JP2016022152A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve taste of a staged performance.SOLUTION: A game machine executes a staged performance of progressing into a plurality of stages, from a first state to a third state and, when the staged performance is progressed to the third state, notifies that the game state is controlled to a jackpot game state. During execution of the staged performance, the game machine executes a progression suggesting performance for suggesting that the staged performance is progressed from the first stage to the second stage, or progressed from the second stage to the third stage. Further, during the execution of the staged performance, the game machine executes a battle suggesting performance for suggesting that the staged performance is progressed from the first stage to the second stage, or progressed from the second stage to the third stage. When the staged performance is progressed to the third state, if the life of own character as the battle suggesting mode is two, the game machine controls it to a jackpot game state in which a 15R round game is executed and, when the staged performance is progressed to the third stage, if the life of the own character as the battle suggestion performance mode is one, controls it to the jackpot game state in which a 5R round game is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 33

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be. Further, there is provided variable display means for displaying the identification information in a variable manner (variable display) when the game medium wins in the winning area (starting condition is established), and the variable display means displays the variable information display result. Some are configured to be “hit” when the specific display result (hit symbol) is reached, and to be controlled to a specific game state (hit game state) advantageous to the player.

  As such a gaming machine, for example, a stage effect that progresses in multiple stages such as a big hit gaming state round continues and the big hit gaming state ranks up, and the level indicated by the level gauge is raised, the level is the maximum Then, there is a gaming machine that executes a suggestion effect that suggests that the character destroys the wall and proceeds to the next stage in the stage effect (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-94577 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, whether or not to proceed to the next stage in the stage presentation is only suggested by the suggestion presentation of 1, so the expectation degree that the presentation aspect of the suggestion stage proceeds to the next stage In the case of a low aspect, it was not possible to enhance the interest of stage production.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the game machine which can raise the interest of a stage production.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
The game progresses to a plurality of stages (for example, 1 to 3 stages) and is shifted to a gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when proceeding to a specific stage (for example, 3 stages). Stage effect execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control that executes the processes of step S812, step S822, and step S832) for executing a stage effect for notifying that,
First suggestion effect execution means (for example, processing of step S815 or step S825) for executing a first suggestion effect (for example, a progress suggestion effect or the like) that suggests progressing from one stage to the next stage in the stage effect. CPU 120 for effect control to be executed)
Second suggestion effect execution means (for example, step S813, step S823, step S833) that executes a second suggestion effect (for example, a battle suggestion effect or the like) that suggests progressing from one stage to the next stage in the stage effect. Production control CPU 120 that executes the process of
With
Depending on the mode of the second suggestion effect, the rate of transition to an advantageous gaming state having a high advantage when proceeding to the specific stage is different (for example, the life of the self character is increased when the stage effect progresses to three stages). If there are two, the game is controlled to a big hit game state in which a round game of 15 rounds is executed, and if the life of the self character is one when the stage production progresses to 3 stages, a round game of 5 rounds is executed. Controlled to jackpot gaming state)
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the aspect of the second suggestion effect, and the interest of the stage effect can be enhanced.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game and outputting information (for example, the CPU 103 for executing the special symbol process of FIG. 3),
Production execution means for executing the production based on the information output by the game control means (for example, the production control CPU 120 for performing the production control process of FIG. 16),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the effect executing means can execute the effect according to the control of the progress of the game by the game control means.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
There are multiple types of stage effects (for example, type A, type B, etc.)
The first suggestion effect execution means executes the first suggestion effect at a different rate depending on the type of stage effect (for example, the determination ratio shown in FIGS. 27, 28, and 29).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, since the execution ratio of the first suggestion effect varies depending on the type of the stage effect, the interest of the stage effect can be enhanced.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The stage effect has a plurality of types (for example, type A, type B, etc.), and the stage that is likely to proceed differs depending on which of the plurality of types (when the type A stage effect is executed). Is easy to advance to two stages in the stage effect, but when the stage effect of type B is executed, it is easy to end in one stage in the stage effect.
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a structure, since the stage which progresses easily according to the kind of stage production differs, the timing which expects execution of the 1st suggestion production differs, and the interest of stage production can be heightened.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
Determining means for determining whether or not the stage effect is executed, and to which stage among the plurality of stages when the stage effect is executed (for example, processing of step S412 and step S413) CPU 103 to execute)
Pre-reading effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of step S609 and step S553) for executing a pre-reading effect (for example, a hold change effect) based on the determination result of the determining means; Prepare
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest until the stage effect is started.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
Multiple types of identification information (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) that can be identified are variably displayed, and specific display results that are predetermined as display results (for example, determination of special symbols and jackpot combinations that become jackpot symbols) Game control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S114 to S117) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when a decorative pattern or the like is displayed;
With respect to variable display of identification information that has not yet been started, a hold storage means (for example, a first special figure hold storage unit and a second special figure hold storage unit) that can be stored as a hold storage;
The hold display corresponding to each of the hold storages stored in the hold storage means is displayed in a first form (for example, white display or gray display) and a second form different from the first form (for example, blue display or A holding display means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for displaying a holding display symbol in the start winning storage display area 5H of the image display device 5),
A predetermined effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of step S610 and step S553A) for executing a predetermined effect (for example, the first special effect) when displaying the hold display of the second mode; ,
In the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the hold display of the second mode, the related effect execution for executing the related effect (for example, the second special effect) of the effect mode that is at least partially in common with the effect mode of the predetermined effect Means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S555),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, in the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the hold display of the second mode, the relation that is at least partially in common with the predetermined effect executed when the second mode is displayed Since the effect is executed, the player can easily understand that the display mode is a variable display corresponding to the hold display which is the second mode.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The second suggestion effect changes into a plurality of modes with different rates of progressing from the first stage to the next stage in the stage effect (for example, the battle suggestion effect has a life of 2 for the self character by fighting against the enemy character. If you change from one to one, from one to zero, and if your own character has 2 lives before fighting, you will progress to the next stage in stage production at a rate of 100%. If there is only one life, the stage progresses to the next stage at a predetermined ratio different from 100%, see FIG. 27),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the proportion of progress from one stage to the next stage in the stage effect varies depending on the mode of the second suggestion effect, so that the interest of the stage effect can be enhanced.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
The first suggestion effect executing means may execute the first suggestion effect when the second suggestion effect is being executed (see, for example, FIG. 28 and FIG. 35 (B2)).
The rate of progression from the first stage to the next stage in the stage effect is higher when the first suggestion effect is executed than when the second suggestion effect is executed (for example, FIG. 28 (A), As shown in (B), when the progress suggestion effect is executed, it always proceeds to the next step in the stage effect, whereas, as shown in FIGS. Even if a battle suggestion effect is executed, there is a pattern that does not advance to 3 or 2 stages in the stage effect)
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a structure, since the 1st suggestion effect may be performed when the 2nd suggestion effect is performed, the interest of a stage effect can be heightened.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure for demonstrating random value MR1-MR5. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a total reservation specific information storage area and a special figure reservation memory | storage part. It is a figure which shows a start opening prize designation | designated command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table and a jackpot classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern classification and a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit variation pattern type determination table and a loss variation pattern type determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of the command buffer at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding change effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance change production execution determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a pending | holding change effect execution timing determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a holding | maintenance change effect execution setting. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 2nd special effect execution setting. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a stage production | presentation determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a stage production kind determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a title color determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an suggestion effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a battle suggestion effect pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a correspondence of the progress suggestion effect execution determination table used in order to determine execution of a progress suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a progress suggestion production execution determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a stage effect operation control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution timing of a holding | maintenance change effect, a 1st special effect, and a 2nd special effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution timing of a stage effect and a suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation screen at the time of performing a stage production. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation screen when performing a stage production. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation screen when performing a stage production. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation screen when performing a stage production. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation screen when performing a stage production. It is a figure which shows the corresponding example of the table type of the progress suggestion effect execution determination table used in order to determine execution of the progress suggestion effect in a modification. It is a figure which shows the corresponding example of the progress suggestion effect execution determination table in a modification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the progress suggestion effect execution determination table in a modification.

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

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do.

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

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

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

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

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning memory display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a holding memory display (also referred to as “holding display”) for displaying the variable display holding number (special drawing holding memory number) corresponding to the special game is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball enters 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 a start winning by (for example, passing). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  In this embodiment, the on-hold storage display is performed by displaying the same number of symbols as the on-hold variable display (hereinafter also referred to as a on-hold display symbol). One hold display symbol corresponds to one variable display held. The on-hold storage display in the start winning memory display area 5H is generated based on the starting winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first starting winning opening, or the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The display mode (for example, display color and shape) may be varied depending on whether the start is based on passing (entering) or not. For example, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening is set to a round white display, and the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. The reserved storage display generated based on the start winning may be a round gray display.

  For example, the start condition of the special figure game (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established by the occurrence of the first start prize where the game ball enters the first start prize opening. If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not established, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when a second start prize is entered in which a game ball enters the second start prize opening, a special figure game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

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

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

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the gaming ball does not enter the second start winning opening. To. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball can enter the second start winning opening. Put it in a state. Note that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, while the expanded opening state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. However, it may be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. As described above, the normal variable winning ball device 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state where the game ball can enter the second start winning port, the closed state where the game ball cannot enter, or the difficult entry. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a normally open state. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening as compared with the second variable state.

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

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

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball is difficult to enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. 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, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball into the special prize winning port and obtain a prize ball, which is disadvantageous for the player. There are two states.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. An ordinary symbol (also called “ordinary diagram” or “ordinary diagram”) that is identification information is displayed variably (variably displayed). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

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

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

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

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

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals (detection signals indicating that a game medium has been passed or entered) from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 uses a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for driving each solenoid such as a signal for turning the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82 on or off) from the game control microcomputer 100 for a normal electric accessory. And the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 has table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. The table data etc. which comprise are memorize | stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals are input from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. The

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14.

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

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

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

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

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED via the lamp control board 14 and the like. In order to excite the game such as reach effect, notice effect, etc. by performing lighting / extinguishing driving in the display or displaying effect images in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123. Production).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. The game value given in the gaming machine is directly payout of a game ball to be a prize ball or a score equivalent to this. The record information of the game balls and the score corresponding to the number of the game balls may be any value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game on a gaming machine.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be given in the gaming machine is not limited to paying out a gaming ball as a winning ball or giving a score, for example, controlling to a big hit gaming state or a special gaming state such as a probable change state. In other words, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state is the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “2”), and the variable that can be executed in the short time state. The upper limit number of times of display is a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number of times (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first that the probability of being a probability (for example, 1/20), the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”) Ren Chang (E.g., "10"), such as part or all of it to be, may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

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

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

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed. Whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is set as “predetermined per symbol” as the predetermined specific display result is determined when the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display 20 or the like. Is determined (predetermined) before derivation display.

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

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

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

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lose symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15”) is reached. In this embodiment, 5 times (5 round games) and 15 times (15 round games) are set as the upper limit number of round games in the big hit game state.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type becomes “non-probable”, and when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, as a round game in the jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player (a jackpot opening state is opened). The normal open round in which the upper limit time to be a predetermined time (for example, a first period such as 29 seconds) is executed a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds (15 times). The big hit game state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a normal open big hit state or a first specific game state.

  In this embodiment, as an example, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “15 rounds (15R)” or “5 rounds (5R)” is included. ing. That is, “non-probability variation (15R)”, “non-probability variation (5R)”, “probability variation (15R)”, and “probability variation (5R)” are set as the big hit types. In this case, for example, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “1” is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the jackpot type is “non-probable change (5R)” and the number “3” is changed. When the jackpot symbol shown is derived and displayed, the jackpot type is “non-probable change (15R)”, and when the jackpot symbol indicating the number “5” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type is “probable change (5R)”. When the jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type may be “probability change (15R)”. Note that the term “non-probability variation” simply refers to the concept including both “non-probability variation (15R)” and “non-probability variation (5R)”, and the term “accuracy variation” simply refers to “probability variation (15R)” and “probability variation ( 5R) ”.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. . Note that the probability change state is controlled to continue until one of the probability change end conditions is satisfied first, between a predetermined number of variable displays being executed and the next big hit gaming state being started. You may be made to do.

  As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a time reduction state and a probability change state.

  The normal state is a game state other than a state advantageous to the player, such as a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a short-time state, or a probability change state. The probability of “per figure” and the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game will be “big hit” is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after power-on) This is the same control as when the process was not executed.

  In the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) and the second variable state (in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening than in the normal state. Closed or normally open). For example, the control for shortening the normal symbol variable display time (ordinary time fluctuation time) in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display device 20 compared to the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “ Control for improving the probability of “per-figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per-figure”. By controlling the time to be longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts compared to that in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed in an advantageous change manner from the first variable state to the second variable state. You can do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. Thus, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time-short control” or “high base control”). Is done. By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

  Note that the time-short state in which the high opening control is performed is also referred to as “high base state”, “high base”, and the like, and the game state that is not the time-short state is also referred to as “low base state”, “low base”, or the like. The probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as “high probability state”, “high probability”, and the like, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is also referred to as “low probability state”, “low probability”, or the like. The gaming state when in the probable change state and the short time state is also referred to as “high-accuracy high base state”, “high-accuracy high base”, or the like. The gaming state when the state is in the short-time state without being in the probable change state is also referred to as “low-accuracy base state”, “low-accuracy base”, or the like. The game state when the state is in the probabilistic state without being in the short-time state is also referred to as “highly accurate low base state”, “highly accurate low base”, or the like. The normal state that does not become either the short-time state or the probability variation state is also referred to as “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy low base”, or the like.

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

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative design that has not yet been stopped when the decorative design that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation design"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Corresponding to the reach mode, the decorative pattern fluctuation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing different rendering operations from before reaching the reach mode May be. Such effect operations 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 decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. 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 (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”, “expectation” or “hit expectation”) differs depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. And, when the reach production of super reach such as Super A and Super B is executed, the variable display result may be “big hit” compared to the case where the normal reach production is executed (expected expectation of big hit) Becomes higher. In addition, among the reach effects of the super reach, when the specific reach effect such as the super B is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the reach effect of the super A is executed.

  During the variable display of the decorative design, unlike the reach effect, for example, a stage effect that progresses in a plurality of stages, such as 1 to 2 stages and 2 to 3 stages, is set to be executable. The stage operation effect may be, for example, a stage image display operation indicating each stage. The stage performance effects include background image display operation corresponding to each step, sound output operation corresponding to each step, lighting operation of a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 corresponding to each step, and the like. Also good. The stage effect is when the progress stops at one stage or two stages, and when the stage progresses to three stages, and when the stage progresses to the third stage (specific stage), it will be shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player. This is a notification effect. In this embodiment, as an example, when the stage effect progresses to three stages, it is notified that the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state (the variable display result is “big hit”). Note that the stage effect is not limited to a stage that progresses to a maximum of three stages, and may be a stage that progresses to a maximum of two stages or a stage that progresses to a maximum of four stages or more.

  Note that the gaming state advantageous to the player is not limited to the big hit gaming state, and may be, for example, a probability change state or a short time state. In a slot machine, which will be described later, a gaming state advantageous to the player is, for example, a big bonus, a regular bonus, a small role, an assist time (AT), a challenge time (CT), a challenge bonus (CB), or a specific prize. Any gaming state (so-called replay time or concentration state) that increases the probability of allowing the occurrence of (for example, replay winning or single bonus winning) may be used.

  It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the stage effect corresponding to the fact that the variation pattern is determined on the main board 11 side. In addition, as the production operation in the stage production, a plurality of types of production patterns having different production modes may be prepared in advance. In this embodiment, as an example, a plurality of types of stage effects such as type A and type B are set. Further, depending on whether the type of stage effect is type A or type B, the level at which the stage is easy to proceed is different. As an example, when the type of stage effect is type A, it is easier to proceed to two stages than when it is type B, while when the type of stage effect is type B, it is type A. It is easier to stop and advance in one step compared to. In addition, the kind of stage effect is not limited to two types, For example, three or more types may be sufficient.

  In the stage effect, when the stage proceeds from the first stage to the second stage, or when the stage proceeds from the second stage to the third stage, a delimiter effect indicating that the stage is delimited is executed. For example, a mode (success mode) for notifying progress to the next stage and a mode (failure mode) for not progressing to the next stage are set as the mode of the delimitation effect. The division effect of the successful mode is executed when progressing from the first stage to the second stage or when proceeding from the second stage to the third stage. Moreover, the division effect of the failure mode is executed when it ends in one stage without progressing to two stages or when it ends in two stages without progressing to three stages. In this way, by executing the segmentation effect in the stage effect, it is possible for the player to easily grasp whether or not the stage has progressed. In addition, it is not necessary to execute the division effect in the stage effect, and it is also possible to execute the division effect in which the stage separation is not clear in the stage effect. The division effect that is executed when progressing from the 1st stage to the 2nd stage or when the process ends in the 1st stage without proceeding to the 2nd stage is called the 1st division effect, and when proceeding from the 2nd stage to the 3rd stage or not proceeding to the 3rd stage. The delimitation effect that is executed when the process ends in two stages is called a second delimitation effect.

  In this embodiment, in the stage effect, after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is executed in a state where it is not performed. Then, when the stage effect is finished, the confirmed decorative symbols are simultaneously stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. On the other hand, in the reach effect, after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the reach pattern (the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is displayed). The decorative pattern that has not been stopped and displayed when it constitutes a part of the jackpot combination is executed in response to the display mode in which the variation continues. Then, when the reach effect ends, the decorative symbols that have continued to fluctuate are stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, as an example, when the stage effect is executed, the reach effect is set not to be executed.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, for example, when decorative symbols having the symbol number “7” are stopped and displayed on the active line, it is suggested that the jackpot type is probable (15R). . Therefore, when the stage effect is started, for example, a decorative symbol having the symbol number “7” is already stopped in the decorative symbol display area 5L, or a decorative symbol having the symbol number “7” is displayed. If it is already stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 5L and 5R, and if the variable display result is a big hit at that time, it is recognized that the big hit type is probable (15R). Therefore, attention is not paid to the aspect of the battle suggestion effect performed after that. As described above, in this embodiment, the one or two decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed indicate whether or not the jackpot expectation level is 15 rounds or 5 rounds, or whether or not they are probabilistic or non-probable. Since the value at the time of the big hit is recognized, the stage effect is executed in a state where the decorative symbols are not stopped and displayed in any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. If the jackpot type or the like cannot be recognized from the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed (for example, the decorative symbol having the symbol number “7” is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R to reach a reach mode) ), The stage effect may be executed in a state in which the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. . For example, the stage effect may be executed after reaching the reach mode, before the reach effect is executed, or after the reach effect is executed while the reach effect is being executed. In this case, it is only necessary to prepare in advance a variation pattern in which stage effects and reach effects are executed.

  During the execution of the stage effect, the progress suggestion effect is set to be executable. The progress suggestion effect is an effect suggesting that the stage effect progresses from the first stage to the second stage, or progresses from the second stage to the third stage. For example, when the progress suggestion effect is executed when the current stage of the stage effect is one stage, the progress suggestion effect suggests that the stage effect progresses from the first stage to the second stage. Progresses to two stages. Further, when the progress suggestion effect is executed when the current stage of the stage effect is two stages, the progress suggestion effect suggests that the stage effect progresses from the second stage to the third stage. Progresses to 3 stages. In this embodiment, the execution ratio of the progress suggestion effect varies depending on whether the type of stage effect is type A or type B. As an example, when the type of stage effect is type A, the execution ratio of the progress suggestion effect is higher than in the case of type B.

  While the stage effect is being executed, the battle suggestion effect is executed. The battle suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that the stage effect progresses from the first step to the second step, the progress from the second step to the third step, or the possibility of progress. The battle suggestion effect is an effect that is continuously executed at each stage in the stage effect. In this embodiment, as an example, the battle suggestion effect displays an enemy character and a self character as shown in FIGS. 34 (B1) and (B2), and executes an effect in which the enemy character and the self character fight. At the same time, it suggests whether or not the stage production progresses to the next stage depending on the life (also called life force or physical strength) of the self-character. For example, if the life of a self character before fighting is two, it is suggested that it progresses to the next stage at a rate of 100%. If the life of the self character before fighting is one, 100% It is suggested that the process proceeds to the next stage at a different predetermined ratio (for example, less than 100% such as 60% or 40%) (possibility of proceeding to the next stage). In addition, when the life of the self character before fighting is two, it may be suggested that it progresses to the next step at a rate different from 100%, for example, 80%. The enemy characters displayed in the battle suggestion effect may differ depending on the type of stage effect. For example, if the stage effect type is type A, the enemy character A is displayed in the battle suggestion effect, and if the stage effect type is type B, the enemy character B may be displayed in the battle suggestion effect. Or the clothes, equipment, etc. of the self-character displayed in the battle suggestion may differ depending on the type of stage effect.

  Also, in this embodiment, when it is notified that the stage effect progresses to three stages and becomes a “big hit”, 15 rounds of the self-character's life as an aspect of the battle suggestion effect The ratio of controlling to the big hit gaming state in which the round game is executed is different. For example, when the stage effect progresses to 3 stages and the life of the self-character is two as the mode of the battle suggestion effect, the game is controlled to the big hit game state in which the 15 round game is executed, and the stage effect is 3 stages. If the life of the self character is one as an aspect of the battle suggestion effect when proceeding to, the game is controlled to a big hit game state in which a five-round game is executed. In addition, when the stage effect progresses to 3 stages, if the life of the self character is two, the ratio of control to the big hit game state in which 15 round games are executed is high, and the stage effect progresses to 3 stages. When the life of the self character is one when the game is performed, the ratio of being controlled to the big hit game state in which the 5-round game is executed may be high.

  When the stage effect is executed, the title effect is executed before the stage effect is executed. The title effect is an effect that, for example, displays a title (title image) that suggests that the stage effect is to be started, and suggests whether or not the stage effect progresses to three levels depending on the color of the title. In this embodiment, “black”, “red”, and “gold” are set as the colors of the title, and when the title color is “gold”, the stage effect may progress to three stages. If the title color is “red”, the stage effect is most likely to progress to 3 stages, and if the title color is “black”, the stage effect progresses to 3 stages. It is set to be the least likely to be.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display or sound output as a message, a lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED is different from the reach effect or the stage effect. Or, for example, there is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes a reach state due to a different display operation from the variable display operation of the decorative pattern, such as a predetermined operation of the production model, or the reach effect by super reach. May be executed, and a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect includes a pre-read notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is notified of the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit”, whether or not the stage effect is executed, and in which stage to proceed when the stage effect is executed. This is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special figure game before starting the target variable display. In particular, over the variable display of decorative symbols that are executed multiple times in response to multiple special-figure games, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, whether or not stage effects will be executed, and the stage The pre-reading notice effect that continuously gives notice of which stage to proceed to when the effect is executed is also referred to as a continuous notice effect.

  In this embodiment, the hold change effect is set to be executable as a pre-reading notice effect for notifying whether or not the stage effect is executed and to which stage to proceed when the stage effect is executed. Yes. On-hold change effect is based on the change pattern of the variable display that is the target of notice (also referred to as pre-reading target or target) and the jackpot type, by changing the color of the reserved display pattern of the notice target to blue or red. This is an effect of notifying whether or not the stage effect is executed in the variable display of the target, and which stage to proceed when the stage effect is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, the hold change effect is executed at the timing of the start winning prize, the timing at which the next variable display is started, the timing at which the next variable display is started, and so on. Is set.

  When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). . In this embodiment, as an example, when the decorative symbols with the symbol number “8” are aligned and stopped on the active line, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state in which 15 round games are executed ( Uncertain change (15R)) is suggested. In addition, when the decorative symbols having the symbol number “2” are aligned and stopped on the active line, the game is controlled to a big hit gaming state in which a five-round game is executed (non-probability change (5R)). It is suggested.

  When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable variation big hit combination may be derived, or a definite decorative symbol that is a probable variation big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. In this embodiment, as an example, when the decorative symbols with the symbol number “7” are aligned and stopped on the active line, the game is controlled to the jackpot gaming state in which 15 round games are executed ( Probability (15R)) is suggested. In addition, if the decorative symbols with the symbol number “1” are aligned and stopped on the active line, it is suggested that the game is controlled to a big hit gaming state in which a five-round game is executed (probability change (5R)). Is done.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display form of the decorative pattern does not become the reach form, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, so that the non-specific display result In some cases, a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed.

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 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 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included. At the end of the game control timer interrupt process, the interrupt enabled state is set. Thus, the game control timer interrupt process is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, that is, every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal.

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

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, It is only necessary to include a random number value MR4 for determining a variation pattern and a random value MR5 for determining a normal display result (see FIG. 5). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state with “1”. Any of the values of “65535” can be taken. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type as “non-probable change” or “probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It can take any value from “100” to “100”.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types prepared in advance for variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols. It can take any value of “251”. The random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance, and “1” to “997”. Can be any value. The random value MR5 for determining the usual figure display result indicates that the second start winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is in a closed state (normally open) with the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary figure game as “per figure”. Is a random value used to determine whether or not to control an open state (expanded open state) in which a game ball is likely to enter at a higher frequency than (state), and takes any value from “1” to “100” obtain.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. Although the details of the special symbol process will be described later, by executing the special symbol process every time a timer interrupt occurs, the variable display result and the variation pattern are determined, the special symbol game is executed based on the determination, and the jackpot gaming state Etc. are realized.

  In the normal symbol process, for example, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 (for example, when it is determined in the switch process that the gate switch 21 is turned on), the number of holds reaches the upper limit. If there is not, hold storage of the usual game (for example, extract the random value MR5 and store it in the RAM 102), or determine the variable display result of the usual game using the hold storage (random value stored in the RAM 102). , Determine the variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of the normal game, and control the display operation (for example, turn on / off the segment LED) in the normal symbol display 20 in accordance with the variation pattern to change the normal symbol variable display. Execute and display the variable display result of the usual game, or when the variable display result is per universal figure, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened. Or perform management. The normal symbol process is executed every time the timer interrupt is generated, so that the normal game is executed and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is released for a predetermined period when the normal game is hit.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in special symbol process processing and normal symbol process processing, transmission settings for control commands (such as effect control commands) are set for each command in advance in the command transmission table (ROM 101 in accordance with the effect control command to be transmitted). )) In the ROM 101 (for example, the value of the storage address is stored in a transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102), and the command control process is provided in the RAM 102. Corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer (for example, the value indicating the storage address in the ROM 101), among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect control board 12 Sending a production control command After setting the control data in the output port for the output, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the production control INT signal, and the production control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. It is possible to transmit the effect control command (the effect control command set to be transmitted) based on the setting in the transmission table. After executing the command control process, the interrupt control is set to the interrupt-permitted state, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

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

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 stores a first reserved memory that is a stored value of a first reserved memory number counter (a counter for counting the first special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit). It suffices if the first special figure reserved storage number can be specified by reading the number count value. When the number of first special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port that is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to “1” (step S203).

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

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

  In step S208, the CPU 103 sets the area corresponding to the total reserved memory count counter value in the total reserved specific information storage area (hold specified area) as shown in FIG. Data indicating “first” or “second” (holding specific information) is stored. In the reserved specific area, an area corresponding to the maximum value of the total reserved memory number counter value (8 in the example shown in FIG. 6A) is secured. FIG. 6A shows an example in which the total pending storage number counter value is 5. As shown in FIG. 6A, in the reserved specific area, data indicating “first” or “second” based on winning in the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening is in the order of winning. Remembered. Therefore, if the reserved specific area is seen, the winning order to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening can be known. Note that the reserved specific area is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.) Numeric data representing the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG.

  The first special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 6B has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning has occurred, but has not yet started. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball Numeric values indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like. Data or the like is stored as pending data until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result ( On-hold storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect, etc.) (Also referred to as “holding information”).

  The second special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 6 (C) has not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start winning has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game ball Numerical values indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like. Data or the like is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure (variable display) is held, and the variable display result (in this special figure game) On-hold storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect, etc.) (Also referred to as “holding information”).

  Note that the total reserved memory number counter value in the hold specific area and the display position of the hold display symbol correspond to each other. For this reason, when the hold data is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the total hold memory number counter value associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in association with the total hold memory number counter value “1”, the leftmost first display position of the start winning storage display area 5H For example, a white-colored hold display symbol is displayed. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in association with the total hold memory number counter value “2”, the position is on the right side of the first display position in the start winning storage display area 5H. For example, a gray display hold display symbol is displayed at the second display position.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, setting for transmitting a start opening winning designation command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S211). Subsequently, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S212). The winning random number determination process is a process for determining the start winning prize, and based on the random value extracted in step S209, whether the variable display result of variable display of the execution target of the random value is “big hit”. This is a process for determining whether or not. The winning random number determination process will be described in detail later. Then, the setting for transmitting the reserved memory number notification command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S213). Further, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S214; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216). The process proceeds to step S204. 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. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a start winning prize command (effect control command) used in this embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 7A, a command B100H is executed when the first starting port switch 22A detects a game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and the start winning (first) 1 start winning a prize for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the occurrence of the first starting prize). It is a specified command. The command B200H indicates that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. Based on this, the second start opening prize designation command is used to notify that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. 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 correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a first start opening winning designation command or a second starting opening winning designation command for designating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is selected as the hold storage information is transmitted. At the same time, a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. In addition, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, 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.

  Command C4XXH and command C6XXH are effect control commands indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Among these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” as the winning determination result and the determination result of the big hit type. In addition, when the command C6XXH is the variation pattern type in which the stage effect is executed as the determination result at the time of winning, at the time of winning indicating the determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) to which stage the stage effect proceeds. This is a judgment result notification command.

  In this embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 8), whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the occurrence of the starting prize, the type of big hit, and stage effects are executed. It is determined whether or not the change pattern type to be determined is determined, and to what level the stage effect progresses. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and a value for designating the big hit type are set, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. Further, in the EXT data of the winning determination result notification command, a value specifying how many stages of stage effects are executed is set, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and can recognize the big hit type. Based on the value set in the winning determination result notification command, it is possible to recognize how many stages the stage effect progresses.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S211 of FIG. 4 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is set to “big hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 3, FIG. 9) to be described later. A determination is made as to whether or not to control. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 3, FIG. 11) described later, determination of a variation pattern corresponding to a variable display mode of a decorative symbol is performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 performs the winning random number value determination process in step S211 at the start winning timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the random value MR1 determined to derive the jackpot symbol as the special figure display result, and stage effects are executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. And so on (so-called “look ahead”). As a result, the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” or the decorative symbol is variably displayed before the variable symbol special symbol display based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started. It is possible to predict whether or not the stage change effect is executed, and on the basis of the prediction result, the effect control CPU 120 or the like can determine whether or not to execute the hold change effect on the effect control board 12 side. .

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 8, first, the CPU 103, for example, a short time flag (a flag that is turned on in the short time state) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 or a probability change. The current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified by confirming the state of the flag (the flag that is turned on when the probability is changed) (step S401). More specifically, when the probability variation flag is on and the time reduction flag is off, the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability low base state), and when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, the gaming state is short. When the state (low probability high base state), both the probability variation flag and the hourly flag are off, the gaming state is the normal state (low probability low base state), and when both the probability variation flag and the hourly flag are on What is necessary is just to specify that a game state is a time-short state and a probability change state (highly accurate high base state), respectively.

  After executing the process of step S401, the CPU 103 sets a big hit determination range (step S402). For example, data used for determination of a special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state from table data constituting a special figure display result determination table described later prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. Special figure display result determination table data) is selected. In this special figure display result determination table data, the range of the decision value assigned to the special figure display result “big hit” may be set as the big hit determination range. For example, if the current gaming state is a probability variation state (if the probability variation flag is on), “8001” to “9900” are set as the jackpot determination range, and the current gaming state is a non-probability variation state (not a probability variation state) State) (if the probability variation flag is off), “8001” to “8190” are set as the big hit determination range (see FIG. 10A).

  Thereafter, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is compared with the jackpot determination range set by the process of step S402 (step S403). Thereby, it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range (step S404). As an example, the CPU 103 compares the individual determination values included in the jackpot determination range with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. The presence or absence of a decision value that matches the numerical value MR1 may be determined. Alternatively, numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determined values included in the jackpot determination range are set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. By comparing, it may be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range.

  When it is determined in the process of step S404 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S404; Yes), a jackpot type determination threshold is determined (step S405). In step S405, the CPU 103 refers to the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 10B, and sets “30”, “36”, and “90” as the big hit type determination threshold. Among these, “30” is the upper limit value of the random value MR2 for which the jackpot type is determined to be uncertain (15R). “36” is the upper limit value of the random value MR2 for which the jackpot type is determined to be non-probable (5R). “90” is the upper limit value of the random value MR2 for which the jackpot type is determined to be probable (15R). Depending on the variation special figure corresponding to the starting port buffer value ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2"), different jackpot types A determination table may be prepared in advance and the jackpot type determination threshold value may be varied.

  Next, the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S406). In step S406, the CPU 103 refers to the set jackpot type determination threshold value to determine which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. For example, when the random value MR2 is “1” to “30”, it is determined that the jackpot type is “non-probable variation (15R)”. When the random value MR2 is “31” to “36”, it is determined that the jackpot type is “non-probable variation (5R)”. When the random value MR2 is “37” to “90”, it is determined that the jackpot type is “probability change (15R)”. When the random value MR2 is “91” to “100”, it is determined that the jackpot type is “probability change (5R)”.

  Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result by the process of step S406 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S407). In step S407, as an example, as shown in FIG. 7B, when it is determined in step S406 that the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable change (5R)”, the EXT data in the symbol designation command is set to “02H”. If the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change (15R)”, a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “03H” is set. If it is determined that the jackpot type is determined to be “probable change (5R)”, it is determined that the EXT data in the symbol designating command is “04H” and the jackpot type is determined to be “probable change (15R)”. In this case, a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “05H” may be set.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S407, a variation pattern type determination threshold value corresponding to the jackpot type is set (step S408). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, as a variation pattern type corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern type in which the variable display mode is always normal reach (CA3-1: normal reach fixed). The variation pattern type in which the variable display mode is always super reach (CA3-2: super reach fixed). ) Are provided. There may be other variation pattern types, such as more detailed classification of variation pattern types. Even if the variation pattern types are different, if the same variation pattern results, the same variation may be executed.

  In the processing of step S408, when the big hit type is “probability change (15R or 5R)”, the CPU 103 refers to the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. Set to the type determination threshold. Here, “150” is the upper limit value of the random value MR3 in which the variation pattern type is determined as “normal reach fixed” or “super reach fixed”. That is, “150” is the upper limit value of the random value MR3 in which the variation pattern type is not determined to be “stage effect (3 stages) fixed”. When the big hit type is “non-probable change (15R or 5R)”, “200” is set as the variation pattern type determination threshold.

  Further, when it is determined in step S404 that it is not within the jackpot determination range (step S404; No), a setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the loss to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S404). S409). In step S409, as an example, as shown in FIG. 7B, a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to “01H” may be set.

  Following the process of step S409, a variation pattern type determination threshold value corresponding to the loss is set (step S410). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, as a variation pattern type corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing”, a variation pattern in which the variable display mode is always non-reachable during normal times (other than during short-running). Type (CA1-1: non-reach fixed at normal time), variable pattern type in which variable display mode is always non-reachable during time reduction (CB1-1: non-reach fixed in time zone), variable pattern in which variable display mode is always normal reach Type (CA2-1: normal reach fixed), variable pattern type in which the variable display mode is always super-reach (CA2-2: super-reach fixed), variable pattern type in which a stage effect is always executed in which the progress stops in one stage ( There are 6 types of variation patterns (fixed stage effects (2 stages)) that are always executed in stages. It is. There may be other variation pattern types, such as more detailed classification of variation pattern types.

  In the process of step S410, the CPU 103 refers to the loss variation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. 13B and 13C, so that “239” is obtained regardless of whether the time is shorter or shorter. And “247” are set as the variation pattern type determination threshold. Here, “239” is an upper limit value of the random value MR3 whose variation pattern type is determined to be “normal non-reach fixed”, “short / middle non-reach fixed”, “normal reach fixed” or “super reach fixed”. It has become. That is, “239” is the upper limit value of the random value MR3 in which the variation pattern type is not determined as “stage effect (1 stage) fixed” or “stage effect (2 stages) fixed”. “247” is the upper limit value of the random value MR3 for which the variation pattern type is determined to be “stage effect (one stage) fixed”. It should be noted that the determination ratio of “stage effect (1 stage) fixed” or “stage effect (2 stages) fixed” is varied depending on whether the time is shorter or not, and the time reduction is performed in the process of step S410. A different variation pattern type determination threshold value may be set depending on whether it is medium time or other than time saving.

  Next, based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, the variation pattern type is “stage effect (3 stages) fixed”, “stage effect (1 stage) fixed”, “stage effect (2 stages) fixed”. It is specified whether or not it is determined as the variation pattern type in which the stage effect is executed (step S411). In step S411, when “150” is set as the variation pattern type determination threshold in step S408 (when the big hit type is “probable variation (15R or 5R)”), the random value MR3 is “1” to “150”. Sometimes, it is specified that it is determined as a variation pattern type in which stage effects are not executed. When the random value MR3 is “151” to “251”, it is specified that it is determined as “fixed stage effects (3 stages)”. Further, when “200” is set as the variation pattern type determination threshold in step S408 (when the big hit type is “non-probable change (15R or 5R)”), when the random value MR3 is “1” to “200” When the random pattern MR3 is “201” to “251”, it is specified that “stage effect (3 stages) is fixed” is determined.

  Further, in step S411, when “239” and “247” are set as the variation pattern type determination threshold values in step S410, when the random number MR3 is “1” to “239”, the variation pattern type in which the stage effect is not executed. When the random number value MR3 is “240” to “247”, the random number value MR3 is specified from “248” to “251”. In this case, it is specified that “stage effect (2 stages) is fixed” is determined.

  Next, as a specific result of step S411, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern type in which the stage effect is executed (step S412). If it is determined in step S412 that the stage pattern effect is a variation pattern type to be executed (step S412; Yes), the stage of progress in the stage effect is determined (step S413). In step S413, when the variation pattern type is “Stage stage effect (3 stages) fixed”, it is determined that the 3 stage stage effect is executed. When the variation pattern type is “fixed stage effect (2 stages)”, it is determined that the stage effect of 2 stages is executed. Further, when the variation pattern type is “stage effect (one stage) fixed”, it is determined that one stage stage effect is executed.

  After the process of step S413, setting for transmitting a winning determination result notification command corresponding to the determination result by the process of step S413 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S414). In step S414, as an example, as shown in FIG. 7C, when it is determined in step S413 that a one-step stage effect is executed, the EXT data in the winning determination result notification command is set to “01H”. If it is determined in step S413 that the two-stage stage effect is executed, the EXT data in the winning determination result notification command is set to “02H”, and it is determined in step S413 that the three-stage stage effect is executed. In such a case, a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the winning determination result notification command to “03H” may be set. Even when it is specified in step S411 that the stage effect is not executed, the command table for setting the EXT data in the winning determination result notification command to “00H”, for example, is set. May be.

  After the process of step S414 is performed, or when it is determined in step S412 that the stage pattern effect is not a change pattern type (step S412; No), the winning random number determination process ends.

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

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is “non-probable change (15R)”, “non-probable change (5R)”, “probable change (15R)”, “probable change (5R)”. It is determined as one of a plurality of types. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) Lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the total number of reserved memories is “0” (step S230). Specifically, the CPU 103 only has to read the count value of the total pending storage number counter and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. In step S230, the CPU 103 does not check the count value of the total reserved memory number counter, but checks whether or not data is stored in the first area of the reserved specific area, and the data is stored. If the total pending storage number is not “0”, it may be determined that the total pending storage number is “0” if no data is stored.

  When it is determined in step S230 that the total number of reserved memories is not “0” (step S230; No), the CPU 103 determines that the first data stored in the reserved specific area (see FIG. 6A) is “ It is determined whether or not the data indicates “first” (step S231). When it is determined in step S231 that the first data stored in the hold specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (step S231; No). The CPU 103, for example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value as reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as a head area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, a storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) Is read (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the reservation data stored in the storage area lower than the holding number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit is higher by one entry ( Shift to storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”. In the process of step S233, the total number of reserved memories is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the stored contents in the reserved specific area are shifted. For example, one entry of data stored in a storage area lower than the total reserved storage number counter value “1” (storage areas corresponding to the total reserved storage number counter values “2” to “8”) in the specific hold area One by one (the storage area corresponding to the total pending storage number counter value “1” to “7”) is shifted to the upper level. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  If it is determined in step S231 that the first data stored in the hold specific area is data indicating “first” (step S231; Yes), the CPU 103 stores, for example, the first special figure hold memory. Numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the first area of the copy (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reserved number “1”) (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the process of step S209 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time ( Shift to storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”. In the process of step S237, the total number of reserved memories is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the stored contents in the reserved specific area are shifted. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. For example, the CPU 103 sets the special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit”. It is only necessary that the determination result of “losing” is assigned depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state. The comparison between the random number MR1 and the determined value in the special figure display result determination table may be performed by comparing each other or by comparing the minimum value and the maximum value (the same applies to the comparison between the other random values and the determined values in the table). .)

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state. By referring to the special figure display result determination table set in the use table based on whether or not there is and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state What is necessary is just to determine either the determination result of "big hit" and "lack" assigned to the determination value applicable to numerical value MR1 as a special figure display result. The CPU 103 may determine that it is in the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is in the on state. For example, when the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the probability variation flag is in an on state (in the probability variation state), and the probability variation flag is turned off. In the case of a state (in the case of an uncertain change state), it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” at a higher rate than in the non-probability variation state. Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 3 (described in detail later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”, or the like. When the current state is a probable change state, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit game state than in the non-probability change state.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241). .

  After executing the processing in step S241, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, the CPU 103 selects a jackpot type determination table prepared in advance by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, and sets it as a use table for determining the jackpot type. For example, the CPU 103 sets the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 10B as a use table. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10 (B), the numerical value (determined value) compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type indicates the jackpot type as “uncertain variation (15R)” and “ It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result of “non-probability change (5R)”, “probability change (15R)”, or “probability change (5R)”.

  The CPU 103 reads out the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the jackpot read from the random number buffer for variation Select one of the jackpot types assigned to the decision value that matches the random value MR2 by referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the type do it.

  After executing the process of step S242, the jackpot type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type (for example, as shown in FIG. "0" for "Probability (15R)", "1" for "Non-probability (5R)", "2" for "Probability (15R)", "Probability (5R)" In this case, the jackpot type may be stored by storing “3”.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the process of step S243, the CPU 103 determines the special special that becomes the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game. The symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, a plurality of types of big hits are made according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value). Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  When it is determined in step S230 that the total number of reserved memories is “0” (step S230; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), and then ends the special symbol normal process. . In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated. The effect control board 12 displays a demonstration screen when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time (special diagram variation time) from the start of variable symbol special display until the finalized special symbol resulting in variable display is derived is determined. Is done. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern type corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262). When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), the variation pattern type corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263).

  Here, the relationship between the variation pattern type and the variation pattern will be described. FIG. 12 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “big hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode 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 variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a reach reach effect of super reach such as super reach A or super reach B is executed. Further, the loss variation pattern includes a first-stage effect variation pattern in which a one-step effect is executed and a second-step effect change pattern in which a two-step effect is executed. The big hit variation pattern includes a third stage effect variation pattern in which a three-stage effect is executed. In the stage effect variation pattern (first to third stage effect variation patterns) in which the stage effect is executed, the reach effect is not executed.

  FIG. 12 shows the variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 12 is included in at least one variation pattern type among a plurality of variation pattern types. That is, if each variation pattern type is configured to include a single or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, a mode of a rendering operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols, etc. Good.

As an example, multiple variable patterns are classified (grouped) according to the type of reach effect (effect mode) or the stage of progress of the stage effect, etc., and the variable display state of the decorative pattern does not reach the reach state (becomes non-reach) Pattern type, variable pattern type whose variable display mode is always normal reach, variable pattern type whose variable display mode is super reach (super reach A or super reach B), and a variable pattern in which one stage stage effect is executed What is necessary is just to divide into a classification, a variation pattern type in which a two-stage stage effect is executed, and a variation pattern in which a three-stage stage effect is executed. Note that the variation patterns with super reach may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the contents of the reach effect (for example, super reach A or super reach B). Or you may make it classify | categorize into a different variation pattern classification according to whether a predetermined variable display production is performed or not.
As another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified (grouped) according to the variable display time of decorative symbols. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 12, one or a plurality of variation patterns are classified into each variation pattern type according to the variable display mode and the contents of variable display. The classification of the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 12 can be specified from the setting of the fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 14, for example. In the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14, a determined value is assigned to one or a plurality of variation patterns according to each variation pattern type.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 11, the variation pattern type at the time of big hit is determined using, for example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the big hit variation pattern type determination table, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change” (which can be specified by the big hit type buffer setting value stored in the big hit type buffer). A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the pattern type only needs to be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern type. The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern type determination random number MR3 read from the variation random number buffer and the jackpot type buffer setting value, thereby determining the jackpot type The variation pattern type assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR3 may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern type to be used this time depending on whether the value is “non-probability variation” or “probability variation”.

  In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 11, the loss variation pattern type determination table prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the time reduction state and the time reduction control is performed and the case where the gaming state is other than the time reduction control. Is used to determine the variation pattern type at the time of loss. For example, it is only necessary to determine whether the time is short or not by whether or not the time flag is in an ON state. If the time is not short (when the time flag is in an OFF state), the time is shown in FIG. The variation pattern type at the time of the loss is determined using the loss variation pattern type determination table. On the other hand, during the time reduction (when the time reduction flag is on), the variation pattern type at the time of loss is determined using the loss variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. In the loss variation pattern type determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern type. In the loss variation pattern type determination table, even if a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern type according to the total number of reserved memories. Good. The CPU 103 determines the loss variation pattern according to whether the time is shorter or not based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern type determination random number MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, based on whether the time is shorter or shorter. By referring to any of the type determination tables, the variation pattern type assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value MR3 may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern type used this time.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S262 and S263 shown in FIG. 11, a variation pattern is determined (step S265). In the process of step S265, for example, the variation pattern at the time of big hit or loss is determined using the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the variation pattern determination result according to the variation pattern type. The CPU 103 refers to the variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR4 read from the variation random number buffer and the variation pattern type, and thereby determines the random pattern according to the variation pattern type. The variation pattern assigned to the determined value corresponding to the numerical value MR4 may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time.

  After executing the process of step S265, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S266). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 12, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting a special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in step S265.

  Following the process of step S266, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display the first special figure hold memory number subtracted by 1 from the first display. You may make it carry out to the hold | maintain indicator 25A (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1). When starting the variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one for the second display. You may make it carry out to the holding | maintenance indicator 25B (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  After executing the process of step S267, command transmission setting is performed at the start of the special symbol fluctuation (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the pending storage number notification command is performed. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the pending storage number notification command is performed. The set command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern (variation pattern determined in the process of step S265) such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command designates the variable display result of the special symbol (whether it is “big hit” or “losing”, what kind of jackpot type, etc.) based on the confirmed special symbol determined in step S246 This is an effect control command to be performed. The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are effect control commands for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 of FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. This includes the process of measuring. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and setting the winning prize opening to the open state, etc. It is included. In this process, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state is set to “29 seconds”, so that the normal open round may be executed. In addition, when “surprise” is provided for the big hit type, if the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, the short-term open round is executed. Good. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

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

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or the next round game when the upper limit number has not been reached. Processing that waits until the start is included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  By repeatedly executing steps S114 to S116, the big hit gaming state is realized.

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

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

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

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

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

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various effects such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using the apparatus, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control. Thereafter, it is determined again whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on.

  In the command analysis process, when there is a reception command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the MODE data of the received command or the like (hereinafter referred to as reception of the effect control command). The same applies to the determination of presence / absence)), the first start opening winning designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, the symbol designation command, and the winning determination result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 when the starting winning is generated. Then, it is determined whether or not any of the second start opening winning designation command, the second reserved memory number notification command, the symbol designation command, and the winning determination result notification command has been received (step S681).

  When the first reserved memory number notification command, the symbol designation command, and the winning determination result notification command are received together with the first starting opening prize designation command, the starting prize command buffer (in a predetermined area of the RAM 122) as shown in FIG. Among the free areas in the storage area with the smallest hold display number serving as the buffer number, the first start opening prize designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, the symbol designation command, and the prize determination The result notification commands are stored in order. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number notification command, the symbol specification command, and the winning determination result notification command are received together with the second starting opening winning designation command, the buffer number and the free area in the starting winning command buffer are In the storage area with the smallest hold display number, the second start opening winning designation command, the second pending storage number notification command, the symbol designation command, and the winning determination result notification command are stored in order. If the winning determination result notification command is not received, the winning determination result notification command is not stored in the start winning command buffer. In this case, for example, 0000H may be stored as an initial value in the storage area of the winning determination result notification command in the start winning command buffer. In FIG. 15, “−” is displayed.

  The start winning command buffer shown in FIG. 15 is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total hold storage number. Yes. In addition, in the start winning command buffer, a set of start winning commands (first start opening winning designation command, first reserved memory number notification) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first start winning or the second starting winning. A command, a symbol designating command and a winning determination result notification command or a second start opening winning designation command, a second reserved memory number notifying command, a symbol specifying command and a winning determination result notifying command) are stored so as to be associated with each other. Area is reserved. The effect control CPU 120 assigns the start prize command received when the first start prize or the second start prize occurs to the hold display numbers “1” to “8” in the start prize command buffer according to the reception order. The corresponding storage areas are stored in order from the beginning of the free area.

  In this embodiment, the start opening winning designation command, the number of stored memories, etc. are executed by executing the start winning determination process as shown in FIG. 4 based on the occurrence of the first start winning or the second starting winning. Command transmission is performed in the order of a notification command, a symbol designation command, and a winning determination result notification command. Therefore, if the presentation control command is normally received, the start opening prize designation command, the reserved storage number notification command are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “8” as shown in FIG. The start winning command is stored in the order of the symbol designating command and the winning determination result notification command.

  In the start winning command buffer shown in FIG. 15, received commands (start winning commands) are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “5”. The color setting value and the shift number counter value after the change in the start winning command buffer will be described later. The command stored in the start winning command buffer, the color setting value after the change, and the shift counter value each time the variable symbol display is started (in this embodiment, the process of step S171 described later is executed). Each time, the data is deleted from the one stored in the first storage area (the area corresponding to the hold display number “1”), and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, when the variable display of a new decorative symbol is started in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure in the storage state shown in FIG. 15, the hold display number “1” is set in step S171 described later. Each command, changed color setting value and shift count counter value stored in is deleted, each command stored in the area corresponding to the hold display number “2”, changed color setting value and shift The count counter value is shifted to the area corresponding to the hold display number “1”. If there are each command stored in the areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “3” to “8”, the color setting value after the change, and the shift counter value, these commands, the color after the change The set value and the shift number counter value are also shifted to areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “2” to “7”.

  The reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory) together with the change start command (first change start command or second change start command) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of change of the special symbol. Number notification command) is not stored in the start winning 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.

  When the start opening prize designation command, the reserved memory count notification command, the symbol designation command, or the winning judgment result notification command are received independently, the received commands may be stored sequentially from the beginning of the free area in the starting prize command buffer. Good. In this case, the received command may be stored without distinguishing whether the received command is a start opening winning designation command, a reserved memory number notification command, a symbol designation command, or a winning determination result notification command. Alternatively, it may be stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area. When receiving each received command separately, the storage area of the received received command is blank, and only some effect control commands to be received as one set are excessively stored.

  As a specific example, when one of the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command is received, the elapsed waiting time after reception is measured, so that the reception waiting time of the pending storage number notification command is increased. It is determined whether or not it has elapsed. Then, if the pending storage number notification command can be received before the reception waiting time elapses, it can be received within the normal reception period as a command corresponding to the start opening winning designation command, and the start winning time command has already been received. The received pending storage number notification command is stored in association with the start opening winning designation command stored in the buffer. On the other hand, when a pending storage count notification command is received after the reception waiting time has elapsed, or when a pending storage count notification command is received even though the elapsed time is not measured, within the normal reception period The received pending storage number notification command may be stored in association with the new buffer number in the start winning time command buffer, assuming that the start opening winning designation command is missing or not.

  “C101 (H)” of the reserved memory number notification command in FIG. 15 indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number is one at the time of starting winning. “C102 (H)” of the reserved memory count notification command indicates that the first special figure reserved memory count is two at the time of starting winning. “C103 (H)” of the reserved memory count notification command indicates that the first special figure reserved memory count is three at the time of starting winning. “C104 (H)” of the reserved memory count notification command indicates that the first special figure reserved memory count is four at the time of starting winning. Further, “C201 (H)” of the reserved memory number notification command indicates that the second special figure reserved memory number is one at the time of starting winning. The symbol designation command “C401 (H)” indicates “losing” at the time of starting winning. The symbol designation command “C405 (H)” indicates “15 rounds probable big hit” at the time of start winning. “C601 (H)” of the determination result notification command at the time of winning indicates the “variation pattern type in which one stage effect is executed” at the time of starting winning. In addition, “C603 (H)” of the determination result notification command at the time of winning indicates the “variation pattern type in which three-stage stage effects are executed” at the time of starting winning.

  The start opening winning designation command, the reserved memory number notification command, the symbol designation command, and the winning determination result notification command stored in the starting prize command buffer have a one-to-one correspondence with the pending display symbol. Specifically, the hold display number and the display position of the hold display symbol correspond to each other, so that the start opening winning designation command, the hold memory number notification command, the symbol designation command, and the winning determination result notification command are held. There is a one-to-one correspondence with the display symbol.

  For example, the hold display number “1” in the start winning command buffer corresponds to the first first display position from the left of the start winning storage display area 5H, and the hold display number “2” in the start win command buffer is This corresponds to the second second display position from the left of the start winning storage display area 5H. The hold display numbers “3” to “8” in the start winning command buffer correspond to the third third display position to the eighth eighth display position from the left of the start winning storage display area 5H.

  For example, when a start winning command is stored in the hold display number “4” of the start winning command buffer, a hold display symbol is displayed at the fourth display position from the left of the start winning memory display area 5H. . At this time, since the start winning command should be stored also in the hold display numbers “1” to “3” of the start winning command buffer, the first to third (first) from the left of the starting winning memory display area 5H The hold display symbols are also displayed at the display positions of (3) to (3).

  In this embodiment, the start winning command buffer is provided with a storage area in which the color setting value after the change can be stored and a storage area in which the shift number counter value can be stored corresponding to each hold display number. For example, “0” or the like may be stored as an initial value in the storage area in which the color setting value after the change can be stored and the storage area in which the shift counter value can be stored. In FIG. 15, “−” is displayed. A predetermined value is stored in the storage area in which the color setting value after the change can be stored and the storage area in which the shift counter value can be stored by executing the processing in step S607 described later.

  The color setting value after the change is a setting value indicating the color after the color of the hold display (hold display design) is changed. In this embodiment, as an example, as shown in FIG. 15B, the setting value “1” is a value indicating “blue” as the changed color, and the setting value “2” is the changed color. As a value indicating “red”. When the hold change effect is executed, the hold display changes to the color corresponding to the set value.

  The number-of-shifts counter value is a value indicating the timing of executing the hold change effect, and indicates how many times the stored content of the start winning command buffer is shifted before the hold change effect is executed. For example, when the shift counter value is “1”, the hold change effect is executed at the next shift for the corresponding hold display. When the shift counter value is “2”, “3”, etc., the corresponding change display is the change change effect at the next next shift, at the next next shift, etc. Will be executed.

  Since the number of reserved memories has increased by 1 after receiving the start opening prize designation command or the like, the control 120 for effect control causes the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 to transmit a predetermined display control command, for example. By changing the color of a predetermined area of the start winning memory display area 5H of the image display device 5 or the like, the reserved memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H is changed, and the held display symbol is increased by one, The number of variable display holds that can be specified by the hold storage display is increased by one. When the start opening prize designation command is the first start opening prize designation command, for example, a white display hold display symbol is displayed in the start win storage display area 5H, so that it can be specified by the first hold display. Increase the number of first special figure reservation storage by one. When the start opening prize designation command is the second start opening prize designation command, for example, by displaying a gray-colored hold display symbol in the start prize storage display area 5H, it can be specified by the second hold display. Increase the number of second special figure reservation storage by one.

  The hold specific area and the start winning command buffer correspond to each other, and the total hold memory number counter value of the hold specific area and the hold display number of the start win command buffer also correspond to each other. And the hold data memorize | stored in the 1st special figure reservation memory | storage part and the 2nd special figure reservation memory | storage part in the winning order which a holding | maintenance specific area | region shows, and the command memorize | stored in the command buffer at the time of a start winning prize are related or correspond If the total pending storage number counter value and the pending display number are the same number, the pending data and command for the same variable display are obtained. For this reason, the total reserved memory number counter value also corresponds to the display position of the hold display symbol.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 15, in the case where a command B100H that is the first start opening winning designation command is stored corresponding to the hold display number “1”, the total number of hold storages having the same number as the hold display number The hold data associated with the counter value is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit, and the display position corresponding to the total hold memory number counter value and the hold display number (first from the left of the start winning storage display area 5H) For example, a white display hold display symbol is displayed. When the command B200H that is the second start opening winning designation command is stored corresponding to the hold display number “2”, the hold data is associated with the total hold memory number counter value having the same number as the hold display number. Is stored in the second special figure storage unit, and the display position (second display position from the left of the start winning storage display area 5H) corresponding to the total storage number counter value and the display number is gray, for example. The display hold display symbol is displayed. Also, when a command is stored corresponding to the hold display numbers “3” to “8”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the predetermined display position as described above.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 16, first, a hold change effect determination process (step S161) is executed.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the hold change effect determination process. In the hold change effect determination process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 checks, for example, the content stored in the start winning command buffer (step S <b> 601). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a new received command that is at least one of the effect control commands (such as a start opening winning designation command and a pending storage number notification command) received at the time of starting winning (step S602). For example, the presence / absence of a new received command is determined by checking whether or not at least one of the start opening prize designation command and the pending storage number notification command is newly stored in the command buffer at the time of the start prize. it can.

  When it is determined in step S602 that there is a new reception command (step S602; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 specifies the symbol designation command and the winning determination result notification command that are the new reception command ( Step S603).

  After executing the process of step S603, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold change effect is executed and the color after the change when the hold change effect is executed according to the symbol designation command and the winning determination result notification command. Is determined (step S604). In step S604, the effect control CPU 120 takes a random value SR1 (for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”) for determining the hold change effect execution, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, for example. Numerical value data is obtained, and the presence / absence of execution of the hold change effect and the color after change are determined by referring to the hold change effect execution determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121. . In addition, when the hold display effect is already executed for any hold display, the execution of the hold display effect may be limited until the hold display is consumed. The restriction on execution of the hold display effect includes prohibiting the execution of the hold display effect and making the hold display effect difficult to execute. Further, when the execution of the hold display is restricted, the execution of the first special effect and the second special effect may be restricted.

  FIG. 18 shows a configuration example of the hold change effect execution determination table. In the hold change effect execution determination table, for example, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR1 is changed depending on the contents of the symbol designation command and the winning determination result notification command that are the new reception commands. “No execution (white or gray)” that does not execute the production, “blue” that displays the hold display color when the hold change effect is executed (displays the blue display hold display pattern), or the hold change effect Is executed, it is assigned to “red” in which the color of the hold display becomes red (displays the hold display symbol of red display).

  In this embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 18, when a three-stage stage effect is executed in variable display where the variable display result is a big hit of 15 rounds (including probability change and non-probability change), variable display is performed. The result is determined to be “red” at a higher rate than in the case where a three-stage stage effect is executed in a variable display in which the result is a big hit of 5 rounds (including probability variation and non-probability variation). On the other hand, when a three-stage stage effect is executed in a variable display where the variable display result is a big round of five rounds, a three-stage stage effect is executed in a variable display where the variable display result is a big round of 15 rounds. It is decided to be “blue” at a higher rate. In addition, when a two-stage stage effect is executed in a variable display in which the variable display result is lost, the ratio is changed to “red” or “blue” at a higher rate than when a single stage stage effect is executed. It is determined.

  Further, when the variable display result is a big hit, it is determined to be “red” or “blue” at a sufficiently high rate compared to the case where the variable display result is lost. If the hold display changes to “red” due to such a determination ratio, the variable display result is likely to be a big hit of 15 rounds, and further, the possibility of performing a three-stage stage effect is high. It is suggested. When the hold display changes to “blue”, it is suggested that the variable display result is highly likely to be a big round of 5 rounds, and further that there is a high possibility that a three-stage stage effect will be executed.

  It should be noted that the presence / absence of execution of the hold change effect and the color after the change when the hold change effect is executed are determined according to the contents by the symbol designation command and the winning determination result notification command as shown in FIG. It is not limited to. For example, the determination ratio may be set differently depending on whether the big hit type is probabilistic or non-probable. Even if the stage effect is not executed, whether or not the hold change effect is executed and whether or not the hold change effect is executed depends on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “losing”. You may determine the color after a change. In addition, when a reach effect such as super reach is executed, whether or not the hold change effect is executed and the hold change effect is executed depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost” The color after change may be determined.

  After executing the process of step S604, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the hold change effect is executed (step S605). When it is determined in step S605 that the hold change effect is executed (step S605; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution timing of the hold change effect (step S606). In step S606, the CPU 120 for effect control takes a random value SR2 (for example, a value in the range of “1” to “210”) for determining the hold change effect execution updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, for example. Numerical value data is obtained, and the execution timing of the hold change effect may be determined by referring to the hold change effect execution timing determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121.

  FIG. 19 shows a configuration example of the hold change effect execution timing determination table. In the hold change effect execution timing determination table, for example, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR2 is set to any one of execution timings (shift counts) “0” to “7” according to the total hold storage number. Assigned. For example, when the total number of reserved memories is “1”, the determined value is assigned to the execution timing “0” (when winning). When the total number of reserved memories is “2”, the determined value is assigned to any one of the execution timings “0” to “1”. When the total number of reserved memories is “3”, the determined value is assigned to any one of the execution timings “0” to “2”. Similarly, when the total number of reserved memories is “4” to “8”, the determined value is assigned.

  In this embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the hold change effect execution timing determination table shown in FIG. 19A is used. As shown in FIG. 19A, for example, when the total number of reserved storage is 3, the execution timing (number of shifts) is determined to be “0” (during winning) at a rate of 50%, and 30% The execution timing (number of shifts) is determined as “1” by the ratio, and the execution timing (number of shifts) is determined as “2” at the ratio of 20%. In this embodiment, when the variable display result is “losing”, the hold change effect execution timing determination table shown in FIG. 19B is used. As shown in FIG. 19B, for example, when the total number of reserved storage is 3, the execution timing (number of shifts) is determined as “0” (at the time of winning) at a rate of 20%, and 30% The execution timing (number of shifts) is determined as “1” by the ratio, and the execution timing (number of shifts) is determined as “2” at the ratio of 50%. As described above, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the ratio determined by the execution timing with a small number of shifts is set to be higher than when the variable display result is “lost”. . Therefore, when the hold change effect is executed with a small number of shifts (when the hold display changes), it can be notified that the variable display result to be notified is likely to be a “big hit”. Thereby, interest can be given to the timing when the hold display changes, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  It should be noted that an active display area is provided on the screen of the image display device 5 and an active display corresponding to a variable display currently being executed in the active display area (also referred to as a variable display compatible display, a digestion display, or a current display). When performing, the hold change effect execution timing may be determined at the time of start winning including the start timing of the variable display to be executed. In this way, it is possible to change the color of either the active display or the hold display including the active display to a color such as blue or red, and it is possible to enhance the interest until the stage effect is started. . In the active display area, for example, a special game using the first special figure is started when the first start condition is satisfied, or a special graphic game using the second special figure when the second start condition is satisfied. In response to the start, the active display corresponding to the hold display erased (digested) in the start winning memory display area 5H may be performed.

  After executing the process of step S606, the CPU 120 for effect control after the change in the start winning command buffer based on the changed color determined in step S604 and the execution timing determined in step S606. The color setting value and the shift number counter value are set (step S607). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution timing of the hold change effect is a winning time (step S608). In step S608, if the shift number counter value set in step S607 is “0”, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the execution timing of the hold change effect is a winning time.

  If it is determined in step S608 that the execution timing of the hold change effect is the time of winning (step S608; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold change effect (step S609). By executing the process of step S609, the hold display for the notice target changes to the changed color set in step S607. After executing the process of step S609, the CPU 120 for effect control executes the first special effect corresponding to the color after the change (step S610). In this embodiment, the first special effect is an effect in which, for example, when the color after the change is “blue”, a sound such as “pyrone” sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the color after the change is “red”. If it is, it is an effect that a sound such as “ping pong” sounds from the speakers 8L, 8R. Note that the first special effect is not limited to a sound effect, for example, an effect in which a special image is displayed on the image display device 5, an effect in which the on-hold display symbol moves specially, a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration effect. An effect that the LED emits light in a special manner, or a combination thereof may be used. In this way, by executing the first special effect together with the execution of the hold change effect, it is possible to recognize that the hold change effect has been executed and the hold display has changed.

  After executing the process of step S610, when it is determined that there is no new received command at step S602 (step S602; No), or when it is determined that the hold change effect is not executed at step S605 (step S605; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the hold change effect determination process.

  After executing the hold change effect determination process in step S161 shown in FIG. ”), One of the following processes in steps S170 to S176 is selected and executed (see FIG. 16).

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process performs variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to start. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. When either the first change start command or the second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform the variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the process of determining the fixed decorative symbols and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbols and the type of display result is included. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect process, various controls are performed from the effect control pattern determined in step S171 in correspondence with the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122. Processing for reading out data and performing various effects control (for example, notice effect operation control, reach effect operation control, etc.) during variable display of decorative symbols is included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable symbol display result corresponding to the reception of the symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 11 is displayed as a complete stop. Processing to display (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state starts based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the like. The process which determines whether it is performed is included. When the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is started, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while the variable display result corresponds to “lost”. If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Yes. When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. Also, in the big hit effect processing, the value of the production control process flag is updated to “6” in response to, for example, receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LED for the game. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S171 of FIG. 16 as variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is “lost” based on, for example, a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Is determined (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is a variable display mode of the decorative design. It is determined whether or not it is a non-reach fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” that does not have a reach mode (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, a random number value for determining a left determined symbol updated by a random counter for production provided in a predetermined area (for example, production control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is shown. By extracting numerical data and referring to the left determined symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is displayed. The left fixed decorative pattern to be stopped is determined. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the left and right prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 are prepared. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the same decorative design. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted. Subsequently, for example, by referring to the jackpot determination symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121 in accordance with the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the image display device 5. The decorative symbols with the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are determined.

  After executing the processes of steps S523, S524, and S525, the effect control CPU 120 performs the hold change effect execution setting (step S526). In step S526, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current shift time (start of variable display) is the execution timing of the hold change effect, a setting process for executing the hold change effect, and the like. Run.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the hold change effect execution setting. In the hold change effect execution setting shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 checks all shift number counter values in the start winning command buffer (step S701), and the shift number counter value is “1”. It is determined whether there is a hold display (step S702). When it is determined in step S702 that there is a hold display whose shift counter value is “1” (step S702; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs settings for executing a hold change effect ( Step S703). Subsequently, the CPU 120 for effect control performs setting for executing the first special effect corresponding to the color after the change (step S704).

  By performing the execution settings in steps S703 and S704, the hold special effect is executed and the first special effect is executed in step S172 described later. In this case, when the hold change effect is executed, the hold display to be notified (the hold display whose shift counter value is “1”) corresponds to the color setting value after the change in the start winning command buffer. It will change to color. In addition, when the first special effect is executed, a sound corresponding to the color after the change is played. In this embodiment, as an example, when there are a plurality of hold displays whose shift number counter value is “1”, the execution periods of the plurality of hold change effects are set to be different. That is, the execution period of each hold change effect is set so that a plurality of hold change effects do not overlap. In addition, when there are a plurality of hold displays whose shift counter value is “1”, for example, setting is made so that the hold change effect is preferentially executed for the hold display of the notice target to be deleted first. May be. In addition, it is set so that the hold change effect is executed only for the hold display of the notice target to be deleted first, and the execution timing of the hold change effect for the hold display of the other notice object is set as follows. It may be shifted when shifting.

  After performing the process of step S704, or when it is determined in step S702 that there is no hold display whose shift number counter value is “1” (step S702; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the number of shifts. It is determined whether there is a hold display whose counter value is other than “0” (step S705). When it is determined in step S705 that there is an on-hold display whose shift number counter value is other than “0” (step S705; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 uses all the shift number counter values other than “0”. One is subtracted (step S706).

  After performing the process of step S706, or when it is determined in step S705 that there is no hold display whose shift number counter value is other than “0” (step S705; No), the effect control CPU 120 holds the hold. The change effect execution setting is terminated.

  After executing the process of step S526 shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 performs the second special effect execution setting (step S527). In step S527, the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for executing the second special effect when the color of the hold display to be deleted is changed. In this embodiment, the second special effect is an effect in which, for example, when the color after the change is “blue”, a sound such as “pyrone, pylon” sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the color after the change is “ In the case of “red”, it is an effect that sounds such as “ping pong, ping pong” sound from the speakers 8L, 8R. Note that the second special effect is not limited to a sound effect, for example, an effect in which a special image is displayed on the image display device 5, an effect in which the on-hold display symbol moves specially, a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration effect. An effect that the LED emits light in a special manner, or a combination thereof may be used.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the second special effect execution setting. In the second special effect execution setting shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the color of the hold display to be deleted this time has changed (step S711). In step S711, for example, the effect control CPU 120 stores either “1” or “2” in the changed color setting value corresponding to the hold display number “1” in the start winning command buffer. What is necessary is just to determine with the color of the pending | holding display erase | eliminated this time changing. When it is determined in step S711 that the color of the hold display to be deleted this time has changed (step S711; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the second special effect corresponding to the changed color setting value. To make the setting (step S712).

  By performing the execution setting in step S712, the second special effect is executed in step S172, which will be described later. In this case, when the second special effect is executed, a sound corresponding to the changed color is emitted. In this embodiment, as an example, when both the execution setting of the first special effect and the execution setting of the second special effect are performed, the second special effect is not overlapped with the execution period of the first special effect and the hold change effect. A production execution period is set. When the second special effect is executed, the first special effect and the hold change effect may be set not to be executed, and the execution timing of the first special effect and the hold change effect is set at the time of the next shift. It may be shifted to.

  After executing the process of step S712 or when it is determined in step S711 that the color of the hold display to be erased this time has not changed (step S711; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes the second special effect. Finish the setting.

  After executing the process of step S527 shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 executes a stage effect determination process (step S528). In step S <b> 528, the effect control CPU 120 executes a process of determining the type of stage effect as either type A or type B.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of stage effect determination processing. In the stage effect determination process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example (step S721). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a stage effect is executed (step S722). In step S722, when the variation pattern identified in step S721 is one of PC3-3, PC2-2, and PC2-1, the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is a stage effect, and If the variation pattern is other than, it is determined that the stage effect is not executed.

  If it is determined in step S722 that there is a stage effect (step S722; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of stage effect (step S723). In step S723, the effect control CPU 120 can take a random effect value SR3 (for example, a value in the range of “1” to “321”) that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, for example. )) Is extracted, and the type of stage effect may be determined by referring to a stage effect type determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121.

  FIG. 24 shows a configuration example of the stage effect type determination table. In the stage effect type determination table, for example, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR3 depends on whether the variation pattern is PC3-3, PC2-2, or PC2-1. Assigned to B.

  In this embodiment, for example, when the variation pattern is PC3-3, regardless of whether the type of stage effect is type A or type B, the mode of the first segment effect and the mode of the second segment effect Is a success mode. When the variation pattern is PC2-2, regardless of whether the type of stage effect is type A or type B, the mode of the first segment effect is a successful mode, and the mode of the second segment effect is It is a failure mode. Moreover, when the variation pattern is PC2-1, regardless of whether the type of stage effect is type A or type B, the mode of the first segment effect is a failure mode. If the variation pattern is PC2-1, the stage effect ends in one stage, and therefore the second segment effect is not executed.

  In this embodiment, for example, when the variation pattern is PC3-3, the ratio determined for type A and the ratio determined for type B are set to be the same. When the variation pattern is PC2-2, the ratio determined for type A is set to be higher than the ratio determined for type B. When the variation pattern is PC 2-1, the ratio determined for type B is set to be higher than the ratio determined for type A. With such a determination ratio, for example, when a stage effect of type A is executed, it is easy to proceed to two stages in the stage effect, whereas when a stage effect of type B is executed, 1 in the stage effect. It is easy to finish at the stage. As described above, the stage effect is different depending on whether the stage effect is type A or type B. For example, when the type A stage effect is executed, the player strongly expects the progress suggestion effect to be executed in the second stage of the stage effect, and the type B stage effect is executed. In this case, the player strongly expects that the progress suggestion effect is executed in the first stage of the stage effect. For example, when a type A stage effect is executed, it is easy to proceed to three stages, while when a type B stage effect is executed, it is likely to proceed to two stages (ends easily in two stages). ) Etc. may be set.

  After executing the process of step S723, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the color of the title in the title effect (step S724). In step S724, the effect control CPU 120 can take a random value SR4 for title color determination (for example, a value in the range of “1” to “432”) updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, for example. ) Is extracted, and the title color in the title effect may be determined by referring to a title color determination table that is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared.

  FIG. 25 shows a configuration example of the title color determination table. In the title color determination table, for example, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR4 is “gold”, “2” depending on whether the variation pattern is PC3-3, PC2-2, or PC2-1. Assigned to either “Red” or “Black”. In this embodiment, when the variation pattern is PC3-3, the determination ratio is set to increase in the order of "gold", "red", and "black". When the variation pattern is PC2-2 or PC2-1, the determination ratio is set to increase in the order of “black”, “red”, and “gold”. Further, when the variation pattern is PC2-2, it is determined as “gold” or “red” at a higher rate than when the variation pattern is PC2-1. With such a determination ratio, when the title color is “gold”, the stage effect is most likely to progress to three stages, and when the title color is “red”, the stage effect progresses to three stages. If the title is “black”, it is suggested that the stage performance is least likely to progress to three stages.

  After executing the process of step S724 or when it is determined in step S722 that there is no stage effect execution (step S722; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the stage effect determination process.

  After executing the process of step S528 shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 executes a suggestion effect determination process (step S529). In step S529, the effect control CPU 120 executes a process of determining a battle suggestion effect pattern or a progress suggestion effect to be executed while the stage effect is being executed.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the suggestion effect determination process. In the suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a stage effect is executed (step S751). In step S751, the CPU 120 for effect control determines that there is a stage effect when, for example, the variation pattern specified in step S721 is any one of PC3-3, PC2-2, and PC2-1. If the variation pattern is other than that, it is determined that the stage effect is not executed. When it is determined in step S751 that the stage effect is executed (step S751; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the three-stage stage effect is executed (step S752). When it is determined in step S752 that the three-stage stage effect is executed (step S752; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 identifies the big hit type (step S753). In step S753, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the jackpot type designated by, for example, the symbol designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (step S753).

  After the process of step S753, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the three-stage battle suggestion effect pattern as one of a plurality of effect patterns (step S754). In step S754, the effect control CPU 120 takes a random value SR5 (for example, a value in the range of “1” to “543”) for determining the battle suggestion effect pattern updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, for example. Numerical value data indicating () is obtained), and a battle suggestion effect pattern may be determined by referring to a three-stage battle suggestion effect pattern determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121.

  FIG. 27A shows a configuration example of a three-stage battle suggestion effect pattern determination table. In the three-stage battle suggestion effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27A, for example, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR5 is a plurality of battle suggestion effects according to the jackpot type and the stage effect type. Assigned to one of the patterns. For example, when the big hit type is 15 round big hit (probable or non-probable) and the type of stage effect is type A, the ratio determined to the battle suggestion effect pattern BPA2-2-2 is 100%. When the big hit type is 15 round big hit (probable or non-probable) and the type of stage effect is type B, the ratio determined as the battle suggestion effect pattern BPB2-2-2 is 100%. When the big hit type is 5 round big hit (probable or non-probable) and the type of stage effect is type A, the ratio determined to the battle suggestion effect pattern BPA2-2-1 is 60%, and the battle suggestion effect pattern The ratio determined to BPA2-1-1 is 30%, and the ratio determined to battle suggestion effect pattern BPA1-1-1 is 10%. In addition, when the big hit type is 5 round big hit (probable or non-probable) and the type of stage effect is type B, the ratio determined to the battle suggestion effect pattern BPB2-2-1 is 10%, The ratio determined to the effect pattern BPB2-1-1 is 30%, and the ratio determined to the battle suggestion effect pattern BPB1-1-1 is 60%.

  The battle suggestion effect pattern BPA2-2-2 is a one-stage battle suggestion effect that is executed during one stage of the stage effect. As a two-stage battle suggestion effect that is executed during the two stages of the stage effect, the effect pattern consists of an effect in which the life of the self character remains as a result of fighting against the enemy character. is there. The battle suggestion effect pattern BPA2-2-1 is a one-step battle suggestion effect in which two self-character lives are displayed and two self-character lives remain as a result of fighting an enemy character. As a stage-battle suggestion effect, it is an effect pattern consisting of an effect in which the life of the own character becomes one as a result of fighting against an enemy character. The battle suggestion effect pattern BPA2-1-1 is a one-step battle suggestion effect in which two self-character lives are displayed after two self-character lives are displayed, and the self-character life becomes one. This is an effect pattern consisting of an effect in which the life of one's own character remains as a result of fighting against an enemy character. The battle suggestion effect pattern BPA1-1-1 is an effect in which the life of the self character remains one as a result of fighting against the enemy character after one life of the self character is displayed as a one-step battle suggestion effect, As a stage-battle suggestion effect, it is an effect pattern consisting of an effect in which the life of the own character remains one as a result of fighting against an enemy character. The battle suggestion effect patterns BPB2-2-2, BPB2-2-1, BPB2-1-1, and BPB1-1-1 are the battle suggestion effect patterns BPA2-2-2, BPA2-2-1, and BPA2-1. -1 and BPA1-1-1 are similar production patterns.

  After the process of step S754, the CPU 120 for effect control determines execution of the progress suggestion effect in the first stage and the second stage (step S755). In step S755, the effect control CPU 120, for example, the random number values SR6 and SR7 for determining the execution suggestion effect execution updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like (for example, “1” to “654”, “1”). The numerical value data indicating the range of “765” can be taken), and execution of the progress suggestion effect is determined by referring to the progress suggestion effect execution determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121. do it.

  In this embodiment, the determination table used in each stage differs according to the battle suggestion effect pattern determined in step S754. FIG. 28A shows a correspondence example of the progress suggestion effect execution determination table used for determining the execution of the progress suggestion effect in the first stage and the second stage. As shown in FIG. 28A, for example, when the battle suggestion effect pattern is BPA2-2-2, the progress suggestion effect execution determination table used to determine the execution of the progress suggestion effect in one stage is The determination table 2 is used, and the progress suggestion effect execution determination table used to determine the execution of the progress suggestion effect in two stages is also the determination table 2. When the battle suggestion effect pattern is BPA2-2-1, the progress suggestion effect execution determination table used to determine the execution of the progress suggestion effect in one stage is the determination table 2, and the progress in two stages The progress suggestion effect execution determination table used to determine the execution of the suggestion effect is not set (indicated by “-” in FIG. 28A). In addition, when the battle suggestion effect pattern is BPA1-1-1, the progress suggestion effect execution determination table used for determining the execution of the progress suggestion effect in the first step is the determination table 1, which is two steps. The progress suggestion effect execution determination table used for determining the execution of the progress suggestion effect in FIG. Note that, in the case of a battle suggestion effect pattern other than the above, the determination table 1 and the determination table 2 are used to determine the execution of the progress suggestion effect at each stage as shown in FIG. It corresponds as a decision table.

  FIG. 29 shows a configuration example of the progress suggestion effect execution determination table. In the progress suggestion effect execution determination table, for example, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random number values SR6 and SR7 is either “execution present” for executing the progress suggestion effect or “no execution” for not executing the progress suggestion effect. Assigned to. For example, in the determination table 2, the ratio determined as “executed” is 80%, and the ratio determined as “not executed” is 20%. On the other hand, in the determination table 1, the ratio determined as “executed” is 20%, and the ratio determined as “not executed” is 80%.

  When it is determined in step S752 that the three-stage stage effect is not executed (step S752; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the two-stage stage effect is executed (step S756). ). When it is determined in step S756 that the two-stage stage effect is executed (step S756; Yes), the stage control CPU 120 determines the two-stage battle suggestion effect pattern as one of a plurality of effect patterns ( Step S757). In step S757, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating the random value SR5 for determining the battle suggestion effect pattern, and refers to the two-stage battle suggestion effect pattern determination table stored and prepared in the ROM 121 in advance. What is necessary is just to determine a battle suggestion production pattern by things.

  FIG. 27B shows a configuration example of a two-stage battle suggestion effect pattern determination table. In the two-stage battle suggestion effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27B, for example, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR5 is one of a plurality of battle suggestion effect patterns depending on the type of the stage effect. Assigned to. For example, when the type of stage effect is type A, the ratio determined as the battle suggestion effect pattern BPA2-1 is 70%, and the ratio determined as the battle suggestion effect pattern BPA1-1 is 30%. ing. When the type of stage effect is type B, the ratio determined to the battle suggestion effect pattern BPB2-1 is 30%, and the ratio determined to the battle suggestion effect pattern BPB1-1 is 70%. ing.

  The battle suggestion effect pattern BPA2-1 is a one-stage battle suggestion effect executed during one stage of the stage effect. As a result of fighting the enemy character after two life of the self-character is displayed, the life of the self-character is 1 As a two-stage battle suggestion effect executed during the two stages of the stage effect, the effect pattern consists of an effect in which the life of the own character becomes 0 as a result of fighting against the enemy character. The battle suggestion effect pattern BPA1-1 is a one-step battle suggestion effect, in which an individual character's life is displayed as a result of fighting an enemy character after one life of the self-character is displayed, and a two-stage battle suggestion effect As a battle suggestion effect, it is an effect pattern consisting of an effect in which the life of the self character becomes 0 as a result of fighting against an enemy character. The battle suggestion effect patterns BPB2-1 and BPB1-1 are the same effect patterns as the battle suggestion effect patterns BPA2-1 and BPA1-1.

  After the process of step S757, the CPU 120 for effect control determines execution of the progress suggestion effect in one stage (step S758). In step S758, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value SR6 for determining the progress suggestion effect that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, for example, and is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. The execution of the progress suggestion effect may be determined by referring to the progress suggestion effect execution determination table.

  In this embodiment, the determination table used differs according to the battle suggestion effect pattern determined in step S757. FIG. 28B shows a correspondence example of a progress suggestion effect execution determination table used for determining execution of a progress suggestion effect in one stage. As shown in FIG. 28B, for example, when the battle suggestion effect pattern is BPA1-1 or BPB1-1, the progress suggestion effect execution determination table used for determining the execution of the progress suggestion effect in one stage. Is a decision table 1. When the battle suggestion effect pattern is BPA2-1 or BPB2-1, the progress suggestion effect execution determination table used to determine the execution of the progress suggestion effect in one stage is not set (FIG. 28 (B ) Is displayed as "-"). The decision table 1 used in step S758 is the same table as the decision table 1 used in step S755.

  Further, when it is determined in step S756 that the two-stage stage effect is not executed (step S756; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines one stage of the battle suggestion effect pattern as one of a plurality of effect patterns. (Step S759). In step S759, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random value SR5 for determining a battle suggestion effect pattern, and refers to a one-step battle suggestion effect pattern determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. What is necessary is just to determine a battle suggestion production pattern by things.

  FIG. 27C shows a configuration example of a one-stage battle suggestion effect pattern determination table. In the one-stage battle suggestion effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27C, for example, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR5 is assigned according to the type of the stage effect. For example, when the type of stage effect is type A, the ratio determined as the battle suggestion effect pattern BPA1 is 100%. When the type of stage effect is type B, the ratio determined as the battle suggestion effect pattern BPB1 is 100%.

  The battle suggestion effect pattern BPA1 is a one-stage battle suggestion effect executed during one stage of the stage effect, and the self character's life becomes 0 as a result of fighting against the enemy character after one life of the self character is displayed. It is a production pattern consisting of production. The battle suggestion effect pattern BPB1 is the same effect pattern as the battle suggestion effect pattern BPA1.

  After performing the processes of steps S755, S758, and S759, or when it is determined in step S751 that there is no stage effect (step S751; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the suggestion effect determination process.

  After executing the suggestion effect determination process in step S529 shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern to be a use pattern from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S530). The effect control CPU 120, for example, the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, the contents determined (set) in steps S526 to S529 (execution setting of the hold change effect, execution setting of the second special effect, stage effect) Corresponding to determination, determination of suggestion effect, etc.), any one of a plurality of effect control patterns stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 may be selected and set as a use pattern. Subsequently, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S531).

  And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S532). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S530 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided in the display area.

  After the process of step S532, the CPU 120 for effect control erases each command read from the start winning command buffer, the changed color setting value, and the shift number counter value, and the pending display number for this starting win command buffer The start opening prize designation command, the pending storage number notification command, and the corresponding changed memory stored in the storage area lower than “1” (the storage areas corresponding to the pending display numbers “2” to “8”). The color setting value and the shift counter value are shifted up by one entry. By such processing, commands corresponding to the variable display executed this time can be digested.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example, so that the predetermined prize in the start winning storage display area 5H of the image display device 5 is controlled. By changing the color of the area, etc., the number of reserved display displayed at the leftmost first display position of the start winning memory display area 5H is reduced by 1, and the number of reserved memories that can be specified by the display of the reserved memory is increased. Decrease by 1 (step S533). It should be noted that the other hold display symbols are moved to the next side (for example, the left side) as the number of the hold display symbols is reduced by one. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S534), and ends the variable display start setting process.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 16 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S551). ). As an example, in the process of step S551, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 subtraction) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S551 (step S551; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the hold change effect execution period (step S552). The hold change effect execution period may be determined in advance in, for example, the effect control pattern selected by the process of step S530 illustrated in FIG. When it is determined in step S552 that it is the hold change effect execution period (step S552; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs a hold change effect operation control process for executing the hold change effect (step S553). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 performs a first special effect operation control process for executing the first special effect (step S553A).

  After performing the process of step S553A, or when it is determined in step S552 that it is not the hold change effect execution period (step S552; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the second special effect execution period. Determination is made (step S554). The second special effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected by the process of step S530 illustrated in FIG. When it is determined in step S554 that it is the second special effect execution period (step S554; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs a second special effect operation control process for executing the second special effect (step S554). S555).

  After performing the process of step S555 or when it is determined in step S554 that it is not the second special effect execution period (step S554; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the stage effect execution period. (Step S556). The stage effect execution period may be determined in advance in, for example, the effect control pattern selected by the process of step S530 illustrated in FIG. When it is determined in step S665 that it is the stage effect execution period (step S556; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs a stage effect operation control process (step S557).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the stage effect operation control process. In the stage effect operation control process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the title effect execution period (step S801). The title effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected by the process of step S530 shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the same applies to, for example, a one-stage execution period of stage effects, a progress suggestion effect execution period, a first segment effect execution period, and the like. When it is determined in step S801 that it is the title effect execution period (step S801; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the title effect (step S802).

  After performing the process of step S802 or when it is determined in step S801 that it is not the title effect execution period (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a one-stage execution period of the stage effect. Determination is made (step S811). When it is determined in step S811 that it is the one-stage execution period of the stage effect (step S811; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the first stage effect (step S812). A battle suggestion effect is executed (step S813).

  After executing the process of step S813, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the progress suggestion effect execution period (step S814). When it is determined in step S814 that it is the progress suggestion effect execution period (step S814; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the progress suggestion effect (step S815).

  After performing the process of step S815 or when it is determined in step S814 that it is not the progress suggestion effect execution period (step S814; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the first division effect execution period. Determination is made (step S816). When it is determined in step S816 that it is the first segment effect execution period (step S816; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the first segment effect (step S817).

  After performing the process of step S817, when it is determined in step S816 that it is not the first segment effect execution period (step S816; No), or when it is determined in step S811 that it is not the one-stage execution period of the stage effect (Step S811; No), the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not it is the two-stage execution period of the stage effect (Step S821). When it is determined in step S821 that it is the two-stage execution period of the stage effect (step S821; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the second stage stage effect (step S822) and the second stage. A battle suggestion effect is executed (step S823).

  After executing the process of step S823, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not it is the progress suggestion effect execution period (step S824). When it is determined in step S824 that it is the progress suggestion effect execution period (step S824; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the progress suggestion effect (step S825).

  After performing the process of step S825 or when it is determined in step S824 that it is not the progress suggestion effect execution period (step S824; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the second segment effect execution period. Determination is made (step S826). When it is determined in step S826 that it is the second segment effect execution period (step S826; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the second segment effect (step S827).

  After performing the process of step S827, when it is determined in step S826 that it is not the second segment effect execution period (step S826; No), or when it is determined in step S821 that it is not the two-stage execution period of the stage effect (Step S821; No), the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not it is the three-stage execution period of the stage effect (Step S831). When it is determined in step S831 that it is the three-stage execution period of the stage effect (step S831; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the third stage stage effect (step S832) and the third stage. A battle suggestion effect is executed (step S833).

  After performing the process of step S833, or when it is determined in step S831 that it is not the three-stage execution period of the stage effect (step S831; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the stage effect operation control process.

  After performing the process of step S557 or when it is determined in step S665 that it is not the staged effect execution period (step S556; No), the effect control CPU 120, for example, the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern In addition, after performing the presentation operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative design based on the setting in (step S558), the production process during variable display is terminated.

  When the variable display time has elapsed in step S551 (step S551; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S571). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S571; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  When the symbol confirmation command is received in step S571 (step S571; Yes), the presentation control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (determined symbol) that is the display result in the variable symbol display (step S572). After the process of step S572, the CPU 120 for effect control sets a predetermined time as an effect control process timer or the like as a waiting start designation command reception waiting time (step S573). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S574), and the variable display effect process is terminated.

  Next, the execution timing of the hold change effect, the first special effect, and the second special effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 shows the execution timing of each effect when the number of shifts 1 (next fluctuation) is determined as the execution timing of the hold change effect. As shown in FIG. 32, a third hold occurs during the variable display of decorative symbols, and this hold becomes the target. Note that the hold change effect is not executed when the hold occurs, and the hold display remains white. Then, at the timing when the next variable display is started, the hold change effect is executed and the first special effect is executed. In addition, when the hold display changes to “blue”, a sound corresponding to blue, for example, a sound such as “pyrone” sounds, and when the hold display changes to “red”, a sound corresponding to red, for example, A sound such as “ping pong” sounds. Next, the second special effect is executed at the timing when the variable display of the target is started. When the target hold display is “blue”, a sound corresponding to blue, for example, “Piloan, Pyrone” sounds, and when the target hold display is “red”, it corresponds to red. Sounds such as “ping pong, ping pong”.

  Next, the execution timing of stage effects and suggestion effects (battle suggestion effects, progress suggestion effects) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33A shows the execution timing of each effect when BPA2-2-2 is selected as the battle suggestion effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 33A, after the decorative symbol variable display starts at timing T0, the title effect starts at timing T1. At the timing T2, the title effect ends and the first stage of the stage effect and the first stage of the battle suggestion effect start. The progress suggestion effect starts at timing T3, the progress suggestion effect ends at timing T4, and the first segment effect starts in a successful manner. In the first stage of the battle suggestion effect, two life of the self character is displayed as a result of fighting with the enemy character after the two life of the self character is displayed.

  At the timing T5, the first segment effect ends, and the second stage of the stage effect and the second stage of the battle suggestion effect start. The progress suggestion effect starts at timing T6, the progress suggestion effect ends at timing T7, and the second segment effect starts in a successful manner. In the second stage of the battle suggestion effect, as a result of fighting against the enemy character, the life of the own character remains two. At the timing T8, the second division effect ends, and the third stage of the stage effect and the third stage of the battle suggestion effect start. In this embodiment, as an example, in the third-stage battle suggestion effect, an image suggesting that 15 rounds are a big hit is displayed. At timing T9, the decorative symbol variable display, the stage effect, and the battle suggestion effect are completed. In the first stage stage effect, the progress suggestion effect was executed with two self-character lives displayed, so in the second stage stage effect, two self-character lives were displayed. The battle suggestion effect will start from the state. The same applies to the stage production at the second stage.

  FIG. 33 (B) shows the execution timing of each effect when BPA1-1 is selected as the battle suggestion effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 33 (B), after the decorative display variable display starts at the timing T0, the title effect starts at the timing T1. At the timing T2, the title effect ends and the first stage of the stage effect and the first stage of the battle suggestion effect start. The progress suggestion effect starts at timing T3, the progress suggestion effect ends at timing T4, and the first segment effect starts in a successful manner. In the first stage of the battle suggestion effect, the life of the self character remains one as a result of fighting the enemy character after the life of the self character is displayed.

  At the timing T5, the first segment effect ends, and the second stage of the stage effect and the second stage of the battle suggestion effect start. At the timing T7, the second segment effect starts in a failure mode. In the second stage of the battle suggestion effect, the life of the own character becomes 0 as a result of fighting against the enemy character. At timing T8, the variable display of decorative symbols, the stage effect (second segment effect), and the battle suggestion effect are completed. In the first stage stage effect, the progress suggestion effect was executed in a state where one life of the self character was displayed, so in the second stage stage effect, one life of the self character was displayed. The battle suggestion effect will start from the state.

  As shown in FIGS. 33A and 33B, the title effect is executed before the stage effect is executed. Therefore, the title effect and the other effects such as the stage effect, the battle suggestion effect, and the progress suggestion effect are not executed redundantly. Thus, since the title effect and other effects are not executed in duplicate, it is possible to prevent the title effect from becoming difficult to recognize. Note that the title effect and other effects may be executed in duplicate.

  Next, main effect screens when stage effects are executed will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In this embodiment, as an example, as shown in FIG. 34A, after the decorative display of the decorative symbols is started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the image display device 5 has a title effect. A black title Ti such as “Zero enemy life!” Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (B1), a stage image DG1 such as “1st” indicating the first stage is displayed as a stage effect, and an enemy character TCH and a self-character JCH are displayed as a battle suggestion effect. The In the example of FIG. 34 (B1), the enemy character TCH has two life TLs, and the self character JCH has two life JLs. In addition, after the title Ti is displayed as shown in FIG. 34A, a stage image DG1 such as “1st” indicating the first stage is displayed as shown in FIG. Character TCH and self character JCH are displayed. In the example of FIG. 34 (B2), the enemy character TCH has two life TLs, and the self character JCH has one life JL. In this way, when the first stage battle suggestion effect is started, there are two patterns of the case where there are two life JLs of the own character JCH and one case.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an effect screen when there are two life JLs of the self-character JCH displayed when the first-stage battle suggestion effect is started. The stage image DG1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 35 (A), and after the enemy character TCH and the self character JCH are displayed, the enemy character and the self character fight as shown in FIG. 35 (B1). Is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (C1), the life TL of the enemy character TCH becomes one, and the life JL of the own character JCH becomes one. Then, a delimited image KG1 of a successful mode such as “Balance!” Is displayed as the first demarcation effect. In addition, after an effect in which the enemy character and the own character fight is executed as shown in FIG. 35 (B1), the life TL of the enemy character TCH becomes one as shown in FIG. JCH's life JL remains two. Then, a delimited image KG2 of a successful mode such as “dominance!” Is displayed as the first demarcation effect. Thereafter, the second stage effect is executed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 35 (A), the stage image DG1 is displayed, and after the enemy character TCH and the self-character JCH are displayed, as shown in FIG. The SCH is displayed, the help character SCH attacks the enemy character TCH, and an image such as “support attack!” Is displayed. As shown in FIG. 35 (C2), the enemy character TCH has one life TL, and the self character JCH has two lives JL. Then, a delimited image KG2 of a successful mode such as “dominance!” Is displayed as the first demarcation effect. Thereafter, the second stage effect is executed.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an effect screen when the stage effect of the second stage is executed in a state where the life JL of the self-character JCH is two. As shown in FIG. 36A, a stage image DG2 such as “2nd” indicating the second stage is displayed as a stage effect, and an enemy character TCH and a self-character JCH are displayed. In the example of FIG. 36A, the enemy character TCH has one life TL, and the self character JCH has two life JL. Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (B), an effect in which the enemy character and the own character fight is executed. Next, as shown in FIG. 36 (C1), the life TL of the enemy character TCH becomes 0 and the life JL of the own character JCH remains two. Then, a delimited image KG3 of a successful mode such as “WIN!” Is displayed as the second demarcation effect. Next, as shown in FIG. 36 (D1), the stage image DG2 is erased and a message image MS1 indicating that it is a big hit of 15 rounds such as “Easy!” Is displayed. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the confirmed decorative symbols having the symbol number “7” are simultaneously displayed and stopped. In this way, since the confirmed decorative symbols whose symbol number is “7” are all stopped and displayed, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state in which the 15 round game is executed, and then to the probability changing state. It becomes. In addition, instead of the effect shown in FIG. 36 (B), the effect shown in FIG. 36 (C1) may be executed after the helping character SCH is displayed, similarly to the effect shown in FIG. 35 (B2). is there.

  In addition, after the effect that the enemy character and the own character fight is executed as shown in FIG. 36 (B), the life TL of the enemy character TCH becomes 0 and the own character JCH as shown in FIG. 36 (C2). No life JL. Then, a delimited image KG3 of a successful mode such as “WIN!” Is displayed as the second demarcation effect. Next, as shown in FIG. 36 (D2), the stage image DG2 is erased, and a message image MS2 indicating that it is a big hit of five rounds such as “I did it!” Is displayed. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the confirmed decorative symbols having the symbol number “1” are simultaneously displayed and stopped. In this way, since the confirmed decorative symbols having the symbol number “1” are all stopped and displayed, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state in which the 5-round game is executed, and then to the probability changing state. It becomes.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an effect screen when the stage effect of the second stage is executed in a state where the life JL of the self-character JCH is one. As shown in FIG. 37A, a stage image DG2 such as “2nd” indicating the second stage is displayed as a stage effect, and an enemy character TCH and a self-character JCH are displayed. In the example of FIG. 37A, the enemy character TCH has one life TL, and the self character JCH has one life JL. Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (B), the help character SCH is displayed as a progress suggestion effect, and the help character SCH attacks the enemy character TCH and an image such as “support attack!” Is displayed. As shown in FIG. 37 (C), the life TL of the enemy character TCH becomes 0 and the life JL of the own character JCH remains one. Then, a delimited image KG3 of a successful mode such as “WIN!” Is displayed as the second demarcation effect. Next, as shown in FIG. 37 (D), the stage image DG2 is erased and a message image MS2 indicating that it is a big hit of 5 rounds such as “Yet! In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the confirmed decorative symbols having the symbol number “1” are simultaneously displayed and stopped. In this way, since the confirmed decorative symbols having the symbol number “1” are all stopped and displayed, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state in which the 5-round game is executed, and then to the probability changing state. It becomes. Note that, instead of the effect shown in FIG. 37 (B), an effect in which the enemy character and the own character fight may be executed as in the effect shown in FIG. 36 (B). In this case, there are times when the life TL of the enemy character TCH remains one and the life JL of the own character JCH becomes zero.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an effect screen when the life JL of the self-character JCH displayed when the first stage battle suggestion effect is started. The stage image DG1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 38A, and after the enemy character TCH and the self-character JCH are displayed, the enemy character and the self-character fight as shown in FIG. 38B. Is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 38 (C1), the life TL of the enemy character TCH remains two, and the life JL of the own character JCH becomes zero. Then, as a first segment effect, a segment image KG4 with a failure mode such as “LOSE!” Is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 38 (D1), the fixed decorative symbols that are not the big hit combination are stopped and displayed at the same time in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  Further, after an effect in which the enemy character and the own character fight is executed as shown in FIG. 38B, the life TL of the enemy character TCH becomes one as shown in FIG. JCH's life JL remains one. Then, a delimited image KG1 of a successful mode such as “Balance!” Is displayed as the first demarcation effect. Thereafter, the effect shown in FIG. 37 is executed.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, a stage effect that progresses to a plurality of stages such as 1 to 3 stages is executed, and when the stage effect progresses to 3 stages, It is notified that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. While the stage effect is being executed, a progress suggestion effect that suggests that the stage effect progresses from the first stage to the second stage or from the second stage to the third stage is executed. Further, during execution of the stage effect, a battle suggestion effect is executed that suggests that the stage effect progresses from the first stage to the second stage or from the second stage to the third stage. In this way, whether or not to proceed from the first stage to the next stage in the stage effect is suggested by the two suggestion effects of the progress suggestion effect and the battle suggestion effect, so the interest of the stage effect can be enhanced.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, when the stage effect progresses to three stages, if the life of the self-character is two as the aspect of the battle suggestion effect, a round game of 15 rounds is executed. When the stage effect progresses to 3 stages and the stage of the stage effect progresses to 3 stages, if the life of the self-character is one as the mode of the battle suggestion effect, the game is controlled to the jackpot game state in which a 5-round round game is executed. The As described above, the ratio of the game to the jackpot gaming state (advantageous gaming state) in which a round game with a high degree of advantage is executed when proceeding to three stages differs depending on the mode of the battle suggesting effect. It is possible to pay attention to the aspect of the effect and enhance the interest of the stage effect.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, for example, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process of FIG. 3, and the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control process of FIG. Thereby, the CPU 120 for effect control can execute the effect according to the control of the progress of the game by the CPU 103.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of stage effects such as type A and type B are set. In addition, as shown in FIG. 27, the determination ratio of the battle suggestion effect pattern differs depending on the type of stage effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 27A, when the stage effect type is type A, the ratio determined to be the battle suggestion effect pattern BPA2-2-1 is 60%, and the stage effect type is type B. The ratio determined to the battle suggestion effect pattern BPB2-2-1 is 10%. The battle suggestive effect patterns BPA2-2-1 and BPB2-2-1 have the same change in the life of their own characters, but the determination ratios differ depending on the type of stage effect. Further, in these battle suggestion effect patterns BPA2-2-1 and BPB2-2-1, a determination table 2 as a determination table for determining execution of the progress suggestion effect in one stage as shown in FIG. Corresponds. In the determination table 2, as shown in FIG. 29, “executed” is determined to execute the progress suggestion effect at a rate of 80%.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), when the stage effect type is type A, the ratio determined to be the battle suggestion effect pattern BPA1-1 is 30%, and when the stage effect type is type B, the battle is determined. The ratio determined to the suggestion effect pattern BPB1-1 is 70%. The battle suggestive effect patterns BPA2-2-1 and BPB2-2-1 have the same change in the life of their own characters, but the determination ratios differ depending on the type of stage effect. In addition, as shown in FIG. 28B, the determination table 1 corresponds to the battle suggestion effect patterns BPA1-1 and BPB1-1 as a determination table for determining execution of the progress suggestion effect in one stage. Yes. In the determination table 1, as shown in FIG. 29, “executed” is determined to execute the progress suggestion effect at a rate of 20%. As described above, since the execution ratio of the progress suggestion effect varies depending on the type of the stage effect, the interest of the stage effect can be enhanced. The execution ratio of the progress suggestion effect may be the same according to the type of stage effect.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of stage effects such as type A and type B are set. In addition, when the stage effect of type A is executed with the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 24, it is easy to proceed to two stages in the stage effect, while when the stage effect of type B is executed, the stage It is easy to finish in one stage in production. Thus, when the type A stage effect is executed, the player strongly expects the progress suggestion effect to be executed in the second stage of the stage effect, and the type B stage effect is executed. In such a case, the player is strongly expected to execute the progress suggestion effect in the first stage of the stage effect. As described above, since the stages that are likely to proceed are different depending on the type of stage effect, the timing at which execution of the progress suggestion effect is expected is different, and the interest of the stage effect can be enhanced. It should be noted that the stages that are likely to proceed according to the type of stage effect may be the same.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is a variation pattern type in which a stage effect is executed in step S412, and proceeds in the stage effect in step S413. Determine. Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines execution of the hold change effect as the prefetch effect in step S604 based on the determination result, and executes the hold change effect in step S609 or step S553. Since the hold change effect is executed before the stage effect is started in this way, it is possible to enhance the interest until the stage effect is started.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, when a hold display of the second mode such as blue display or red display is performed, a sound such as “pirone” or a sound “pin pawn” is generated as the first special effect. A sounding effect is executed. When variable display corresponding to the hold display of the second mode is performed, the second special effect is an effect that sounds such as “pirone, pylon” and “pingpin, ping pong”. As described above, at least a part of the effect mode of the first special effect and the effect mode of the second special effect are common. Therefore, in the variable display corresponding to the hold display of the second mode, the second special effect that is a mode of production that is at least partially in common with the mode of the first special effect performed when the second mode is displayed is Since it is executed, the player can easily understand that the display mode is a variable display corresponding to the hold display which is the second mode. It should be noted that the first special effect mode and the second special effect mode may be exactly the same. Further, the first special effect or the second special effect may be executed in a common effect mode regardless of whether the color of the hold display is “blue” or “red”.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 27, the battle suggestion effect changes from two to one, and from one to zero by fighting with an enemy character. To do. If there are two life of your own character before fighting as the mode of the battle suggestion effect, proceed to the next stage in the stage direction at a rate of 100%, and the life of your own character before fighting as the mode of the battle suggestion effect is When the number is 1, the stage progresses to the next stage at a predetermined ratio different from 100% (for example, a ratio less than 100% such as 60% or 40%). Thus, since the ratio which progresses from the 1 stage in a stage production to the next stage changes according to the mode of a battle suggestion production, the interest of a stage production can be raised.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 28, the progress suggestion effect execution determination table used corresponding to the battle suggestion effect pattern is set, and the determination ratio shown in FIG. The execution of the progress suggestion effect is determined. When the execution of the battle suggestion effect and the execution of the progress suggestion effect are determined together, for example, when the enemy character TCH and the own character JCH are displayed as the battle suggestion effect as shown in FIG. 35 (B2). The help character SCH is displayed as a progress suggestion effect. Further, as shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, when the progress suggestion effect is executed, the process always proceeds to the next stage in the stage effect. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 27B and 27C, even when a two-step or one-step battle suggestion effect is executed, there is a pattern that does not advance to three or two steps in the step effect. That is, when a battle suggestion effect that is not necessarily progressed to the next stage is executed even if it is executed, a progress suggestion effect that always proceeds to the next stage when executed is executed. May be executed. Since the progress suggestion effect may be executed when the battle suggestion effect is executed as described above, the interest of the stage effect can be enhanced. It should be noted that the rate at which the progress suggestion effect is executed when the battle suggestion effect is being executed may be lower than the overall rate based on the decision rates shown in FIGS. Can be expensive.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure.

  For example, the progress suggestion effect may be executed at a different rate depending on the title color in the title effect. 39 to 41 are diagrams showing modifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment. FIG. 39 shows a correspondence example of table types of the progress suggestion effect execution determination table used for determining execution of the progress suggestion effect in the modification. As shown in FIG. 39, the table types include “Hi” and “Lo”. The table type “Hi” is a progress suggestion effect execution determination table set so that the determination ratio of “execution performed” for executing the progress suggestion effect is higher than the determination ratio of “no execution” for not executing the progress suggestion effect. Type. In addition, for the table type “Lo”, the progress suggestion effect execution set so that the determination ratio of “no execution” not executing the progress suggestion effect is higher than the determination ratio of “execution effective” executing the progress suggestion effect. This is the type of the decision table.

  FIG. 39A shows a correspondence example of table types of the progress suggestion effect execution determination table used for determining the execution of the progress suggestion effect in the first stage and the second stage. As shown in FIG. 39A, for example, when the battle suggestion effect pattern is BPA2-2-2, a table of the progress suggestion effect execution determination table used to determine the execution of the progress suggestion effect in one stage. The type is “Hi”, and the table type of the progress suggestion effect execution determination table used to determine the execution of the progress suggestion effect in two stages is also “Hi”. When the battle suggestion effect pattern is BPA2-2-1, the table type of the progress suggestion effect execution determination table used to determine the execution of the progress suggestion effect in one stage is “Hi”. The table type of the progress suggestion effect execution determination table used for determining the execution of the progress suggestion effect at the stage is not set (indicated as “-” in FIG. 39A). In addition, when the battle suggestion effect pattern is BPA1-1-1, the table type of the progress suggestion effect execution determination table used to determine the execution of the progress suggestion effect in one stage is “Lo”. The table type of the progress suggestion effect execution determination table used for determining the execution of the progress suggestion effect in the two stages is also “Lo”. In the case of a battle suggestion effect pattern other than those described above, “Lo” and “Hi” are used to determine the execution of the progress suggestion effect at each stage as shown in FIG. This corresponds to the table type of the determination table.

  FIG. 39B shows a correspondence example of table types of the progress suggestion effect execution determination table used for determining execution of the progress suggestion effect in one stage. As shown in FIG. 28B, for example, when the battle suggestion effect pattern is BPA1-1 or BPB1-1, the progress suggestion effect execution determination table used for determining the execution of the progress suggestion effect in one stage. The table type is “Lo”. If the battle suggestion effect pattern is BPA2-1 or BPB2-1, the progress suggestion effect execution determination table used to determine the execution of the progress suggestion effect in one stage is not set (FIG. 39 (B ) Is displayed as "-").

  FIG. 40 shows a correspondence example of the progress suggestion effect execution determination table in the modification. As shown in FIG. 40, the progress suggestion effect execution determination table includes determination tables H1 to H3 and L1 to L3. This corresponds to one of the title colors in the title production. For example, when the table type is “Hi”, the determination table H1 corresponds to the title color “gold”, the determination table H2 corresponds to the title color “red”, and the determination table H3 corresponds to the title color “black”. It corresponds. When the table type is “Lo”, the determination table L1 corresponds to the title color “gold”, the determination table L2 corresponds to the title color “red”, and the determination table L3 corresponds to the title color “black”. It corresponds.

  FIG. 41 shows a configuration example of the progress suggestion effect execution determination table in the modification. In the progress suggestion effect execution determination table, for example, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random number values SR6 and SR7 is either “execution present” for executing the progress suggestion effect or “no execution” for not executing the progress suggestion effect. Assigned to. For example, in the determination table H3, the ratio determined as “executed” is 90%, and the ratio determined as “not executed” is 10%. In the determination table H2, the ratio determined as “executed” is 85%, and the ratio determined as “not executed” is 15%. In the determination table H1, the ratio determined as “executed” is 80%, and the ratio determined as “not executed” is 20%. On the other hand, in the determination table L3, the ratio determined as “executed” is 30%, and the ratio determined as “not executed” is 70%. In the determination table L2, the ratio determined as “executed” is 25%, and the ratio determined as “not executed” is 75%. In the determination table L1, the ratio determined as “executed” is 20%, and the ratio determined as “not executed” is 80%.

  By referring to the progress suggestion effect execution determination table corresponding to the title color in the title effect in step S755 and step S758 shown in the above embodiment based on the correspondence relationship between the table type and the determination table, etc. The execution of the progress suggestion effect may be determined. When it is determined that “execution is performed” for executing the progress suggestion effect, the progress suggestion effect is executed in step S815 or step S825 described in the above embodiment.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described modified example, a stage effect that progresses in a plurality of stages, for example, from 1 stage to 3 stages, is executed, and when the stage effect progresses to 3 stages, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Is notified. While the stage effect is being executed, a progress suggestion effect that suggests that the stage effect progresses from the first stage to the second stage or from the second stage to the third stage is executed. In addition, during execution of the stage effect, for example, a title effect that suggests whether or not the stage effect progresses to three levels depending on the color of the title such as “gold”, “red”, and “black” is executed. Further, based on the correspondence between the table types and determination tables shown in FIG. 39 and FIG. 40, in step S755 and step S758 shown in the above embodiment, the progress suggestion effect execution determination table corresponding to the title color in the title effect. The execution of the progress suggestion effect is determined by referring to the determination table shown in FIG. 41, and the progress suggestion effect is executed in step S815 or step S825 shown in the above embodiment. As described above, since the rate at which the progress suggestion effect is executed differs according to the color of the title in the title effect, it is possible to enhance the interest of the stage effect.

  In the above modification, after determining the title color in the title effect in step S724, refer to the progress suggestion effect execution determination table corresponding to the title color in the title effect in step S755 or step S758. The execution of the progress suggestion effect was decided. However, the order of determining the title color and determining the execution of the progress suggestion effect is not limited to the order described above. For example, after the execution of the progress suggestion effect is determined, the title color may be determined based on the determination result.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, the mode of the battle suggestion effect is that the life of the self character has changed from two to one and from one to zero by fighting with the enemy character. Changed to reduce the life of your character. However, the effect that changes the mode of the battle suggestion effect is not limited to the effect that decreases. For example, the effect that changes the mode of the battle suggestion effect may be an effect that increases, or a combination of an effect that decreases and an effect that increases. For example, in the first stage battle suggestion effect, the life of the displayed self character may be one, and after fighting with the enemy character, the life of the self character may be increased from one to two. Also, when a help character appears, the life of the self character may increase from one to two. Further, both the effect that decreases during the stage 1 and the effect that increases may be executed, and when the effect that increases is executed, the execution of the effect that decreases is prohibited (the execution of the effect that decreases is 0%) or the restriction ( A decreasing effect may be executed at a lower rate than when the increasing effect is not executed. Further, the increase / decrease number of the life is not limited to one. For example, after displaying two lives when ending in one stage, the number of lives may be reduced by two. Good.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28 (A), for example, when the battle suggestion effect pattern is BPA2-2-1, the progress suggestion used for determining the execution of the progress suggestion effect in two stages In the case where the effect execution determination table is not set and the battle suggestion effect pattern is BPA2-1 or BPB2-1 as shown in FIG. The progress suggestion effect execution decision table to be used is not set. Thereby, when the progress suggestion effect is executed, the life of the self character when the battle suggestion effect at each stage starts is not reduced, and the process proceeds to the next stage. However, even in the case where the progress suggestion effect execution determination table is set in the portion indicated by “-” in FIGS. 28A and 28B and the progress suggestion effect is executed, the battle suggestion effect at each stage is not performed. You may make it progress to the next stage while the life of the self character when it starts is reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the type of stage effect is determined on the side of the effect control board 12, but the type of stage effect may be determined on the side of the main board 11. For example, the variation patterns PC2-1, PC2-2, and PC3-3 in which the stage effects as shown in FIG. 12 are executed may be further subdivided according to the type of stage effects. In this way, the stage effect type is determined by determining the variation pattern.

  In the above embodiment, when a stage effect is executed when the variable display result is a big hit, the stage effect always proceeds to three stages. However, the present invention is not limited to the case where the jackpot is notified only when the stage effect progresses to three stages. For example, a plurality of stages having different stages for notifying of a big hit, such as a pattern for notifying a big hit when progressing to three stages in a stage effect, and a pattern for notifying a big hit when progressing to two stages in a stage presentation. There may be directing. In this case, for example, the pattern for notifying the jackpot at a low stage may have a higher expectation degree of jackpot than the pattern for notifying the jackpot at a higher stage, or the jackpot may be notified at a higher stage. The pattern may be an effect that has a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than a pattern that reports the jackpot at a lower stage.

  In the above-described embodiment, the stage effect is ended at the stage of notifying that it is a big hit, for example, the third stage, but after the stage of notifying that it is a big hit, for example, the type of the big hit has a high advantage. A special stage for notifying whether or not to be provided may be provided, and the stage effect may be continued until the special stage. For example, in stage production, if you progress from 3 stages to 4 stages, you will be notified that you will be a probable big hit, and if you do not proceed to 4 stages, you will be informed that you will be a non-probable big hit, or if you progress from 3 stages to 4 stages, you will get 15 rounds While notifying that it will be a big hit, if not progressing to 4 steps | paragraphs, you may alert | report that it becomes a big hit of 5 rounds. Moreover, you may alert | report both probability variation and non-probability variation, and 15 rounds and 5 rounds in the special stage in a stage effect. Further, up to three stages of stage effects may be executed during variable display, and four stages of stage effects (special stages) may be executed during a round game in the big hit game state. All steps may be performed during variable display. When stage effects are executed during variable display and during a round game in the big hit game state, the stage of the battle suggestion effect (number of lives) executed during variable display is executed during the round game. You may make it succeed in production.

  In the above-described embodiment, the stage effect is executed during one variable display. However, for example, the stage effect may be executed as a pre-reading effect before executing the variable display of the target for notifying that a big hit has occurred. . Further, the stage effects may be executed continuously over the variable display of the decorative symbols executed a plurality of times in response to a plurality of special drawing games. In this case, it may be continuously executed over a variable display that is executed a plurality of times including the variable display of the notification target, or may be executed continuously over a variable display that is executed a plurality of times without including the variable display of the notification target. May be.

  In the embodiment described above, the hold change effect is executed as a pre-reading notice effect for notifying whether or not the stage effect is executed and to which stage the step effect is to be performed when the step effect is executed. However, the pre-reading notice effect for notifying whether or not the stage effect is executed and to which stage to proceed when the stage effect is executed is not limited to the pending change effect in the above embodiment. The pre-reading notice effect includes, for example, an effect of continuously stopping and displaying chances in a plurality of variable displays, an effect of changing music such as BGM (background music) during variable display, and the normal background to a special background. It may be a transition effect. In such an effect, for example, whether or not the stage effect is executed according to the type of chance eyes, the type of music, the type of background, etc., and in which stage when the stage effect is executed You only need to be notified of what to do.

  In the above embodiment, when the stage effect progresses to three stages, if the life of the self-character is two as the mode of the battle suggestion effect, the game is controlled to the big hit game state in which the 15 round game is executed, When the stage effect progresses to three stages, if the life of the self-character is one as an aspect of the battle suggestion effect, the game is controlled to a big hit game state in which a 5-round game is executed. That is, according to the mode of the battle suggestion effect when the stage effect progresses to three stages, the ratio of shifting to an advantageous gaming state with a high advantage is varied. Depending on the mode of the battle suggestion effect at the start of one stage of the stage effect, the mode of the battle suggestion effect at the start of the second stage of the stage effect, etc., the ratio of transition to the advantageous gaming state with a high advantage is different. It may be allowed.

  In the above embodiment, a plurality of battle suggestion effect patterns in which changes in the life of the self-character are predetermined are prepared, and determined as one of the plurality of battle suggestion effect patterns, and the determined battle suggestion effect pattern In response to this, the execution of the progress suggestion effect was decided. That is, the execution of the progress suggestion effect is determined in relation to the battle suggestion effect. However, execution of the progress suggestion effect may be determined without relating to the battle suggestion effect.

  In the above embodiment, the hold change effect is executed at the time of shift such as the timing when the variable display is started except for the timing of the start winning prize. It may be executed at a timing or the like. For example, the hold change effect may be executed corresponding to the effect executed during variable display, or may be executed at the timing when the decorative symbol stops.

  In the above embodiment, the hold display for the notice target is changed only once in the hold change effect, but the hold display for the notice target may be changed a plurality of times. In this case, the hold display for the notice target may be changed a plurality of times by one variable display, or the hold display for the notice target may be changed a plurality of times by a plurality of variable displays.

  In the above embodiment, “in a different ratio” and “the ratio is different” include A: B = 70%: 30%, A: B = 40%: 60%, and A: B = A relationship such as 100%: 0% (that is, a relationship in which one is 100% and the other is 0%) is also included.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the CPU 120 for effect control of the variable pattern indicating the variable display mode such as the variable display time of the decorative symbol and the type of reach effect, one variable pattern is specified when variable display is started. Although an example in which a command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command as a first command before reaching reach, such as the presence or absence of variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-continuous” (reach) If not, a command indicating the variable display time and variable display mode of the so-called second stop) is transmitted, and the second command is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows variable display time after that (after what is called a 2nd stop when not reaching, and a variable display mode). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable display time derived from the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) notifies the variable display time by each of two commands, and the specific variable display mode executed at each timing is for effect control. The selection may be performed by the CPU 120. When sending two commands, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt, or after a predetermined time has elapsed after the first command is transmitted (for example, in the next timer interrupt). ) A second command may be transmitted. In addition, the variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data to be stored and prepared in advance as the variation pattern designation command.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of the gaming machine, the description has been given using the pachinko gaming machine 1 having a function of variably displaying special symbols and decorative symbols and a function of displaying various effect images. However, at least a part of the configuration and functions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

  In the slot machine, a predetermined game using a medal as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. Note that the present invention is not limited to using medals as game media, and a predetermined game may be executed using points (credits or the like) corresponding to the number of medals. For example, the number of bets (for example, “1” or “3”, depending on the number of medals inserted from a predetermined insertion slot provided at a predetermined position on the front surface of the slot machine housing, credits accumulated as data, and the like. )) Is set. Thereafter, based on the fact that the predetermined start switch detects a predetermined operation (for example, a pressing operation) on the start lever by the player, each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” reels included in the symbol display device Rotation is started, and variable display of symbols (variable display game) is started.

  When the operation of the start lever is detected and variable display is started, part or all of the game random numbers updated by a random number circuit or the like are extracted. The game random numbers extracted at this time may include an internal lottery random number value used for determining whether or not a predetermined winning combination is allowed. An internal lottery is performed by referring to a predetermined winning determination table based on the random number value for internal lottery extracted in this way, the current game state, and the like. When the internal lottery is won, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM in the game control microcomputer.

  The types of roles can be broadly divided into small roles with medals and points, replaying players who can start the next game without having to set the number of bets, and special roles with game state transitions. The winning combination is determined according to the gaming state. Of the winning of each role, the winning of the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game for which the winning is determined, but the winning of the special role has the roles allowed to be generated by the internal lottery. It is effective until. In other words, once a special winning combination is allowed, even if the special winning combination cannot be generated in each game, the winning is carried over to the next game. However, for example, in a game (bonus game) in a predetermined gaming state such as a regular bonus, the winning of the special role may not be carried over to the next game.

  After the variable display of the symbols by the rotation operation of each reel is started, based on the fact that the “left”, “middle”, and “right” stop switches detect a predetermined operation (for example, push-in operation) by the player, The rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped, and the symbol is stopped and displayed on the winning line. In the symbol display device of the slot machine, for example, a plurality of winning lines such as 5 (3 in the upper middle and lower and 2 in the diagonal) or 4 (2 in the upper middle and 2 on the diagonal) are predetermined, A predetermined number of winning lines are activated according to the setting of the bet number. Then, when all the reels stop rotating, one game is completed, and a winning combination can be generated by a combination of symbols stopped on any of the activated winning lines.

  The gaming state in the slot machine includes, for example, a regular bonus, a big bonus, and a normal gaming state. In the regular bonus game state, for example, small roles such as JAC, cherry, watermelon, and bell are defined as winning combinations and are subject to lottery in the internal lottery. In the big bonus, special small roles such as cherry, watermelon, and bell, and special bonuses such as regular bonus (or JACIN) are determined as winning roles in a predetermined small role game. It is a lottery target in the internal lottery. In the normal gaming state, for example, small roles such as cherry, watermelon and bell, replay roles such as replay, special roles such as big bonus, regular bonus, etc. are predetermined as winning roles, It is a lottery target in the lottery.

  When a special role winning that becomes a big bonus occurs in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. With the big bonus, a predetermined game called a small role game can be played. The big bonus is ended when the total number of medals given to the player in the big bonus becomes equal to or more than a prescribed number (for example, 360 at the maximum). When a special role winning that becomes a regular bonus occurs in a small role game in a normal gaming state or a big bonus, the gaming state shifts to a regular bonus. The regular bonus ends when 12 games have been consumed or when 8 games have been won (any kind of combination can be used), whichever comes first. In the regular bonus in the normal gaming state, the regular bonus may be terminated when the total number of medals given to the player exceeds a specified number. If the total number of medals awarded to the player during the big bonus exceeds the specified number with the regular bonus in the big bonus, the regular bonus is terminated together with the big bonus. It should be noted that the slot machine may directly give medals as premium game media, or may give a score corresponding to the number of medals as premium game media.

  In slot machines, when the gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, the player can acquire more medals than the normal gaming state, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. It becomes a gaming state. Note that the special gaming state is not limited to a regular bonus or a big bonus, and it can be expected that the player will win more medals than the normal gaming state, and the gaming state may be more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. That's fine. As such a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, for example, an operation that satisfies the conditions for deriving notification target winnings that occur on condition that reel deriving conditions (for example, stop order and stop timing) are satisfied By limiting the assist time (AT) for which the procedure is informed and the pull-in range of at least one of the reels, control is performed so that the symbols displayed when the stop switch is operated are easily stopped. A challenge time (CT) that allows a player to derive a combination of winning symbols by pushing the player, a challenge bonus (CB) with continuous challenge time, a specific winning (such as a replay winning or a single bonus winning) Gaming state (so-called replay time or concentration state) that increases the probability of occurrence of It may be any such combination gaming state.

  The medal used as a game medium in such a slot machine and the recorded information of the score given in accordance with the number of cards may be any value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. . Alternatively, these medal and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for another game in the slot machine.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be given in the slot machine is not limited to the granting of medals or giving points as premium game media, but for example, controlling to a regular bonus, a big bonus, or other special gaming state, special gaming state This includes a game situation that is advantageous to the player, such that the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed at is a first number (for example, “50”) that is larger than a second number (for example, “25”). It may be.

  For example, an image display device capable of displaying various effect images is provided on the front door of the slot machine. In addition, two speakers for outputting sound effects are provided on the upper left and right of the slot machine. In addition, a game effect lamp is provided at a predetermined position on the front door of the slot machine. A predetermined game value such as, for example, a transition of a gaming state to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus can be given to the rendering operation by the image display device, the speaker, the game effect lamp, and the like included in the slot machine. It is only necessary to include a notice effect for notifying the sex. The CPU of the effect control microcomputer provided in the slot machine determines whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the result of the internal lottery, for example, when the variable display of the symbol is started. The aspect is determined. At this time, using the preliminary determination data prepared in advance and the numerical data indicating the preliminary determination random number extracted from the random number circuit of the production control microcomputer, the extracted random number value and the presence or absence of the preliminary presentation, It is only necessary to compare the notice determination value assigned to the effect form, and determine the no notice or notice effect aspect corresponding to the decision value that matches the random value or the decision value range including the random value.

  As a notice effect that can be executed in such a slot machine, a pre-read notice effect such as a hold change effect in the above embodiment may be included. Further, the stage machine, the progress suggestion effect, the battle suggestion effect, the first special effect, the second special effect, and the like in the above embodiment may be included as effects that can be executed in such a slot machine.

  In addition, various effects including the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation of the image display device, the sound output operation of the speaker, and the lighting operation of the game effect lamp and decoration LED The operation and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives Slot machines are not limited to those where bets are set using medals and credits as gaming values, but only slot machines that set betting numbers using gaming balls as gaming values, or only credits as gaming values. It may be a full credit type slot machine that sets the number of bets using. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls. For example, when 3 is set as the bet number, the number of bets using 15 game balls is used. Is equivalent to setting The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the slot machine are not limited to those using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, but for example, a plurality of types of medals and gaming balls. The game value may be used together. For example, a slot machine can play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of medals and game balls can be played by winning. Any of the types of gaming value may be paid out.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine. Instead of this, a form distributed by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer device may be adopted. 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 removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5H ... Start winning memory display area 5L, 5C, 5R ... Decoration symbol display area 6A ... Ordinary winning ball Device 6B ... Normal variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switches 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switches 25A, 25B, 25C ... Holding indicator 41 ... Passing gate 81, 82 ... Solenoid 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
110 ... Switch circuit 111 ... Solenoid circuit 120 ... Production control CPU
123 ... Display control part Ti ... Title DG1, DG2 ... Stage image TCH ... Enemy character JCH ... Self character TL, JL ... Life SCH ... Helping character KG1, KG2, KG3 ... Separation image (success mode)
KG4: Separation image (failure mode)
MS1, MS2 ... Message image

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A stage effect executing means for executing a stage effect for notifying that the game state is shifted to a game state advantageous to the player when progressing to a specific stage while progressing to a plurality of stages;
First suggestion effect execution means for executing a first suggestion effect that suggests progressing from one stage to the next stage in the stage effect;
A second suggestion effect executing means for executing a second suggestion effect suggesting that the stage effect progresses from one stage to the next stage;
With
Depending on the aspect of the second suggestion effect, the rate of transition to an advantageous gaming state with a high advantage when proceeding to the specific stage is different.
A gaming machine characterized by that. Game control means for controlling the progress of the game and outputting information;
And an effect execution means for executing an effect based on the information output by the game control means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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