JP2016059418A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance a player's interest in a change in a reservation display.SOLUTION: When a reservation display in a specific mode is executed according to a reservation display pattern, a game machine executes any of a plurality of types of reservation change performances to change the display mode of the reservation display. The game machine determines presence/absence of a continuous change performance and an initial value of a pre-change counter so as to prevent the plurality of continuous change performances, a continuous change performance and a reservation change performance, or the multiple reservation change performances from being simultaneously executed during one-round variable display. When a value of the pre-change counter after update becomes "0", the game machine determines any one of reservation change performance patterns to prevent the multiple types of reservation change performances from being simultaneously executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 26

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a player when a specific display result is derived to variable display means for executing variable display of identification information and deriving a display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that is controlled to an advantageous state.

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

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

JP 2011-212304 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, the process of expressing the character and changing the hold mode to the notice mode becomes monotonous, and it may be difficult to improve the interest of the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that enhances the interest of the player with respect to the change in the hold display and improves the gaming interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention performs variable display of identification information (for example, a special symbol or a decorative symbol) and derives a display result (for example, a first special symbol). When a specific display result (for example, a big-hit symbol or a combination of big-hit symbols) is derived on the display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the image display device 5, etc.), an advantageous state advantageous to the player ( For example, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to a big hit gaming state, etc., constituting a part of the outer shape of the gaming machine, and a second state that is different from the first state and the first state A movable storage device (for example, production devices 300L, 300R, etc.) that can be changed, and a storage device for storing variable information of identification information that has not yet been started (for example, a first special figure storage device) 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B) and a hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the processes of steps S308 and S326) ), Display mode determination means for determining the display mode of the hold display displayed by the hold display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S305 and the hold change effect execution setting process of step S322), Display mode control means for changing the hold display displayed by the hold display means from one display mode to another display mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S343), and the display mode control unit Is a plurality of types of change effects (for example, a change in hold by the change change effect pattern shown in FIG. 22A). Change control means for changing the display mode of the hold display displayed by the hold display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S343), and the like. Change effect determining means for determining whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display so that the change effect is not executed at the same time (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the hold change effect determining process in step S306 and the process in step S506) ).
According to such a configuration, the display mode of the hold display is changed by executing one of a plurality of types of change effects, thereby diversifying the effects and increasing the player's interest in the change of the hold display. Interest can be improved. Moreover, since a plurality of types of change effects are not executed simultaneously, it is possible to prevent the effects from becoming complicated.

(2) The gaming machine of the above (1) may be configured to include a prior notification unit that notifies in advance that the movable device operates.
In such a configuration, the player can pay more attention to the operation of the movable device.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the change effect determining means executes the change effect corresponding to only one hold display among a plurality of hold displays displayed by the hold display means. It may be configured so as to determine whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display (for example, a part for executing the processes of steps S412 and S413).
In such a configuration, it is possible to suitably prevent a plurality of types of change effects from being executed at the same time, to increase the player's interest in the change in the hold display, and to improve the gaming interest.

(4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the change control means displays a hold display displayed by the hold display means when the change effect is executed in a specific effect mode. Change the mode (for example, when the process of step S343 is executed based on one of the on-hold change effect patterns PAR, PAG, PAB, PBR, PBG, PBB, etc.), Are determined so that a plurality of types of change effects including the change effects executed in different non-specific effect modes (for example, hold change effect patterns PAN, PBN, etc.) are not executed simultaneously (for example, in the determination of Yes in step S504). Based on the case where the process of step S506 is executed).
In such a configuration, it is preferable to prevent a plurality of types of change effects including a change effect in a non-specific effect mode from being executed at the same time, thereby increasing the player's interest in changes in the hold display, Can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the display mode control means performs the change a plurality of times in a specific period in response to one hold display displayed by the hold display means. Specific change control means for executing an effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S506 based on the determination of Yes in step S505 after executing the processes of steps S403 to S406), The change effect may be determined not to be executed in response to another hold display different from the one hold display in the specific period (for example, a part for executing the process of step S411). .
In such a configuration, it is possible to suitably prevent a plurality of types of change effects from being executed in a specific period, to increase the player's interest in the change in the hold display, and to improve the gaming interest.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), in the change control means, the hold display means displays the hold display in a specific manner (for example, hold display patterns PHA, PHB, etc.). Sometimes, the display mode of the hold display is changed by executing a change effect according to the specific mode (for example, the process of step S343 is executed based on one of the hold change effect patterns PAR, PAG, and PAB) Further, the process of step S343 may be performed based on any one of the pending change effect patterns PBR, PBG, and PBB).
In such a configuration, by executing the change effect according to the specific mode, the player's interest in the display mode of the hold display can be increased, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(7) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (6), the display mode of the hold display displayed by the hold display means includes a specific display mode (for example, display of the hold display images DHA and DHB). There is a normal display mode (for example, display of the hold display image DHN) different from the specific display mode, and the display mode control means is a display mode of the hold display displayed by the hold display means is the normal display mode. The display mode of the hold display may be changed (see, for example, FIG. 17) so that the ratio of changing the display mode is higher in the specific display mode than in the case.
In such a configuration, the display mode changes at a higher rate in the specific display mode than in the normal display mode, thereby increasing the player's interest in the display mode of the hold display, Can be improved.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process 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 number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The random number value MR5 for determining the figure display result may be included. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit gaming state. The random hit value MR2 for determining the big hit type is any one of “16R probability variation A”, “16R probability variation B”, “10R probability variation”, “13R non-probability variation” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It is a random value used to determine one of a plurality of types. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random value MR5 for determining the usual figure display result indicates that the second start winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is in a closed state (normally open) with the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary figure game as “per figure”. It is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control to an open state (expanded open state) where game balls are likely to pass (enter) more frequently than (state).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Following the process of step S210, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S211). Thereafter, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. 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. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S211 of FIG. 5 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is set to “big hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 3, FIG. 8) described later. The determination of whether or not to control, or the determination of the type of jackpot when the special figure display result is “big hit” is performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 performs the winning random number value determination processing in step S211 at the start winning timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). By executing this, it is determined whether or not the random number MR1 is determined to derive the jackpot symbol as the special figure display result. As a result, it is predicted whether or not the special figure display result will be a “hit” before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the start winning opening is started. Based on this prediction result, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute a notice effect as a pre-read effect by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted. Alternatively, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

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

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

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S117 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, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined as one of a plurality of types. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the finalized special symbol (big hit symbol, One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

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

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

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. This special symbol stop process includes a process of setting the special symbol display device 4 to stop the change of the special symbol and to stop and display the confirmed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

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

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". 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, the number of round games executed with the big winning opening opened is set to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, “13”, “10” depending on the type of jackpot), etc.) A process for determining whether or not the maximum number of times has been reached, a process for waiting until the next round game is started, and the like are included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

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

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B has a head area (a storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”). Numeric data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as stored pending data (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The contents stored in the unit 151B are shifted (step S233). For example, the reservation data stored in the storage area lower than the holding number “1” in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B (the storage area corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) is higher by one entry. Shift to. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The contents stored in the unit 151A are shifted (step S237). For example, in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) is higher by one entry. Shift to. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Following the process of step S264, 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 S265). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the hold change effect may be repeatedly executed as a continuous effect over a plurality of variable displays before the display mode of the hold display is changed. When the continuous effect flag is ON, the hold change effect is continuously executed over a plurality of variable displays before the value of the counter before change becomes “0” after the hold display is started.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After the hold display pattern is determined in step S305, a hold change effect determination process is executed (step S306). In the pending change effect determination process, the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined according to the presence or absence of a continuous change effect that executes the pending change effect as a continuous effect or the presence or absence of a hold change effect that is different from the continuous change effect. It is determined whether the production flag is turned on or off. After executing the hold change effect determination process in step S306, the storage content in the hold display data storage unit is updated (step S307). At this time, the variable display result specified from the start opening winning designation command, the hold display pattern determined by the process of step S305, and the hold change effect determination process of step S306 are provided at the head of the empty area in the hold display data storage unit. It is only necessary to store the initial value of the counter before change and the data indicating the continuous effect flag determined in (4). After that, after updating the hold display at the time of starting winning a prize (step S308), the hold display setting process is ended. Thus, based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) either the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H is displayed in a display mode corresponding to the hold display pattern. What is necessary is just to update so that it may increase by one.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the hold change effect determination process executed in step S306 of FIG. In the hold change effect determination process shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the stored contents of the hold display data storage unit (step S401), and whether there is a specific hold display before changing to the notice hold display. It is determined whether or not (step S402). In the processing of steps S401 and S402, the value of the pre-change counter stored in association with each hold number in the hold display data storage unit is confirmed, and when any value is other than “0”, It is determined that there is a specific pending display. If the value of the pre-change counter is other than “0” regardless of whether the display is the normal hold display or the specific hold display, the process may proceed to step S407. When there is no specific hold display before the change (step S402; No), it is determined whether or not the continuous change effect is executed as to whether or not the continuous change effect is executed as the hold change effect (step S403). The continuous change effect is a hold change effect that is continuously executed over a plurality of variable displays.

  In the process of step S403, the effect control CPU 120 selects a continuous change effect determination table prepared, for example, by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 121, and sets it as a use table for determining the presence or absence of the continuous change effect. . In the continuous change effect determination table, the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value for determining the continuous change effect executes the continuous change effect according to the hold display pattern determined in the process of step S305 shown in FIG. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result of whether or not to do. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the continuous change effect determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number for determining the continuous change effect read from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect, so that the presence or absence of the continuous change effect is determined. Can be determined. In addition, for example, when the hold number of the hold display based on the current start winning is “1” or “2” (the number of special figure hold memory is 2 or less), the hold is continuously held over a plurality of variable displays. If the change effect cannot be executed, it may be determined as “no effect” that the continuous change effect is not executed.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of determining a continuous change effect in the process of step S403. As shown in FIG. 17, in the process of step S403, the presence / absence of a continuous change effect is determined at a different rate depending on the hold display pattern. More specifically, in the case of the hold display pattern PHA or the hold display pattern PHB, the “change effect” is determined to execute the hold change effect at a higher rate than in the case of the hold display pattern PHN. Therefore, it is continuous over multiple variable displays at a higher rate when the specific hold display is performed by the hold display pattern PHA or the hold display pattern PHB than when the normal hold display by the hold display pattern PHN is performed. Thus, the hold change effect can be executed.

  Based on the determination by the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not the determination result is “with effect” for executing the continuous change effect (step S404). At this time, if the determination result is “with effect” for executing the continuous change effect (step S404; Yes), the counter initial value for the continuous effect is determined (step S405). The counter initial value for the continuous effect is an initial value of the pre-change counter that is set in order to continuously execute the hold change effect. It only has to be decided. However, it may be determined to be a value less than the hold number. As an example, regardless of the variable display result or the hold display pattern, a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the hold number of the hold display based on the current start winning prize may be determined as the counter initial value for continuous performance. As another example, when the variable display result is “big hit”, a larger value may be determined as the initial counter value for continuous production at a higher rate than when the variable display result is “losing”. Good. After executing the process of step S405, after determining to set the continuous effect flag to the on state (step S406), the hold change effect determining process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S402 that there is a specific hold display before the change (step S402; Yes), or if it is a determination result of “no effect” that does not execute the continuous change effect in step S404 (step S404). No), the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined (step S407). The effect control CPU 120 selects a pre-change counter initial value determination table prepared by, for example, storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 121, and sets it as a use table for determining the initial value of the pre-change counter. In the pre-change counter initial value determination table, the pre-change counter initial value is determined according to the determination result of the hold display pattern, the hold number where the hold display data is stored corresponding to the current start winning, the variable display result, etc. A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value of is only required to be assigned to the determination result of the pre-change counter initial value. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the pre-change counter initial value determination table based on the numerical data indicating the pre-change counter initial value determination random number read from the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. What is necessary is just to determine the initial value of a front counter.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of determining the pre-change counter initial value by the process of step S407. FIG. 18A shows an example of determining the pre-change counter initial value when the hold display pattern PHA or the hold display pattern PHB is determined by the process of step S305 shown in FIG. FIG. 18B shows an example of determining the pre-change counter initial value when the hold display pattern PHN is determined by the process of step S305 shown in FIG. As described above, in the process of step S407, the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined at different ratios according to the determination result of the hold display pattern, the number of hold storages, the display result in the variable display that is the target of the hold display, and the like. That's fine. Note that the initial value of the pre-change counter may be determined at a different rate depending on a part of these. Alternatively, the initial value of the pre-change counter may be determined at a common rate regardless of the determination result of the hold display pattern, the number of stored memories, the display result in variable display that is the target of hold display, and the like. However, the initial value of the pre-change counter may be determined to be a value less than the hold number. Thus, while the hold display is performed in the start winning memory display area 5H, the value of the counter before change becomes “0”, so that a predetermined hold change effect is executed and the display mode of the hold display is changed. Can be changed. For the hold display whose initial value of the pre-change counter is determined to be “0”, the corresponding hold display effect is not executed and the corresponding variable display is started while the display mode of the hold display is maintained. The hold display may be deleted.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 18A, when it is determined as either the hold display pattern PHA or the hold display pattern PHB, the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined to a value other than “0”. Therefore, the hold display determined to be either the hold display pattern PHA or the hold display pattern PHB changes the display mode because the corresponding hold change effect is always executed before the execution of the corresponding variable display is started. It will be. On the other hand, when the hold display pattern PHN is determined, the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined to be “0” as in the determination example illustrated in FIG. Therefore, the hold display determined in the hold display pattern PHN is less likely to be held change until the corresponding variable display is started, and may be deleted without changing the display mode. Many. Thus, the display mode is changed at a higher rate when the specific hold display by the hold display pattern PHA or the hold display pattern PHB is performed than when the normal hold display by the hold display pattern PHN is performed. Can do.

  Following the process of step S407 shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not the initial value (determined value) of the pre-change counter determined by this process is “0” (step S408). At this time, if the determined value is other than “0” (step S408; No), whether or not the stored content of the continuous effect flag in the hold display data storage unit includes the storage of the continuous effect flag in the on state. Is determined (step S409). And when there exists the memory | storage of the continuous production | presentation flag which is an ON state (step S409; Yes), it is determined whether the determined value by the process of step S407 is below the number of continuous productions (step S410). The number of continuous effects is the remaining number of variable displays in which the hold change effect is continuously executed, and may be specified from the value of the pre-change counter stored in the hold display data storage unit.

  If it is determined in step S410 that the number is equal to or less than the number of continuous effects (step S410; Yes), the determined value obtained in step S407 is changed to a value greater than the number of continuous effects (step S411). As an example, the determined value may be changed so as to be a value obtained by adding 1 to the number of continuous performances. The value of the pre-change counter indicates the remaining number of variable displays executed until the change display mode of the hold display is changed after the hold change effect is executed. By changing the value to a value larger than the number of continuous effects by the process of step S411, the execution timing of the hold change effect corresponding to the hold display based on the current start winning prize is not executed until the execution of the continuous change effect is finished. It is determined. Thus, in the specific period in which the continuous change effect is executed in response to one hold display, by preventing the hold change effect from being executed in response to another hold display different from the one hold display, It is possible to determine whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display so that a plurality of types of hold change effects are not executed simultaneously.

  When there is no storage of the continuous effect flag turned on in step S409 (step S409; No), or when it is determined that the value is larger than the number of continuous effects in step S410 (step S410; No). Alternatively, after executing the process of step S411, the stored content of the hold display data storage unit is confirmed, and the pre-change determined based on the current start winning is included in the stored pre-change counter value. It is determined whether or not there is a counter that has the same value as the initial value of the counter (step S412). At this time, if it is determined that there is a pre-change counter having the same value (step S412; Yes), the initial value of the pre-change counter determined based on the current start winning is updated so as to be incremented by one. (Step S413), the process returns to Step S412. Thus, the initial value of the pre-change counter is set to 1 until all the values of the pre-change counter stored in the hold display data storage unit are different from the initial value of the pre-change counter determined based on the current start prize. Update to add. If the initial value of the pre-change counter is updated by 1 in the process of step S413, the hold change effect for the hold display previously displayed in the start win storage display area 5H is the current start win. This is executed before the hold change effect for the hold display by. In this way, priority is given to the on-hold change effect for the on-hold display previously displayed in the start prize storage area 5H, and the on-hold change effect on the on-hold display for the current start prize is given priority. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display so that the execution timing is different from the execution timing of the hold change effect to be executed. Whether the display mode of the hold display is changed so that the hold change effect is executed corresponding to only one hold display so that the plurality of types of hold change effects corresponding to the plurality of hold displays are not executed simultaneously. You can decide whether or not.

  If it is determined in step S408 that the determined value is “0” (step S408; Yes), or if it is determined in step S412 that there is no pre-change counter that has the same value (step S412; No) ) After determining that the continuous effect flag is to be turned off (step S414), the pending change effect determining process is terminated.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of update execution of the hold display at the time of starting winning. As an example, when the first special figure reserved memory number is “3” and the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, as shown in FIG. Assume that three hold display images DHN are displayed by the pattern PHN. At this time, as shown in FIG. 19 (B1), it is assumed that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first start winning is generated. In this case, when the hold display pattern PHA is determined by the process of step S305 shown in FIG. 14, as shown in FIG. 19 (D1), the hold display by the hold display pattern PHA is displayed at the display portion corresponding to the hold number “4”. The image DHA is displayed, and the hold display in the first display mode among the specific hold displays is started.

  As another example, as shown in FIG. 19 (A2), when three hold display images DHN are displayed as in FIG. 19 (A1), as shown in FIG. 19 (B2), the first start winning prize is shown. Assume that a game ball passes (enters) through the mouth and a first start prize is generated. In this case, when the hold display pattern PHB is determined by the process of step S305 shown in FIG. 14, the hold display by the hold display pattern PHB is displayed at the display portion corresponding to the hold number “4” as shown in FIG. The image DHB is displayed, and the hold display in the second display mode among the specific hold displays is started.

  After executing the hold display setting process in step S161 shown in FIG. 12, for example, the following step S170 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Any one of the processes of S175 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process starts variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which determine whether or not are included. When the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit). , And various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative symbols are included. In addition, in the variable display effect process, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable symbol display result is completely stopped. Processing to display (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the process when the attacker opens. On the other hand, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is initialized. The value is updated to “0”.

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

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 12 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S321). As the process of step S321, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. To determine the final stop symbol. As an example, the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and variable display result include “non-reach (loss)”, “reach (loss)”, “non-probability change (big hit)”, and “probability change (big hit)”. is there.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the hold change effect execution setting process executed in step S322 of FIG. In the hold change effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the stored contents of the hold display data storage unit (step S501). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a counter value other than “0” (step S502). At this time, if all the values of the pre-change counter are “0” (step S502; No), the hold change effect execution setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of any pre-change counter is other than “0” (step S502; Yes), the value of the pre-change counter is updated so as to be decremented by 1 (step S503).

  As a result of the update in the process of step S503, it is determined whether or not there is one in which the value of the pre-change counter is “0” (step S504). At this time, if there is no pre-change counter in which the updated value is “0” (step S504; No), the stored content of the continuous effect flag in the hold display data storage unit is the continuous effect flag that is on. Is determined (step S505). And when there is no memory | storage of the continuous production | presentation flag which is in an ON state (step S505; No), a pending | holding change production execution setting process is complete | finished.

  If it is determined in step S504 that there is a pre-change counter that has become “0” after the update (step S504; Yes), it is determined in step S505 that there is a storage of the continuous effect flag that is on. If it is determined (step S505; Yes), after the hold change effect pattern is determined (step S506), the hold change effect execution setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 22A shows a hold change effect pattern in this embodiment. The hold change effect patterns PAR, PAG, PAB, PAN correspond to the specific hold display of the first display mode in which the hold display image DHA is displayed by the hold display pattern PHA, and the first change due to the display of the effect image indicating the character CH1. It is an effect pattern for executing a hold change effect as an effect. The hold change effect patterns PBR, PBG, PBB, and PBN correspond to the specific hold display of the second display mode for displaying the hold display image DHB by the hold display pattern PHB, and the second change due to the display of the effect image indicating the character CH2. It is an effect pattern for executing a hold change effect as an effect. In this way, the hold change effect patterns PAR, PAG, PAB, and PAN and the hold change effect patterns PBR, PBG, PBB, and PBN are the effect patterns for executing the hold change effect according to the hold display in a specific mode, respectively. It has become. In addition, the hold display of the normal display mode for displaying the hold display image DHN by the hold display pattern PHN can change the display mode by executing a hold change effect that is one of the first change effect and the second change effect, Even if the hold change effect is executed, the display mode can be kept unchanged. These hold change effect patterns are effect patterns for executing the hold change effect corresponding to one (single) hold display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H.

  The hold change effect pattern PAR and the hold change effect pattern PBR change the display mode of the hold display by executing the hold change effect, and after the effect is executed, the display color becomes the hold display DCR of “red”. The hold change effect pattern PAG and the hold change effect pattern PBG change the display mode of the hold display by executing the hold change effect, and after the effect is executed, the display color becomes the hold display DCG of “green”. The hold change effect pattern PAB and the hold change effect pattern PBB change the display mode of the hold display by executing the hold change effect, and after the effect is executed, the display color becomes the hold display DCB of “blue”. The hold change effect pattern PAN and the hold change effect pattern PBN are so-called gusset effect patterns in which the display mode of the hold display does not change even when the hold change effect is executed. As described above, the hold change effect by the hold change effect patterns PAR, PRG, PAB, PBR, PBG, and PBB changes the display mode of the hold display such as the specific hold display and changes the hold display effect of the specific effect mode to the notice hold display. It is an effect pattern for executing. On the other hand, the hold change effect patterns PAN and PBN are effect patterns for executing the hold change effect of the non-specific effect mode that does not change the display mode of the hold display, unlike the specific effect mode.

  In the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 21, the hold change effect pattern that can be determined according to the determination result of the process of step S504 is different. In the process of step S504, it is determined whether there is a pre-change counter that has become “0” after the update in the process of step S503. If it is determined that there is, the process of step S506 is executed as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no such pre-change counter, the process of step S506 is performed on the condition that it is determined in step S505 that there is a storage of the continuous effect flag that is on. Is executed. Therefore, when the determination result by the process of step S504 shown in FIG. 21 is “Yes”, a hold change effect for any of the hold displays displayed in the start winning storage area 5H is executed. Thus, it is the execution timing at which the change mode of the hold display can be changed. On the other hand, when the determination result by the process of step S504 shown in FIG. 21 is “No”, the display mode of the hold display can be changed corresponding to the continuous effect flag being in the on state. Prior to the execution timing of the change effect, the execution timing of the pending change effect included in the continuous change effect continuously executed over a plurality of variable displays.

  FIG. 22B shows a setting example of the hold change effect pattern that can be determined by the process of step S506 shown in FIG. In this setting example, when the determination result in the process of step S504 is “Yes”, the hold change effect pattern that can be determined differs depending on the hold display pattern of the display portion (hold number) that is the target of the hold change effect. ing. More specifically, in the case of the hold display pattern PHN, the hold change effect pattern PAR, PAG, PAB, PAN, PBR, PBG, PBB, or PBN can be determined. In the case of the hold display pattern PHA, it can be determined as any of the hold change effect patterns PAR, PAG, PAB, and PAN. In the case of the hold display pattern PHB, it can be determined as one of the hold change effect patterns PBR, PBG, PBB, and PBN. When the determination result of the process of step S504 is “No”, it is determined as either the hold change effect pattern PAN or the hold change effect pattern PBN in response to the continuous change effect being executed. In the case of the hold display pattern PHN, it may be determined in any way. In the case of the hold display pattern PHA, the hold change effect pattern PAN is determined. In the case of the hold display pattern PHB, the hold change effect pattern PBN is determined. With the settings as shown in FIG. 22B, the hold change effect patterns PAR, PAG, PAB, and PAN execute the hold change effect according to the hold display of the hold display pattern PHA which is the first display mode among the specific modes. it can. The hold change effect patterns PBR, PBG, PBB, and PBN can execute a hold change effect corresponding to the hold display of the hold display pattern PHB that is the second display mode among the specific modes.

  In the process of step S506, any one of the hold change effect patterns PAN and the hold change effect patterns PBN is determined as the hold change effect pattern PBN. Therefore, when the hold display effect pattern PAN or the hold change effect pattern PBN is determined so that the display mode of the hold display does not change, the hold change effect pattern PAR, PAG, PAB, PBR in which the display mode of the hold display changes to the notice hold display. , PBG, and PBB are not determined. In this way, whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display so that a plurality of types of hold change effects including the hold change effect executed in the non-specific effect mode that does not change the display mode of the hold display is not executed at the same time. Can be determined.

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

  In this embodiment, when a game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening and a start winning is generated, the initial value of the pre-change counter is set in step S410 shown in FIG. The determined value to be determined may be determined to be equal to or less than the number of continuous performances. In such a case, by executing the process of step S411, the initial value of the pre-change counter is changed to a value larger than the number of continuous effects. If it is determined in step S412 shown in FIG. 16 that there is a pre-change counter stored with the same value as the initial value of the pre-change counter, the process of step S413 is executed. It is changed so that 1 is added to the determined value as the initial value of the pre-change counter. Furthermore, when it is determined in step S402 shown in FIG. 16 that there is a specific hold display before the change, the process of step S403 is not executed, and thus a restriction is provided so that the continuous change effect is not executed. With these settings, in the process of step S504 shown in FIG. 21, it is not determined that the updated values in the plurality of pre-change counters simultaneously become “0”. In addition, another hold change effect is not executed during the variable display in which the continuous change effect is executed, or the execution of the continuous change effect is not started during the variable display in which the hold change effect is executed. Accordingly, in the process of step S506, only the hold change effect pattern for executing the hold change effect for one (single) hold display is determined, and two or more (plural) hold displays are targeted. The on-hold change effect pattern for executing the on-hold change effect is not determined. Thus, in the plurality of hold displays displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H, the specific hold display such as the hold display in the first display form and the hold display in the second display form is allowed to be displayed at the same time. Whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display by executing each hold change effect so that multiple types of hold change effects corresponding to the hold display are not executed at the same time. Timing can be determined. Whether or not to execute the hold change effect by determining the initial value of the pre-change counter in the process of step S407 shown in FIG. 16 or changing the determined value in the process of step S411 or step S413. The execution timing of the change effect is determined. On the other hand, by determining the hold change effect pattern in the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 21, whether to change the display mode of the hold display and the effect mode of the hold change effect are determined.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 12 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer ( Step S341). As an example, in the process of step S341, when the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and an end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, etc. In addition, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 24 shows an execution example of the hold change effect corresponding to the case where one (single) hold display image DHA is displayed. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 24A, the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is performed in the start winning memory display area 5H. Among these, the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is a specific hold display for displaying the hold display image DHA by the hold display pattern PHA. When variable display of decorative symbols shown in FIG. 24A is started, a hold change effect execution setting process as shown in FIG. 21 is executed in step S322 shown in FIG. 20, and a hold display is shown in the process of step S503. By subtracting 1 from the value of the pre-change counter corresponding to the hold number “2” in the data storage unit, the updated value becomes “0”. Thereby, the hold change effect pattern is determined in the process of step S506. In this execution example, since the hold display pattern PHA is stored corresponding to the hold number “2”, in the process of step S506, the hold change effect pattern PAR, PAG, PAB, or PAN is determined. . At this time, as the hold change effect corresponding to the hold display of the hold number “2”, it is determined whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display so that a plurality of types of hold change effects are not simultaneously executed. When the hold change effect patterns PAR, PAG, and PAB are determined, the display mode of the hold display is changed by executing the hold change effect. On the other hand, when the hold change effect pattern PAN is determined, the display mode of the hold display is not changed even if the hold change effect is executed.

  Thus, when any one of the hold change effect patterns is determined, when it is determined in the process of step S342 shown in FIG. The hold change effect according to the determination result of the hold change effect pattern is executed. Thus, the execution of the hold change effect is started, and an effect image showing the character CH1 as shown in FIG. 24B, for example, is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, for example, in the case of the hold change effect pattern PAB, the hold change effect as shown in FIG. 24 (C1) is executed. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 24 (D1), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is changed to the hold display DCB (blue). On the other hand, for example, in the case of the hold change effect pattern PAN, the hold change effect as shown in FIG. 24 (C2) is executed as in FIG. 24 (C1). However, as shown in FIG. 24 (D2), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” does not change, and the display of the hold display image DHA is maintained. In the case of the hold change effect pattern PAG, the hold change effect similar to that shown in FIGS. 24C1 and 24C2 is executed, so that the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is What is necessary is just to change to hold display DCG (green). In the case of the hold change effect pattern PAR, by executing a hold change effect similar to FIG. 24 (C1) or FIG. 24 (C2), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is What is necessary is just to change to hold display DCR (red).

  FIG. 25 shows an execution example of the hold change effect corresponding to the case where one (single) hold display image DHB is displayed. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 25A, when the hold number corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H, the hold number “2”. Is a specific hold display for displaying a hold display image DHB with a hold display pattern PHB. When the decorative symbol variable display shown in FIG. 25A is started, the value of the pre-change counter corresponding to the hold number “2” in the hold display data storage unit is subtracted by 1 in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. As a result, the updated value becomes “0”. Thereby, the hold change effect pattern is determined in the process of step S506. In this execution example, since the hold display pattern PHB is stored corresponding to the hold number “2”, in the process of step S506, the hold change effect pattern PBR, PBG, PBB, or PBN is determined. . At this time, as the hold change effect corresponding to the hold display of the hold number “2”, it is determined whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display so that a plurality of types of hold change effects are not simultaneously executed. When the hold change effect pattern PBR, PBG, or PBB is determined, the hold change effect is executed to change the display mode of the hold display. On the other hand, when the hold change effect pattern PBN is determined, even if the hold change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display is not changed.

  When execution of the hold change effect is started in the same manner as in FIG. 24, for example, an effect image showing the character CH2 as shown in FIG. 25B is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, for example, in the case of the hold change effect pattern PBB, the hold change effect as shown in FIG. 25 (C1) is executed. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 25 (D1), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” changes to the hold display DCB (blue). On the other hand, for example, in the case of the hold change effect pattern PBN, the hold change effect as shown in FIG. 25 (C2) is executed as in FIG. 25 (C1). However, as shown in FIG. 25 (D2), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” does not change, and the display of the hold display image DHB is maintained. In the case of the hold change effect pattern PBG, by executing a hold change effect similar to FIG. 25 (C1) or FIG. 25 (C2), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is What is necessary is just to change to hold display DCG (green). In the case of the hold change effect pattern PBR, the hold change effect similar to that in FIG. 25 (C1) or FIG. 25 (C2) is executed, so that the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is What is necessary is just to change to hold display DCR (red).

  FIG. 26 shows an execution example of the hold change effect when a new specific hold display is started based on the start winning that occurred during the period in which the execution of the continuous change effect continues. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), when the hold number corresponding to “1” to “4” is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H, the hold number “4” is displayed. Is a specific hold display for displaying a hold display image DHB with a hold display pattern PHB. For example, when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening and the first special figure holding memory number becomes “4”, the holding display pattern PHB is determined in the process of step S305 shown in FIG. It is assumed that it is determined to execute the continuous change effect by the process of step S403 shown in FIG. In the process of step S405, the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined to be “3” as the initial counter value for continuous performance. In the process of step S406, it is determined to turn on the continuous effect flag corresponding to the hold number “4”.

  When the hold change effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 21 is executed in response to the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern shown in FIG. 26B, the pre-change counter other than “0” is executed by the process of step S502. As a result of the determination in step S503 being executed, the pre-change counter value of the hold number “3” that is the target of the continuous change effect is updated to “2”. And it determines with there being a continuous production | presentation flag of an ON state by the process of step S505. Thereby, in the process of step S506, the hold change effect pattern PBN is determined corresponding to the hold display pattern PHB. In this way, the hold change effect as shown in FIG. 26 (B) is executed, but the display pattern of the hold display does not change, and the fixed decorative design as shown in FIG. finish.

  Subsequently, when the variable display of the decorative design shown in FIG. 26 (D) is started, the process of step S503 shown in FIG. 21 is executed to change the hold number “2” that is the target of the continuous change effect. The value of the previous counter is updated to “1”. Also at this time, in the process of step S506, the hold change effect pattern PBN is determined corresponding to the hold display pattern PHB. In this manner, the hold change effect as shown in FIG. 26D is executed, but the display mode of the hold display does not change. During this variable display, for example, two game balls pass (enter) through the first start winning opening, and the first special figure holding memory number becomes “4”. When these game balls pass (enter) through the first start winning opening, it is determined that there is a specific hold display before the change in the process of step S402 shown in FIG. Accordingly, since the process of step S403 is not executed, it is possible to limit the display so that execution of a new continuous change effect is not started, and to determine the display mode of the hold display so that a plurality of types of continuous change effect are not executed simultaneously. it can. Among these, when the first game ball passes (enters), the hold display pattern PHN is determined in the process of step S305 shown in FIG. 14, and the pre-change counter is determined in the process of step S407 shown in FIG. Is determined to be “0”, and it is determined not to execute the hold change effect. Since the hold display pattern PHN is determined, the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” becomes the normal hold display for displaying the hold display image DHN. On the other hand, when the second game ball passes (enters), it is determined to be the hold display pattern PHA in the process of step S305 shown in FIG. 14, and the pre-change counter is determined in the process of step S407 shown in FIG. When the initial value is determined to be a value other than “0”, it is determined to execute the hold change effect. Since the hold display pattern PHA is determined, the hold display corresponding to the hold number “4” becomes the specific hold display for displaying the hold display image DHA. For example, when the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined to be “1” in the process of step S407, it is determined that it is equal to or less than “1” that is the number of continuous effects in the process of step S410. Here, the number of continuous performances can be specified from “1” which is the value of the counter before change of the holding number “2”.

  If the number is less than or equal to the number of continuous effects, the process of step S411 is executed, whereby the determined value, which is the initial value of the counter before change, is changed to a value greater than the number of continuous effects. For example, when the number of continuous effects is “1”, “2” obtained by adding 1 may be set as the initial value of the counter before change. When the initial value of the pre-change counter is set corresponding to the hold number “4”, “3” may be set as a value larger than the number of continuous effects. In this execution example, it is assumed that the initial value of the pre-change counter is set to “2”. Thereafter, a definite decorative symbol as shown in FIG. 26 (E) is derived, and variable display ends.

  Next, when the decorative display variable display shown in FIG. 26 (F) is started, the processing of step S503 shown in FIG. 21 is executed to change the hold number “1” that is the target of the continuous change effect. The value of the previous counter is updated to “0”. Further, the value of the counter before change of the hold number “3” is updated to “1”. When it is determined in step S504 that there is a pre-change counter whose update result is “0”, in step S506, the hold change effect patterns PBR, PBG, and PBB are associated with the hold display pattern PHB. , PBN can be determined. For example, when the hold change effect pattern PBB is determined, the hold change effect as shown in FIGS. 26F and 26G is executed, and the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is set to hold. The display changes to DCB (blue). Thereafter, a fixed decorative symbol as shown in FIG. 26 (H) is derived, and the variable display ends.

  Furthermore, when the variable display of the decorative design shown in FIG. 26 (I) is started, the processing of step S503 shown in FIG. 21 is executed, so that the holding number “2” that is the target of the holding change effect is changed. The counter value is updated to “0”. When it is determined in step S504 that there is a pre-change counter whose update result is “0”, in step S506, the hold change effect patterns PAR, PAG, PAB are associated with the hold display pattern PHA. , PAN can be determined. For example, when the hold change effect pattern PAR is determined, the hold change effect as shown in FIGS. 26 (I) and (J) is executed and corresponds to the hold number “2” as shown in FIG. 26 (K). The display mode of the hold display to be changed is changed to the hold display DCR (red).

  In this embodiment, any one of the hold change effect patterns is determined in the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 21, and according to the determination result of the hold change effect pattern by the effect control in the process of step S343 shown in FIG. The hold change effect is executed. Therefore, corresponding to each of the specific hold display of the first display mode for displaying the hold display image DHA by the hold display pattern PHA and the specific hold display of the second display mode for displaying the hold display image DHB by the hold display pattern PHB. Even when a plurality of types of on-hold change effect patterns are prepared, only one on-hold change effect by one (single) on-hold change effect pattern determined in step S506 is displayed during one variable display. Executed. Thereby, when executing the hold change effect by any one of the multiple types of hold change effect patterns corresponding to the hold display of the specific mode and changing the display mode of the hold display, the multiple types of hold change effect are simultaneously Whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display so as not to be executed can be determined.

  Further, as the hold change effect determination process in step S306 of FIG. 14, a process as shown in FIG. 16 is executed, for example, the processes of steps S402, S411, and S413 are executed. Thus, for example, whether the display mode of the hold display is changed so that a plurality of continuous change effects, a continuous change effect and a hold change effect, or a plurality of hold change effects are not executed simultaneously during one variable display. You can decide whether or not.

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

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined in step S412 shown in FIG. 16 that there is a pre-change counter having the same value, the process in step S413 is executed, so that the hold change effect corresponding to a plurality of hold displays is performed. Was described as not running at the same time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a hold change effect by one (single) hold change effect pattern may be executed as a hold change effect corresponding to a plurality of hold displays. In this case, the process may proceed to step S414 without executing steps S412 and S413 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 27 shows a hold change effect pattern for executing a hold change effect corresponding to a plurality of hold displays. The hold change effect pattern PC [(X1, C1), (X2, C2),...] Shown in FIG. The hold change effect pattern PD [(Y1, C1), (Y2, C2),...] Is an effect pattern for executing the hold change effect by displaying the effect image indicating the animation AN2. Data X1, X2,... And data Y1, Y2,... Indicate the hold number corresponding to the display portion of the hold display that is the subject of the hold change effect, and use the first special figure or the second special figure. Any one of “1” to “4” (“1” to “8” when designated by the total number of reserved memories) may be set for each special game that has been played. The data C1, C2,. When the same hold display image as that before execution of the hold change effect is designated, it is indicated that the display mode of the hold display does not change even if the hold change effect is executed.

  In the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 21, in addition to the determination result by the process of step S504 and the hold display pattern of the hold number in which the value of the counter before change is “0” after the update, according to the number of hold change targets, It suffices if different hold change effect patterns can be determined. The number of pending change targets indicates the number of pending displays that are targets for changing the display mode (holding change targets) when the value of the pre-change counter becomes “0” in the subtraction update by the process of step S503. Note that the number of pending change targets is the pending display pattern PHA as the stored content of the pending display data storage unit when the updated value is “0” in at least one pre-change counter in the subtraction update in step S503. Alternatively, the number of storage areas in which the hold display pattern PHB is stored, that is, the number of display parts that are in the specific hold display before the change may be set. Alternatively, when the updated value in the at least one pre-change counter is “0” in the subtraction update by the process of step S503, the number of pending change targets is determined at a predetermined ratio within the range of the special figure pending storage number. May be. In the hold display that is the target for change in hold, the display mode may not change as a result of executing the hold change effect (corresponding to a so-called gas effect pattern).

  When the number of hold change targets is “1”, any one hold change effect pattern is determined from the determinable hold change effect patterns shown in FIG. 22B in the above embodiment. Just do it. On the other hand, when the number of changes to be held is “2” or more, regardless of the hold display pattern, the hold change effect pattern PC [(X1, C1), (X2, C2),. It is only necessary to be able to determine any one of the production patterns PD [(Y1, C1), (Y2, C2),. The effect control CPU 120 assigns the display number of the hold display as the hold change target, such as the hold number of the hold display in which the value of the counter before change is “0”, for example, data X1, X2,. Set to Y2,. And the display mode after execution of a hold change effect is designated by data C1, C2,. If the display mode is not changed after execution of the hold change effect, one of the same hold display images DHA, DHB, and DHN as that before execution of the hold change effect may be specified by the data C1, C2,. . When the display mode is changed after the execution of the hold change effect, the hold display DCR (red), DCG (green), and DCB (blue) different from those before the hold change effect is executed by the data C1, C2,. Any one may be specified. Whether the hold display DCR (red), DCG (green), or DCB (blue) is used is whether the variable display result corresponding to the hold display that is the hold change target is “lost” or “big hit” Accordingly, it may be determined at a different rate. Similarly to the case where the number of hold change targets is “1”, the hold display after changing the display mode by executing the hold change effect may cause the variable display result to be “big hit” according to the display mode. Differently, it may be a notice hold display that suggests that the possibility can be recognized by the player.

  FIG. 28 shows an execution example of the hold change effect corresponding to the case where the hold display image DHA is simultaneously displayed in two or more (plural) hold displays. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 28 (A), when the hold number corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H, the hold number “2”. The hold display corresponding to the hold number “4” is a specific hold display for displaying the hold display image DHA by the hold display pattern PHA. For example, when a game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first special figure holding memory number becomes “4”, the holding display data storage unit holds the holding number corresponding to the holding number “2”. It is assumed that data indicating the display pattern PHA is stored and data indicating that the value of the counter before change is “1”. It is assumed that the hold display pattern PHA is determined in the process of step S305 illustrated in FIG. 14, and the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined to be “1” in the process of step S407 illustrated in FIG. Here, since the continuous change effect is not executed, the process of step S414 may be performed without executing the process of step S411.

  When the variable display of the decorative design shown in FIG. 28A is started, before the change corresponding to the hold number “2” and the hold number “4” in the hold display data storage unit in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. The counter value is decremented by one. Then, the value of the pre-change counter corresponding to both the hold number “2” and the hold number “4” becomes “0”. Thereby, the hold change effect pattern is determined in the process of step S506. In this execution example, the value of the counter before change corresponding to the hold display of the two hold numbers “2” and the hold number “4” is simultaneously “0”, and the number of hold change targets is “2”. Then, the hold change effect pattern PC [(X1, C1), (X2, C2),...] Is determined. Even in this case, in the process of step S506, since any one of the hold change effect patterns is determined, a plurality of types of the hold change effect are not simultaneously executed.

  In the hold change effect as shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, an effect image showing the animation AN1 is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, for example, in the case of the hold change effect pattern PC [(2, DCB), (4, DCB)], as shown in FIG. 28 (C1), the hold number effect “2” is executed by executing the hold change effect. The display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “4” changes to the hold display DCB (blue). Further, for example, in the case of the hold change effect pattern PC [(2, DHA), (4, DCB)], the hold number “4” is obtained by executing the hold change effect as shown in FIG. While the display mode of the hold display corresponding to is changed to the hold display DCB (blue), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is not changed, and the display of the hold display image DHA is maintained. Thus, when a plurality of hold displays simultaneously displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H are specific hold displays, by executing one hold change effect corresponding to these specific hold displays, for example, FIG. As shown in C1), the display modes of a plurality of hold displays may be changed simultaneously. Alternatively, depending on the determination result of the hold change effect pattern, as shown in FIG. 28 (C2), by executing one hold change effect corresponding to the plurality of specific hold displays, it is included in the plurality of specific hold displays. Even if the display mode of one hold display is changed, the display mode of other hold displays may not be changed. By simultaneously changing the display modes of a plurality of hold displays, the impression that the hold change effect gives to the player can be improved, the player's interest in the change of the hold display can be increased, and the game interest can be improved. On the other hand, when changing one display mode among a plurality of hold display modes to be displayed at the same time, it is possible to prevent changes in the hold display from becoming complicated by not changing other display modes.

  FIG. 29 shows an execution example of the hold change effect corresponding to the case where the hold display image DHA and the hold display image DHB are simultaneously displayed in a plurality of hold displays. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 29A, when the hold number corresponding to “1” to “4” is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H, the hold number “2” is displayed. Is a specific hold display for displaying the hold display image DHB with the hold display pattern PHB, and the hold display corresponding to the hold number “4” is to display the hold display image DHA with the hold display pattern PHA. Specific hold is displayed. For example, when a game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first special figure holding memory number becomes “4”, the holding display data storage unit holds the holding number corresponding to the holding number “2”. It is assumed that data indicating the display pattern PHB is stored and data indicating that the value of the counter before change is “1”. It is assumed that the hold display pattern PHA is determined in the process of step S305 illustrated in FIG. 14, and the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined to be “1” in the process of step S407 illustrated in FIG.

  When the variable display of the decorative symbols shown in FIG. 29A is started, before the change corresponding to the holding number “2” and the holding number “4” in the holding display data storage unit in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. The counter value is decremented by one. Then, the value of the pre-change counter corresponding to both the hold number “2” and the hold number “4” becomes “0”. Thereby, the hold change effect pattern is determined in the process of step S506. In this execution example, the value of the counter before change corresponding to the hold display of the two hold numbers “2” and the hold number “4” is simultaneously “0”, and the number of hold change targets is “2”. Then, the pending change effect pattern [(Y1, C1), (Y2, C2),...] Is determined. Even in this case, in the process of step S506, since any one of the hold change effect patterns is determined, a plurality of types of the hold change effect are not simultaneously determined.

  In the hold change effect as shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, an effect image showing the animation AN2 is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, for example, in the case of the hold change effect pattern PD [(2, DCB), (4, DCB)], as shown in FIG. 28 (C1), the hold number effect “2” is obtained by executing the hold change effect. The display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “4” changes to the hold display DCB (blue). For example, in the case of the hold change effect pattern PD [(2, DCB), (4, DHB)], the hold number “2” is obtained by executing the hold change effect as shown in FIG. 28 (C2). While the display mode of the hold display corresponding to is changed to the hold display DCB (blue), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “4” is not changed, and the display of the hold display image DHB is maintained. Thus, when a plurality of hold displays simultaneously displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H are specific hold displays, by executing one hold change effect corresponding to these specific hold displays, for example, FIG. As shown in C1), the display modes of a plurality of hold displays may be changed simultaneously. Alternatively, depending on the determination result of the hold change effect pattern, as shown in FIG. 28 (C2), by executing one hold change effect corresponding to the plurality of specific hold displays, it is included in the plurality of specific hold displays. Even if the display mode of one hold display is changed, the display mode of other hold displays may not be changed. By simultaneously changing the display modes of a plurality of hold displays, the impression that the hold change effect gives to the player can be improved, the player's interest in the change of the hold display can be increased, and the game interest can be improved. On the other hand, when changing one display mode among a plurality of hold display modes to be displayed at the same time, it is possible to prevent changes in the hold display from becoming complicated by not changing other display modes.

  When the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined in the process of step S407 shown in FIG. 16, it is determined to be the same value as the value other than “0” in the pre-change counter stored in the hold display data storage unit. Also good. In this case, when a plurality of hold displays to be subjected to a hold change effect for changing the display mode are included in the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H, The corresponding pre-change counter is set to the same value. Thereafter, when the pre-change counter is subtracted and updated by the process of step S503 shown in FIG. 21, the updated value of the pre-change counter set to the same value simultaneously becomes “0”. In the processing of step S506, by determining the hold change effect pattern corresponding to the number of hold change targets of “2” or more, the display mode of the plurality of hold displays can be changed by executing one hold change effect. it can. Thereby, it can prevent that the production which changes a hold display becomes complicated.

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined in step S412 shown in FIG. 16 that there is a pre-change counter having the same value, the process in step S413 is executed, so that it is displayed first in the start winning storage display area 5H. It has been described that the hold change effect for the held hold display is executed before the hold change effect for the hold display by the current start winning prize. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a special display mode notice hold display that suggests that the variable display result is likely to be a “big hit”, such as a hold display that changes to a hold display DCR (red). The hold change effect for the hold display by the current start winning prize is changed so that the change hold display is changed in preference to the hold display changing to the notice hold display of the predetermined display mode. The execution timing of the hold change effect for the display may be determined to be different from the execution timing of the hold change effect for the display, or the execution timing of the hold change effect for the hold display previously displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H It may be determined.

  As described above, when the pre-change counter value that is the same value as the initial value of the pre-change counter determined in the process of step S407 shown in FIG. The execution timing may be determined or redetermined so as to preferentially execute the hold change effect for the hold display. Therefore, in the plurality of hold displays displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H, the specific hold display of the first display mode for displaying the hold display image DHA with the hold display pattern PHA and the hold display image DHB with the hold display pattern PHB are displayed. Even when the specific hold display of the second display mode is displayed at the same time, for example, the second change by displaying the hold change effect as the first change effect by the display of the effect image showing the character CH1 and the effect image showing the character CH2. A restriction is provided so that a pending change effect that is an effect is not executed simultaneously. Thereby, in the plurality of hold displays displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H, when the hold display of the first display mode and the hold display of the second display mode are displayed at the same time, the first change effect and the first change effect are displayed. It is possible to determine whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display so that the two change effects are not executed simultaneously.

  Further, as the plurality of hold displays displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H, for example, even when the specific hold display of the first display mode for displaying the hold display image DHA by the hold display pattern PHA is displayed at the same time, the character CH1 is displayed. The hold change effect by displaying the effect image shown is executed corresponding to only one hold display during one variable display, and a plurality of hold change effects are not executed simultaneously corresponding to a plurality of hold displays. Is provided. As the plurality of hold displays displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H, for example, the character CH2 is also displayed when the specific hold display of the second display mode for displaying the hold display image DHB by the hold display pattern PHB is simultaneously displayed. The hold change effect by displaying the effect image is executed corresponding to one hold display during one variable display, and a restriction is provided so that a plurality of hold change effects are not executed simultaneously corresponding to a plurality of hold displays. It is done. Thereby, when the plurality of hold displays displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H are simultaneously displayed in a specific manner, the display of the hold display is performed so that the change effect is executed corresponding to only one hold display. It can be determined whether to change the aspect.

  A hold change effect pattern for executing a hold change effect corresponding to a plurality of hold displays is, for example, a specific hold display of the first display mode for displaying a hold display image DHA by the hold display pattern PHA, and a hold by the hold display pattern PHB. Depending on the specific hold display of the second display mode for displaying the display image DHB, a hold change effect pattern for executing a hold change effect of a different effect mode may be provided. In this case, if the specific hold display of the first display mode and the specific hold display of the second display mode are displayed at the same time, the hold change effect by the hold change effect pattern corresponding to each specific hold display is simultaneously overlapped. If it is executed, the effect of changing the hold display may be complicated. Therefore, in the process of step S304 shown in FIG. 14, a different hold display pattern determination table is selected according to the hold display pattern stored in the hold display data storage unit, and in the process of step S305, the hold display pattern PHA is used. The hold display pattern is determined so that the specific hold display of the first display mode for displaying the display image DHA and the specific hold display of the second display mode for displaying the hold display image DHB by the hold display pattern PHB are not displayed simultaneously. Also good. Thus, the display mode of the hold display is determined so that the hold display of the first display mode and the hold display of the second display mode are not displayed simultaneously in the plurality of hold displays displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H. In this way, it is possible to increase the player's interest by diversifying the effects of changing the hold display while preventing the effects of changing the hold display from becoming complicated by preventing multiple types of the hold change effects from being executed simultaneously. it can.

  In the above embodiment, by determining the hold display pattern in the process of step S305 shown in FIG. 14, the hold display image DHN, the hold display image DHA, and the hold display are displayed as the hold display display mode based on the new start winning prize. It is determined to display any of the images DHB. Further, by determining the initial value of the pre-change counter in the process of step S407 shown in FIG. 16, whether or not to execute the hold change effect and the execution timing of the hold change effect in the case of execution are determined. . Thereafter, the value of the pre-change counter is subtracted and updated in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. 21, and when the value becomes “0”, the hold change effect is executed. When the hold change effect is executed, by determining the hold change effect pattern in the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 21, the change change effect display mode and the display mode after change when the hold display is changed Is determined. As described above, in the above embodiment, when a new start prize is generated, the display mode of the hold display at the start prize, the presence / absence of the hold change effect, and the timing for executing the hold change effect are sequentially determined. Explained. In addition, when the value of the pre-change counter updated when the decorative symbol variable display is started becomes “0”, the effect mode of the hold change effect and the display mode of the hold display after the change are determined. Explained as a thing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, the display mode of the hold display at the time of starting winning, the presence or absence of the hold change effect, the timing of executing the hold change effect, the effect mode of the hold change effect, the display mode of the hold display after the change Among them, some or all of them may be determined collectively. For example, as a hold display pattern, a plurality of types of display patterns in which a hold display image to be displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H is combined with an initial value of a counter before change are prepared, and the start is determined by determining the hold display pattern. The display mode of the hold display at the time of winning and the timing for executing the hold change effect may be determined collectively. Further, when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening and a start winning is generated, the hold change effect pattern may be determined together with the hold display pattern. By collectively determining the contents of the hold display and the hold change effect, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of executions of the determination process and reduce the control burden. On the other hand, the number of patterns to be prepared is increased in order to determine all at once, and accordingly, the capacity of stored data increases. On the other hand, when the contents of the hold display and the hold change effect are sequentially determined, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of patterns prepared in advance, although the number of executions of the determination process increases.

  In the embodiment described above, the hold storage display is performed in the start winning storage display area 5H, and the hold display corresponding to the special game in which the start condition is not established is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the start winning storage display area 5H may be provided with a current display area for displaying a hold display image corresponding to the variable display currently being executed. The hold display currently displayed in this display area should just be able to change a display mode by performing hold change production. That is, it is only necessary that the hold display corresponding to the variable display for which the start condition is satisfied can be the target of the hold change effect. For example, in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. 14, the table data constituting the pre-change counter initial value determination table is set so that the same value as the hold number can be determined as the pre-change counter initial value. It only has to be done. In the process of step S326 shown in FIG. 20, the hold display may be updated so that the display part corresponding to the hold number “1” is moved to the current display area. Thereafter, for example, when the final stop symbol is derived by the process of step S348 shown in FIG. 23, the display of the hold display image in the current display area may be deleted. In the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 21, any one of the hold change effect patterns may be determined in order to execute the hold change effect corresponding to the hold display in the current display area. Also in the hold change effect determination process shown in FIG. 16, the presence or absence of the continuous change effect, the initial value of the counter before change, or the like may be determined in consideration of the hold display in the current display area.

  In this way, the display mode of the hold display is performed by executing the hold change effect by one of a plurality of types of the hold change effect patterns corresponding to the hold display of the specific mode displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H including the current display area. When changing the display, it may be determined whether to change the display mode of the hold display so that a plurality of types of hold change effects are not executed simultaneously. In addition, the hold change corresponding to only one hold display is performed so that a plurality of types of hold change effects corresponding to the plurality of hold displays displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H including the current display area are not simultaneously executed. It may be determined whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display so that the effect is executed. The display of the hold display is performed so that a plurality of types of hold change effects including a hold change effect that is executed in a non-specific effect mode that does not change the display mode of the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H including the current display area are not simultaneously executed. Whether or not to change the display mode may be determined. In a specific period in which a continuous change effect is executed in response to one hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H including the current display area, a hold change effect corresponding to another hold display different from the one hold display. It may be determined whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display so that a plurality of types of hold change effects are not executed simultaneously. In the start winning storage display area 5H including the current display area, the hold change effect patterns PAR and PAG are displayed according to the hold display image DHA by the hold display pattern PHA that is the first display form among the specific forms. , PAB, or PAN performs a hold change effect as a first change effect by displaying the effect image indicating the character CH1, while the hold display image DHB by the hold display pattern PHB as the second display mode among the specific modes. May be displayed, the hold change effect that becomes the second change effect by displaying the effect image indicating the character CH2 by any of the hold change effect patterns PBR, PBG, PBB, and PBN may be executed. Specific hold of the first display mode for displaying the hold display image DHA than when the display mode of the hold display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H including the current display area is the normal hold display for displaying the hold display image DHN The initial value of the pre-change counter, the hold change effect pattern, etc. are determined so that the ratio of changing the display mode is higher when the display mode is the specific hold display of the second display mode for displaying the hold display image DHB. Also good.

  Next, with reference to FIG.30 and FIG.31, the modification provided with the movable apparatus which can operate | move outside the housing | casing of the pachinko game machine 1 is demonstrated. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 30, presentation devices 300L and 300R that are operable to project outward from the surface of the gaming machine frame 3 are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3 in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It has been. The rendering devices 300L and 300R only need to have the same structure. In this case, the rendering devices 300L and 300R may be collectively referred to as the rendering device 300. Alternatively, the rendering devices 300L and 300R may have different structures.

  The rendering devices 300L and 300R include a guide member connected to the rotation shaft of the stepping motor via various gears, and the rotation of the stepping motor is transmitted to the guide member, and the guide member rotates. As such guide members, a first guide member and a second guide member are provided. The first guide member engages with the first slide member 310, and the second guide member engages with the second slide member 340. ing. As the stepping motor rotates, the first guide member rotates in a predetermined direction (for example, a first rotation direction such as a clockwise direction), so that the first slide member 310 advances (projects) forward, while the first guide When the member rotates in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction (for example, a second rotation direction such as counterclockwise), the first slide member 310 is retracted (retracted) backward. Further, as the stepping motor rotates, the second guide member rotates in the first rotation direction, so that the second slide member 340 moves forward (projects), while the second guide member is in the first rotation direction. The second slide member 340 is retracted (retracted) backward by rotating in the second rotation direction opposite to the reverse direction. In this way, the production devices 300L and 300R move between the protruding position (advance position) protruding outward from the gaming machine frame 3 and the retracted position (retracted position) accommodated in the gaming machine frame 3. A first slide member 310 and a second slide member 340 that are operable in this manner are provided. As a result, the rendering devices 300L and 300R can change in the direction of advancing to the near side as seen from the player side within the range of the gaming machine frame 3. Note that the timing at which the first slide member 310 starts operation (advancement or retraction) and the timing at which the second slide member 340 starts operation (advancement or retraction) may be the same timing or different from each other. It may be timing.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), in the initial state before the operation, in the rendering devices 300L and 300R, the retracted position (retracted) where the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 are accommodated in the gaming machine frame 3. Position). Then, with the rotation of the stepping motor, first, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), the first slide member 310 starts to advance (project) while rotating. At this time, the second slide member 340 rotates only without advancing until it reaches a predetermined rotation angle. Subsequently, when a predetermined rotation angle is reached, the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 advance (project) while rotating together. As the rotation angle further increases, as shown in FIG. 31C, the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 move to the final protruding position (advance position). As described above, with the rotation of the stepping motor, firstly, the first operation start timing for starting the operation of the first slide member 310 is reached, and then the second operation start timing for starting the operation of the second slide member 340 is set. The internal structure of the first slide member and the second slide member may be formed.

  The rendering devices 300L and 300R are not limited to those capable of operating such that the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 protrude or retract as the stepping motor rotates. As an example, the rendering devices 300L and 300R may be operable such that the movable member protrudes outward or retracts inward from the gaming machine frame 3 in response to excitation and demagnetization of the solenoid. . In this case, the solenoid is provided with a drive shaft that is attracted when the solenoid is excited, and a spring for returning the drive shaft to the original state when the solenoid is demagnetized. The reciprocating member connected with a connection part should just be attached. Even in this way, the rendering devices 300L and 300R can change in the direction of advancing to the near side as seen from the player side within the range of the gaming machine frame 3. As another example, the production devices 300L and 300R advance in the ceiling direction (vertical upward direction) within the range of the gaming machine frame 3 in the vicinity of the upper plate and the push button 31B below the gaming area. It may change.

  As yet another example, the rendering device 300L includes a left-side moving unit that rotates to a predetermined angle with the vicinity of the left end in the left-right direction as a central axis (rotation axis), and the rendering device 300R has a central axis (near the right end in the left-right direction). It may be provided with a right side moving part that rotates to a predetermined angle as the rotation axis. In this case, the left side moving unit and the right side moving unit are connected to the front surface of the gaming machine frame 3 in the closed state (stored state in the retracted position) stored in the gaming machine frame 3 (one front surface). And an outer surface formed so as to be hidden in the gaming machine frame 3 when in the stowed state and rotated to a predetermined angle and open (deployed state at the protruding position). Thus, it is only necessary to provide an inner surface that is continuous with the front surface of the gaming machine frame 3. When in the unfolded state, the outer surfaces of the left moving unit and the right moving unit are not in close contact with the front surface of the gaming machine frame 3 and stop at a position where they can be seen from the outside, and continue to the front surface of the gaming machine frame 3. Alternatively, it may be in close contact with the front surface of the gaming machine frame 3 so that it cannot be viewed from the player side. Both the left moving unit and the right moving unit rotate up to a predetermined angle (for example, 90 degrees with respect to the stored state) around the center in the left-right direction at the upper part of the gaming machine frame 3 as a central axis (rotating axis). You may have a changeable structure. In this case, the outer surfaces of the left moving unit and the right moving unit are formed so as to be continuous with the front surface of the gaming machine frame 3 (part of the front surface is configured) when the left moving unit and the right moving unit are stored. On the other hand, when in the unfolded state, the outer surface of the left moving unit and the outer surface of the right moving unit are in close contact with each other, and the inner surface of the left moving unit and the inner surface of the right moving unit are exposed, thereby having a predetermined shape and color. The model may be configured to appear. Alternatively, the left side moving unit and the right side moving unit both rotate up to a predetermined angle at the upper part of the gaming machine frame 3 with the vicinity of the upper end, the vicinity of the center, or the vicinity of the lower end in the vertical direction as the central axis (rotation axis). It may have a changeable structure.

  In addition, a hook-like projecting member that is fixedly formed so as to project to the near side when viewed from the player side is provided on the entire upper part of the gaming machine frame 3. In the rendering device 300R, the center of the projecting member is rotated up to a predetermined angle with the central portion in the left-right direction as the central axis (rotating axis). You may provide the right side moving part to rotate. In this case, the left side moving part and the right side moving part are continuous with the upper surface of the projecting member when it is housed in the projecting member and closed (stored in the retracted position). And the outer surface formed to be hidden, hidden in the protruding member when in the storage state, and rotated to a predetermined angle (for example, 90 degrees with respect to the storage state) and opened (deployed state at the protruding position) In this case, it is only necessary to provide an inner surface that is exposed and is continuous with the upper surface or the side surface of the protruding member. When the left moving unit and the right moving unit are in the unfolded state, the outer surface of the left moving unit and the outer surface of the right moving unit are in close contact with each other, and the inner surface of the left moving unit and the inner surface of the right moving unit are exposed. A model having the following shape and color may appear.

  The upper surface of the projecting member is not limited to one that changes between the retracted position (retracted position) and the deployed state (projected position), but is stored on the lower surface of the projecting member (the direction toward the game board 2 or the lower plate). It may be changed between (retracted position) and deployed state. In addition, the left moving part and the right moving part have a central axis (near the left end and the right end in the left-right direction or near the front end, the center, and the rear end in the front-rear direction on the upper or lower surface of the protruding member. It may have a structure that can change so as to rotate to a predetermined angle as the rotation axis. Alternatively, rendering devices 300L and 300R including the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 may be provided at predetermined positions on the upper surface or the lower surface of the protruding member. When the effect devices 300L and 300R operating on the lower surface of the bowl-shaped projecting member provided on the entire upper part of the gaming machine frame 3 change from the stored state (retracted position) to the expanded state (projected position), For example, the player may advance in the floor direction (vertical downward direction) so as to avoid the front surface of the game area formed by the game board 2. Alternatively, for example, it is possible to advance in the game area direction (downwardly obliquely) and advance to the front of the game area so that a part of the game area formed by the game board 2 is hidden.

  Further, the projecting member is not limited to the one formed in a bowl shape over the entire upper part of the gaming machine frame 3, for example, at least one of the left side and the right side of the gaming area in the gaming machine frame 3 It may be fixedly formed so as to protrude to the near side when viewed from the person side. The protruding member may be formed as a model having a specific shape or color. For example, when a projecting member is provided on the right side of the game area, the rendering devices 300L and 300R that operate on the left surface of the projecting member change from the stored state (retracted position) to the expanded state (projected position). In addition, the game board 2 may advance so as to avoid the front of the game area formed by the game board 2, or may advance to the front of the game area so that a part of the game area formed by the game board 2 is hidden.

  When the production devices 300L and 300R advance to the front of the game area formed by the game board 2, for example, a path through which a game ball can pass in the game area, a special symbol (the first special symbol display device 4A, the first 2 special symbol display device 4B) and decorative symbols ("left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas on the screen of the image display device 5), special figure hold memory number (first hold indicator) 25A, second hold indicator 25B, display of the start winning memory display area 5H) on the screen of the image display device 5, and the direction of the game ball firing on the screen of the image display device 5 (right-handed instruction, left-handed instruction) The advancing direction and advancing amount of the movable member may be set so that specific notification regarding the progress of the game and the progress of the effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as display is not hindered. Thereby, it is only necessary to prevent the player from misidentifying the progress of the game and the progress of the production.

  In this way, the rendering devices 300L and 300R constitute a part of the outer shape of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first state (for example, the retracted state in the retracted position) and the second state (for example, protruding) different from the first state It is only necessary to be able to change to the developed state at the position. It should be noted that the production devices that constitute a part of the outer shape of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and can change between the first state and the second state are not limited to two production devices such as the production devices 300L and 300R. One effect device may be provided, and three or more effect devices may be provided.

  The rendering devices 300L and 300R start the operation when a predetermined operation start condition is satisfied, and stop the operation when the operation end condition is satisfied. For example, when the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 are in the storage state (retracted position) in the rendering devices 300L and 300R, a specific type of super reach (for example, a big hit expectation) The first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 start to change from the stored state (retracted position) to the deployed state (projected position) immediately before the operation start condition is established. . Then, when the operation stop condition is satisfied by the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 reaching the unfolded state (projecting position), the operations of the rendering devices 300L and 300R are stopped. Thereafter, when the variable display result is “losing”, the operation start condition is satisfied, and the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 are changed from the expanded state (protruded position) to the retracted state (retracted position). Initiate change. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, part or all of the period related to the execution of the big hit game, such as the period during which the fanfare screen is displayed or the period in which the big hit game state is controlled Thus, the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 are maintained in the unfolded state (projection position). With the end of such a period, the operation start condition is satisfied, and the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 start to change from the deployed state (projection position) to the housed state (retracted position). When the operation stop condition is satisfied by the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 reaching the storage state (retracted position), the operations of the effect devices 300L and 300R are stopped.

  The operation start condition when the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 are in the housed state (retracted position) is not limited to that established in relation to the start of a specific type of super reach. Those that are established in relation to the variable display result being a “big hit”, those that are established in connection with the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 being in a special gaming state (for example, a probable variation state), a customer waiting demonstration display In relation to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the progress of the production, in addition to what is established in connection with reaching a predetermined operation start time during execution of the (demonstration display) or during the execution of the game, Alternatively, any condition may be set in advance as the operation start condition without being related to the progress of the game or the progress of the effect.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 may include a configuration for detecting whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the operation of the effect devices 300L and 300R. As an example, motion detection sensors may be arranged on the main body and the surroundings of the rendering devices 300L and 300R so that the operating state of the rendering devices 300L and 300R can be detected. The motion detection sensor is configured by using, for example, an infrared sensor or an optical sensor, and infrared rays or visible light output from a predetermined transmitter (light emitting member) is transmitted to a predetermined portion of the effect devices 300L and 300R or the effect devices 300L and 300R. It is only necessary to detect the operation position of the rendering devices 300L and 300R and the presence or absence of obstacles (including a human body) by irradiating the surroundings and detecting the reflected light. Alternatively, the motion detection sensor may be configured using, for example, a touch sensor, and may detect contact of the human body that interferes with the operation of the rendering devices 300L and 300R by detecting changes in capacitance due to contact with the human body. . Alternatively, the motion detection sensor is configured by using, for example, a torque sensor or a rotary encoder, and detects the load amount or the rotation amount of the stepping motor, thereby operating positions and obstacles (including a human body) of the rendering devices 300L and 300R. What is necessary is just to be able to detect the presence or absence.

  Control may be performed to stop the operations of the rendering devices 300L and 300R when an abnormality occurs in the operations of the rendering devices 300L and 300R. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may stop the operations of the effect devices 300L and 300R by stopping the rotation of the stepping motors connected to the effect devices 300L and 300R when an operation abnormality occurs. As described above, when an abnormality occurs in the operations of the effect devices 300L and 300R, the operations of the effect devices 300L and 300R are stopped, thereby suppressing the pinching associated with the operations of the effect devices 300L and 300R, and the effect devices 300L. , The failure (breakage) of the movable member in 300R, the breakage of the obstacle touching the rendering devices 300L and 300R, or the injury of the player can be prevented.

  When an abnormality occurs in the operations of the rendering devices 300L and 300R, control for notifying the occurrence of the abnormality may be performed. For example, the CPU 120 for effect control causes the speaker 8L to display a predetermined image on the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123 and to transmit a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13 when an operation abnormality occurs. By outputting a sound or an alarm sound from 8R, lighting a predetermined alarm lamp by transmitting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14, or combining a part or all of these, for example, What is necessary is just to alert | report the generation | occurrence | production of operation | movement abnormality so that a player etc. can recognize, such as a message of "an accessory abnormality occurrence".

  Whether or not the production devices 300L and 300R are operated, and the operation amount of the production devices 300L and 300R may be switched according to settings on the game store side or the player side. For example, in a game store, a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1, a game information display device, and a card unit are arranged on a gaming machine installation island. The game information display device displays game information (for example, a game state, the number of starts, the number of jackpots, etc.) in a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the player. The game information display device is also provided with a call button and a call lamp for calling a shop clerk. The card unit performs at least a game value process (lending process) for causing a game value (prepaid frequency) recorded on a game recording medium such as a prepaid card to be used for a game in a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. Can be executed. A game ball corresponding to the amount may be lent out in accordance with coin insertion or cash insertion.

  In such a game store, when the effect devices 300L and 300R are operated, display of the game information display device, operation of the calling lamp, operation of the card unit, and the like may be hindered. Therefore, setting may be made so that the rendering devices 300L and 300R are not operated by setting at the game store side. Alternatively, the motion amount of the rendering devices 300L and 300R may be set to be a limited motion amount that is smaller than the initial specific motion amount. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the display of the game information display device, the operation of the calling lamp, the operation of the card unit, and the like from being hindered.

  Further, by operating the rendering devices 300L and 300R that constitute a part of the outer shape of the pachinko gaming machine 1, players in the vicinity other than the player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be easily recognized. Production will be performed. The interest in the game can be increased by making the surrounding players pay attention to such effects. On the other hand, among the players who play a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are players who do not want to produce a noticeable effect by operating the effect devices 300L and 300R. Therefore, it may be possible to make settings so that the production devices 300L and 300R are not operated by setting on the player side. Alternatively, the motion amount of the rendering devices 300L and 300R may be set to be a limited motion amount that is smaller than the initial specific motion amount. Thereby, an appropriate effect can be executed according to the player's preference.

  As a configuration for setting the presence / absence of operation and the operation amount in the rendering devices 300L and 300R, for example, an operation setting screen is displayed on the image display device 5 during execution of a customer waiting demonstration display (demonstration display). The operation setting screen may be displayed together with the volume luminance setting screen for setting the volume and luminance, or the operation setting is performed by operating the stick controller 31A for production and the push button 31B while the volume luminance setting screen is displayed. You may enable it to select the display of a screen. If the operation signal from the stick controller 31A or the like is input, the effect control CPU 120 inputs the operation amount setting value according to the operation. For example, the operation amount setting value is “0” when the rendering devices 300L and 300R are not operated, and any one of a plurality of steps (for example, 11 steps) is set so that the initial specific operation amount is “10”. It is only necessary that the operation amount can be set. The effect control CPU 120 stores the input operation amount setting value in a setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122. When the operation start conditions of the effect devices 300L and 300R are satisfied, the operation amount setting value is read by the effect control CPU 120 from the stored contents of the setting value storage area, and the rotation of the stepping motor is performed in accordance with the read operation amount setting value. What is necessary is just to determine quantity.

  When setting the presence / absence and amount of motion in the production devices 300L and 300R by the player side setting, the image display device 5 can be set according to the display of the operation setting screen, while the game store side setting. When setting the presence / absence and amount of movement in the production devices 300L and 300R, a setting changeover switch arranged on the production control board 12 so as to face the back direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set inside the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be settable by operation. In this way, a configuration for performing operation settings of the rendering devices 300L and 300R by operation of the player and a configuration for performing operation settings of the rendering devices 300L and 300R by operation of the game clerk are provided. Good. Alternatively, regardless of whether the setting is on the player side or the game store side, the presence / absence of the operation and the operation amount in the effect devices 300L and 300R can be set according to the display of the operation setting screen on the image display device 5. Also good. In addition, a player setting screen and a game store setting screen are provided as operation setting screens, and any setting screen can be displayed on the common image display device 5, but which setting screen is displayed. Depending on whether it is set by a player's operation or the like, it may be possible to distinguish and store whether it is a setting by an operation of a game store clerk or the like.

  In addition to the presence / absence of operation of whether or not the production devices 300L and 300R are operated, and the amount of operation of the production devices 300L and 300R, the frequency at which the production devices 300L and 300R are operated depends on the settings on the game store side or the player side , It may be switched. For example, when the operation setting screen is displayed, the effect control CPU 120 inputs an operation frequency setting value according to an operation if an operation signal is input from the stick controller 31A or the like. The operation frequency setting value is set in a plurality of stages (for example, 11 stages) so as to be “0” in the case of the lowest frequency and “10” in the case of the highest frequency, depending on the operation frequency of the rendering devices 300L and 300R. It is only necessary that the operation frequency can be set to any of the above. The effect control CPU 120 stores the input operation frequency setting value in a setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122. The effect control CPU 120 only needs to be able to determine whether or not the operation start conditions of the effect devices 300L and 300R are satisfied at different rates depending on the operation frequency setting value read from the setting value storage area. As an example, when the operation frequency is set to a low frequency, the announcement devices 300L and 300R operate as the notice effect so that the variable display result can be clearly notified that the result is “big hit”. It is determined whether or not the operation start conditions of the rendering devices 300L and 300R are satisfied. On the other hand, when the operation frequency is set to a high frequency, a specific type of super reach is performed including the case where the variable display result is “lost” by operating the rendering devices 300L and 300R. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the operation start conditions of the rendering devices 300L and 300R are established as the notice effect so that the user can be notified that there is a possibility that the action will occur. In this way, not only the frequency of operating the rendering devices 300L and 300R can be set, but also the game value advantageous to the player (big hit gaming state, probability variation state, suggested by execution of the rendering in which the rendering devices 300L and 300R operate) The possibility (reliability) to be given (such as presence / absence of time reduction control) may be changed.

  When the rendering devices 300L and 300R are in the expanded state (protruding position), for example, an expansion end control is performed to end the expanded state and change to the stored state by an operation of a player who does not want to stand out. Also good. The effect control CPU 120, when the effect devices 300L and 300R are in the unfolded state (protruding position), the effect devices 300L and 300R according to detection of a predetermined operation on the effect stick controller 31A and the push button 31B. Control may be performed to change the state from the expanded state to the stored state. In addition, the stick controller 31A for production and the push button 31B are not limited to those that end the unfolded state, and a dedicated button for ending the unfolded state may be provided in the vicinity of the rendering devices 300L and 300R. Good.

  When the rendering devices 300L and 300R are operated to be in the unfolded state (projecting position), rendering operation notification control for notifying that the rendering devices 300L and 300R are operating may be performed. For example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to display a predetermined image via the display control unit 123 when the effect devices 300L and 300R operate, and transmits a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13. By outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R, or by combining them, for example, a message such as “Advancement of an accessory” is notified, and the rendering devices 300L and 300R are in the unfolded state (projecting position). What is necessary is just to alert | report so that a player etc. may become. In addition, when it is possible to execute the expansion end control that ends the expansion state and changes to the storage state by the player's operation, when the effect devices 300L and 300R operate, the effect stick controller 31A and the push button Turn on a light emitter such as a lamp or LED arranged in or around 31B, or turn on a light emitter such as a lamp or LED arranged in or around a dedicated button for ending the unfolded state. Thus, the player or the like may be informed so that the expansion end control can be executed.

  Even if the production operation notification control is executable, if an abnormality occurs in the operations of the production devices 300L and 300R, the production operation notification control is stopped, and the production devices 300L and 300R are in the deployed state (projecting state). It may not be notified that it becomes. Alternatively, even when the production operation notification control is executable, for example, when the operation of the production devices 300L and 300R is not performed due to the setting while the operation setting screen is displayed or the operation of the setting changeover switch, the production operation notification control is performed. Execution may be restricted so that the effect devices 300L and 300R are not informed of being in the unfolded state (protruding position). Alternatively, even when the production operation notification control is executable, when the expansion end control is performed according to the player's operation, the production operation notification control is stopped, and the production devices 300L and 300R are in the expanded state (projecting). (Position) may not be notified.

  When the rendering devices 300L and 300R are in the stored state (retracted position), for example, an operation at the time of changing the rendering devices 300L and 300R from the stored state to the expanded state by an operation of a game clerk who performs maintenance of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. Control and deployment maintenance control for maintaining the deployment state may be performed. For example, a maintenance setting screen is displayed on the image display device 5 when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. The production control CPU 120 controls the rotation of the stepping motor in response to the input of the operation signal from the stick controller 31A or the like when the maintenance setting screen is displayed. Maintenance control may be performed.

  For example, when an operation restriction setting is made so that the operation of the rendering devices 300L and 300R is not performed by the setting while the operation setting screen is displayed or the operation of the setting changeover switch, the operation of the rendering devices 300L and 300R is replaced. Then, a predetermined alternative effect may be executed. As an example, the effect control CPU 120 vibrates the operation member by transmitting a command (motor drive signal) to a vibration motor built in the operation member such as the effect stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, and an effect blowing fan. Command to the stepping motor for operating the effecting member provided inside or outside the game area to send air to the player from a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 By operating the movable member by transmitting (motor drive signal), displaying a special effect image on the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123, or combining some or all of these effects An effect different from when the devices 300L and 300R operate is executed. It may be.

  When the operation devices 300L and 300R stop operating during the transition from the stored state (retracted position) to the expanded state (protruded position), or when the expanded devices (protruded position) are maintained, the effect devices 300L and 300R Until the operation start condition for returning the projector to the retracted state (retracted position) is satisfied, the stepping motors and solenoids incorporated in the rendering devices 300L and 300R may not be driven (excited). In addition, when the operation devices 300L and 300R stop operating during the transition from the stored state (retracted position) to the expanded state (protruded position), or when the expanded state (protruded position) is maintained, the effect device 300L. , 300R may be set so that a lock mechanism for fixing the position of the movable member does not operate. When the production devices 300L and 300R have advanced from the stored state (retracted position), a player who recognizes the operation of the production devices 300L and 300R may touch a movable member such as the first slide member 310 or the second slide member 340. is there. In such a case, if the positions of the effect devices 300L and 300R are fixed, there is a possibility that a failure (breakage) of a movable member in the effect devices 300L and 300R, a player's injury, etc. may occur. Therefore, in this case, the lock mechanism is set so as not to be activated to prevent a failure (damage) of the movable member in the effect devices 300L and 300R, an injury of a player who touches the effect devices 300L and 300R, and the like. it can. Even if the lock mechanism is set not to operate, when the operations of the rendering devices 300L and 300R are stopped, the movable members in the rendering devices 300L and 300R are stopped without returning to the stored state (retracted position) due to their own weight. In addition, various gears of the rendering devices 300L and 300R may be configured. In other words, since the lock mechanism does not operate, the movable member of the effect devices 300L and 300R can be manually returned to the stored state (retracted position) by the player, but the player or the like touches the effect devices 300L and 300R. It may be configured so as not to return to the storage state (retracted position) in the absence state. Thereby, the pinching etc. accompanying the operation of the rendering devices 300L and 300R can be suppressed, and the failure (breakage) of the movable member, the breakage of the obstacle, the injury of the player, and the like can be more reliably prevented.

  When the rendering devices 300L and 300R maintain the storage state (retracted position), a setting may be made such that a lock mechanism for fixing the position of the movable member in the rendering devices 300L and 300R is activated. When the rendering devices 300L and 300R are in the stored state (retracted position), for example, the outer surfaces of the left moving unit and the right moving unit are continuous with the front surface of the gaming machine frame 3 or the upper or lower surface of the projecting member (the front surface, the upper surface, or the lower surface). (Part of which is configured), a player or the like is less likely to touch the movable member, and even when touched, the possibility of being caught by the movable member is small. Therefore, in this case, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the rendering devices 300L and 300R by setting the lock mechanism to operate and providing a restriction so that the movable members in the rendering devices 300L and 300R do not advance. .

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 may include a configuration for detecting whether or not the rendering devices 300L and 300R are in the initial position when a predetermined initial position detection condition is satisfied. As an example, if an initial position sensor (for example, a photo sensor) is provided at an initial position where the rendering devices 300L and 300R are in the storage state (retracted position), and a detection signal is input from the initial position sensor, the rendering control is performed. The CPU 120 determines that the rendering devices 300L and 300R are at the initial positions. The initial position detection condition is, for example, established when the power is turned on when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, established when the customer waiting demonstration display (demonstration display) is started, or the start of the big hit gaming state It may be established when the fanfare screen is displayed in relation to the game, or may be established when the big hit gaming state is finished, or other related to the progress of the game or the progress of the performance in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Alternatively, any condition may be set in advance as the initial position detection condition without being related to the progress of the game or the progress of the performance.

  Even when such initial position detection of the rendering devices 300L and 300R can be performed, for example, when the operations of the rendering devices 300L and 300R are not performed due to the setting during the operation setting screen display or the operation of the setting changeover switch. A restriction may be provided so that the initial position detection is not executed. Further, depending on which condition among the plurality of types of initial position detection conditions is satisfied, a case where the initial position detection is performed and a case where the initial position detection is not performed may be provided. For example, the initial position detection condition that is satisfied when the fanfare screen is displayed is satisfied by receiving an effect control command (a jackpot start designation command, a fanfare designation command) that designates the start of a jackpot game. The initial position detection condition that is satisfied when the big hit game state is ended is satisfied when an effect control command (a big hit end specifying command, an ending specifying command) for specifying the end of the big hit game is received. As described above, when the initial position detection condition is established by receiving the effect control command from the main board 11, the initial position detection is executed even in a setting in which the effects devices 300L and 300R are not operated. On the other hand, the initial position detection condition that is satisfied when the customer waiting demonstration display (demonstration display) is started is that the elapsed time from the end of the variable display of the decorative design (effect design) is set as the demonstration display start time in advance. This is established by determining whether or not the predetermined predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has been reached by the effect control CPU 120 and determining that the demonstration display start time has been reached. As described above, when the initial position detection condition is established based on the determination result in the effect control board 12 separately from the effect control command from the main board 11, in the case where the operation of the effect devices 300L and 300R is not performed, the initial value is set. A restriction may be provided so that position detection is not performed. In addition, while the initial position detection condition is satisfied by receiving the production control command, a restriction is provided so that the initial position detection is not performed, while when the initial position detection condition is established by a determination result different from the production control command, the initial position detection condition is established. Position detection may be executed. Alternatively, in a setting in which the operations of the rendering devices 300L and 300R are not performed, a restriction may be provided so that all initial position detection is not performed. In other words, in the case of settings where the operations of the rendering devices 300L and 300R are not performed, it is only necessary to be able to provide a restriction so that the initial position detection is less likely to be performed than in the settings where these operations are performed.

  For simultaneous effects that are simultaneously executed in a plurality of gaming machines installed in the game store at a timing when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect devices 300L and 300R are in a stored state (retracted position) and an expanded state (projected position). Operations that vary between may be included. For example, based on the fact that the production start condition is satisfied at 00: 00, the operations of the production devices 300L and 300R are started, and the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 are deployed from the stored state (retracted position). You may advance to a state (projection position).

  In the simultaneous production, for example, the movable members in the production devices 300L and 300R included in the plurality of gaming machines may be linked to each other so that, for example, the production mode may be a combination of the movable members of adjacent gaming machines. In this case, the interval between adjacent gaming machines may be different for each of a plurality of gaming stores. The movable members in the rendering devices 300L and 300R are connected to decorative members that are shaped and colored so that the rendering mode that combines the movable members does not cause a sense of incongruity even when the interval between adjacent gaming machines changes. Alternatively, it is sufficient that the operation amount can be set. As an effect mode of combining the movable members, for example, a decorative member having a shape imitating a human hand is connected to the movable member, and a plurality of (for example, two) decorative members in adjacent game machines are close to each other and intersect. Anything can be used as long as it can appear to be shaking hands. Alternatively, for example, a decorative member having a shape imitating a sword or a spear is connected to the movable member, and a plurality of (for example, two) decorative members in adjacent game machines cross close to each other so that the sword or the spider crosses. Anything can be used as long as it can be shown.

  Even when the simultaneous effects including the operations of the effect devices 300L and 300R can be executed, the operations of the effect devices 300L and 300R are performed by, for example, setting while the operation setting screen is displayed or operating the setting changeover switch. If not, a restriction may be provided so that at least a part of the simultaneous effects using the effect devices 300L and 300R is not executed. For example, when the operations of the production devices 300L and 300R are not performed due to the settings at the game store side, there are restrictions on the location in the game store, so that the operations of the production devices 300L and 300R in the simultaneous production are also not executed. May be. On the other hand, for example, when the operations of the effect devices 300L and 300R are not performed due to the setting on the player side, the effect devices 300L and 300R may be operated in the simultaneous effect regardless of such settings. In the simultaneous production, the production devices 300L and 300R included in the plurality of gaming machines are linked, so that the production in a specific gaming machine does not stand out. On the other hand, if the production devices 300L and 300R are not operated even in a simultaneous performance of only a specific gaming machine among a plurality of gaming machines, there is a possibility that the linkage of the performance is lowered and a sense of incongruity occurs in the simultaneous performance. Therefore, even if the operation is restricted by the setting on the player side, in the simultaneous production, by operating the production devices 300L and 300R, the linkage of the production by the movable member can be enhanced and the interest in the production can be enhanced.

  Before the effect devices 300L and 300R change from the housed state (retracted position) to the expanded state (projected position), the player may be notified that the effect devices 300L and 300R are operating. For example, in the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 6, a variation pattern for executing a specific type of super reach is determined by determining which of a plurality of ranges includes the variation pattern random number MR3. It is determined whether or not. Then, in response to the determination that the variation pattern for executing the specific type of super reach is determined, an effect image that suggests a change in the effect devices 300L and 300R may be displayed as a hold display image. Alternatively, in response to the determination that the variable display result is “big hit” in step S239 shown in FIG. 8, the final stop symbol (determined special symbol or definite decorative symbol) that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed. Before displaying a predetermined image on the image display device 5, outputting sound or notification sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, lighting a predetermined notification lamp, and the movable members in the rendering devices 300 </ b> L and 300 </ b> R The player may be notified that the effect devices 300L and 300R are operated by operating different movable members for effect or by combining some or all of them.

  In this way, by informing in advance that the rendering devices 300L and 300R are operating, the player's interest in the operations of the rendering devices 300L and 300R is increased, and the player's attention is paid to the operations of the rendering devices 300L and 300R. be able to.

  The movable members in the rendering devices 300L and 300R are configured using the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340, or the outer surface of the left moving unit and the outer surface of the right moving unit are in close contact to expose the inner surface. Thus, the present invention is not limited to the case where a model having a predetermined shape and color appears. For example, the light source such as a lamp or LED may be built in the movable member, or the sound output member such as a speaker or a blower fan may be attached to the movable member.

  The special symbols and decorative symbols are not limited to those variably displayed as a plurality of types of identification information. For example, the special symbol display devices (the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) are configured using a plurality of LEDs, and are specified among the plurality of LEDs during variable display of the special symbols ( Only a single LED) is repeatedly turned on and off, and the other LEDs are kept off. And when the variable display result is “losing”, the special pattern can be obtained by maintaining the state where the LED, which has been repeatedly turned on and off, emits light in a predetermined emission color, or is kept off. Stop display. At this time, the other LEDs remain off. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the special symbol is stopped and displayed by a predetermined lighting pattern in which some or all of the LEDs are turned on. In this way, during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, a specific (single) symbol is switched between display and non-display, while other symbols are maintained in a non-display state. Good. Then, any of a plurality of types of symbols may be derived and displayed (stop display) as a final stop symbol (determined special symbol or definite ornament symbol) resulting in a variable display result of the special symbol or ornament symbol.

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

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

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. Alternatively, it may be distributed in a pre-installed manner in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the hold display image DHB is displayed by the hold display in the first display mode in which the hold display image DHA is displayed by the hold display pattern PHA or the hold display pattern PHB. Corresponding to the hold display in the two display mode, any one of a plurality of types of hold change effects by displaying the effect image indicating the character CH1 or the character CH2 is executed. By executing such a hold change effect, it is possible to diversify the effect of changing the hold display, increase the player's interest, and improve the game entertainment. Further, as the pending change effect determination process in step S306 shown in FIG. 14, a process as shown in FIG. 16 is executed. For example, the processes of steps S402, S411, and S413 are executed, so that a plurality of continuous change effects and The continuous change effect and the hold change effect or the plurality of hold change effects are not executed simultaneously during one variable display. After that, in the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 21, any one of the hold change effect patterns is determined so that a plurality of types of hold change effect are not simultaneously executed. Thereby, it can prevent that the production which changes a hold display becomes complicated.

  By executing the processing of steps S412 and S413 shown in FIG. 16, a hold change effect corresponding to only one hold display is provided so that a plurality of types of hold change effects corresponding to a plurality of hold displays are not simultaneously executed. It is determined whether to change the display mode of the hold display to be executed. Thereby, it can prevent suitably that multiple types of pending | holding change effects are performed simultaneously.

  In the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 21, a non-specific effect in which the display mode of the hold display does not change by determining any one hold change effect pattern including the hold change effect pattern PAN and the hold change effect pattern PBN. A plurality of types of on-hold change effects including the on-hold change effect executed in the mode are prevented from being executed simultaneously. Thereby, it can prevent suitably that multiple types of pending | holding change effects are performed simultaneously.

  By executing the processing of steps S410 and S411 shown in FIG. 16, in a specific period in which the continuous change effect is executed corresponding to one hold display, it corresponds to another hold display different from the one hold display. Prevent the hold change effect from being executed. Thereby, it can prevent suitably that a multiple types of pending | holding change effect is performed simultaneously in a specific period.

  The hold change effect pattern that can be determined by the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 21 is set as shown in FIG. 22B, and when the hold display is displayed in a specific mode, the specific mode The display mode of the hold display is changed by executing a hold change effect according to the display. Thereby, a player's interest with respect to the display mode of a hold display can be heightened, and a game interest can be improved.

  In the process of step S307 shown in FIG. 14, for example, the initial value of the pre-change counter is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 18, and the value of the pre-change counter subtracted and updated by the process of step S503 shown in FIG. "", The hold change effect pattern is determined in the process of step S506, thereby changing the display mode of the hold display by executing the hold change effect. Then, by determining the initial value of the pre-change counter at the determination rate as shown in FIG. 18, the display mode of the hold display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H displays the hold display image DHN with the hold display pattern PHN. A higher rate is obtained when the specific hold display for displaying the hold display image DHA by the hold display pattern PHA or the specific hold display for displaying the hold display image DHB by the hold display pattern PHB is compared with the case of the normal hold display. The display mode of the hold display is changed. Thereby, a player's interest with respect to the display mode of a hold display can be heightened, and a game interest can be improved.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that controls an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived by variable display means for performing variable display of identification information and deriving a display result,
A movable device that constitutes a part of the outer shape of the gaming machine and can change between a first state and a second state different from the first state;
Hold storage means capable of storing as variable storage for variable display of identification information that has not yet started,
A hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means;
Display mode determining means for determining a display mode of the hold display displayed by the hold display means;
A display mode control unit that changes the hold display displayed by the hold display unit from one display mode to another display mode,
The display mode control means includes change control means for changing the display mode of the hold display displayed by the hold display means by executing one of a plurality of types of change effects,
A change effect determining means for determining whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display so that the plurality of types of change effects are not executed simultaneously;
A gaming machine characterized by that.