operation, a change effect for a short time is executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect is the hold display corresponding to the first hold when the player operates the button, the time during which the changing effect is executed is short. Since there is a possibility that it will be time, a changing effect for a short time shorter than the normal time is executed. If the hold display subject to the hold display advance notice is the hold display corresponding to the 2nd to 4th hold when the player operates the button, the time during which the changing effect is executed is sufficiently secured. The changing effect for normal time is executed.

  Further, the execution time of the changing effect for the normal time is the same execution time as the variation pattern of the shortest variation time, or a representation time shorter than that. It should be noted that the changing effect may be executed across the shift of the hold display. For example, if the player performs a button operation when the target display for the target display notice effect is the fourth on hold, the changing effect is started in the fourth state on hold, and the third on hold The changing effect may end after shifting to.

  In S411 which proceeds when the changing effect is being executed in S402 described above, the effect control CPU 120 executes a changing effect execution process. In the changing effect execution process, a predetermined character is displayed in the vicinity of the reserved storage display to be changed, and the changing effect in which the character performs a predetermined action is executed (FIG. 30E or FIG. 31). D)).

  Next, in S412, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the changing effect has ended. That is, it is determined whether it is the end timing of the changing effect. Here, when the changing effect has not ended, the hold display notice effect execution process ends. On the other hand, when the changing effect is finished, the process proceeds to S413.

  In S413, the effect control CPU 120 sets the hold change pattern determined in the hold display advance notice effect determination process (see FIG. 22) and the current state to the hold display flag of the entry of the hold storage that is the target of the hold display notice effect. A value (0 to 3) corresponding to the buffer number (holding number) of the entry is set, and the holding display notice effect execution process is ended.

  As described above, in this embodiment, after the player's button operation is performed, the changing effect is executed, and after the changing effect is executed, the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect is “normal mode”, “ The display mode changes to any one of “first special mode”, “second special mode”, or “third special mode”.

  In the present embodiment, when the hold display being displayed is displayed in the button image display mode, and the player is not in the reach effect, the player presses the push button 31B to press the button image. Although the mode of changing the hold display is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even when the player does not press the push button 31B, the hold display of the button image is displayed. Whether or not a forcible change condition has been satisfied, such as whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed and whether or not the number of executions of the variable display executed after the button image hold display is displayed has reached a predetermined number It is possible to determine whether or not the hold display being displayed in the display mode of the button image is forcibly changed to the display mode after the change when the forced change condition is satisfied. In this case, it is desirable that the timing at which the forced change condition is satisfied is the timing until the variable display based on the hold storage corresponding to the button image hold display is started.

  Further, in this embodiment, as described above, the player presses the push button 31B when the hold display being displayed is displayed in the button image display mode and the reach effect is not being performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the period during which the pressing operation of the push button 31B can be accepted is specified. A period, for example, a period from when the reach state is reached until the reach effect is started, or a period before the reach state is established, and button operations may be accepted only during these specific periods. In other words, the operation effective period during which the push button 31B can be pressed is accepted until the variable display based on the hold storage corresponding to the hold display is started after the display of the hold display of the button image is started. Within the period, the period may be shorter than the maximum period.

  FIG. 27A is a flowchart showing the contents of the pending display update process executed in S72. In the hold display update process of the present embodiment, first, “B100 (H) indicating the first start winning opening is used as the starting opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. ) "Is stored on the basis of the number of stored commands (the first special figure reserved memory number) corresponding to the first start winning prize (S261), and at that time, the first reserved memory display area 5D It is determined whether or not there is a match with the display number of the reserved memory, that is, whether or not there is a change (increase or decrease) in the reserved memory number (S262). If they match in the determination (when there is no change in the number of reserved memories), the process proceeds to S265. If they do not match (when there is a change in the number of reserved memories), the process proceeds to S264. Display buffer data for displaying one hold storage display area 5D is specified from the hold display flag stored in each entry of the first special figure hold memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A at that time. The display data in the display mode is overwritten and updated to update the display in the first reserved storage display area 5D, and then the process proceeds to S265.

  In S265, as in S261, the command “B200 (H)” indicating the second start prize opening is used as the start opening prize designation command stored in the start prize reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 9B. Based on the stored number, the reserved memory number (second special figure reserved memory number) corresponding to the second start winning prize is specified, and at that time, the number of reserved memories displayed in the second reserved memory display area 5U is equal to one. It is determined whether or not, that is, whether or not there is a change (increase or decrease) in the number of reserved memories (S266). If they match in the determination (when there is no change in the number of reserved memories), the process ends. If they do not match (when there is a change in the number of reserved memories), the process proceeds to S268. The display buffer data for displaying the second hold memory display area 5U is specified from the hold display flag stored in each entry of the second special figure hold memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A at that time. By updating the display data of the display mode to be overwritten, the display of the second reserved storage display area 5U is updated, and then the processing is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when there is a change in the number of reserved memories, the display in the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U is updated, and the number of reserved memories changes. In the case where there is not, the mode in which the display of the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U is not updated is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the increase or decrease in the number of reserved memories Regardless of the display, the display of the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U may be updated, or when the number of reserved memories decreases, that is, the display of the reserved memory is the center side. In the case of sliding to, the display of the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U is greatly changed, so that all the displays of the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U are displayed. Temporarily disappear (Display buffer data is erased) and then the display mode specified from the hold display flag stored in the respective entries of the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A By rendering the display data in the display buffer data, the display of the first reserved storage display area 5D and the second reserved storage display area 5U may be changed.

  By performing such processing, the reserved memory is consumed in the effect symbol variation starting process, which will be described later, which is executed at the start of the variable display, and the reserved memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is shifted. As shown in FIG. 27 (B), the hold memory display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U is also shifted based on the hold memory of the start winning reception command buffer 194A after the shift. If there is a new hold memory due to the start winning, the display pattern of the hold memory is determined in the above-described hold display notice effect determination process executed before the hold display update process. The first hold storage display area 5 is determined and set in the hold display flag, in a display mode corresponding to the flag value set in the hold display flag. And it will be displayed in the second hold storage display area 5U.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27B, if the number of first special figure hold memory is one, one hold memory display is displayed. As a display mode of the hold storage display, when the flag value of the hold display flag corresponding to the hold storage is “0”, as shown in FIG. Displayed. Further, when the flag value of the hold display flag is “1”, it is displayed in the first special mode (for example, a square), and when the flag value of the hold display flag is “2”, the second value is displayed. When displayed in a special mode (for example, star shape) and the flag value of the hold display flag is “3”, it is displayed in a third special mode (for example, heart shape) and the flag value of the hold display flag Is “4”, it is displayed in the form of a button image (for example, “Press!” Is displayed on the button image), and when the flag value of the hold display flag is “5”, it is changed. It is displayed in the form of a middle image (for example, display of smoke clouds).

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

  If the number of second special figure hold memory is one, one hold memory display is displayed. As a display mode of the hold storage display, as in the case of the first special figure, when the flag value of the hold display flag corresponding to the hold storage is “0”, as shown in FIG. It is displayed in a normal mode (for example, round shape). Further, when the flag value of the hold display flag is “1”, it is displayed in the first special mode (for example, a square), and when the flag value of the hold display flag is “2”, the second value is displayed. When displayed in a special mode (for example, star shape) and the flag value of the hold display flag is “3”, it is displayed in a third special mode (for example, heart shape) and the flag value of the hold display flag Is “4”, it is displayed in the form of a button image (for example, “Press!” Is displayed on the button image), and when the flag value of the hold display flag is “5”, it is changed. It is displayed in the form of a middle image (for example, display of smoke clouds).

  If the number of the second special figure hold memory is two, two hold memory displays are displayed, and each hold memory display is in accordance with the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory. Is displayed in the second hold storage display area 5U. Further, if the number of second special figure hold memory is 3, three hold memory displays are displayed, and each hold memory display is an aspect according to the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory Is displayed in the second hold storage display area 5U. Further, if the number of second special figure hold memory is four, four hold memory displays are displayed, and each of the hold memory displays is in accordance with the flag value set in the corresponding hold display flag of the hold memory. Is displayed in the second hold storage display area 5U.

  Then, each time the variable display is executed, the reserved memory is reduced (consumed), and as shown in FIG. 27B, the reserved memory display is also displayed in a predetermined shift direction (in this embodiment, the screen Shift toward the center).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is set in S271 (S271). When the first variation start command reception flag is set (S271; Y), it corresponds to the buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4” of the first special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. The various command data and various flags stored together are shifted up by one buffer number (S272). Note that the contents of the buffer number “1-1” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

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

  If the first variation start command reception flag is not set in S271 (S271; N), it is determined whether or not the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273). When the second variation start command reception flag is not set (S273; N), the effect symbol variation start process is terminated, and when the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273; Y), the start The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “2-1” to “2-4” of the second special figure reservation memory in the winning reception command buffer 194A are increased by one buffer number. (S274). Note that the contents of the buffer number “2-1” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-2” in the second special figure hold memory are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer number “2-1”. Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-3” in the second special figure reservation memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-2”. 2. Shifts so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-4” stored in the special figure hold memory are stored in association with the buffer number “2-3”.

  After execution of S272 or S274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

  Next, the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (S276). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

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

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a notice effect determination process to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect in the variable display (S277). In the present embodiment, in the notice effect determination process, only the character notice effect in which the character appears is determined, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the character notice is given as these notice effects. It is also possible to determine the execution of a notice effect other than the effect, such as a step-up notice in which the notice image changes step by step or a group notice in which a group of predetermined characters cross the display area. When determining different types of notice effects, the timing for starting the notice effects differs depending on the form of the notice effects. Therefore, a different period according to the form of the notice effect is set in the notice effect start wait timer described later. It ’s fine.

  Returning to FIG. 28, after the notice effect determination process of S277, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the notice effect execution determination flag is set in S278, that is, the execution of the notice effect is determined in the notice effect determination process of S277. It is determined whether or not it has been done.

  If the notice effect execution determination flag is set, the process proceeds to S279, and a period corresponding to the character notice effect, which is the notice effect of the present embodiment, is set in the notice effect start wait timer as a period until the notice effect start. (S279), the notice effect execution determination flag is cleared (S280), and the process proceeds to S281. On the other hand, if the notice effect execution determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to S281 without going through S279.

  As the period until the start of the notice effect, in this embodiment, an effect (not shown) indicating a sign that the character appears is performed before the start of the notice effect that the character appears. Is set to be the start timing of the notice effect, so a period shorter than the period until the start of the notice effect is set, and the start timing of these notice effects is the notice effect that is executed from the start of the notice effect. The notice effect is specified based on the process table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case where the effect of the precursor is not performed in the notice effect, Since the start timing of the notice effect becomes the start timing of the notice effect, the period until the start timing of the notice effect is set in the notice effect start timer. It is sufficient.

  In S281, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S282).

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

  Next, the production control CPU 120 produces the production device (production display as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the device 5, various lamps as effect parts, speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (S283). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

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

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

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (S75) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (S301, S302, S303). In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control has a timer for waiting for the start of the notice effect set (determined to perform the notice effect) or a flag for executing the notice effect is set (when the notice effect is being executed). If yes (S304; Y), the notice effect process is executed (S305). If neither the notice effect start waiting timer nor the notice effect executing flag is set, the process proceeds to S306 without performing the notice effect process of S305.

  In S306, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has expired, the process data is switched (S307). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S308). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc., set next (S309).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation control timer has expired (S310). When the variation control timer has timed out (S310; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the effect symbol of the left middle right (30 ms after the previous effect symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen) is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S311). In this manner, the effect display device 5 can implement the effect control of the effect symbols. The display control unit 123 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. As such, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S312).

  Further, when the process timer has not timed out (S306; N), when the variation control timer has not timed out (S310; N), after execution of S312, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation time timer has timed out. It is confirmed whether or not (S313). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76) (S315). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S314; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop processing ( The value is updated according to S76) (S315). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control for stopping variation.For example, a variation pattern designation command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is used. Even in the case of reception, the variation of the effect symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol is finished).

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

  In this embodiment, the hold display subject to the hold display advance notice effect is displayed in the form of a button image at the time of winning a start, and even if the hold display is shifted, it continues to be displayed in the form of a button image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect is displayed in the normal mode at the time of starting winning, and when the hold display is shifted a predetermined number of times, the hold display is displayed as a button. It may be displayed in the form of an image. In other words, the player may not be able to select the timing for changing the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect. For example, it may be displayed in the form of a button image at the first shift, and returned to the hold display in the normal form again at the next shift. By doing so, the player can perform an effective button operation only when the target hold display of the hold display notice effect is at a specific hold number, and when it is at another hold number, The button operation is not accepted, and the player cannot select the timing for changing the hold display. Further, the hold display notice effect may be executed using both the case where the player cannot select the button operation timing and the case where the button operation timing can be selected. For example, the button image may be displayed at the first shift, and the button image may be continuously displayed after the next shift.

  In this embodiment, by determining the hold change pattern at the time of starting winning, the display mode after the change at the time of button operation of the player is determined at the time of starting winning, so when the player operates the button, It is not necessary to perform the determination process regarding the display mode after the change at the time of button operation, and the processing load on the effect control CPU 120 can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, after the player operates the button to change the display mode of the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect, the display after the change is made until the variable display based on the hold display is started. The mode is maintained, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the hold display that has been changed once may be changed again thereafter. That is, the display mode of the hold display may be changed by a plurality of button operations. For example, after the player performs a button operation for the fourth hold and changes the display mode of the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect to the first special mode, the player performs the button operation for the third hold. You may make it change the display aspect of the hold display of the object of a display announcement effect to a 2nd special aspect. In this way, when the button operation is performed a plurality of times, the display mode after the change of the hold display of the hold display notice effect is different according to the timing (the number of the hold number) when the player performs the button operation. Also good. Further, when the button operation is performed a plurality of times as described above, the changed display mode may be determined when the player operates the button. Further, the operation may be promoted by returning the display mode of the hold display after the change to the button image in accordance with the period in which the button operation can be received a plurality of times.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the variable display based on the hold display is started, the hold display moves to a box-like change-corresponding box displayed in the lower center portion of the display area of the effect display device 5. If the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect is a button image, that is, even if the player does not perform a button operation during the display of the hold display, the hold display When the variable display based on is started, the hold display as the button image is also moved to the fluctuation corresponding box and deleted. In other words, the fluctuation corresponding box indicates that the hold display corresponding to the newly started change display hold storage is consumed, that is, the change display starts when the hold display (hold storage) is consumed. This is for easy display to the player. As described above, in this embodiment, the hold display (hold storage) corresponding to the newly started variation display is moved to the variation correspondence box and deleted, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead of erasing the hold display corresponding to the newly started variable display, the display corresponding to the current variable display (display corresponding to the variable display) is continuously displayed in the variable response box. That is, when performing variable display of the identification information, variable display compatible display means capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display of the identification information as a variable display compatible display may be provided.

  Thus, in the case of performing variable display correspondence display, for example, the pending display that has not changed as a button image because the player did not perform the push operation of the push button 31B is displayed in the variation correspondence box. The change display corresponding to the variable display corresponding to the change mode is changed by changing the push button 31B forcibly or when the player presses the push button 31B immediately before moving or during the movement to the change corresponding box or when moving to the change corresponding box. By displaying in, the display mode of the variable display corresponding display may suggest the possibility of becoming a super reach or a big hit in the variation, as in the display mode of the hold display.

  Note that, as described above, the display mode of the variable display corresponding display is not limited to the hold display that has not been changed with the button image, but is usually determined not to execute the hold display notice effect. It is possible to target the hold display displayed in the normal form by winning the start during the hold display or the super reach effect in the form, or the first special form, the first The hold display changed to the second special mode and the third special mode may be used.

  In addition, as the display mode of the variable display corresponding display, the reserved memory is similarly changed to the first special mode and the second special mode at the stage of the hold display as the first special mode, the second special mode, and the third special mode. The display may be further changed to the second special mode and the third special mode at the stage of the variable display corresponding display, or may be changed to a display mode completely different from the display mode of the hold display. Also good.

  In addition, the target to be suggested by changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display is not limited to the above-described super reach and the possibility of big hit, but other than these, for example, the type of big hit (probability / non-probability or , 16 rounds / 5 rounds), etc., which may have different degrees of advantage for the player may be suggested.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, the display state indicating which display mode is to be changed when operated at any timing from the first hold to the fourth hold when the start winning is made. The change pattern is determined, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as described above, when the variable display corresponding display is displayed in the change corresponding box, these change patterns are included. A change pattern including a display mode that changes according to the pressing operation of the push button 31B by the player when the variable display support display is a button image display mode so that the timing of the variable display support display is included in the included timing. And display modes (first special mode, second special mode, first mode corresponding to the timing of variable display corresponding display described in the determined change pattern It may be changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display in a special manner). When the variable display corresponding display is changed as described above, the variable display corresponding display is performed as the display mode of the button image after the variable display corresponding display is performed instead of the display mode of the button image in the hold display stage. It is also possible to include a change pattern that causes the player to press the push button 31B.

  Further, as described above, when the variable display corresponding display is displayed in the variation corresponding box, the button image is displayed when the player performs the pressing operation of the push button 31B in the hold display stage. The ratio at which the displayed hold display changes to the special mode (the first special mode, the second special mode, the third special mode), and the push button 31B at the stage where the variable display corresponding display is displayed in the variation corresponding box The ratio at which the variable display corresponding display displayed in the button image display mode changes to the special mode when the player performs the pressing operation may be different.

  In the above-described form in which the display mode of the hold display is changed by a plurality of button operations, when the hold display targeted for the hold display notice effect is in the hold storage display area, the button operation is accepted and the hold display changes. The button operation may be received after moving into the corresponding box, that is, after the variable display based on the hold display is started. In this manner, the display mode of the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect may be changed at two timings when it is in the hold storage display area and after being moved into the variation corresponding box. For example, the first player's button operation is executed when the hold display is in the hold storage display area, and the second player's button operation after that is executed after moving into the variation corresponding box. It may be a thing.

  Further, in this embodiment, the timing at which the player performs the button operation depends on whether the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect is any one of the numbers 1 to 4 on hold. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one change period is divided into a plurality of periods, and the player operates the button. The display mode of the change of the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect may be different depending on which period during the fluctuation of 1 is performed. For example, when the player performs a button operation during the first half of this period and when the player performs a button operation during the second half of the period during which the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect is the third on hold Thus, the display mode of the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect after the change may be different. In addition, when the button operation is accepted after the hold display subject to the hold display advance notice effect moves into the fluctuation corresponding box, the player performs the button operation before the reach state is established, and The display mode of the hold display that is the target of the hold display advance notice effect after the change may be different from the case where the player performs a button operation after the reach state is established.

  Further, in this embodiment, the display mode of the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect is changed when the player's button operation is detected once (one operation). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect may be changed when the player's button operation is detected a plurality of times (for example, repeated button hits). In this case, the display mode after the change of the hold display may be made different according to the number of times that the player has operated the button (operation mode).

  In addition, the display mode of the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect may be changed when the player's button operation is detected for a predetermined time (for example, by pressing and holding the button). In this case, the display mode after the change of the hold display may be changed according to the time (operation mode) when the player presses the button.

  In addition, as the operation mode of the push button 31B, for example, in the case where a plurality of operation modes can be received, such as the above-described continuous hitting mode and long press mode, the rate of change of the hold display (change expectation) May be different depending on the operation mode of the received operation, or the mode in which the hold display is changed may be different depending on the operation mode of the received operation.

  Next, a specific example (example of a screen) at the time of executing the hold display notice effect will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 30 is a screen diagram illustrating an example of the hold display notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (A), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the effect symbol being displayed is changed (operated) in the effect symbol display area of the display area of the effect display device 5 (region at the center of the screen). Yes. In the lower part of the display area of the effect display device 5, three hold displays are displayed in a normal manner (for example, round shape). In the present embodiment, only the hold display displayed in the first hold storage display area on the left side of the screen is illustrated as an example. In addition, when the variable display based on the hold display is started, a square-shaped change correspondence box that moves and deletes the hold display is displayed in the center.

  As shown in FIG. 30B, when there is a start prize in this state and execution of the hold display notice effect is determined, this fourth hold display becomes the target of the hold display notice effect, and a button image (for example, On the button image, the hold display is displayed in a display mode of “Press!”. Note that the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect may be referred to as a target hold display.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (C), after the display of variation of the effect symbol is finished and the display result is derived and displayed, the first (hold 1) hold display is digested and the other hold displays are shifted. The Then, as shown in FIG. 30 (D), the next variable display of the effect symbol is started.

  As shown in FIG. 30E, when the player presses the push button 31B when the target hold display is the third hold, the target hold display is changing image (for example, display of smoke cloud). A predetermined character is displayed in the vicinity of the target hold display, and a changing effect in which the character performs a predetermined action is executed. This changing effect is a changing effect for normal time.

  In this embodiment, only one type of character appears in the changing effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of characters appearing in the changing effect are provided. Depending on the expectation whether or not the display result of the variable display based on the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect may be a big hit, the character appearing in the changing effect may be different.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (F), when the effect during change ends, the target hold display is changed to a display mode corresponding to the hold change pattern determined at the time of starting winning, for example, a display mode of the first special mode (for example, a square). Displayed in a changed state.

  As shown in FIG. 30G, two hold displays are consumed, and the hold display including the target hold display is shifted. Thereafter, the button operation by the player is not accepted, and the display mode of the target hold display remains unchanged in the first special mode. Then, the variable display based on the target hold display of the first special mode is started.

  In this embodiment, when the player depresses the push button 31B, the target hold display changes to a changing image (for example, a display of smoke clouds), and a predetermined character is displayed on the target hold display. The changing effect displayed in the vicinity of the image is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types of changing images and changing effects are provided. Depending on the contents of the middle image and the changing effect, the degree of expectation that is a big hit may be changed. Also, the degree of expectation that is a big hit may be changed according to the display time of the changing image and the execution time of the changing effect.

  Next, another specific example (screen example) will be described. As shown in FIG. 31 (A), during the variation display of the effect symbol, a normal mode (eg, , A round shape), three hold displays are displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 31B, when there is a start prize in this state and execution of the hold display notice effect is determined, this fourth hold display becomes the object of the hold display notice effect, and a button image (for example, On the button image, the hold display is displayed in a display mode of “Press!”. Then, as shown in FIG. 31C, three hold displays are consumed, and the target hold display is shifted to the first hold.

  As shown in FIG. 31D, when the player presses the push button 31B when the target hold display is first on hold, the target hold display is changing image (for example, display of smoke cloud). A predetermined character is displayed in the vicinity of the target hold display, and a changing effect in which the character performs a predetermined action is executed. This changing effect is a changing effect for a short time.

  As shown in FIG. 31E, when the changing effect is finished, the target hold display is a display mode corresponding to the hold change pattern determined at the time of starting winning, for example, a display mode of the third special mode (for example, a heart shape). Is displayed in a changed state. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 31 (F), the variable display based on the target hold display of the third special mode is started.

  Next, another specific example (screen example) will be described. As shown in FIG. 32 (A), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the hold display is displayed at the lower part of the display area of the effect display device 5. Not displayed (the number of reserved storage is “0”).

  As shown in FIG. 32 (B), when there is a start winning in this state and execution of the hold display notice effect is determined, the target hold display is displayed first on hold. And this target hold display is displayed in the state after changing into the mode corresponding to the hold change pattern determined from the time of the display, for example, the display mode of the 3rd special mode (for example, heart shape).

  Next, the execution mode of the hold display notice effect as a modification will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a hold display notice effect determination process as a modification. The hold display notice effect determination process as a modification corresponds to the flowchart of the hold display notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 22 of the above embodiment, but the steps of S249, S250, and S253 described above are different. Since this step is the same as the hold display notice effect determination process of the above embodiment, description of other steps is omitted.

  In S249 +, which proceeds when S247 is Y, the effect control CPU 120 determines the maximum display mode of the hold display notice effect based on the specified variation display result and variation category. Specifically, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the maximum display mode extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, and the variation display result and variation category specified in S245, By referring to a maximum display mode determination table (not shown), the display mode of any one of “normal mode”, “first special mode”, “second special mode”, or “third special mode” is maximized. The display mode is determined.

  The maximum display mode is the display mode after the change of the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect when the execution of the hold display notice effect is decided. This indicates a display mode with a high degree. As will be described later, when the maximum display mode is determined as the third special mode, the display may be performed in the third special mode according to the timing of the player's button operation. In addition, when the maximum display mode is determined as the first special mode, it may be displayed in the first special mode according to the timing of the player's button operation. It is not displayed in the 2 special mode or the 3rd special mode.

  In the present modification, for example, the final display mode is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In the determination ratio setting example shown in FIG. 34, the final display mode determination ratio is varied according to the variation display result and the variation category specified in S245.

  Specifically, when the variation display result is “losing” and the variation pattern category is “non-reach”, the normal mode is determined as the maximum display mode at a rate of 94%, and at the rate of 5%. The first special mode is determined as the maximum display mode, the second special mode is determined as the maximum display mode at a rate of 1%, and the third special mode is not determined.

  When the variation display result is “losing” and the variation pattern category is “other”, the normal display mode is determined as the maximum display mode at the rate of 85%, and the maximum display mode is set at the rate of 10%. The first special mode is determined, the second special mode is determined as the maximum display mode at a rate of 5%, and the third special mode is not determined.

  When the variation display result is “losing” and the variation pattern category is “super reach”, the normal display mode is determined as the maximum display mode at a rate of 70%, and the maximum display mode is set at the rate of 15%. The first special mode is determined, the second special mode is determined as the maximum display mode at a rate of 10%, and the third special mode is determined as the maximum display mode at the rate of 5%.

  When the variation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change B”, the normal mode is not determined, and the first display mode is the maximum display mode at a rate of 10%. The special mode is determined, the second special mode is determined as the maximum display mode at a rate of 25%, and the third special mode is determined as the maximum display mode at the rate of 65%.

  In addition, when the variation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probability change A”, the normal mode is not determined, and the first special mode is determined as the maximum display mode at a rate of 5%. The second special mode is determined as the maximum display mode at the rate of 10%, and the third special mode is determined as the maximum display mode at the rate of 85%.

  With such a setting, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the ratio of the hold display changing to the third special mode with a high degree of expectation is higher than when the variable display result is “losing”. The maximum display mode is determined so as to be higher.

  Returning to FIG. 33, in S250 +, the effect control CPU 120 stores the determined maximum display mode in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 122, and proceeds to S251.

  In S253 +, which proceeds when S252 is Y, the CPU 120 for effect control has a value (0-3) corresponding to the determined maximum display mode in the hold display flag of the entry in which “1” is set in the display undecided flag. ) Is set, the value of the display undecided flag of the entry is changed to “0” (S255), and the hold display notice effect determination process is terminated.

  As described above, in the modification, when the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect is generated based on the start winning during the time reduction control, or when it is the hold display corresponding to the first hold at the start winning, Since the time during which the hold display is displayed may be short, even if the execution of the hold display notice effect is decided, it is not displayed as a “button image” exceptionally, The display mode after the change is displayed in the maximum display mode. In this case, the display may not be displayed in the maximum display mode, the display mode may be determined separately, and the hold display may be displayed in the determined display mode. Even in this case, the display may not be displayed in a display mode having a higher expectation than the determined maximum display mode.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a hold display notice effect execution process as a modification. The hold display notice effect execution process as a modification corresponds to the flowchart of the hold display notice effect execution process shown in FIG. 26 of the above embodiment, but the step of S413 described above is different, and the other steps are the above-described steps. Since it is the same as the hold display notice effect execution process in the embodiment, description of other steps is omitted.

  In S413 +, which proceeds when S412 is Y, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the number of hold numbers (buffer number) of the hold display (target hold display) that is the target of the hold display advance notice effect when the player operates the button, and the start winning prize Based on the displayed maximum display mode, the display mode of the target hold display after the button operation is “normal mode”, “first special mode”, “second special mode”, or “third special mode”, A value (0 to 3) corresponding to the display mode of the target hold display after the determined button operation is set in the hold display flag of the entry of the hold storage which is determined as any one display mode and is the target of the hold display notice effect. ) Is set, and the hold display notice effect execution process ends.

  In this modification, for example, the display mode of the target hold display after the button operation is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 36, the determination ratio of the display mode of the target hold display after the button operation is varied according to the timing when the player performs the button operation.

  Specifically, the determination ratio when the button operation is performed at the first hold (FIG. 36A), the determination ratio when the button operation is performed at the second hold (FIG. 36B), and the third hold The determination ratio when the button is operated in (FIG. 36C) and the determination ratio when the button is operated in the fourth hold (FIG. 36D) are different from each other.

  As shown in FIG. 36A, when the button is operated in the first hold, the display mode of the target hold display after the button operation can be changed in the range from the normal mode to the third special mode. And when the maximum display mode determined at the time of starting winning is the normal mode, the display mode after button operation is determined as the normal mode at a rate of 100%, and the first special mode, the second special mode, and the third mode are determined. Special aspects are not determined. If the maximum display mode determined at the time of starting winning is the first special mode, the display mode after button operation is determined as a normal mode at a rate of 40%, and the display after button operation is set at a rate of 60%. The mode is determined as the first special mode, and the second special mode and the third special mode are not determined. When the maximum display mode determined at the time of starting winning is the second special mode, the display mode after the button operation is determined as the normal mode at a rate of 10%, and the display after the button operation is set at the rate of 20%. The mode is determined as the first special mode, the display mode after button operation is determined as the second special mode at a ratio of 70%, and the third special mode is not determined. When the maximum display mode determined at the time of winning the start is the third special mode, the display mode after the button operation is determined as the normal mode at a rate of 5%, and the display after the button operation is performed at the rate of 10%. The mode is determined as the first special mode, the display mode after the button operation is determined as the second special mode at a rate of 15%, and the display mode after the button operation is determined as the third special mode at the rate of 70% It has become.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (B), when the button is operated in the second hold, the display mode of the target hold display after the button operation can be changed in the range from the normal mode to the second special mode. And when the maximum display mode determined at the time of starting winning is the normal mode, the display mode after button operation is determined as the normal mode at a rate of 100%, and the first special mode and the second special mode are not determined. It is like that. Further, when the maximum display mode determined at the time of winning the start is the first special mode, the display mode after the button operation is determined as the normal mode at a rate of 50%, and the display after the button operation is set at the rate of 50%. The mode is determined as the first special mode, and the second special mode is not determined. When the maximum display mode determined at the time of starting winning is the second special mode, the display mode after button operation is determined as a normal mode at a rate of 10%, and the display after button operation is set at a rate of 30%. The mode is determined as the first special mode, and the display mode after the button operation is determined as the second special mode at a rate of 60%. Further, when the maximum display mode determined at the time of winning the start is the third special mode, the display mode after the button operation is determined as the normal mode at a rate of 10%, and the display after the button operation is set at the rate of 20%. The mode is determined as the first special mode, and the display mode after the button operation is determined as the second special mode at a ratio of 70%.

  As shown in FIG. 36C, when the button is operated in the third hold, the display mode of the target hold display after the button operation can be changed in the range from the normal mode to the first special mode. And when the maximum display mode determined at the time of starting winning is the normal mode, the display mode after button operation is determined as the normal mode at a rate of 100%, and the first special mode is not determined. . If the maximum display mode determined at the time of starting winning is the first special mode, the display mode after button operation is determined as a normal mode at a rate of 60%, and the display after button operation is set at a rate of 40%. The mode is determined as the first special mode. When the maximum display mode determined at the time of winning the start is the second special mode, the display mode after the button operation is determined as the normal mode at a rate of 50%, and the display after the button operation is set at the rate of 50%. The mode is determined as the first special mode. When the maximum display mode determined at the time of winning the start is the third special mode, the display mode after the button operation is determined as the normal mode at a rate of 30%, and the display after the button operation is set at the rate of 70%. The mode is determined as the first special mode.

  As shown in FIG. 36D, when the button is operated in the fourth hold, the display mode of the target hold display after the button operation can be changed only to the normal mode. And even if the maximum display mode determined at the time of winning the start is any one of the normal mode, the first special mode, the second special mode, and the third special mode, the display mode after button operation at a rate of 100% Is determined as a normal mode.

  In this modification, the maximum display mode is determined at the time of starting winning, and the display mode after the change of the target hold display is determined based on the maximum display mode when the player operates the button. The display mode after the change of the target hold display is determined only at the time of the player's button operation, without determining any matters regarding the display mode after the change of the target hold display at the time of starting winning. You may make it do. Specifically, for example, for each of the first to fourth hold, the lottery table (holding first lottery table) in which determination values are assigned to the normal mode, the first special mode, the second special mode, and the third special mode. , A second lottery table for holding, a third lottery table for holding, a fourth lottery table for holding), and a lottery table (holding first lottery table, second holding lottery corresponding to the timing when the button operation is performed by the player) Table, hold third lottery table, hold fourth lottery table), and the display mode to be changed may be determined at the timing when the button operation is performed. In this way, at the time of starting winning a prize, it is not necessary to memorize the display mode after the change of the target hold display by determining nothing about the display mode after the change of the target hold display. Therefore, for example, even when the execution of the hold display change notice effect is decided, the player may not perform the button operation, so it is necessary to store the display mode after the change of the target hold display. It is not necessary to use a large storage area wastefully.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in the holding change pattern shown in FIG. 24 and the determination ratio of the holding change pattern shown in FIG. Depending on the period during which the player performs a button operation, the ratio changes to the third special mode when the player is on hold 4 and the ratio changes to the third special mode when the player is on hold 1 Since the display mode of the on-hold display of the image is easily changed to the on-hold display of the special mode, the player comes to pay attention to the timing of performing the button operation, so that the interest of the notice effect can be enhanced.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the production control CPU 120 is in the super reach production in S243 of the hold display notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 22, the hold display generated by the start winning is displayed as the hold display notice effect. Displaying the hold display of the button image when the super reach effect is being executed by limiting the display of the hold display in the normal mode by not determining the execution target and displaying the button image in the display mode. Is started, it is possible to prevent the interest of the super reach production from diminishing the interest of the super reach production.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, when the reach state is established in S405 of the hold display effect execution process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 restricts changing the display mode of the hold display. Thus, when the reach effect is being executed, the display of the hold display of the button image is changed, so that it is possible to prevent the interest of the reach effect from deteriorating due to a decrease in attention to the reach effect.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the CPU 120 for effect control corresponds to the first hold on the hold display that is the target of the hold display notice effect in S407 of the hold display notice effect execution process shown in FIG. By selecting the process table of the changing effect for a short time and executing the changing effect for the short time, it is possible to execute the effect in an appropriate mode according to the player's button operation.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, as shown in the hold change pattern shown in FIG. 24 and the determination ratio of the hold change pattern shown in FIG. 3 The display mode of the hold display of the button image is normal depending on the timing at which the player performs the button operation by being able to change so that the rate of changing to the special mode is higher than the rate of changing to the normal mode. Since it becomes easy to change to either an aspect or the 1st-3rd special aspect, a game interest can be heightened.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hold display in the hold display flag of the entry of the hold storage that is the target of the hold display notice effect in S413 of the hold display notice effect execution process shown in FIG. By setting a value (0 to 3) corresponding to the hold change pattern (see FIGS. 24 and 25) determined in the notice effect determining process and the buffer number (hold number) of the current entry, the hold display By changing the hold display that is the target of the notice effect, it is possible to improve the interest of newly storing the hold memory.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the target display of the target display notification effect at the time of the player's button operation in S413 + of the display priority notification effect execution process of the modified example shown in FIG. The display mode of the target hold display after the button operation is “normal mode”, “first special mode”, “ Since the specific mode is determined in accordance with the player's button operation by determining any one of the “second special mode” or the “third special mode”, the player performs the button operation. The interest in things can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 is the hold memory (entry) corresponding to the first hold in S252 of the hold display notice effect determination process shown in FIG. By displaying the hold display in the form and restricting the display of the hold display of the button image, it is possible to execute an effect in an appropriate form according to the number of the hold memories.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 is the hold memory (entry) corresponding to the first hold in S252 of the hold display notice effect determination process shown in FIG. Since the hold display can be displayed in the mode, it is possible to execute an effect in an appropriate mode according to the number of the hold memories.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

  Further, in this embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time and the type of reach effect, an example of transmitting one change pattern designation command when starting change. Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when the notification is made by two commands, the CPU 103 uses the first command, for example, the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence / absence of a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands.

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

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which launches a game ball from the downward direction rather than a game area | region with the hitting ball launcher was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, the said hitting ball launcher is set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 The game ball may be launched from a position above the game area by providing it at a position above the game area.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which only a big hit that can acquire a large number of game balls is generated by opening a big winning opening in the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation jackpot B is suddenly shortened due to the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot B by making the opening time of the big prize opening in the round game extremely short so that the player does not recognize that the big prize opening has been opened. It is good also as a sudden big hit that makes it appear as if it is in a probable state. In addition, when these probability variation big hits B are used as sudden big hits, a small hit that opens the big prize opening with the same opening pattern as the opening pattern of the big prize opening in the big hit game of the probability variation big hit B is provided. A state (so-called latent state) in which it is unknown whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probable big hit B or the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state may occur.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the start prize opening two into the 1st start prize opening and the 2nd start prize opening is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A start prize opening It is good also as one, and it is good also as a start winning opening 3 or more.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the special symbol two types, the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure, is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Only one special symbol is included. The special symbol may be 3 or more.

  The state advantageous to the player means a specific game state (big hit etc.) advantageous to a player that can acquire a lot of game media, and a plurality of types of specific game states (expected values of game media that can be acquired) ( A big hit with a different number of rounds), a high base state (time-short state) in which a winning ball payout condition is more easily established than in a normal gaming state, or a high-probability gaming state (high probability state) with a high probability of becoming the specific gaming state ), A high probability low base state (latency probability variation state), a special reach state (for example, super reach, etc.), a state in which the variation pattern is a variation pattern based on the jackpot variation pattern, and the like.

  Moreover, in the said Example, when it is during time-saving control or the hold display of the object of a hold display notice effect at the time of start winning is the hold 1st, it does not display the said hold display in the form of a button image directly. The hold display is displayed in the display mode after the change, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the hold display of the hold display notice effect displayed as a button image When the time until the variable display is started is specified and the time is a predetermined time or more, the hold display is displayed in the form of a button image, and when the time is less than the predetermined time, The hold display may be displayed directly in the display mode after the change.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when a player press operation of the push button 31B is detected during display of the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect displayed as the button image, the hold display at the time of the button operation is detected. If the hold number of the hold is 2nd to 4th, the effect during the change of the normal time is executed, and if the hold number of the hold display at the time of the button operation is the hold 1, the change is in a short time. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the time until the variable display based on the hold display of the hold display notice effect at the time of button operation is started is started. If the specified time is equal to or longer than the predetermined time, the effect during the change of the normal time is executed, and if the time is less than the predetermined time, the effect during the change for a short time is executed. good.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the shape (for example, a round shape, a square, a star shape, a heart shape) of the said holding | maintenance display changes as a display mode after the change of the holding | maintenance display of the object of a hold display notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the color, pattern, size, etc. of the hold display may be changed. Moreover, the hold display after the change may be a narrative display mode, for example, a change to an image of a treasure box or a jewel, or a concept or property of the hold display may be changed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the pressing operation of push button 31B was detected, the display mode of the hold display of the object of a hold display notice effect was changed, but this invention is limited to this. Instead, when another operation means, for example, an operation (tilting operation or trigger operation) of the stick controller 31A is detected, the display mode of the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect is changed. Good. Further, for example, a player's operation may be detected using a camera, an infrared sensor, or the like, and the display mode of the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect may be changed in response to the detection. Further, for example, a touch panel or the like may be provided, and the display mode of the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect may be changed when the operation of the touch panel is detected.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the pressing operation of the push button 31B which is one operation means was detected, the display mode of the hold display of the object of the hold display notice effect was changed, but the present invention However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of operation means are provided, and the hold display target of the hold display notice effect is triggered when one of the plurality of operation means (operation forms) is detected. The display mode may be changed. For example, both push button 31B and touch panel operation means may be provided, and the display mode of the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect may be changed when the operation of any of the operation means is detected. . Further, in this case, the display mode after the change of the hold display of the target of the hold display advance notice effect changed by the operation of the push button 31B and the change of the hold display of the target of the hold display notice effect changed by the operation of the touch panel are performed. The display mode may be different. Moreover, you may make it raise the ratio which changes into the display mode with a high expectation degree when the direction operated using the touch panel operates using the push button 31B.

  Further, in the above embodiment, even if the display mode of the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect is changed, the other notice effects are not affected, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold is not provided. It may be made to influence other notice effects by changing the display mode of the hold display of the object of the notice notice effect. For example, at the stage of determining the notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 may confirm the display mode of the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect, and change the notice effect determined according to this display form. The execution ratio of the notice effect determined according to the display mode may be changed.

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

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

  In addition, the terms “ratio” and “probability” in the embodiment are not limited to the ratio when both are numerical values other than 0, such as 70:30, and include cases where the ratio is 100: 0. Used in

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the hold display of the object of a hold display notice effect produces the example which changes to either a normal mode or the 1st-3rd special mode, this invention is limited to this. Instead, there may be four types, five types or more, or only one type of display mode of the change of the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect. Moreover, after the change of the hold display subject to the hold display notice effect, the display mode may be changed to one of the normal display mode and the special display mode.

  Further, in the above embodiment, during the super reach effect, when a reserved memory is generated due to a start winning prize, the reserved memory is not determined as an execution target of the reserved display notice effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. If a hold memory occurs due to a start winning during an effect other than a super reach effect, for example, other effects such as a normal reach effect or a notice effect, execution of the hold display notice effect is performed. It may not be determined as a target.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the player performs a button operation while the button image hold display is displayed, if the reach of the effect symbol is being established, the button image hold display is displayed. Although the execution of the on-hold display notice effect is limited so as not to change the aspect, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game is not limited to the reach establishment, for example, during other effects such as the notice effect. The execution of the hold display notice effect may be restricted so that the display mode of the hold display of the button image is not changed when the user performs a button operation.

  Moreover, in the said Example, when the player performs button operation in the state in which the hold display of the button image is displayed, the display mode of the hold display changes. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the player performs a button operation in a state in which the hold display of the button image is displayed, the display mode of the hold display may or may not change. Yes, the rate of change may vary depending on the timing of the player's button operation. For example, the display mode of the hold display changes when the player operates the button when the hold is first, rather than when the player performs the button operation when the hold is the fourth hold. It may be easy to do.

  Moreover, in the said Example, when the player performs button operation in the state where the hold display of the button image is displayed, the change mode of the display mode of the hold display is the normal mode and the first special display. There are four types of modes, the second special mode and the third special mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the mode after the change of the display mode of the hold display is only one type. Also good. For example, in a state in which a button image hold display is displayed, when a player performs a button operation, the button image may remain unchanged or may change to one special mode. May be.

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Claims (4)

A gaming machine that executes variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display Because
Detection means capable of detecting the player's movement;
A holding storage means for storing a variable display of identification information not yet executed as a holding storage;
Hold display means capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage in a plurality of display modes including a special mode;
Based on the detection of the player's action by the detection means when the special mode hold display is displayed by the hold display means, the special mode hold display is at least in a specific mode different from the special mode. A display mode changing means capable of changing to a hold display;
With
The display mode changing unit is configured to detect when the player's movement is detected by the detection unit in the first period, and when the player's movement is detected by the detection unit in a second period different from the first period. A game machine characterized by changing a special mode hold display to a specific mode hold display at a different rate. A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect during variable display of identification information;
During the execution of the specific effect, a display restriction unit that restricts display of the special mode hold display by the hold display unit when the hold storage is newly stored in the hold storage unit;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect during variable display of identification information;
During the execution of the specific effect, a change limiting unit that limits the change of the special mode hold display to the specific mode hold display when the player's action is detected by the detection unit;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: A special effect execution unit capable of executing a special effect when the display of the special mode is changed by the display mode change unit;
The special effect executing means detects the player's action by the detecting means after the period until the variable display of the identification information based on the hold storage corresponding to the hold display of the special mode is executed is less than a predetermined period. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a shortened special effect whose effect time is shorter than a normal time is executed.

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