JP2016083235A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To keep expectations.SOLUTION: A game machine in which a game is played comprises: mode control means which controls to change a performance mode; and change pattern determination means which determines a change pattern of the performance mode. The mode control means, on the basis of the change pattern determined by the change pattern determination means, can make change modes of performance modes different from each other. In any change mode, control to change the performance mode by a common change mode is started.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 41

Description

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

  Some gaming machines have a variable display device that variably displays a left middle right symbol on a screen. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that displays a degree of expectation with a chance meter after a variable display of a special symbol, and then places the special gaming state into a specific gaming state.

JP 2002-35270 A

  In a gaming machine that changes an effect mode such as a meter as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a change mode such as a speed at which the effect mode is changed in accordance with how the effect mode changes. May be different. In the case of such a gaming machine, it will be understood to what aspect the effect mode changes depending on the change mode.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining a sense of expectation.

  (1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and mode control means (for example, a decorative design) that performs control to change the effect mode During variable display, for example, on a display screen of the image display device 5, a horizontally long meter image including a plurality of lamp images is displayed, and each lamp image is lit and displayed in order from the leftmost lamp image at a predetermined timing. CPU 120, etc.), change pattern determining means for determining the change pattern of the effect mode, and a meter corresponding to the effect mode of the meter notice effect when the meter notice effect is executed in the process of step S528 shown in FIG. And the aspect control means determines the change pattern determined by the change pattern determination means. Based on this, it is possible to change the change mode of the production mode (for example, it is possible to change the timing of lighting and displaying each lamp image), and in any of the change modes, Control for changing the production mode according to a common variation mode is started (for example, in the meter announcement production, all meter announcement patterns until 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the meter announcement production (from 2 seconds after the start) And the change mode in which the lamp image is lit and displayed in a common mode).

  According to such a configuration, a sense of expectation can be maintained.

  (2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, a storage device that stores data for variable display as a storage device (for example, the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A). The game ball passes through the first special figure storage unit 151A for storing the special data of the special figure game that has been started but has not yet started, and the second starting prize port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The second special figure holding storage unit 151B for storing the holding data of the special figure game that has been started but has not started yet, and the holding storage stored by the holding storage means are set to the advantageous state. Determining means (for example, in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is within a predetermined jackpot determination range. CPU 103 or the like) and a pre-effects execution means (for example, the variable display result is “big hit”) for executing the effect before the variable display corresponding to the hold storage that is the object of determination based on the determination result of the determination means. Before the start of variable display for which the possibility of becoming a notice is to be notified, such as an effect control CPU 120 for executing a notice effect based on the hold information of the special figure game, etc.) Good.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect according to the determination result of the determination means.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the mode control means that the variable display has become the specific display mode (for example, the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state). In relation to this, the effect mode may be changed to a specific mode (for example, all lamp images are turned on).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the change in the production mode in association with the variable display becoming the specific display mode.

  (4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), specific effect execution means (for example, up to tenth) for executing a specific effect in relation to the change of the effect mode to the specific mode After all the lamp images are turned on, an effect control CPU 120 or the like having a variable display state of decorative symbols as a super reach may be further provided.

  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

  (5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the mode control unit may change the effect mode more than a specific level (for example, the seventh lamp image is turned on) ) May be emphasized (for example, an enlarged display of a meter image, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the player's expectation can be further improved.

  (6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), a storage device for storing data for performing variable display as a storage device (for example, start opening prize designation command, symbol designation command, variation category command) , A receiving command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning a prize in which a storage area is secured so as to be able to store a stored storage number notification command in association with each other, and a hold for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means Display means (for example, a start-winning memory display area 5H or the like in which a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special game is specified), and before the display result is derived and displayed by performing the variable display Special effect execution means for executing a special effect (for example, during the variable display of decorative symbols, for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5, the special display function for changing And an active control image corresponding to the variable display currently being executed, which is displayed on the screen 5I, and an effect control CPU 120 for executing an on-hold change effect that causes an image imitating a shooting star to collide with an image imitating a shooting star at a predetermined timing. The ratio of whether or not the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display changes according to the timing at which the special effect is executed is different (for example, the later the timing at which the notice effect is held and there is a change, The possibility of becoming super-reach is high).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the timing at which the special effect is executed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example etc. of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram and the like showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area and the like. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a reason of prefetch notice determination processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines prefetch notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines meter notification effect. It is a figure which illustrates a meter notice pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines a super reach tilt announcement effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines a pending | holding change tilt notice effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines the notice effect during a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pre-reading notice execution process. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination ratio in the pre-reading notice execution process. It is a figure which shows an example of a special mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of an active pending | holding change determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of an active pending | holding change determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of meter notice operation control processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an active reservation change notice operation control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing etc. of meter notice. It is an example of the production operation when the meter notice and the super reach tilt notice are executed. It is an example of the production operation when the meter notice and the super reach tilt notice are executed. It is an example of the production operation when the meter notice and the super reach tilt notice are executed. It is an example of the production operation when the meter notice and the super reach tilt notice are executed. It is an example of the production operation when the meter notice and the super reach tilt notice are executed. It is an example of the production operation when the meter notice and the super reach tilt notice are executed. It is an example of a production | presentation operation | movement when a prefetch notice is performed. It is an example of an effect operation when a pending change tilt notice is executed. It is an example of an effect operation when a pending change tilt notice is executed. It is an example of an effect operation when a pending change tilt notice is executed.

  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 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. 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, and a plurality of types that can be distinguished from each other in a special game as an example of a variable display game. The special symbol which is the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

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

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. In addition, the kind of 1st special figure and the kind of 2nd special figure may be the same, and a kind may differ. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers indicating, for example, “00” to “99”.

  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 and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. In a decorative symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display portions, for example, three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of 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 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area 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, Variations of the decorative symbols are started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result of the decorative graphic is stopped and displayed.

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

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

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In, for example, a scrolling display in which the symbol number flows from the top to the bottom in order from the smallest to the largest is performed, and when a decorative symbol having the largest symbol number is displayed, the symbol number is subsequently minimized. A certain decorative pattern is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, scroll display is performed from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol, and the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number is displayed. Subsequently, a decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

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

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a changing special figure display area 5I is provided on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H. In the changing special map display area 5I, an image corresponding to the currently executed variable display is displayed. During the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start winning opening, the floating special figure display area 5I is round and blue. Is displayed. In addition, during the execution of the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start winning opening, a circular symbol is displayed in the changing symbol display area 5I. A red image is displayed. That is, with the establishment of the first or second start condition, the display removed from the start winning memory display area 5H is displayed shifted to the changing special figure display area 5I. By the display of the changing special symbol display area 5I, the player can grasp which of the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is executing the special symbol game.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, a first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories 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. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. The term “special figure pending storage number” simply refers to a concept that includes all of the first special figure pending memory number, the second special figure pending memory number, and the total pending memory number, and particularly refers to a part thereof. It may happen.

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

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

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

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and prevents the game ball from passing through the big winning opening. . On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, and the game ball easily passes through the big prize opening. To do. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball is easy to pass and advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes through the big prize opening may be provided.

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

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed so that it can be changed. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game.

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

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

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

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. A dish is provided. A lower tray is provided at the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3 so as to hold the surplus balls overflowing from the upper tray so that they can be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a 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 body. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod. The trigger button may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation can be performed by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operation finger in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like may be built in the operation rod.

  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 arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is configured to include four transmissive photosensors in combination with two transmissive photosensors arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side. Just do it.

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

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

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

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

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the first start condition is established by the fact that the game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Further, after the second start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. On the basis of the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special symbol game or the big hit gaming state, the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

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

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

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

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

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number. Note that even before the number of round executions reaches the upper limit number, the execution of the rounds may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

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

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

  In the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state controlled after the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is advantageous to the player in each round. The upper limit time for changing to the 1 state is the second period shorter than the first period in the normal open big hit state. Note that in the short-term open big hit state, it is only necessary to control the opening period of the big prize opening to be the second period, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds may be set to a second round number that is smaller than the first round number in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, if a game ball wins a big winning opening, a predetermined number of balls can be obtained. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period, which is very short. For this reason, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a game is not substantially obtained. The short-term open big hit state is also called a second specific game state.

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

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

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

  Here, the reach state means that the decorative symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 form part of the jackpot combination continue to fluctuate. Or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols that constitute a predetermined jackpot combination are still displayed. In the remaining decorative symbol display areas that are not stopped and displayed, the decorative symbols are changing, or in all or part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". This is a display state in which the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

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

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

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

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

  In the “sliding” variable display effect, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then displayed in a plurality of decorative symbol display areas. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols, the decorative symbols to be stopped are displayed by changing the decorative symbols again in the predetermined number of decorative symbol display areas of the temporarily displayed decorative symbol display areas. An effect display to be changed is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of “slip”, a predetermined number of decorative symbols are displayed after temporary display of a plurality of decorative symbols from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the display of a definite decorative symbol resulting in variable display. When the variable display state of the decorative pattern is executed again, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and when the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. is there.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display for changing the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times. The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, one of a plurality of types of pseudo-ream chances determined in advance in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Are temporarily stopped and displayed as a predetermined display result. After that, pseudo continuous variation is performed. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the decoration pattern is based on the fact that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change once to three times. It is possible to make it appear as if the variable display is started 2-4 times in succession. Note that the number of times of pseudo-continuous variation in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed up to more than 1 to 3, for example, 4 times or 5 times.

  In addition to “slip” and “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using the variable display operation of such decorative patterns include, for example, “Development chance eyes”, “Development chance eyes end”, “Slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern resulting in the variable display result. In all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbol variable display state is reached. A predetermined reach production is started. As a result, when the decorative symbol constituting the development opportunity is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. Expectation is enhanced.

  Further, in the variable display effect of “end of development chance”, after the decorative display variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed for deriving and displaying a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as a development opportunity. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. , “Left”, “Medium”, “Right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are temporarily stopped and displayed in a decorative combination display area that temporarily becomes a false combination chance decorative symbol display area. Unlike the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of 5L, 5C, and 5R, by changing the decorative symbols again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, An effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped is performed.

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “sliding” or “pseudo-ream”, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying an image as a message, outputting sound, and a lamp There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the decorative display variable display operation such as lighting, or a reach effect by super reach may be executed. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “big hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As long as it is executed prior to reaching the reach state. In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect includes a pre-read notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special game before starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is started. is there. In particular, the pre-reading notice effect that continuously predicts the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” over the variable display of decorative symbols executed multiple times in response to multiple special drawing games is a continuous notice effect. Also called.

  In this embodiment, as a pre-reading notice effect, a notice is displayed by changing the display part for displaying the number of reserved special figure reservations in the start winning memory display area 5H to a display form different from the display form in the normal time. A hold display advance notice is given to notify the possibility of a “big hit” in the target variable display. Specifically, the display mode of the reserved memory display for displaying the special figure reserved memory number in the start winning memory display area 5H so as to be specified is set as a special mode such as a “?” Mark. Then, a hold display advance notice is executed to change the display mode of the hold storage display displayed in a special mode to a special mode at a predetermined timing. There are multiple types of special modes. Depending on which special mode is selected, the variable display result will be “big hit”, and the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” is higher than usual. Inform.

  In this embodiment, when the on-hold storage display is displayed in a special mode, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to change the display mode from the special mode to the special mode every time a change is started. That is, in this embodiment, the predetermined timing for changing the display mode of the hold storage display from the special mode to the special mode in the pre-reading notice effect is the time when the change starts when the display mode is determined to be changed to the special mode. It is. Note that the predetermined timing for changing the display mode of the hold memory display from the special mode to the special mode in the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to this, and is the timing when the number of the hold memory increases or the timing for each predetermined elapsed time. May be. In this case, a lottery may be performed to determine whether or not to change the display mode from the special mode to the special mode at each timing.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of prefetch notice effects may be executed in parallel. That is, a plurality of reserved storage displays may be displayed in a special mode or a special mode. And when a plurality of hold memory displays are displayed in a special mode, the display result of the variable display corresponding to the hold memory display depends on which hold memory display has been changed to the special mode first. The possibility of being a “big hit” is different.

  In addition to the display part in the start winning storage display area 5H, the pre-reading notice effect may be executed also in the changing special figure display area 5I. In this embodiment, the reserved memory display removed from the start winning memory display area 5H corresponding to the fact that the hold has been consumed is shifted and displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I. When the start winning memory display area 5H is held in the special mode or the special mode, and the shift is made to the changing special map display area 5I, the display in the changing special map display area 5I is also special. You may make it be an aspect and a special aspect. By doing in this way, even if it is a case where a prefetch notice effect is performed in the stage where there are few numbers of reservation memory, the opportunity for a display mode to change to a special mode can be increased, and the interest of a game improves.

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

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

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

  When the special big win symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special opening game as a special symbol for the special opening game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the predetermined normal jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations is stopped. Is displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. Ornamental symbols whose symbol numbers constituting the normal jackpot combination are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” are called normal symbols.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-probability change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after that, time reduction control is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the variable symbol variable display time in the special game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. The time-shortening control is terminated when any of the conditions in which a special number of games are executed a predetermined number of times after the jackpot gaming state is finished and the variable display result is “big hit” is established first. That's fine.

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

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

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 performs a control for making the variation time of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game shorter than that in the normal state, and the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game is “general symbol”. The tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “winning” is higher than in the normal state and the variable display result is “normal hit” The possibility that the second start condition is satisfied by making the game ball easily pass through the second start winning opening, such as control for making it longer than that in the normal state and control for increasing the number of tilts compared with that in the normal state, is increased. Thus, control that is advantageous to the player is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

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

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

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

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a short-term open round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit" This is referred to as a variable display mode of “accuracy”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big hit” big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled, and after that, the probability change control may be performed together with the short time control.

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

  If the winning symbol is opened after the final decorative symbol composing the opening chance is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accurate” There is a case where it is controlled to a short hit big hit state based on that, and a case where it is controlled to a small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. On the other hand, the winning winning opening is opened after the definite decorative symbols that make up the reach combination are derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbols. The variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “exact” Only when it is controlled to a short-term open big hit state. Therefore, the confirmed decorative symbols that make up the opening chances correspond to being controlled to either the short-term open big hit state or the small hit gaming state, while the fixed decorative symbols of the reach combination are short-term open big hit states It corresponds to being controlled by.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probable variable big hit combination or a probable variable big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are normally a big hit combination are temporarily displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Middle ”,“ Right ”, the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are changed again with the same decorative pattern aligned, and the decorative pattern that is a probable big hit combination and the normal big hit combination One of the symbols is stopped and displayed as a confirmed decorative symbol. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the fixed-decorative symbol that becomes a normal jackpot combination after re-variation of the decorative symbol displayed temporarily stopped as the re-lottery effect A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes a probable big hit combination after redecorating the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

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

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

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 and the like. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer are provided. In addition, the main board 11 controls turning on / off of each LED constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to control variable display of the first special diagram and the second special diagram. And a function for controlling the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol indicator 20 by performing on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol indicator 20. ing.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. The wiring which transmits the command signal for performing display control of these etc. is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an 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 decorative LED and the like.

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

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

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the result of determining whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, or the case where the variable display result is “big hit”. Different EXT data is set according to the result of determining whether the big hit type is a plurality of types. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying the advance determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change” and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop of the variation of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state in which neither the time-shortening control nor the probability-changing control is performed, and the command 9501H is a game in which the time-shorting control is performed while the probability-changing control is not performed. A second gaming state designation command corresponding to the state is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state in which probability variation control is performed but time reduction control is not performed, and the command 9503H is a fourth gaming state corresponding to a gaming state in which both time reduction control and probability variation control are performed. Let it be a gaming state designation command.

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

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

  The command B1XXH is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning is generated, in the first special symbol display device 4A. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure is established. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning is generated, and thus the second special symbol display device 4B. Is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is generated when, for example, the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the first starting condition is satisfied by passing the game ball through the first starting winning opening. 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second starting winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted.

  The first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning. Further, the second reserved memory count notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the second special figure reserved memory count when the second start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning.

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

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

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” as the winning determination result, and whether or not the big hit type is determined. Further, the command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating a determination result as to which determination value range the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is as a winning determination result.

  In this embodiment, in the random number determination process at the time of winning, based on the occurrence of the start winning, whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit”, whether the big hit It is determined which range of determination values the random value MR3 for determining the type and variation pattern type falls within. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small jackpot” and a value for designating the big hit type are set. Control to send. Further, a value for designating a range of a determined value in which the random value MR3 as the determination result is included in the EXT data of the variation category command is set, and control for transmission to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command, Based on the value set in the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is included in the predetermined range of determination values.

  As an example of the symbol designating command, the command C400H is the first symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”, and the command C401H is the variable display result “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. And the command C402H is the third symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and the command C403H is the variable symbol display result “big hit”. ”Is a fourth symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the big hit type is“ surprise ”, and the command C404H is a fifth symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is“ small hit ”. Note that the EXT data set in the symbol designating command and the EXT data set in the variable display result notification command may be shared.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 that stores a game control program and fixed data, and a RAM 102 that provides a game control work area. The CPU 103 is configured to execute a game control program to perform a control operation, the random number circuit 104 to update numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and the I / O 105.

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random value MR5 for determining the normal display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses the random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined by whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as a big hit game state, and whether the variable display result is the "small hit". This is a random value used to determine whether or not to control the gaming state, for example, a value in the range of “0” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, as one of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. For example, a value in the range of “0” to “99”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “0”. Take a value in the range of ~ 250. The random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine one of a plurality of types of variation patterns in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol, for example, “0” to “ It takes a value in the range of “996”. The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. For example, a value in the range of “2” to “12”.

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

  The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α or super reach β is executed. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”.

  FIG. 6 shows the variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include a single variation pattern or a plurality of variation patterns classified based on, for example, a mode of a rendering operation executed during variable display of a decorative design.

  As an example, a plurality of variation patterns are classified according to the type of reach production, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern in which the decorative display variable display state does not become a reach state, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach And the variation pattern type including the variation pattern with super reach. Further, the variation patterns with super reach may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the contents of the reach effect. Or you may make it classify | categorize into a different variation pattern classification according to whether a predetermined variable display production is performed, etc. As another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified according to a variable display time of a decorative design. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 6, one or a plurality of variation patterns are classified into each variation pattern type in accordance with the variable display mode and the variable display content. The specific classification of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 can be specified from the setting of the variation pattern determination table 134 as shown in FIG. 11, for example. That is, in the variation pattern determination table 134, variation patterns to which a determination value is assigned according to each variation pattern type are classified so as to be included in the variation pattern type.

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

  FIG. 7 shows an example of the configuration of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table, a first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 7A and a second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, it is compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the short-time state, or the probability variation state. Are assigned to the special chart display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the numerical value to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is “ It is assigned to the special figure display result of “Big hit” and “Lose”.

  In the first special figure display result decision table 130A and the second special figure display result decision table 130B, the table data indicating the decision value to be compared with the random value MR1 for special figure display result decision indicates the special figure display result as “big hit”. ”Is data for determination assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is in the probable variation state, a larger number of determination values than in the normal state or in the short-time state, It is assigned to the special figure display result of "Big hit". Thereby, in the probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the probability that it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher than that in the normal state or the short time state. Become. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probabilistic state, compared to when it is a normal state or a short time state. Therefore, the determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determination values is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, The case where the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state as “small hit” can be varied.

  In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” and the game is controlled to the small hit game state. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the device 6B, the frequent play of the small hit gaming state in which it is difficult to obtain the prize ball is avoided, and the deterioration of the gaming interest due to the extended game is prevented. it can. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a predetermined range of determination values different from the settings in the first special figure display result determination table 130A are assigned to the special chart display result of “small hit”. Also good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value than the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. In this way, when the high base state such as the short-time state or the probability change state is set, the proportion determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state may be lower than when the low base state such as the normal state or the short-time probability change state is used. Good. Alternatively, regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result may be determined with reference to the common special figure display result determination table.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. The big hit type determination table 131 is compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type depending on whether the special symbol variably displayed in the special figure game is the first special figure or the second special figure. Numerical values are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprising accuracy”.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the determined value of the predetermined range is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”, while when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, No decision value is assigned to the jackpot type of “”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled. In the gaming state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the short-term open big hit state in which it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in game interest due to the extended game. .

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

  9 and 10 show examples of the configuration of the variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A, the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 9B, and FIG. The loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A shown in FIG. 10B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B shown in FIG.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A is based on the variation pattern type determination random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit”. Thus, the table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprising change”. Are assigned to any one of the fluctuation pattern type CA3-1 to the fluctuation pattern type CA3-3 and the fluctuation pattern type CA4-1 to the fluctuation pattern type CA4-2.

  In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type differs depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. There is a part. For example, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the assignment of the decision value to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to the variation pattern type 3-3 is different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be varied according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types.

  Further, in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, there is a portion in which the determined values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. For example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the decision value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to the variation pattern type 3-3, while the variation pattern type CA4- No decision value is assigned to 1 and the variation pattern type 4-2. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, the decision value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA4-1 and the variation pattern type CA4-2, while the variation pattern type CA3-1 to CA4-2. No decision value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA3-3. As a result, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is controlled to the short-term open big hit state according to “surprise”, the fluctuation pattern type different from the case of being controlled to the normal open big hit state is determined. can do.

  When the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern type may be made different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same fluctuation | variation pattern classification can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. Also, when the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the determined values may be assigned to different variation pattern types. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  When the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time-short control) 133B are determined to set the special figure display result to “lost”, the variation pattern type is changed to the variation pattern. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number MR3 for type determination. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A is selected as a use table when the gaming state is the normal state, for example. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B is selected as a usage table corresponding to the fact that the time reduction control is performed, for example, when the gaming state is the probability change state or the time reduction state. .

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B, the determined values are set to the respective variation pattern types so that the ratios determined for the respective variation pattern types are different from each other. There is an assigned part. Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-varying control in the probability variation state or the time-short state. In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B, there are portions where determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types. As a result, different variation pattern types can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time shortening state.

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 134 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 134 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the variation pattern determination random value MR4 in accordance with the variation pattern type determination result. In the variation pattern determination table 134, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination is assigned to a single variation pattern or a plurality of variation patterns according to the variation pattern type.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved for a predetermined period. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 12 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 12 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A stores the holding data of the special figure game that has not started yet although the game ball has passed through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning has occurred. . As an example, the first special figure hold storage unit 151A associates with the hold numbers in the order of winning in the first start winning opening, and from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the first start condition in the passage of the game ball The extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, etc. as reserved data, and the stored number is a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until you reach. The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this manner indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and a predetermined display based on the variable display result in this special figure game is provided. The stored storage information makes it possible to determine whether or not a game value is given.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B stores the holding data of the special figure game that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed through the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning has occurred. To do. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the order of winning in the second starting winning opening, and from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the second starting condition in the passage of the game ball The extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, etc. as reserved data, and the number is set to a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until you reach it. 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 a predetermined display based on the variable display result in the special figure game is provided. The stored storage information makes it possible to determine whether or not a game value is given.

  Note that the hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing through the first start winning opening and the hold information based on the establishment of the second start condition due to the game ball passing through the second start winning opening. May be stored in association with the hold number in a common hold storage unit. In this case, start port data indicating which game ball has passed through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number.

  The general-purpose holding storage unit 151C stores the holding information of the general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the universal figure storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR5 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value.

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

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

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

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR5 is stored as a random count value, and each random number is randomly or irregularly set according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

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

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

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

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

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

  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 or the like 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.

  In the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts 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.

  As an example, the ROM 121 stores an effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations performed by various effect devices. The effect control pattern is configured by data indicating the contents of control corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

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

  Among the special-fluctuation effect control patterns, for example, for each change pattern that executes the reach effect, a plurality of types of reach effect control patterns in which the effect modes in each reach effect are different may be included.

  FIG. 13A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value that is compared with the value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120, and is the execution period of each effect operation. The determination value corresponding to is preset. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120 when a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is effectively detected, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation according to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern configured to include a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 13B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to flash a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to accept the operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data and determine the content of the effect. Note that dummy data may be set in the data corresponding to the production parts that are not to be controlled even though they correspond to the production control process timer determination values.

  The rendering operation shown in FIG. 13B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation corresponding to a part of the period may be provided. Alternatively, an effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than during the variable display of decorative symbols may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern when starting execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect, for example. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If the production control process timer value matches, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 advances the control of the effect device according to the contents of the process data # 1 to process data #n included in the effect control pattern. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n associated with effect control process timer determination value # 1 to effect control process timer determination value #n, audio control Data # 1 to voice control data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate control details of the rendering operation in the rendering device, and rendering control Production control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n that designate execution of

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

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 14A is used as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 14A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 14B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The reception command buffer 194A at the time of a start winning prize is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of reserved memories. When there is a start prize at the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening, the four commands of the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, and the reserved memory number notification command are set as one set, and the production control is performed from the main board 11. It is transmitted to the substrate 12. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that these start opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and pending storage number notification commands can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores commands in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A in the order received at the start winning winning. At the time of starting winning a prize, command transmission is performed in the order of a starting opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The category command and the stored memory number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 14B, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “6”.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 14B is deleted from the one stored in the first storage area every time variable symbol display is started. The stored contents of are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 14B, when the variable display of a new decorative symbol is started, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and the command corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted. Each command stored in the area is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “3” to “6” is changed to the buffer number. The region is shifted to a region corresponding to “2” to “5”.

  In the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 14 (B), for the area corresponding to the buffer number “6”, an example in which the command reception cannot be performed normally and the pending storage number notification command is missed is shown. Has been. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 14B, the content in the fourth storage area where the reserved storage number notification command should be stored is “0000 (H)”, corresponding to the buffer number “6”. It remains.

  Whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect is determined based on the start-winning command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, and the pre-reading notice pattern in the case of execution is determined. At this time, if there are any missing or inconsistent commands at the time of the start winning prize, the pre-reading notice effect setting is not set until variable display of the hold information corresponding to those commands is executed. The When a command at the time of starting winning is received during a period in which the setting of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted, the undetermined information is “1” corresponding to the case where the setting of the pre-reading notice effect is not performed at the reception timing. Set to In the case of restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect, the pre-reading notice effect of all aspects may not be executed for the pre-reading notice effect that targets the variable display corresponding to the start winning that occurred within a predetermined period. Alternatively, the pre-reading notice effect of some aspects may not be executed.

  In the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 14B, each buffer number is stored in association with a “hold display mode” indicating the display mode of the hold storage display. When the value of the “hold display mode” is “0”, a normal display mode is set, when “1” is set, a special mode is set, and when “2” is set, a special mode is set. In the example shown in FIG. 14B, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the hold storage display corresponding to the buffer numbers “3” and “5”, and is displayed in the special mode and the special mode, respectively. .

  Next, the operation 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 necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of the CTC 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, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 15 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port to pass through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step S13).

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

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation of the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, thereby enabling variable display of the normal symbol, setting of the tilting operation of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. To do.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing to the off state, etc., 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. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 15 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 16 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the 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 (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure hold storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

  When the first start port 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 (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding memory number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S206).

  After performing one of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the number of special figure hold storage numbers corresponding to the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated so as 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 increases by 1 when the game ball passes through 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 In addition, the second reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 when the game ball passes through 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 At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are extracted (step S209). The numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type indicate whether the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit”, Is used to determine the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used to determine the variation pattern type to which the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol belongs. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of a start port winning designation command corresponding to the start port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, etc. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  Following the process of step S211, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S212). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (step S213). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S213, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S214; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216). The start winning determination process is terminated. 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. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 in FIG. 17 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is set to “big hit” or “small hit” by the special symbol normal processing described later, and the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state A determination is made as to whether or not to control. Further, in a variation pattern setting process described later, determination of a variation pattern type that abstractly classifies the variable display mode of the decorative design, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative design, and the like are performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number value determination process in step S212, so that the special symbol display result is a big hit symbol or a small hit. It is determined whether or not the random number MR1 is determined to be a derivation display of the symbol, whether or not the decorative symbol variable display mode is a predetermined display mode with super reach, and the like. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, the special graphic display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” It is predicted that the variable display mode of the symbol will be a predetermined display mode, and based on this prediction result, it is determined on the side of the effect control board 12 by the effect control CPU 120 or the like whether to execute the pre-reading notice effect. be able to.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first checks the current state of the time-saving flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like, for example. A gaming state is specified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies that the probability variation state is on when the probability variation flag is on, identifies that the time variation state is on when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Following the processing of step S401, the special figure display corresponding to the start port buffer value and the current gaming state is made from the table data constituting the first special figure display result decision table 130A or the second special figure display result decision table 130B. The special figure display result determination table data used to determine the result is selected (step S402). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 in FIG. 17 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the big hit determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result decision table data selected by the processing of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and each It suffices to determine whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the decision value with each other. Alternatively, the CPU 103 sets a numerical value indicating the minimum value and the maximum value of the determined value included in the jackpot determination range, and the CPU 103 compares the random value MR1 with the minimum value and the maximum value of the jackpot determination range, whereby the random value MR1. Can be determined whether or not is within the range of the big hit determination range. At this time, by determining that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit”.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; NO), it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 is within a predetermined small hit determination range (step S403). S404). The CPU 103 executes processing similar to that in the case of the big hit determination range for the decision value assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit” in the special figure display result decision table data selected by the processing in step S402. Thus, it is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the small hit determination range. If it is determined in step S404 that it is not within the small hit determination range (step S404; NO), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” is sent to the effect control board 12. Settings for transmission are performed (step S405). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “00H”.

  Subsequent to the process of step S405, a variation pattern type determination threshold value for losing is set in accordance with the presence or absence of time reduction control in the current gaming state specified by the process of step S401 (step S406). For example, when the time reduction control is not performed, “78”, “98”, “198”, “218”, and “228” are set as the variation pattern type determination threshold value for loss. Among these, “78” is the upper limit of the random value MR3 determined as the variation pattern type CA1-1 regardless of the total number of reserved storages in the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A shown in FIG. It is a value. Further, “98” is the upper limit value of the random number MR3 determined for the variation pattern type in which the variable display mode is “non-reach” when the total number of reserved memories is “0” or “1”. Yes. “198” is the upper limit value of the random number MR3 determined for the variation pattern type in which the variable display mode is “non-reach” when the total number of reserved memories is “2” to “4”. ing. “218” is the upper limit value of the random number MR3 determined for the variation pattern type in which the variable display mode is “non-reach” when the total reserved storage number is any of “5” to “8”. ing. “228” is the upper limit value of the random value MR3 determined for the variation pattern type in which the super reach reach effect is not executed regardless of the total number of reserved storage. As described above, the variation pattern type determination threshold specifies a range of determination values including the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and includes a plurality of types of variation categories set in advance according to the variation pattern type and the like. Of these, the determination value is set to determine which is determined. In this embodiment, at least when the variable display result is “losing”, a variable category that is a variable display mode of “non-reach” is provided in common regardless of the total stored storage number, and based on the random value MR3. It suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not it is determined as such a variation category.

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; YES), a design designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is sent to the effect control board 12. Is set for transmission (step S407). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to “04H”. Subsequent to the processing in step S407, a small hitting variation pattern type determination threshold is set (step S408). For example, in the process of step S408, “250” is set as the variation pattern type determination threshold value for small hits. Here, “250” is the maximum value in the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value MR3 is always a value equal to or smaller than the variation pattern type determination threshold for small hits. That is, it is determined that only one variation category is provided according to the case where the variable display result is “small hit”, and the variation category is determined.

  When it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; YES), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 selects the big hit type determination table data from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131 in accordance with the fluctuation special figure specified corresponding to the start port buffer value. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. Settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result of the process in step S409 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S410). As an example, when it is determined in step S409 that the jackpot type is determined to be “probable change”, the EXT data in the symbol designation command is set to “01H”, and it is determined that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change”. For example, if it is determined that the EXT data in the symbol designating command is “02H” and the jackpot type is determined to be “surprise”, a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “03H” is set. That's fine. Following the process of step S410, a variation pattern type determination threshold value is set according to the determination result of the process of step S409 (step S411).

  After performing any of the processes of steps S406, S408, and S411, the variation pattern type determination threshold set in each process and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are used. Then, the variation category corresponding to the range of the determined value including the random value MR3 is determined (step S412).

  It should be noted that one of the variation pattern type determination tables as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 is set in place of setting a predetermined variation pattern type determination threshold value by the processing of steps S406, S408, and S411. Then, it may be determined which variation pattern type is determined as the variation category. Then, after setting for transmitting the variation category command according to the determination result in the process of step S412 to the effect control board 12 (step S413), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 18, even when the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the variation category is a range of determination values including the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Judgment is made. On the other hand, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”, the determination of the variation category may not be performed. In this case, a symbol designating command corresponding to whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is transmitted, and the variation pattern type when the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. A variation category command that comprehensively indicates this may be transmitted.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 17 and the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 18, the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 18 is executed in step S212 after executing the process of step S211 in FIG. Thus, the processes of steps S405, S407, S410, and S413 in FIG. 18 are executed, and the process of step S214 in FIG. 17 is further executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 15 is executed, so that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening and the first start condition and the second When the start condition is satisfied, four commands, that is, a start opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, and a reserved memory count notification command are transmitted as a set in one timer interrupt. Note that the commands are not limited to those transmitted in one timer interrupt at a time, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 16, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit 151A and the second special symbol storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit”, This is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is set corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. . 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”. In this variation pattern setting process, variation is performed using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, based on a result of a prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Processing for determining the pattern type as one of a plurality of types, and processing for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern based on the determination result of the variation pattern type Etc. are included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed as follows. It includes processing for determining the variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols using MR4.

  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 setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. The process etc. which measure is included. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or added by 1, Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, The elapsed time is measured. It is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

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

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

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the grand prize opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

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

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for 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. A process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

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

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

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by the effect display 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 the time elapses is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 16 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure holding memory number is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; NO), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  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 to be subtracted by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the unit 151B is shifted higher by one entry (step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine. 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.

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

  When the number of first special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; NO), the hold stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

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

  After executing either of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is changed as a use table for deciding whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. A special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A is set in the use table. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B is set in the use table. Further, the CPU 103 may select the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state, similarly to the process of step S402 shown in FIG. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. Compared with the value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost” (step S240).

  Since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a probable state. Whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the normal state or the short time state, the game state is indicated in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the normal state or the short time state is selected as the normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this table data. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a certain change state, the game state is indicated in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the probability variation state is selected as the special determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this data.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; YES), the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for variation is changed to “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprise change”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type is matched, it is determined which of the jackpot types is a plurality of types (step S244).

  By determining the jackpot type in the processing of step S244, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the short-time state and the probable state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. It is determined before the fixed special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

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

  If it is determined in step S246 that it is not “small hit” (step S246; NO), or after any of the processes of steps S245 and S247 is executed, whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state? A predetermined special symbol is set corresponding to the result of the prior determination of whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot game state (step S248). As an example, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, a lost symbol is obtained corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small figure corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “2” as the symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit symbols “3”, “5”, “7” corresponding to the big hit type determination result in step S244 are displayed. Any of the special symbols indicating the numbers "" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” as the normal big hit symbol among the normal open round big hit symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability variable big hit symbol among the normal open round big hit symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. A special symbol indicating the number “5”, which is a short-term open big hit symbol, is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “accuracy”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . In step S235, if the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250), and then the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, whether or not an effect control command for specifying a demonstration display by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Determine. 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. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 16 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 20, 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 big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step S262). ). Further, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is specified whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (step S263). ).

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; NO), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is ON (step S264; YES), the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step S264; YES). Step S265).

  When the small hit flag is off in step S264 (step S264; NO), for example, by determining whether or not the short-time flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, the gaming state is definitely changed. It is determined whether or not the time-shortening control is being performed in the state or the time-shortening state (step S266). When the time-shortening control is not being performed (step S266; NO), the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. (Step S267). When time-shortening control is being performed in step S266 (step S266; YES), the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time-shortening control) 133B is selected and set in the use table for determining the variation pattern type (step S266). S268). When either one of the processes of steps S267 and S268 is executed, the total reserved memory number may be specified by reading the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, S267, and S268, the usage table is created based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the random number buffer for variation, for example. By referring to the set variation pattern type determination table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S269). Here, in the process of step S269, the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition is determined. Whether or not to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied. First, using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type updated by a common random counter or the like, the variation pattern type may be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. it can.

  When the big hit flag is on, the table data corresponding to the big hit type identified by the processing of step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table 132A, and the fluctuation pattern type determination randomness is selected. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern type to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the numerical value MR3 is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine one of the variation pattern types prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of “special bonus” as the special figure display result.

  When the small hit flag is on, it is only necessary to refer to the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B and determine the variation pattern type to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned. . In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine the variation pattern type prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “small hit”.

  When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, by determining the variation pattern type in the process of step S269, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach”. That is, the process of step S269 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbols to the reach state when the variable display result is “losing”.

  After determining the variation pattern type in step S269, the variation pattern determination table 134 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S270). Subsequently, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table 134 set in step S270 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern (step S271). .

  The numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S271 is executed, or may be the first start prize. In the first special figure reservation storage unit 151B and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, together with random numbers MR1 to MR3, the game balls that have passed through the mouth and the second start winning opening are detected. It may be stored as hold information.

  In the process of step S271, whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol is determined by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the establishment of the second starting condition, a common random Using the numerical data indicating the common random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern updated by a counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as any one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. Further, in the process of step S271, regardless of the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S269, a plurality of types of variation patterns are generated by a common processing module using numerical data indicating a common random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Either can be determined.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S271, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S272). The special symbol variation time that becomes the variable display time of the special symbol is a time required from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed.

  After executing the process of step S272, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S273). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S273, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol change are performed (step S274). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. Store in the buffer area designated by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S275), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  Based on the command transmission setting in step S274, each time the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 15 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the game state is changed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The designation command, the first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first reserved memory number notification command or the second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Become. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit ending process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (S321). As an example, in the big hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. Set to the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S321, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and depending on whether or not the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. What is necessary is just to determine whether the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; NO), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end stage waiting time has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; YES), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S322). The big hit type is identified as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprising change”. At this time, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “uncertain change” (step S323). If it is determined that the big hit type is not “non-probable change” (step S323; NO), settings for starting the probability change control are performed (step S324). For example, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag to the on state.

  When it is determined in step S323 that the big hit type is “non-probable change” (step S323; YES), after executing the process of step S324, the setting for starting the time reduction control is performed (step S325). . For example, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag to the on state, and sets a predetermined count initial value corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time reduction control in the time reduction counter. If the big hit type is “Sudden”, depending on whether or not the short-time control was performed before the short-term open big hit state, whether or not the setting to start the short-time control is made different. Also good. In addition, when the big hit type is “probability change”, the initial setting of the time reduction count value is not performed, and both the probability change control and the time reduction control continue until the next special chart display result becomes “big hit”. It may be set to be performed. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is initialized to “0” (step S326), and then the big hit end processing is ended.

  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 the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 22 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and 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, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order. 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, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte and the second byte are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

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

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process of step S75, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the effect The control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in the model, is determined, determined, set, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11.

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

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 22 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first receives the command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; NO), the command analysis process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

  When the pending storage number notification command is received together with the change start command, the pending storage number notification command may not be stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the top of the empty area in the start winning reception command buffer 194A.

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

  An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning occurs, such as a start opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory number notification command, is also referred to as a command at the time of starting winning. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, which are production control commands for specifying that the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number have increased, can be recognized. Also called stored information. The on-hold storage information includes a start opening prize designation command. When a start winning occurs, based on the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3, etc., whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”, the determination result of the big hit type The symbol designation command and the variation category command, which are production control commands for designating the variation category determination result, are also referred to as determination result information. Note that when receiving commands are sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, the received command is any one of a start opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. May be stored without distinction, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area. When receiving each received command separately, the storage area of the received received command is blank, and only some effect control commands to be received as one set are excessively stored.

  As a specific example, when any one of a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command is received, whether or not the first reserved memory count notification waiting time or the second reserved memory count notification waiting time has elapsed. Determine. At this time, if these waiting times have not elapsed, it is determined that the command corresponding to the start port winning designation command can be received within the normal reception period, and the start port already stored in the start winning time reception command buffer 194A is stored. The received command is stored in association with the winning designation command. On the other hand, if any one of the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the reserved memory number notification command is received, if the first reserved memory number notification waiting time and the second reserved memory number notification waiting time have elapsed, If the winning designation command is missing or cannot be received within the normal receiving period, the received command may be stored in association with the new buffer number in the starting winning reception command buffer 194A.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 22 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice determination process for determining presence / absence of a prefetch notice effect and an effect mode (step S161). FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the prefetch notice determination process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the prefetch notice determination process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S701). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a new received command that is at least one of the commands at the time of starting winning (step S702). For example, it is received by confirming whether at least one of the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, or the reserved memory number notification command is newly stored in the reception command buffer 194A at the start prize. Can determine the presence or absence of commands. If no command has been received (step S702; NO), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S702 that there is a received command (step S702; YES), it is determined whether or not the prefetching notice restriction that restricts the execution of the prefetching notice effect is being performed (step S703). If the prefetch notice restriction is not in effect at step S704 (step S703; NO), the order and contents of the received commands based on the occurrence of the start winning prize are checked (step S704), and it is determined whether or not the reception is successful. (Step S705). In the process of step S705, for example, whether or not the received commands at the start winning prize are in order, whether or not all the received commands have been received without omission, whether or not the contents of the symbol designation command and the variable category command are consistent, Whether or not the contents of the oral winning designation command and the pending storage number notification command are consistent is confirmed, and if any one of them is denied, it may be determined that the reception was not successful. In addition, it is not limited to what determines that abnormality has occurred when any one is denied. For example, it may be determined that abnormality has occurred when any two are denied. Alternatively, when all are denied, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred.

  If it is determined in step S705 that reception has been successful (step S705; YES), it is determined whether or not a pre-reading notice effect is to be executed (step S706). As an example, in the process of step S706, a pre-reading notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice effect. In the pre-reading notice determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value for determining the pre-reading notice type is determined according to the specification contents of the variable category command transmitted based on the occurrence of the start winning corresponding to the variable display to be notified. The determination result of “no execution” corresponding to the case where the pre-reading notice effect is not executed and the determination result of “execution” corresponding to the case where the pre-reading notice effect is executed may be assigned. After that, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the prefetch notice determination table based on numerical data indicating random numbers for prefetch notice determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. The presence or absence of the pre-reading notice effect may be determined.

  In the process of step S706, the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect may be determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 26, the determination ratio of presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect is varied according to the variation category. Further, depending on whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed, the determination ratio of the presence or absence of the pre-reading notice effect is varied.

  FIG. 26A shows the determination ratio when the pre-reading notice effect is not executed. As shown in FIG. 26 (A), when the variation category is “super-reach common” or “small hit”, the pre-reading notice effect is more effective than the case of “non-reach common” or “other loses”. When the rate of execution is high and the variation category is “big hit”, the rate at which the pre-reading notice effect is executed is higher than the case of “super reach common” or “small hit”. Yes. With such a setting, the display mode of the hold storage display becomes a special mode, so that it is possible to suggest the presence or absence of a variable display result or super reach.

  FIG. 26B shows the determination ratio when the pre-reading notice effect is already being performed. The determination ratio shown in FIG. 26 (B) also has a pre-reading notice effect when the variation category is “common for super reach” or “small hit” than when it is “common for non-reach” or “other loses”. When the variation category is “big hit”, the rate at which the pre-reading notice effect is executed is higher than when “super-reach common” or “small hit” is used. ing. With such a setting, the display mode of the hold storage display becomes a special mode, so that it is possible to suggest the presence or absence of a variable display result or super reach.

  In addition, in the determination ratio when the pre-reading notice effect shown in FIG. 26B is being performed, the ratio at which the pre-reading notice effect is executed is higher than the determination ratio shown in FIG. With such a setting, when the pre-reading notice effect is already executed, the ratio of the pre-reading notice effect is further increased. That is, in this embodiment, a plurality of reserved storage displays are likely to be in a special mode. Note that whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect may be determined at a constant rate regardless of whether or not the pre-reading notice effect has already been executed.

  Note that when the game state is a big hit game state or a small hit game state, it may be limited not to execute the prefetch notice effect. Whether or not the game state is a big hit game state can be determined, for example, corresponding to whether or not the value of the effect process flag is “6” or “7”. Further, whether or not the game state is a small hit game state can be determined, for example, in accordance with whether or not the value of the effect process flag is “4” or “5”.

  On the other hand, even when the gaming state is the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the pre-reading notice effect may be made executable. For example, the symbol designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A when the number of executions of the round in the big hit gaming state becomes a predetermined number after receiving the start winning command based on the occurrence of the start winning. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect by reading the variable category command and executing the pre-reading notice effect during the round. In this case, as a pre-reading notice effect, for example, an effect of a one-notification notification mode that definitely notifies that the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the end of the current big hit gaming state is executed. Alternatively, only the pre-reading notice effect similar to the hold display notice may be executed.

  Based on the determination by the process of step S706 shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not “no execution” is performed in which the prefetching notice effect is not executed (step S707). At this time, if “execution is performed” (step S707; NO), a prefetching notice execution flag indicating that the prefetching notice effect is being executed is set to an on state (step S708).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the latest start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is the first starting opening winning designation command (step S709). If it is the first start opening winning designation command (step S709; YES), it corresponds to the special display game using the first special figure being newly held as the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H. Control to update the display part in a special manner is performed (step S710).

  If it is determined in step S709 that the command is not the first start opening prize designation command (step S709; NO), a special figure game using the second special figure is newly displayed as a hold display in the start prize storage display area 5H. The display part corresponding to having been put on hold is controlled to be updated in a special manner (step S711). By executing the processing of steps S709 to S711, when the hold display notice is executed as the pre-reading notice effect, the notice effect is immediately started at the timing when the start prize is generated and the command at the start prize is received. be able to.

  After executing the processing of step S710 or step S711, the reserved storage display mode in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is updated (step S712). In step S712, the “hold display mode” of the buffer number corresponding to the execution target of the pre-reading notice effect may be updated to “1” corresponding to the special mode. After the process of step S712, the prefetch notice determination process ends.

  When it is determined in step S703 that the pre-reading notice is being restricted (step S703; YES), or in the case where it is determined that “not executed” is determined in step S707 (step S707; YES), the start command reception command buffer 194 is received. It is determined whether or not the latest start opening winning designation command stored in is the first starting opening winning designation command (step S713).

  If it is the first start opening winning designation command in step S713 (step S713; YES), it corresponds to the fact that the special figure game using the first special figure is put on hold as the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H. After performing control to update the display part in the normal display mode (step S714), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S713 that the command is not the first start opening prize designation command (step S713; NO), the special game using the second special figure as the hold display in the start prize storage display area 5H. After performing control to update the display part corresponding to the newly held in the normal display mode (step S715), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S705 that the command at the start winning prize has not been received normally (step S705; NO), the undetermined information is set corresponding to the latest command in the start winning command receiving command buffer 194A ( Step S716). For example, a storage area for undetermined information may be provided for each buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, and the undetermined information for the buffer number corresponding to the latest command may be set to “1”.

  After executing the processing of step S716, the display parts indicating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are set in predetermined abnormal display modes as the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H. The display part corresponding to the newly held state is also changed (step S717). Even if the start opening winning designation command cannot be normally received, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are specified if the reserved memory number notification command is normally received. Therefore, the hold display may be updated in the normal display mode. The abnormal display mode is different from the normal display mode or the notice display mode by changing part or all of the display color, display shape, display character, etc. of the display part, and the command at the time of starting winning a prize is lost. It suffices to be able to notify that it is recognizable. While only the display part corresponding to the newly reserved state is set as the abnormal display form, the display form in the other display parts may not be changed.

  After performing the process of step S717, for example, after setting the pre-reading notice restriction, such as setting the pre-reading notice restriction flag provided in the production control flag setting unit 191 or the like to the on state (step S718), the prefetching is performed. The notice determination process ends.

  In such a pre-reading notice determination process, when it is determined in step S705 that the command at the start winning prize has not been received normally, the process of step S706 is not executed, so that the autumn reading notice effect is not executed. . Thus, for example, when the reserved memory number notification command as the reserved memory information for specifying that the increase in the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has been recognized cannot be normally received. The execution of the pre-reading notice effect can be restricted.

  In addition, when only the start opening prize designation command is missing, when only the reserved memory number notification command is missing, or when the starting entry prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command are not consistent, You may restrict | limit so that a prefetch notice effect may not be performed. That is, it is only necessary to be able to limit the execution of the pre-reading notice effect when the reserved memory information that specifies whether the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased can be recognized. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  For example, a part or all of the reserved memory information for specifying which of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number has increased, such as the start opening prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command When it is missed, the pre-reading notice effect may not be executed until the execution of variable display corresponding to the reserved storage is completed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect and the variable display result from being inconsistent and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  For example, when a part or all of the determination result information such as a symbol designation command or a variable category command that designates the determination result when the start winning is generated is recognizable, the execution of the variable display corresponding to the reserved storage is finished. Up to this point, the pre-reading notice effect may not be executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect and the variable display result from being inconsistent and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  For example, when a part of judgment result information such as a symbol designation command or a variation category command is missed, even if the judgment result can be recognized by other judgment result information, the pre-reading notice effect based on the judgment result is not executed. You may restrict | limit. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  For example, when judgment results that can be recognized from a plurality of judgment result information such as a symbol designation command and a variation category command are not consistent, it is limited so that the pre-reading notice effect based on the judgment result that can be recognized by any judgment result information is not executed. Also good. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  When the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, when the high base state in which the high opening control associated with the time reduction control is performed, You may restrict | limit so that the pre-reading notice effect based on generation | occurrence | production of the start prize by the game ball having passed through 1 start prize opening may not be performed. When the high opening control is being performed, it is possible to continue to execute the special game using the second special figure that is preferentially executed by passing the game ball through the second start winning opening. Therefore, the execution of the prefetching notice effect is started based on the hold data of the special figure game using the first special figure before the end of the jackpot gaming state, and the prefetching notice effect is continuously executed even after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Then, the variable display can be continuously executed many times while holding the holding data or the like whose variable display result is “big hit”, and can be changed by executing the special figure game using the second special figure. The display result is “big hit”, and the gambling of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be remarkably enhanced because the game is repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state. Furthermore, the player uses the second special figure by repeatedly passing the game ball through the second start winning opening while recognizing that the variable display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the first special figure. Depending on whether the special figure game was repeatedly executed or the special figure game using the first special figure is executed without passing the game ball through the second start winning opening, the variable display result becomes “big hit” and the big hit game state There is a possibility that the timing to be controlled to be greatly changed depending on the skill of the player. Therefore, by limiting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the occurrence of the first start prize when in the high base state, the variable display result becomes “big hit” corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure. It is possible to ensure sound gameability by preventing the player from recognizing the possibility.

  In addition to this, for example, when part or all of the reserved memory information such as the start opening winning designation command or the reserved memory number notification command is missed in the high base state, the determination such as the symbol designation command or the variable category command is performed. Even if the result information is normally received, it may be limited not to execute the prefetch notice effect. This prevents the player from recognizing that the variable display result may be a “big hit” corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure. Can be secured.

  On the other hand, for example, when a part of reserved memory information such as a start opening prize designation command or a reserved memory number notification command is missed, it may be permitted to execute at least a part of the prefetch notice. As a result, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and to prevent the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect from being excessively reduced.

  For example, when a part of the determination result information such as a symbol designation command or a variation category command is missed, it may be permitted to execute at least a part of the pre-reading notice effect. As a result, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and to prevent the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect from being excessively reduced.

  Alternatively, for example, when determination results that can be recognized from a plurality of pieces of determination result information such as a symbol designation command and a variation category command do not match, it may be permitted to execute at least a part of the prefetch notice effect. As a result, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and to prevent the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect from being excessively reduced.

  After the prefetch notice determination process is executed in step S161 shown in FIG. 24, the prefetch notice restriction release setting process is executed (step S162). In the prefetching notice restriction release setting process, when prefetching notice restriction is restricted so that the prefetching notice effect is not executed, a process for releasing the restriction based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and a prefetching notice effect being executed are performed. In response to the completion, a process for enabling execution of a new prefetch notice effect is executed. For example, when the pre-reading notice execution flag is on, each time the change starts, the value of the remaining notice counter is decremented by 1, and the notice remaining number counter becomes 0. In addition, the pre-reading notice execution flag is reset to the off state.

  When the pre-reading notice execution flag is in the on state, the pre-reading notice execution flag is set to the off state when the pending display mode is only “0” or “2” in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. It may be reset. Note that the timing for resetting the pre-reading notice execution flag may be at the start of the change or at the end of the change. When the pre-reading notice restriction flag is in the on state, the start winning prize command stored effectively corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “1” to “8” in the start winning prize receiving command buffer 194A. On the condition that all the orders and contents can be received correctly, the restriction that prevents the prefetching notice effect from being executed, for example, by clearing the prefetching notice restriction flag may be released. When the pre-reading notice limit flag is turned on, the number of reserved memories is set in the limit count counter, and the value of the limit count counter is decremented by 1 each time the fluctuation starts. When it becomes 0, the prefetch notice restriction flag may be reset to an off state. Alternatively, the pre-read notice restriction flag may be reset to an off state when there is no more data whose undetermined information is “1” in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. It should be noted that the timing for resetting the prefetch notice restriction flag may be at the start of fluctuation or at the end of fluctuation.

  After executing the pre-reading notice restriction release setting process in step S162 shown in FIG. 24, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, the following steps S170 to S177 are performed. Select one of the processes to execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether to start variable display of decorative symbols on 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 judge are included.

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Various effects are controlled during variable display. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the effect control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit gaming state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, voice and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the voice control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs are turned on / off / flashing by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls in the small hit gaming state are executed. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. .

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

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot effect processing, 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 on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs are turned on / off / flashing by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls in the big hit gaming state are executed. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

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

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 24 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step 521; YES), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated fluctuation is obtained. It is determined whether or not the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; YES), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is a final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table or the like, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, it is preferable to determine the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. In the process of step S523, a fixed symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to a case where a variable symbol notice is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; NO), a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table, etc., the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 of the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the symbol number of the middle decorative pattern becomes the same as the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol, if the final decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, any value May be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not a jackpot combination but a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium fixed decorative symbol, the difference between the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set.

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; NO), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display result It is determined whether or not “small hit” or other cases (step S525). When it is determined to be “accuracy” or “small hit” (step S525; YES), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “accuracy” or “small hit”, such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S526). As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of decorative designs. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number for chance determination that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined chance determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to, etc., it is only necessary to determine a combination of definite decorative symbols that constitute one of the opening chance eyes. Further, when either the variation pattern PC1-4 or the variation pattern PC1-5 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, by executing the same processing as in step S524, the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the definite design which becomes.

  When it is determined in step S525 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “surprise accuracy” or “small hit” (step S525; NO), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the display is stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative design having the same design number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, whether or not there is a promotion effect during the jackpot, etc., a decision may be made to make a different decorative symbol a final decorative symbol. Good.

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

  After executing any of the processes of steps S523, S524, S526, and S527, the presence / absence of execution of the meter warning effect as an effect in which the control for changing the effect mode is performed, and the effect mode of the meter warning effect when executed And a meter notice pattern corresponding to (step S528). Here, the effect in which the control of changing the effect mode is performed, and the change mode of the effect mode can be made different. In any change mode, the control of changing the effect mode by the common change mode. Is something that starts. In addition, changing the change mode of the production mode means, for example, the change in production such as the speed at which the production mode changes, the appearance when the color or pattern of the display image or character image as the production mode changes, and the like. Anything can be used. In addition, for example, even if the speed at which the effect mode changes, the appearance when the color or pattern of the display image or character image as the effect mode changes, etc., the mode changes finally What is different is a category in which the change mode of the production mode is different. Thus, in the production in which the control of changing the production mode is performed, since the control of changing the production mode is started by the common change mode, the expectation for the change mode of the production mode can be maintained. In this embodiment, as a meter notice effect, a horizontally long meter image including a plurality of lamp images is displayed, for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5 during variable display of a decorative design, and each lamp image is displayed at the left end. In order from the lamp image, an effect of lighting and displaying at a predetermined timing as a change mode is executed. In the meter notice effect, it is possible to vary the timing at which each lamp image is turned on and displayed according to the meter notice pattern. Then, depending on whether or not the lamp changes to a specific mode in which all the lamp images are finally lit and displayed, and depending on the timing at which each lamp image is lit and displayed, there is an effect that suggests the presence or absence of super reach α or super reach β. Run. As an example, in the process of step S528, a meter notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence / absence of the meter notice effect and the meter notice pattern. In the meter advance notice determination table, the numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the meter advance notice type according to the change pattern specified from the change pattern designation command corresponds to the case where the meter advance notice effect is not executed. It is only necessary to be assigned to a plurality of meter notice patterns or the like in the case of executing the meter notice effect or the meter notice effect. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the meter notice determination table based on numerical data indicating the random number value for meter notice extraction extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. The presence / absence of the meter notice effect and the meter notice pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S528, for example, the presence / absence of the meter notification effect and the meter notification pattern may be determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 28, the meter warning effect depends on whether the variation pattern is “common for super reach α”, “common for super reach β”, “common for normal reach”, or “common for non-reach”. The determination rate of the presence / absence of the meter and the meter notice pattern is varied.

  Here, the variation pattern of “super reach α common” shown in FIG. 28 is a case where the variable display mode is “super reach α” regardless of whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. Show. The variation pattern “common to super reach β” indicates a case where the variable display mode is “super reach β” regardless of whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”. The variation pattern of “normal reach common” indicates a case where the variable display mode is “normal reach” regardless of whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. The variation pattern of “non-reach common” indicates a case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”.

  In this embodiment, six types of meter notice patterns are prepared: meter notice X1, meter notice Y1, meter notice Z1, meter notice X2, meter notice Y2, and meter notice Z2. The meter notice X1 indicates that each of the lamp images is lit and displayed in order from the leftmost lamp image at a predetermined timing, and finally all the lamp images are lit and displayed, thereby indicating super reach α or super reach β. This is a meter notice pattern for executing a meter notice success effect. Meter notice Y1 confirms that it will become super reach α by lighting each lamp image in order from the leftmost lamp image at a timing different from meter notice X1 and finally lighting all lamp images. This is a meter notice pattern for executing a meter notice success effect that is suggested to the user. The meter notice Z1 displays each lamp image in order from the leftmost lamp image at a timing different from that of the meter notice X1 and the meter notice Y1, and finally displays all the lamp images so that the super reach β is obtained. This is a meter notice pattern for executing a meter notice success effect that definitely suggests that The meter notice X2 displays each lamp image in order from the leftmost lamp image at the same timing as the meter notice X1, and finally does not display all lamp images, but displays only some of the lamp images. This is a meter notice pattern for executing a meter notice failure effect that suggests that the super reach α and the super reach β are not achieved. The meter notice Y2 displays each lamp image in order from the leftmost lamp image at the same timing as the meter notice Y1, and finally does not display all the lamp images, but displays only some of the lamp images. This is a meter notice pattern that executes a meter notice failure effect that suggests that super reach will not be achieved. The meter notice Z2 displays each lamp image in order from the leftmost lamp image at the same timing as the meter notice Z1, and finally displays not all lamp images but lights only a part of the lamp images. This is a meter notice pattern for executing a meter notice failure effect that suggests that the super reach α and the super reach β are not achieved.

  In the setting of the meter notice determination table shown in FIG. 28, when the fluctuation pattern is “common for super reach α” or “common for super reach β”, compared to the case of “common for common reach” or “common for non-reach”, The rate at which meter notice patterns are determined is high. With such a setting, it is possible to suggest that the possibility of super-reach is high when the meter notice effect is executed.

  Further, in the setting of the meter notice determination table shown in FIG. 28, when the variation pattern is “common for super reach β”, it is easier to determine “meter notice X1” than when “variable for super reach α” is used. It has become. With such a setting, when the meter notice effect corresponding to the meter notice pattern of the meter notice X1 is executed, it can be suggested that there is a high possibility of becoming super reach β.

  In addition, in the setting of the meter notice determination table shown in FIG. 28, when the variation pattern is “super reach α common”, the ratio determined as “no execution” is determined as 50% and “meter notice X1”. Is 20% and the rate determined as “meter notice Y1” is 30%, whereas when the variation pattern is “super reach β common”, it is determined as “no execution”. The ratio is 10%, the ratio determined as “meter notice X1” is 40%, and the ratio determined as “meter notice Z1” is 50%. Further, in the case of other variation patterns, “meter notice X1”, “meter notice Y1”, and “meter notice Z1” are not determined.

  That is, according to the meter notice determination table shown in FIG. 28, when “meter notice Y1” is determined, it is determined that “super reach α is common”. In addition, when it is determined to be “meter notice Z1”, it is determined that “super reach β common” is set.

  In the setting of the meter notice determination table shown in FIG. 28, when the variation pattern is “normal reach common”, the ratio determined as “no execution” is 70% and the ratio determined as “meter notice X2”. Is 10%, the rate determined as “meter notice Y2” is 10%, and the rate determined as “meter notice Z2” is 10%, while the fluctuation pattern is “non-reach common” The ratio determined as “no execution” is 100%. Further, in the case of other variation patterns, “meter notice X2”, “meter notice Y2”, and “meter notice Z2” are not determined.

  That is, when “meter notice X2”, “meter notice Y2”, and “meter notice Z2” are determined by the meter notice determination table shown in FIG. 28, it is determined that “normal reach common” is set.

  In the meter notice effect of the meter notice X1, a plurality of lamp images included in the meter image are turned on according to the timing shown in FIG. 29A, for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5 during variable display of the decorative symbols. An effect operation in which the effect mode changes in a plurality of stages is performed by the effect display to be displayed. Note that in the meter notice effect of the meter notice X1, all ten lamp images are turned on over 10 seconds, which indicates that the super reach α or super reach β is obtained. In addition, in the meter notice effect of the meter notice effect X1, up to two lamp images are lit and displayed until 2 seconds have passed from the start of the meter notice effect (after 2 seconds from the start), and then another 2 seconds have passed. The lamp image up to the fourth lamp is lit and displayed until (after 4 seconds from the start), and the lamp image up to the sixth lamp is lit and displayed until another 2 seconds (after 6 seconds from the start), Then, the lamp images up to the eighth lamp are lit up until another 2 seconds elapse (from the start to 8 seconds later), and then all 10th lamps are displayed until another 2 seconds elapse (from the start 10 seconds later). The lamp image of is displayed. That is, in the meter notice effect of the meter notice X1, each lamp image is lit and displayed in order at regular intervals. In addition, in the meter notice effect of the meter notice X1, the meter image is enlarged and displayed until the meter notice effect is finished in response to the seventh lamp image being lit and displayed as the effect mode changes more than a specific level. As a result, the production mode is emphasized and the visibility is improved.

  In the meter notice effect of the meter notice Y1, a plurality of lamp images included in the meter image are turned on according to the timing shown in FIG. 29B on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example, during the variable display of the decorative symbol. An effect operation in which the effect mode changes in a plurality of stages is performed by the effect display to be displayed. Note that in the meter notice effect of the meter notice Y1, all ten lamp images are lit and displayed over 10 seconds, thereby definitely suggesting that the super reach α is obtained. In addition, in the meter notice effect of the meter notice effect Y1, the second lamp image is lit and displayed until 2 seconds have passed from the start of the meter notice effect (after 2 seconds from the start), and then another 2 seconds have passed. The lamp image up to the sixth lamp is lit and displayed until (after 4 seconds from the start), and the lamp image up to the seventh lamp is lit and displayed until another 2 seconds (after 6 seconds from the start), Then, the lamp images up to the eighth lamp are lit up until another 2 seconds elapse (from the start to 8 seconds later), and then all 10th lamps are displayed until another 2 seconds elapse (from the start 10 seconds later). The lamp image of is displayed. That is, in the meter notice effect of the meter notice Y1, the change mode in which the lamp image is lit and displayed until two seconds have elapsed from the start of the meter notice effect (after two seconds from the start) is the meter notice effect of the meter notice X1. This is a common aspect. On the other hand, in the meter notice effect of the meter notice Y1, the change mode in which the lamp image is turned on after that is different from the meter notice effect of the meter notice X1. Also, in the meter notice effect of meter notice Y1, in response to the seventh lamp image being turned on, the meter image is enlarged and displayed until the meter notice effect ends, thereby enhancing the effect mode. Visibility is improved.

  In the meter notice effect of the meter notice Z1, a plurality of lamp images included in the meter image are turned on according to the timing shown in FIG. 29C, for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the variable display of the decorative symbols. An effect operation in which the effect mode changes in a plurality of stages is performed by the effect display to be displayed. In the meter notice effect of the meter notice Z1, all ten lamp images are lit and displayed over 10 seconds, so that it is definitely suggested that the super reach β is obtained. Further, in the meter notice effect of the meter notice effect Z1, up to two lamp images are lit and displayed until 2 seconds have passed since the start of the meter notice effect (after 2 seconds from the start), and then another 2 seconds have passed. (Up to 4 seconds after the start) until the third lamp image is lit up, and then up to 2 seconds later (up to 6 seconds after the start), up to the 4th lamp image is lit up and displayed, Then, the lamp images up to the eighth lamp are lit up until another 2 seconds elapse (from the start to 8 seconds later), and then all 10th lamps are displayed until another 2 seconds elapse (from the start 10 seconds later). The lamp image of is displayed. That is, in the meter notice effect of the meter notice effect Z1, the change mode in which the lamp image is lit and displayed until 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the meter notice effect (after 2 seconds from the start) is the meter notice X1 and the meter notice Y1. This is a mode common to the meter notice effect. On the other hand, in the meter notice effect of the meter notice Z1, the change mode in which the lamp image is turned on after that is different from the meter notice effect of the meter notice X1 and the meter notice Y1. In addition, even in the meter notice effect of the meter notice Z1, in response to the seventh lamp image being turned on, the meter image is enlarged and displayed until the meter notice effect ends, thereby enhancing the effect mode. Visibility is improved.

  In the meter notice effect of the meter notice X2, a plurality of lamp images included in the meter image are turned on according to the timing shown in FIG. 29D on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example, during the variable display of the decorative symbols. An effect operation in which the effect mode changes in a plurality of stages is performed by the effect display to be displayed. In the meter notice effect of the meter notice X2, eight lamp images out of ten lamp images are lit and displayed over 10 seconds, which indicates that super reach is not achieved. Also, in the meter notice effect of the meter notice effect X2, the second lamp image is lit and displayed until 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the meter notice effect (after 2 seconds from the start), and then another 2 seconds have passed. The lamp image up to the fourth lamp is lit and displayed until (after 4 seconds from the start), and the lamp image up to the sixth lamp is lit and displayed until another 2 seconds (after 6 seconds from the start), After that, the lamp images up to the eighth lamp are lit up until 2 seconds have passed (after 8 seconds from the start), and then lit up until 2 seconds have passed (from 10 seconds after the start). The number of will not increase. That is, in the meter notice effect of the meter notice effect X2, the change mode in which the lamp image is lit and displayed until two seconds have elapsed from the start of the meter notice effect (after two seconds from the start) is the meter notice X1 and the meter notice Y1. This is a mode common to the meter notice effect of the meter notice Z1. Further, in the meter notice effect of the meter notice effect X2, the change mode in which the lamp image is lit and displayed until 8 seconds have elapsed from the start of the meter notice effect (after 8 seconds from the start) is the same aspect as the meter notice X1. It is. Also, in the meter notice effect of the meter notice X2, in response to the seventh lamp image being turned on, the meter image is enlarged and displayed until the meter notice effect ends, thereby enhancing the effect mode. Visibility is improved.

  In the meter notice effect of the meter notice Y2, a plurality of lamp images included in the meter image are turned on according to the timing shown in FIG. 29 (E), for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5 during variable display of the decorative symbols. An effect operation in which the effect mode changes in a plurality of stages is performed by the effect display to be displayed. In the meter notice effect of the meter notice Y2, eight lamp images out of ten lamp images are lit and displayed over 10 seconds, which indicates that super reach is not achieved. In the meter notice effect of meter notice Y2, the second lamp image is lit and displayed until 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the meter notice effect (after 2 seconds from the start), and then another 2 seconds have passed. The lamp image up to the sixth lamp is lit and displayed until (after 4 seconds from the start), and the lamp image up to the seventh lamp is lit and displayed until another 2 seconds (after 6 seconds from the start), After that, the lamp images up to the eighth lamp are lit up until 2 seconds have passed (after 8 seconds from the start), and then lit up until 2 seconds have passed (from 10 seconds after the start). The number of will not increase. That is, in the meter notice effect of meter notice Y2, the change mode in which the lamp image is lit and displayed until 2 seconds have passed from the start of the meter notice effect (after 2 seconds from the start) is the meter notice X1 and meter notice Y1. This is a mode common to the meter notice effect of the meter notice Z1 and the meter notice X2. Further, in the meter notice effect of meter notice Y2, the change mode in which the lamp image is lit and displayed until 8 seconds have elapsed from the start of the meter notice effect (after 8 seconds from the start) is the same aspect as meter notice Y1. It is. Also, in the meter notice effect of meter notice Y2, in response to the seventh lamp image being turned on, the meter image is enlarged and displayed until the meter notice effect ends, thereby enhancing the effect mode. Visibility is improved.

  In the meter notice effect of the meter notice Z2, a plurality of lamp images included in the meter image are turned on according to the timing shown in FIG. 29 (F), for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5 during variable display of the decorative symbols. An effect operation in which the effect mode changes in a plurality of stages is performed by the effect display to be displayed. In the meter notice effect of meter notice Z2, eight lamp images out of ten lamp images are lit and displayed over 10 seconds, which indicates that super reach is not achieved. In addition, in the meter notice effect of the meter notice Z2, up to two lamp images are lit and displayed until 2 seconds have passed since the start of the meter notice effect (after 2 seconds from the start), and then another 2 seconds have passed. (Up to 4 seconds after the start) until the third lamp image is lit up, and then up to 2 seconds later (up to 6 seconds after the start), up to the 4th lamp image is lit up and displayed, After that, the lamp images up to the eighth lamp are lit up until 2 seconds have passed (after 8 seconds from the start), and then lit up until 2 seconds have passed (from 10 seconds after the start). The number of will not increase. That is, in the meter notice effect of the meter notice effect Z2, the change mode in which the lamp image is lit and displayed until 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the meter notice effect (after 2 seconds from the start) is the meter notice X1 and the meter notice Y1. This is a mode common to the meter notice effect of the meter notice Z1, the meter notice X2, and the meter notice Y2. Further, in the meter notice effect of the meter notice Z2, the change mode in which the lamp image is lit and displayed until 8 seconds have elapsed from the start of the meter notice effect (after 8 seconds from the start) is the same aspect as the meter notice Z1. It is. In addition, even in the meter notice effect of the meter notice Z2, in response to the seventh lamp image being lit and displayed, the meter image is enlarged and displayed until the meter notice effect ends, thereby enhancing the effect mode. Visibility is improved.

  As described above, in the meter notice effect, all the meter notice patterns have a common change mode in which the lamp image is lit and displayed until 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the meter notice effect (after 2 seconds from the start). Therefore, it is possible to maintain the expectation that all meter images are lit and become super reach until 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the meter notice effect (after 2 seconds from the start).

  Also, the meter notice pattern X1 and the meter notice pattern X2 have a common change mode in which the lamp image is lit and displayed until 8 seconds have passed since the start of the meter notice effect (from 8 seconds after the start). The expectation that all meter images will light up and become super reach α or super reach β until 6 seconds have passed (after 8 seconds from the start) after 2 seconds have passed since the start of the meter announcement effect. Can be sustained.

  Further, the meter notice pattern Y1 and the meter notice pattern Y2 have a common change mode in which the lamp image is lit and displayed until 8 seconds have passed since the start of the meter notice effect (after 8 seconds from the start). To maintain the expectation that all meter images will light up and become super reach α until 6 seconds have passed (after 8 seconds from the start) after 2 seconds from the start of the meter announcement effect. Can do.

  Further, the meter notice pattern Z1 and the meter notice pattern Z2 have a common aspect in which the lamp image is lit and displayed until 8 seconds have passed since the start of the meter notice effect (after 8 seconds from the start). , To maintain the expectation that all meter images will light up and become super reach β until 6 seconds have passed (after 8 seconds from the start) after 2 seconds have passed since the start of the meter announcement effect. Can do.

  In addition, the meter notice pattern X1, the meter notice pattern Y1, and the meter notice pattern Z1 are different in the timing at which each lamp image is turned on before the tenth lamp image is turned on. Depending on the displayed timing difference, it can be suggested to the player which super reach is to be made.

  After executing the processing of step S528, the presence / absence of execution of the super reach tilt notice effect as a predetermined effect and the super reach tilt notice pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the super reach tilt notice effect in the case of execution are determined ( Step S529). In this embodiment, as a super reach tilt announcement effect, for example, a predetermined character is imitated on the display screen of the image display device 5 in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol becoming the predetermined reach state. The image and the image imitating the target are displayed, and an effect that suggests the presence or absence of super reach is executed according to the difference in the manner in which the arrows shot by the character hit the target. As an example, in the process of step S529, a super reach tilt notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence / absence of the super reach tilt notice effect and the super reach tilt notice pattern. In the Super Reach Aori Notice Determination Table, the numerical value to be compared with the random number for determining the Super Reach Ari notice type according to the presence / absence of meter notice, the fluctuation pattern specified from the fluctuation pattern designation command, etc. It is only necessary to be assigned to a determination result of “no execution” corresponding to the case where the effect is not executed, or a plurality of super reach tilt notice patterns when the super reach tilt notice effect is executed. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 creates a super reach tilt notice determination table based on numerical data indicating random values for determining the super reach tilt notice extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. By referring to this, the presence / absence of the super reach tilt announcement effect and the super reach tilt announcement pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S529, for example, the presence / absence of the super reach tilt notice effect and the super reach tilt notice pattern may be determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 30, the presence / absence of the meter notice and whether the fluctuation pattern is “common for common reach”, “common for super reach α”, “common for super reach β”, or “common for non-reach”. Accordingly, the presence / absence of the Super Reach Aori notice effect and the determination ratio of the Super Reach Aori notice pattern are varied.

  Here, “with meter notice” shown in FIG. 30 indicates a case where a meter notice pattern is determined in the process of step S528. “No meter notice” indicates a case where “no execution” is determined in the process of step S528.

  Further, the fluctuation pattern of “normal reach common” shown in FIG. 30 indicates a case where the variable display mode is “normal reach” regardless of whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. The variation pattern “common to super reach α” indicates a case where the variable display mode is “super reach α” regardless of whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”. The variation pattern “common to super reach β” indicates a case where the variable display mode is “super reach β” regardless of whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”. The variation pattern of “non-reach common” indicates a case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”.

  In this embodiment, two types of super reach tilt notice patterns are prepared: super reach tilt notice X and super reach tilt notice Y. Super Reach Aori Notice X is a Super Reach Aori announcement that suggests that you will become a Super Reach by hitting the area marked "SP" with the arrow shot by the character. It is a notice pattern. Super Reach Aori Notice Y is a Super Reach Aori that indicates that the arrow fired by the character hits the area marked “Sorry” and does not become Super Reach It is a notice pattern.

  In the setting of the super reach tilt notice determination table shown in FIG. 30, when the variation pattern is “common for super reach α” or “common for super reach β”, it is more than for “normal reach common” or “non-reach common”. However, the rate at which the Super Reach Aori notice pattern is determined is high. With such a setting, it is possible to suggest that the possibility of becoming super reach is high by executing the super reach tilt notice effect.

  Further, in the setting of the super reach tilt notice determination table shown in FIG. 30, when the variation pattern is “super reach β common”, “super reach tilt notice X” is more effective than when “super reach α is common”. It is easy to be determined. With such a setting, it is possible to indicate that there is a high possibility of becoming a super reach β when a super reach tilt notice corresponding to the super reach tilt notice pattern of the super reach tilt notice X is executed.

  In addition, in the setting of the super reach tilt notice determination table shown in FIG. 30, when the meter notice effect is executed, the ratio of determining the super reach tilt notice pattern is higher than when the meter notice effect is not executed. ing. With such a setting, it can be suggested that the super reach tilt notice effect is executed by executing the meter notice effect.

  Further, in the setting of the super reach tilt notice determination table shown in FIG. 30 (A), when the variation pattern is “common reach common”, the percentage determined as “no execution” is 80%, and the “super reach tilt notice” is set. When the rate of “Y” is 20%, but the fluctuation pattern is “Super reach α common”, the rate of “No execution” is 40%, When the rate determined as “Notice X” is 60% and the variation pattern is “Super Reach β Common”, the rate determined as “No Execution” is 10%, The ratio determined to "" is 90%.

  On the other hand, in the setting of the super reach tilt notice determination table shown in FIG. 30B, when the fluctuation pattern is “common reach common”, the ratio determined as “no execution” is 90%, and “super reach tilt notice” While the ratio determined to “Y” is 10%, when the fluctuation pattern is “super reach α common”, the ratio determined to “no execution” is 50%, and “super reach aori” When the rate determined as “Notice X” is 50% and the variation pattern is “Common for Super Reach β”, the rate determined as “No Execution” is 20%, ”Is determined to be 80%. When the variation pattern is “non-reach common”, the ratio determined as “no execution” is 100%.

  That is, when it is determined to be “super reach tilt notice X” by the super reach tilt notice determination table shown in FIG. 30, it is determined that the super reach is reached. In addition, when it is determined that “Super Reach Aori Notice Y”, it is determined that it will be a normal reach.

  After the process of step S529 is executed, the presence or absence of execution of the pending change announcement as a special effect is determined, and the hold change announcement notice pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the pending change announcement effect when it is executed ( Step S530). In this embodiment, as the hold change change notice effect, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5, the variable currently being executed displayed in the changing special map display area 5I. An image imitating a shooting star is caused to collide with the active holding image corresponding to the display at a predetermined timing, and an effect suggesting the possibility that the active holding image changes due to the difference in timing at which the shooting star collides is executed. As an example, in the process of step S530, a reserved change announcement notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence / absence of a pending change notice effect and a pending change notice pattern. In the pending change notice notification table, the numerical value that is compared with the random number for determining the pending change notice type according to the fluctuation pattern specified by the change pattern designation command corresponds to the case where the pending change notice is not executed. It is only necessary to be assigned to a determination result of “no execution” or a plurality of pending change announcement patterns when executing a pending change announcement. After that, the effect control CPU 120 creates a hold change alarm notice determination table based on numerical data indicating a random value for hold change alarm notice extraction extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193. By referencing, it is only necessary to determine the presence / absence of the pending change announcement and the pending change announcement pattern.

  In the process of step S530, for example, the presence / absence of the pending change announcement effect and the pending change announcement pattern may be determined at a decision rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 31, the fluctuation patterns are “non-reach common”, “normal reach (losing) common”, “normal reach (big hit) common”, “super reach α (lack) common”, “super reach α”. (Big jackpot) common ”,“ Super reach β (losing) common ”,“ Super reach β (big hit) common ”, the presence / absence of pending change announcement effect and the decision rate of pending change announcement pattern Are different.

  Here, the “non-reach common” variation pattern shown in FIG. 31 indicates a case where the variable display result is “lost” or the variable display mode is “non-reach”. The variation pattern of “normal reach (losing common)” indicates a case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “normal reach”. The variation pattern of “normal reach (big hit) common” indicates a case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the variable display mode is “normal reach”. The variation pattern “common to super reach α (losing)” indicates a case where the variable display result is “lost” and the variable display mode is “super reach α”. The variation pattern “common to super reach α (big hit)” indicates a case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the variable display mode is “super reach α”. The variation pattern “common to super reach β (losing)” indicates a case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “super reach β”. The variation pattern “common to super reach β (big hit)” indicates a case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the variable display mode is “super reach β”.

  In this embodiment, there are three types of pending change warning notice patterns: pending change warning notice X, pending change warning notice Y, and pending change warning notice Z. The hold change announcement notice X is activated at a predetermined rate by causing an image imitating a shooting star to collide with the active hold image displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I immediately after the decorative pattern change starts. This is a pending change announcement pattern that suggests the possibility of the pending image changing. The holding change tilt notice Y is made by causing an image imitating a shooting star to collide with the active holding image displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I immediately before the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the predetermined reach state, This is a hold change change notice pattern that suggests the possibility that the active hold image changes at a different rate from the hold change notice X. The hold change tilt notice Z is obtained by causing an image imitating a shooting star to collide with the active hold image displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I immediately after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the predetermined reach state. This is a pending change announcement pattern that suggests the possibility that the active pending image changes at a different rate from the pending change announcement X and the pending change announcement Y.

  In the setting of the pending change tilt notice determination table shown in FIG. 31, the fluctuation patterns are “common for super reach α (losing)”, “common for super reach α (big hit)”, “common for super reach β (losing)”, “super reach”. In the case of β (big hit) common, the percentage of pending change and notice pattern is determined than in the case of “non-reach common”, “normal reach (miss) common”, and “normal reach (big hit) common”. It is high. With such a setting, it is possible to suggest that the possibility of becoming super-reach is high when the pending change notice is executed.

  Further, in the setting of the pending change tilt notice table shown in FIG. 31, when the fluctuation pattern is “normal reach (big hit) common”, than the case of “normal reach (lack) common”, the pending change tilt notice pattern The rate at which is determined is high. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is “super reach α (big hit) common”, the ratio of the pending change due to the pending change is higher than the case of “super reach α (losing) common”. . In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is “super reach β (big hit) common”, the ratio of the pending change due to the pending change is higher than the case of “super reach β (losing) common”. . With such a setting, it is possible to suggest that the possibility of a big hit is high by executing the pending change and the advance notice.

  Further, in the setting of the pending change tilt notice determination table shown in FIG. 31, the fluctuation patterns are “common to super reach α (losing)”, “common to super reach α (big hit)”, “common to super reach β (losing)”, “ “Super-reach β (big hit) common” is more than “non-reach common”, “normal reach (miss) common”, “normal reach (big hit) common”, It is easy to be determined as “pending change time notice Z”. With such a setting, it is possible to indicate that the possibility of becoming super-reach is higher as the timing of execution of the notice of holding change and the advance notice effect is delayed.

  In addition, in the setting of the pending change tilt notice determination table shown in FIG. 31, when the fluctuation pattern is “common for super reach β (losing)” or “common for super reach β (big hit)”, “super reach α (lost) ) Common ”and“ super reach α (big hit) common ”, it is easier to determine“ holding change warning notice Z ”. With such a setting, it can be suggested that the possibility of becoming super reach β increases as the timing of execution of the pending change and notice effect is delayed.

  Further, in the setting of the pending change tilt notice determination table shown in FIG. 31, when the variation pattern is “normal reach (big hit) common”, than “normal reach (losing common)”, Y ”is easily determined. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is “super reach α (big hit) common”, “pending change tilt notice Y” and “hold change tilt notice Z” than when “super reach α (lack) common” is used. It is easy to be determined. Further, when the variation pattern is “common for super reach β (big hit)”, it is easier to determine “hold change change notice Z” than when it is “common for super reach β (losing)”. With such a setting, it can be suggested that the later the timing at which the notice change effect is executed due to the pending change, the higher the possibility of a big hit.

  After executing the process of step S530, the presence / absence of other changing notice effects and the changing notice pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the changing notice effect when executed are determined (step S531). As an example, in the process of step S531, a changing notice preview table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence / absence of a notice notice changing and a notice pattern changing. In the changing notice determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value for changing notice type according to the variable display result specified from the variable display result notification command, the change pattern specified from the change pattern designation command, etc. However, it is only necessary to be assigned to a determination result of “no execution” corresponding to the case where the changing notice effect is not executed, a plurality of changing notice patterns when the changing notice effect is executed, and the like. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the changing notice determination table based on the numerical data indicating the changing random notice value extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. Thus, the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S531, for example, the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern may be determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 32, the variable display result is a notice of fluctuation depending on whether it is “losing (non-reach)”, “losing (reach)”, “big hit”, or “small hit”. The presence / absence of the performance and the decision rate of the changing notice pattern are varied.

  Here, the variable display result of “losing (non-reach)” illustrated in FIG. 32 indicates a case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”, and the variable of “losing (reach)” is variable. The display result indicates a case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach”.

  In this embodiment, three types of changing notice patterns are prepared: notice X, notice Y, and notice Z. The notice X is a changing notice pattern that executes a notice notice during fluctuation of “character display”, the notice Y is a notice pattern during change that executes a notice notice effect during change of “step-up action”, and a notice Z is This is a changing notice pattern for executing a notice notice during change of “operation notice”.

  In the “character display” changing notice effect, an effect display in which a character image prepared in advance at a predetermined position is displayed, for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the variable display of the decorative design.

  In the “step-up operation” changing notice effect, an effect of switching and displaying a plurality of kinds of effect images prepared in advance in a predetermined order, for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5 during variable display of the decorative symbol. The display may perform an effect operation in which the effect mode changes in a plurality of stages. It should be noted that in the “step-up operation” changing notice effect, after any one of a plurality of kinds of effect images prepared in advance is displayed, the effect image is not switched and the effect display in the changing notice effect is displayed. You may make it complete | finish. Further, in the “step-up operation” changing notice effect, during the variable display of the decorative design, for example, the effect mode is changed in a plurality of stages by the effect operation in which the movable member is operated in a plurality of types according to a predetermined order. Such a production operation may be performed. In the “step-up operation” changing notice effect, the effect operation in the notice effect is ended without switching to the second-stage effect operation after the movable member performs the effect operation in one kind of operation mode. You may make it happen.

  In the “notice of operation” change notice, the display of the effect image on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example, changes according to the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player during the variable display of the decorative symbols. In other words, the production operation is changed by changing the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. As an example, in the changing notice of “operation notice”, a predetermined effect operation as an operation promotion effect is performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The operation promotion effect is obtained by, for example, displaying an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5. Any production operation that prompts the operation may be used.

  After executing the process of step S531, a prefetching notice execution process including control such as changing the display mode of the hold storage display from the special mode to the special mode during the prefetching notice effect is executed (step S532). FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a pre-reading notice execution process executed in step S532 of FIG. In the prefetching notice execution process shown in FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the prefetching notice effect is being executed by determining whether or not the prefetching notice execution flag is on. Determination is made (step S751). If the pre-reading notice effect is not being executed (step S751; NO), the pre-reading notice execution process is terminated.

  If the pre-reading notice effect is being executed (step S751; YES), it is determined whether there is a special mode hold storage display (step S752). In step S752, if there is data in which the hold display mode in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is “1”, it may be determined that there is a special mode hold storage display. If there is no special mode hold storage display (step S742; NO), the pre-reading notice execution process is terminated.

  When there is a special mode hold storage display (step S752; YES), a change lottery for determining whether to change from the special mode to the special mode is performed (step S753). As an example, in the process of step S753, a change lottery table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining whether to change from a special mode to a special mode. In the change lottery table, the determination result corresponding to the case where the numerical value to be compared with the random value for change lottery is changed to the special mode or the determination result corresponding to the case where it is not changed to the special mode according to the number of stored storage As long as it is assigned to. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the change lottery table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for change lottery extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. What is necessary is just to determine whether it changes from a special aspect to a special aspect.

  In the process of step S753, for example, it is only necessary to determine whether or not to change from the special mode to the special mode at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 34A, the special mode changes to the special mode depending on whether the number of reserved memories is “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4 or more”. The decision rate of whether or not to make it different.

  Specifically, the greater the number of reserved memories, the higher the ratio determined to change from the special mode to the special mode. With such a setting, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game due to an increase in the number of reserved memories, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  In step S753, after performing the change lottery as described above, it is determined whether or not it is determined to change from the special mode to the special mode (step S754). When it is determined not to change from the special mode to the special mode (step S754; NO), the pre-reading notice execution process is terminated.

  If it is determined to change from the special mode to the special mode (step S754; YES), it is determined whether there are a plurality of special mode hold storage displays (step S755). In step S755, if there are a plurality of data whose hold display mode is “1” in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, it may be determined that there are a plurality of special mode hold storage displays.

  When it is determined that there are a plurality of special mode hold storage displays (step S755; YES), a lottery is performed to determine which special mode is changed to the special mode (step S756). As an example, in the process of step S756, a selection table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining which special mode is changed to the special mode. In this selection table, the number to be compared with the random number value for selection is the special one with the lower buffer number, depending on whether or not the hold data whose variable display result is “big hit” is included in the hold memory. The determination result corresponding to the case where the mode is changed to the special mode or the determination result corresponding to the case where the special mode having a higher buffer number is changed to the special mode may be allocated. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the selection table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for selection extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, so that any special table can be obtained. What is necessary is just to determine whether it changes from an aspect to a special aspect.

  In the process of step S756, it is only necessary to determine which special mode is changed to the special mode at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 34 (B), any special mode is changed to a special mode depending on whether or not the hold data whose variable display result is “big hit” is included in the hold memory. The decision rate is different.

  Specifically, when the hold data whose variable display result is “big hit” is included in the hold memory, it is easy to determine that the special mode with the higher buffer number is changed to the special mode. At the same time, when there is no holding data whose variable display result is “big hit” in the holding memory, it is easy to determine that the special mode with the lower buffer number is changed to the special mode. That is, in the case where hold data whose variable display result is “big hit” is included in the hold memory, the ratio of changing the hold memory display that is displayed in the special mode later to the special mode is high, When there is no holding data whose variable display result is “big hit” in the holding memory, the ratio of changing the holding memory display previously displayed in the special mode to the special mode is high. By such setting, attention can be paid to which one of the reserved storage displays displayed in a plurality of special modes changes to the special mode, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Note that, in the determination ratio shown in FIG. 34 (B), either “the lower buffer number” or “the higher buffer number” is determined, but the reserved storage display displayed in a special mode. May be read as “the one with the lowest buffer number” or “the one with the highest buffer number”. In addition, when there are three or more on-hold storage displays displayed in a special mode, it may be determined which one is changed in more detail.

  In step S756, after performing a lottery to determine which special mode is changed to the special mode, it is determined whether it is determined to change the higher buffer number (step S757).

  If it is determined that the higher buffer number is selected (step S757; YES), a first table shown in FIG. 35A is used as a table for determining which special mode is to be changed. The special mode determination table 201 is set (step S758).

  When it is determined that the lower buffer number is to be changed (step S757; NO), or when a plurality of special modes are not output (step S755; NO), which special mode is to be changed. The second special mode determination table 202 shown in FIG. 35B is set as a table for determining (step S759).

  In the first special mode determination table 201 shown in FIG. 35 (A) and the second special mode determination table 202 shown in FIG. 35 (B), it is transmitted based on the occurrence of the start winning corresponding to the variable display to be notified. A numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the special mode is assigned to the determination result of “normal mode”, “first mode”, and “second mode” in accordance with the specification content of the variable category command. The “normal mode” is the same display mode as when the pre-reading notice effect is not executed. That is, a pre-reading notice effect that changes to a normal mode after being displayed in a special mode may be executed. The “first mode” and the “second mode” are display modes included in the special mode. The “first mode” and the “second mode” may be different display modes. In this embodiment, the “first mode” is a white star display “☆”, and the “second mode” is a black star display “★”.

  In the settings of the first special mode determination table 201 and the second special mode determination table 202, when the variation category is “super reach common” or “small hit”, it is “non-reach common” or “other loss”. The ratio determined in the special mode such as “first mode” and “second mode” is higher than the case. By such a setting, it can be suggested that it becomes super reach by changing from the special mode to the special mode.

  Further, in the settings of the first special mode determination table 201 and the second special mode determination table 202, when the variation category is “big hit”, it is determined as the “second mode” than when the variation category is another variation category. It is easy to be done. With such a setting, it can be suggested that there is a high possibility of a big hit when the mode is changed to the second mode.

  Further, the first special mode determination table 201 and the second special mode determination table 202 have different determination ratios for changing the special mode. That is, the ratio of which special mode is different between the case where the special mode with the higher buffer number is changed and the case where the special mode with the lower buffer number is changed. Thereby, attention can be paid to which one of the reserved storage displays displayed in a plurality of special modes changes to the special mode, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Specifically, in the setting of the second special mode determination table 202, the “first mode” may be determined regardless of the variation category. On the other hand, in the setting of the first special mode determination table 201, when the variation category is “non-reach” or “other loss”, the “normal mode” is always determined, and the variation category Is always determined as the “second mode”. Further, when the variation category is “common for super reach”, the setting of the first special mode determination table 201 shows that the ratio determined as “second mode” is 10%, whereas the second special mode is In the setting of the determination table 202, the ratio determined as the “second mode” is 30%.

  In other words, if the second special mode determination table 202 is determined to be “first mode”, there may be a loss that does not result in super reach, but the first special mode determination table 201 sets the “first mode”. When it is determined, it is determined that it will be super reach, or “small hit” or “big hit”. In addition, when the “second mode” is determined by the first special mode determination table 201, the big hit is made at a higher rate than the case where the “second mode” is determined by the second special mode determination table 202. It has become.

  In other words, when the special mode with the higher buffer number is changed, the display result and the presence / absence of super-reach are clearly notified when the special mode with the lower buffer number is changed. Yes. Specifically, the display result is a big hit when the special mode with the higher buffer number changes to the second mode than when the special mode with the lower buffer number changes to the second mode. The ratio is high. Thereby, attention can be paid to which one of the reserved storage displays displayed in a plurality of special modes changes to the special mode, and the interest of the game is improved.

  When there are not a plurality of reserved storage displays displayed in the special mode (step S755; NO), it is determined which display mode to change to using the second special mode determination table 202. That is, when there are a plurality of pending storage displays displayed in a special mode and it is determined that the higher buffer number is to be changed, which display mode is to be changed at a special determination ratio Will be decided.

  When multiple pending storage displays are displayed in a special mode, it is assumed that the player will notice that the one displayed in the special mode first changes, and the one displayed in the special mode first A game machine that changes first is common. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the direction displayed later in a special mode may change first, and if the direction displayed later in a special mode changes first, a special determination ratio The display mode to be changed is determined. As a result, an unexpected performance can be executed, and in the case of an unexpected performance, the display result and the presence / absence of super reach are clearly notified, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  After the processes of steps S758 and S759, the effect control CPU 120, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the prefetching notice extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example, step S758. Alternatively, the display mode to be changed from the special mode is determined by referring to either the first special mode determination table 201 or the second special mode determination table 202 set in step S759 (step S760).

  Subsequently, among the display parts displayed in the special manner in the start winning memory display area 5H, control is performed to update the display part determined to be changed in step S756 with the display form determined in the process of step S760. (Step S761).

  After the process of step S761 is executed, the reserved storage display mode in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is updated (step S762). In step S762, the “hold display mode” of the buffer number corresponding to the change of the display mode is changed from “1” to “0” (normal mode) or “2” (first mode, second mode) corresponding to the special mode. (Mode) may be updated. After the process of step S762, the pre-reading notice execution process is terminated.

  After the process of step S532 is executed, the presence / absence of a change in the active hold image and the active hold display mode corresponding to the display mode of the active hold image in the case of change are determined (S533). As an example, in the process of step S533, an active hold change determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining whether or not there is a change in the active hold image and the active hold display mode. In the active hold change determination table, whether the display mode of the active hold image corresponding to the variable display to be executed in the future is the normal mode or the first mode, whether there is a hold change warning notice, or when the hold change warning notice is executed. The number to be compared with the random number value for determining the active hold display mode is determined according to the change pattern specified by the change pattern designation command when the hold change notice is not executed. It may be assigned to the determination result of “no change” corresponding to the case where the image is not changed, a plurality of active hold display modes when the active hold image is changed, and the like. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the active hold change determination table based on numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the active hold display mode extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. By doing so, the presence / absence of a change in the active hold image and the active hold display mode may be determined.

  In the process of step S533, for example, the presence / absence of a change in the active hold image and the active hold display mode may be determined at a determination ratio as illustrated in FIGS. In the setting example of the ratio shown in FIG. 36, whether the display mode of the active hold image corresponding to the variable display to be executed is the normal mode or the first mode, and the hold change alert notice pattern when executing the hold change notice notice. Depending on whether “pending change tilt notice X”, “pending change tilt notice Y”, or “pending change tilt notice Z”, the presence / absence of change of the active hold image and the determination ratio of the active hold display mode are different. It is In the setting example of the ratio shown in FIG. 37, whether the display mode of the active hold image corresponding to the variable display to be executed from now on is the normal mode or the first mode, and the change pattern when the hold change notification is not executed is “non-display”. “Reach common”, “Normal reach (losing) common”, “Normal reach (big hit) common”, “Super reach α (hits) common”, “Super reach α (big hit) common”, “Super reach β (lack) common”, The presence / absence of the change in the active hold image and the determination ratio of the active hold display mode are made different depending on whether the “super reach β (big hit) is common”.

  Here, “pending storage display is normal mode” shown in FIGS. 36 and 37 indicates a case where the display mode of the active hold image corresponding to the variable display to be executed is the normal mode. “The hold mode display is the first mode” indicates that the display mode of the active hold image corresponding to the variable display to be executed is the first mode.

  36 and FIG. 37 indicate a case where a pending change notice pattern has been determined in the process of step S530. “No pending change notice” indicates a case where “no execution” is determined in the process of step S530.

  Also, the pending change warning notice pattern of “pending change warning notice X” shown in FIG. 36 indicates that the hold change warning notice effect is executed immediately after the change of the decorative design is started. The “hold change change notice Y” hold change notice notice pattern indicates that the hold change notice notice effect is executed immediately before the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined reach state. The “hold change change notice Z” hold change notice notice pattern indicates that the hold change notice notice effect is executed immediately after the decorative display variable display state reaches a predetermined reach state.

  In addition, the variation pattern of “non-reach common” illustrated in FIG. 37 indicates a case where the variable display result is “losing” or the variable display mode is “non-reach”. The variation pattern of “normal reach (losing common)” indicates a case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “normal reach”. The variation pattern of “normal reach (big hit) common” indicates a case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the variable display mode is “normal reach”. The variation pattern “common to super reach α (losing)” indicates a case where the variable display result is “lost” and the variable display mode is “super reach α”. The variation pattern “common to super reach α (big hit)” indicates a case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the variable display mode is “super reach α”. The variation pattern “common to super reach β (losing)” indicates a case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “super reach β”. The variation pattern “common to super reach β (big hit)” indicates a case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the variable display mode is “super reach β”.

  In the setting of the active hold change determination table shown in FIG. 36 and FIG. 37, when the hold change occurrence notice effect is executed, the “first mode” or “second” is more effective than when the hold change change notice effect is not executed. The ratio determined in the special mode such as “mode” is high. With such a setting, it is possible to suggest that the active pending image is highly likely to change to a special mode by executing the pending change announcement effect.

  In the setting of the active hold change determination table shown in FIG. 36, when the hold change alarm notice pattern is “hold change alarm notice Y” or “hold change alarm notice Z”, “hold change alarm notice X” is used. The ratio determined in the special mode such as the “first mode” and the “second mode” is higher than in some cases. In addition, when the hold change change notice pattern is “hold change change notice Z” or “hold change change notice X” or “hold change change notice Y”, the “first mode” or “first” The ratio determined in the special mode such as “2 modes” is high. With such a setting, it can be suggested that the possibility that the active hold image changes to the special mode is higher as the timing at which the hold change effect and the notice effect is executed is later.

  Also, in the setting of the active hold change determination table shown in FIG. 37, the fluctuation patterns are “common for super reach α (losing)”, “common for super reach α (big hit)”, “common for super reach β (losing)”, “super” In the case of “reach β (big hit) common”, “first mode” and “second mode” are compared to the cases of “non-reach common”, “normal reach (lack) common”, and “normal reach (big hit) common”. The ratio determined to the special mode such as “is high”. With such a setting, it can be suggested that the possibility that the active reserved image is changed to the special mode is likely to be super reach.

  In addition, in the setting of the active pending change determination table shown in FIG. 37, when the variation pattern is “normal reach (big hit) common”, the “second mode” is set rather than “normal reach (losing) common”. It is easy to be determined. Further, when the variation pattern is “common for super reach α (big hit)”, it is easier to determine the “second mode” than when it is “common for super reach α (losing)”. Further, when the variation pattern is “common for super reach β (big hit)”, it is easier to determine the “second mode” than when it is “common for super reach β (losing)”. With such a setting, it can be suggested that there is a high possibility of a big hit when the active reserved image changes to the second mode.

  After executing the process of step S533, the execution execution setting during other variable display is performed (step S534). As an example, in the process of step S534, even if a pre-reading notice effect, a meter notice effect, a super reach tilt notice effect, a hold change notice notice effect, or other settings different from the changing notice effect are performed. Good. Such effects include, for example, an output in which a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the start of variable display or at a predetermined timing during execution, or a game effect lamp 9 or the like. The effect of the one-shot notification mode that immediately notifies that the variable display result is “big hit” by executing the performance of the predetermined mode including a part or all of the mode of the mode in which the flash lamp is lit. May be executed. Alternatively, as such an effect, an effect of displaying a special effect image corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” may be executed.

  As another example, in the process of step S534, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, for example, a setting may be made to execute a predetermined aspect for liveliness. More specifically, it is only necessary to be able to execute an effect in a predetermined mode such as an effect in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 shines or an effect in which a predetermined effect image to be a mini character is displayed.

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S535). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects, for example, one of a plurality of special figure changing time effect control patterns corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, and sets it as a use pattern. For example, when the setting for executing the meter notice, the super reach notice, and the hold change notice is made, a notice effect control pattern corresponding to the setting may be selected.

  After executing the process of step S535, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S536). . Subsequently, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S537). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern set as the use pattern in step S535 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. 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 S538), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 24 as the variable display process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 38, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S541). ). As an example, in the process of step S541, the variable display time elapses when the production control process timer value is updated and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value. What is necessary is just to determine with having carried out.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S541 (step S541; NO), it is determined whether or not it is the meter notice effect period for executing the meter notice effect (step S542). The meter notice effect period may be determined in advance for each meter notice pattern selected in step S528 in FIG. 27, for example. When it is the meter notice effect period in step S542 (step S542; YES), effect operation control for executing the meter notice effect is performed (step S543).

  As an example, in the process of step S543, display of effect images, output of sound effects, lamp lighting, effect models according to effect control execution data read out from the meter notice effect control pattern corresponding to each meter notice pattern, etc. In order to perform a predetermined presentation operation including a part or all of the above operations, etc., if various commands are created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, etc. Good.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S543 of FIG. 38 as the meter notice operation control process. In the meter notice operation control process shown in FIG. 39, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a meter image has already been displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step S481). Here, whether or not the meter image has already been displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined depending on, for example, that the meter image has been displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 or the like. The meter image displayed flag provided in is set to the on state, and the determination may be made based on whether or not the meter image displayed flag is on.

  If the meter image is not already displayed in step S481 (step S481; NO), the meter image is displayed in the normal mode on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step S482).

  If the meter image has already been displayed in step S481 (step S481; YES), or after executing the process of step S482, the process of step S528 shown in FIG. In accordance with the selected meter notice pattern, each lamp image is lit and displayed in order from the leftmost lamp image (step S483). As an example, in the process of step S483, for example, when “meter notice X1” is selected in the process of step S528 shown in FIG. 27, according to the meter notice pattern corresponding to “meter notice X1” shown in FIG. Each lamp image is lit and displayed in order from the leftmost lamp image. That is, in this case, for example, when it is determined in the process of step S542 that it is the meter notice effect period, the start time of the meter notice effect is set as the start time of the meter notice effect until 2 seconds (from the start to 2 seconds later). The second lamp image from the left side is lit up. At this time, for example, based on the production control process timer value or the like, the production control CPU 120 lights and displays the first lamp image when 1 second has elapsed since the start of the production of the meter advancement effect. If two seconds have elapsed from the start of the second lamp image, the second lamp image may be lit and displayed in order, for example, the lighting control process timer value, etc. Based on the above, two lamp images may be lit and displayed at a time when two seconds have elapsed from the start of the meter notice effect. Similarly, the effect control CPU 120 executes the same process every time the process of step S483 is executed by a timer interruption that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses until 10 seconds elapse from the start of the meter notice effect.

  After the process of step S483 is executed, it is determined whether or not there are seven or more lamp images that are lit (step S484).

  When there are seven or more lamp images lit and displayed in the process of step S484 (step S484; YES), the effect control CPU 120 displays the meter image displayed in the normal mode on the display screen of the image display device 5. Is displayed in an enlarged manner (step S485). As described above, the meter image is enlarged and displayed in response to the seventh lamp image being turned on, so that the effect mode is emphasized and the visibility is improved.

  If there are not seven or more lamp images that are lit in step S484 (step S484; NO), or after performing the process of step S485, has the effect operation control for executing the meter notice effect been completed? It is determined whether or not (step S486). As an example, in the process of step S486, it is only necessary to determine that the presentation operation control for executing the meter notice effect has been completed by completing the execution of all the operation control patterns set in the meter notice pattern. Alternatively, it is determined that the production operation control for executing the meter notice effect has been completed because the period preset as the meter notice effect has elapsed from the start of the meter notice effect. Also good.

  When it is determined in step S486 that the effect operation control for executing the meter notice effect is not completed (step S486; NO), the meter notice operation control process is terminated as it is. In this case, when the next timer interruption occurs, the meter notice operation control process shown in FIG. 39 is executed again.

  When it is determined in step S486 that the effect operation control for executing the meter notice effect has been completed (step S486; YES), the effect control CPU 120 displays the meter image displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Is not displayed (step S487), and the meter notice operation control process is terminated.

  When it is not the meter notice effect period in step S542 (step S542; NO), after executing the process of step S543, whether or not it is the active hold change notice effect period for executing the active hold change notice effect. Is determined (step S544). The active hold change notice effect period may be determined in advance, for example, for each of the hold change notice notice patterns selected in step S530 in FIG. 27 and the presence or absence of the active hold change determined in step S533 in FIG. For example, when “hold change change notice X” is selected in step S530 of FIG. 27, the active hold change notice effect period is an effect period that starts immediately after the start of change. In addition, when “hold change change notice Y” is selected in step S530 of FIG. 27, the active hold change notice effect period is an effect period that starts immediately before reach. In addition, when “hold change change notice Z” is selected in step S530 of FIG. 27, the active hold change notice effect period is an effect period that starts immediately after reach. When it is the active hold change notice effect period in step S544 (step S544; YES), effect operation control for executing the active hold change notice effect is performed (step S545).

  As an example, in the process of step S545, the display of the effect image and the sound effect according to the effect control execution data read from each hold change alarm notice pattern, the active hold change notice effect control pattern corresponding to the presence / absence of the active hold change, etc. In order to perform a predetermined production operation including a part or all of the output, lamp lighting, production model operation, etc., various commands are generated and the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, and the lamp control are generated. What is necessary is just to transmit with respect to the board | substrate 14 grade | etc.,.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S545 of FIG. 38 as the active hold change notice operation control process. In the active hold change operation control process shown in FIG. 40, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is a hold change alert notice period for executing the hold change notice notice (step S491). The hold change presence notice period may be determined in advance for each hold change change notice pattern selected in step S530 of FIG.

  When it is the hold change announcement notice period in step S491 (step S491; YES), the presentation operation control for executing the hold change notice notice effect is performed (step S492).

  As an example, in the process of step S492, the display of the effect image, the output of the sound effect, the lighting of the lamp according to the effect control execution data read from the hold change alarm notification control pattern etc. corresponding to each hold change alarm notification pattern In order to perform a predetermined production operation including part or all of the operation of the production model, etc., various commands are created to the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. What is necessary is just to transmit.

  After the process of step S492 is executed, it is determined whether or not the rendering operation control for executing the hold change and the advance notice is finished (step S493). As an example, in the process of step S493, it is only necessary to determine that the presentation operation control for executing the pending change notification is completed with the completion of the execution of the pending change notification pattern.

  If it is determined in step S493 that the presentation operation control for executing the hold change notice is not finished (step S493; NO), the active hold change notice operation control process is finished as it is. In this case, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the active hold change notice operation control process shown in FIG. 40 is executed again.

  If it is not the pending change notice period in step S491 (step S491; NO), or if it is determined in step S493 that the presentation operation control for executing the pending change notice is finished (step S493; YES), the active hold image is updated to the display mode determined in the process of step S533 shown in FIG. 27 (step S494), and the active hold change notice operation control process is terminated.

  When it is not the meter notice effect period in step S544 of FIG. 38 (step S544; NO), or after executing the process of step S545, it is a super reach notice notice period for executing the super reach notice effect. It is determined whether or not (step S546). The super reach tilt notice period may be determined in advance for each super reach tilt notice pattern selected in step S529 of FIG. 27, for example. When it is the super reach tilt notice effect period in step S546 (step S546; YES), effect operation control for executing the super reach tilt notice effect is performed (step S547).

  As an example, in the process of step S547, display of effect images, output of sound effects, lighting of lamps according to the effect control execution data read from the super reach alarm notice control pattern corresponding to each super reach alarm notice pattern. In order to perform a predetermined production operation including part or all of the operation of the production model, etc., various commands are created to the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. What is necessary is just to transmit.

  If it is not the super reach announcement notice period in step S546 (step S546; NO), or after executing the process of step S547, for example, based on the setting in the special-fluctuation fluctuation production control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, etc. In addition, after performing the effect operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative symbols (step S548), the effect processing during variable display is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S541 (step S541; YES), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S549). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S549; NO), the variable display effect processing is terminated and stands by. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may make it do.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S549 (step S549; 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 for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol as a display result is performed (step S550). Further, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for specifying the hit start designation command (step S551). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S52), and the effect process during variable display is ended.

  Next, a specific performance operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 41 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the timing of meter notice according to the meter notice pattern of “meter notice X1”, “meter notice Y1”, and “meter notice X1”. FIG. 42 shows an example of a display operation in the image display device 5 when the meter notice effect by the meter notice pattern of “meter notice X1” is executed.

  Here, in the process of step S528 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, it is determined that the meter notice according to the meter notice pattern “meter notice X1” is executed. In addition, it is assumed that it is determined in the process of step S529 of the variable display start setting process illustrated in FIG. 27 that the super reach tilt notice using the super reach tilt notice pattern of “super reach tilt notice X” is executed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 42A, after variable display is started in the decorative symbol display area, as shown in FIG. 42B, for example, a meter in a normal mode is displayed below the display area of the image display device. An image 5MS is displayed. In the display example shown in FIG. 42 (B), the start winning memory display area 5H and the changing special map display area 5I are not displayed in accordance with the display of the meter image 5MS. Instead, the reserved memory number display area is displayed. The current number of stored memories is displayed at 5J.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42C, up to two lamp images are lit and displayed until 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the meter announcement effect (after 2 seconds from the start). As shown in D), up to four lamp images are lit and displayed until another 2 seconds have passed (from 4 seconds after the start). In the display example shown in FIG. 42 (D), as shown in FIG. 41 (A), after the lamp images up to the second are lit up, the variable display state of the decorative symbols is the reach state.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42E, up to six lamp images are lit and displayed until another 2 seconds have passed (from 6 seconds after the start), and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42F. In addition, up to 8 lamp images are lit and displayed until 2 seconds have passed (from 8 seconds after the start). In the display examples shown in FIGS. 42 (E) and 42 (F), as shown in FIG. 41 (A), a predetermined character is simulated corresponding to the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbols has reached the reach state. A super-reach trail announcement effect that indicates whether or not there is a super-reach is displayed depending on the mode in which the arrow shot by the character hits the target. . In the display examples shown in FIGS. 42 (E) and 42 (F), the meter image 5ML in an enlarged manner is displayed in response to the seventh lamp image being turned on, so that the production mode Is emphasized and visibility is improved.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42 (G), all the lamp images up to the tenth are lit and displayed until another 2 seconds elapse (from 10 seconds after the start), and then, in FIG. 42 (H). As shown, the variable display state of the decorative pattern is super reach. In the display example shown in FIG. 42 (G), as shown in FIG. 41 (A), all the lamp images up to the tenth are lit up and the meter notice ends as a successful effect, and the characters are shot by the character. The super-reach notice is ended as a successful production by the arrow that hits the target area marked “SP”. In the display example shown in FIG. 42 (G), the display mode is emphasized by displaying the enlarged meter image 5ML, and the visibility is improved.

  In the process of step S528 shown in FIG. 27, the presence / absence of the meter notice effect and the meter notice pattern are determined using the meter notice determination table shown in FIG. In the setting of the meter notice determination table shown in FIG. 28, it is determined that super reach will be established when “meter notice X1” is determined. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 42, when the meter notice effect by the meter notice pattern of “meter notice X1” is executed, it can be definitely suggested to the player that the player will be super reach.

  Further, in the process of step S529 shown in FIG. 27, the presence / absence of a super reach tilt notice and a super reach tilt notice pattern are determined using the super reach tilt notice determining table shown in FIG. In the setting of the super reach tilt notice determination table shown in FIG. 30, if it is determined to be “super reach tilt notice X”, it is determined that the super reach is reached. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 42, when a super reach tilt announcement effect according to the super reach tilt notice pattern of “Super reach tilt notice X” is executed, it is definitely suggested to the player that the player will be super reach. Can do.

  FIG. 43 shows an example of a display operation in the image display device 5 in the case where a meter notice effect by the meter notice pattern of “meter notice Y1” is executed.

  Here, in the process of step S528 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, it is determined that the meter notice according to the meter notice pattern “meter notice Y1” is executed. In addition, it is assumed that it is determined in the process of step S529 of the variable display start setting process illustrated in FIG. 27 that the super reach tilt notice using the super reach tilt notice pattern of “super reach tilt notice X” is executed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 43 (A), after variable display is started in the decorative symbol display area, as shown in FIG. 43 (B), for example, a meter in the normal mode is displayed below the display area of the image display device. An image 5MS is displayed. In the display example shown in FIG. 43 (B), the start winning memory display area 5H and the changing special map display area 5I are not displayed in accordance with the display of the meter image 5MS. Instead, the reserved memory number display area is displayed. The current number of stored memories is displayed at 5J.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 43C, until 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the meter notification effect (after 2 seconds from the start), the meter notification effect by the meter notification pattern of “meter notification X1” Up to two lamp images are lit up.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 43 (D), up to six lamp images are lit and displayed until another 2 seconds have elapsed (after 4 seconds from the start). In the display example shown in FIG. 43 (D), as shown in FIG. 41 (A), after the lamp images up to the second are lit up, the variable display state of the decorative symbols is the reach state.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 43 (E), up to the seventh lamp image is lit and displayed until another 2 seconds have elapsed (after 6 seconds from the start), and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42 (F). In addition, up to 8 lamp images are lit and displayed until 2 seconds have passed (from 8 seconds after the start). In the display examples shown in FIGS. 43 (E) and 43 (F), as shown in FIG. 41 (A), a predetermined character is simulated corresponding to the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbols has reached the reach state. A super-reach trail announcement effect that indicates whether or not there is a super-reach is displayed depending on the mode in which the arrow shot by the character hits the target. . In the display examples shown in FIGS. 43 (E) and 43 (F), the meter image 5ML in an enlarged manner is displayed in response to the seventh lamp image being turned on, so that the production mode Is emphasized and visibility is improved.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 43 (G), all the lamp images up to the tenth are lit and displayed until another 2 seconds elapse (from 10 seconds after the start), and thereafter, in FIG. 43 (H). As shown, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is super reach α. In the display example shown in FIG. 43 (G), as shown in FIG. 41 (A), all the lamp images up to the tenth are lit up and the meter notice is finished as a successful effect, and the characters are shot by the character. The super-reach notice is ended as a successful production by the arrow that hits the target area marked “SP”. In the display example shown in FIG. 43 (G), the display aspect is emphasized and the visibility is improved by displaying the enlarged meter image 5ML.

  In the process of step S528 shown in FIG. 27, the presence / absence of the meter notice effect and the meter notice pattern are determined using the meter notice determination table shown in FIG. In the setting of the meter notice determination table shown in FIG. 28, it is determined that the super reach α is established when “meter notice Y1” is determined. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 43, when the meter notice effect by the meter notice pattern of “meter notice Y1” is executed, it can be definitely suggested to the player that the super reach α will be achieved.

  FIG. 44 shows an example of a display operation in the image display device 5 in the case where the meter notice effect by the meter notice pattern “meter notice Z1” is executed.

  Here, in the process of step S528 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, it is determined that the meter notice according to the meter notice pattern “meter notice Z1” is executed. In addition, it is assumed that it is determined in the process of step S529 of the variable display start setting process illustrated in FIG. 27 that the super reach tilt notice using the super reach tilt notice pattern of “super reach tilt notice X” is executed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 44 (A), after variable display is started in the decorative symbol display area, as shown in FIG. 44 (B), for example, a meter in a normal mode is displayed below the display area of the image display device. An image 5MS is displayed. In the display example shown in FIG. 44B, the start winning memory display area 5H and the changing special map display area 5I are not displayed in accordance with the display of the meter image 5MS. Instead, the reserved memory number display area is displayed. The current number of stored memories is displayed at 5J.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44 (C), by the meter notice pattern of “meter notice X1” and “meter notice Y1” until 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the meter notice effect (after 2 seconds from the start). Similar to the meter notice effect, up to the second lamp image is lit up.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44 (D), up to the third lamp image is lit and displayed until another 2 seconds elapse (from 4 seconds after the start). In the display example shown in FIG. 44 (D), as shown in FIG. 41 (A), after the lamp images up to the second are lit up, the variable display state of the decorative symbols is in the reach state.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44 (E), up to four lamp images are lit and displayed until another 2 seconds have passed (after 6 seconds from the start), and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44 (F). In addition, up to 8 lamp images are lit and displayed until 2 seconds have passed (from 8 seconds after the start). In the display examples shown in FIGS. 44 (E) and 44 (F), as shown in FIG. 41 (A), a predetermined character is simulated corresponding to the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbols has reached the reach state. A super-reach trail announcement effect that indicates whether or not there is a super-reach is displayed depending on the mode in which the arrow shot by the character hits the target. . In the display example shown in FIG. 44 (F), when the seventh lamp image is lit and displayed, the meter mode 5ML in an enlarged mode is displayed, so that the effect mode is emphasized and the visibility is improved. Has improved.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44 (G), all the lamp images up to the tenth are lit and displayed until another 2 seconds elapse (from 10 seconds after the start), and thereafter, in FIG. 44 (H). As shown, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is super reach β. In the display example shown in FIG. 44 (G), as shown in FIG. 41 (A), all the lamp images up to the tenth are lit up and the meter notice ends as a successful effect, and the characters are shot by the character. The super-reach notice is ended as a successful production by the arrow that hits the target area marked “SP”. In the display example shown in FIG. 44G, the display mode is emphasized and the visibility is improved by displaying the enlarged meter image 5ML.

  In the process of step S528 shown in FIG. 27, the presence / absence of the meter notice effect and the meter notice pattern are determined using the meter notice determination table shown in FIG. In the setting of the meter notice determination table shown in FIG. 28, it is determined that the super reach β is established when “meter notice Z1” is determined. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 44, when the meter notice effect by the meter notice pattern of “meter notice Z1” is executed, it can be definitely suggested to the player that the super reach β will be achieved.

  FIG. 45 shows an example of a display operation in the image display device 5 when the meter notice effect by the meter notice pattern “meter notice X2” is executed.

  Here, it is assumed that in the process of step S528 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, it is determined that the meter notice by the meter notice pattern “meter notice X2” is executed. In addition, it is assumed that it is determined in the process of step S529 of the variable display start setting process illustrated in FIG. 27 that the super reach tilt notice using the super reach tilt notice pattern of “super reach tilt notice Y” is executed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 45 (A), after variable display is started in the decorative symbol display area, as shown in FIG. 45 (B), for example, a meter in a normal mode is displayed below the display area of the image display device. An image 5MS is displayed. In the display example shown in FIG. 45 (B), the start winning memory display area 5H and the changing special map display area 5I are not displayed in accordance with the display of the meter image 5MS. Instead, the reserved memory number display area is displayed. The current number of stored memories is displayed at 5J.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 45C, “meter notice X1”, “meter notice Y1”, “meter notice Z1” until 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the meter notice effect (after 2 seconds from the start). Similarly to the meter notice effect by the meter notice pattern of “”, up to two lamp images are lit up.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 45 (D), until 2 seconds elapse (from 4 seconds after the start), up to the fourth notice in the same manner as the meter notice effect by the meter notice pattern of “meter notice X1” The lamp image of is displayed. In the display example shown in FIG. 45 (D), as shown in FIG. 41 (B), after the lamp images up to the second are lit up, the variable display state of the decorative symbols is the reach state.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 45 (E), until the second 2 seconds have passed (from 6 seconds after the start), up to the sixth notice in the same manner as the meter notice effect of the “meter notice X1” meter notice pattern. As shown in FIG. 45 (F), the meter warning effect by the meter warning pattern of “meter warning X1” is displayed until 2 seconds have passed (after 8 seconds from the start). Similarly to the above, up to eight lamp images are lit up. In the display examples shown in FIGS. 45 (E) and 45 (F), as shown in FIG. 41 (B), a predetermined character is simulated corresponding to the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbols has reached the reach state. A super-reach trail announcement effect that indicates whether or not there is a super-reach is displayed depending on the mode in which the arrow shot by the character hits the target. . In the display example shown in FIG. 45 (F), in response to the seventh lamp image being lit and displayed, the meter mode 5ML in an enlarged mode is displayed, so that the production mode is emphasized and the visibility is enhanced. Has improved.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 45 (G), the number of lamp images that are lit and displayed does not increase until another 2 seconds elapse (from 10 seconds after the start), and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 45 (H). In addition, the display result of the lost combination is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area. In the display example shown in FIG. 45 (G), as shown in FIG. 41 (B), when eight lamp images out of the ten lamp images are turned on, the meter warning is ended as a failure effect. When the arrow shot by the character hits the area marked “unfortunate”, the super-reach notice ends as a failure production. In the display example shown in FIG. 45G, the display mode is emphasized and the visibility is improved by displaying the enlarged meter image 5ML.

  In the process of step S528 shown in FIG. 27, the presence / absence of the meter notice effect and the meter notice pattern are determined using the meter notice determination table shown in FIG. In the setting of the meter notice determination table shown in FIG. 28, it is determined that the super reach is not established when “meter notice X2” is determined. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 45, when the meter notice effect by the meter notice pattern of “meter notice X2” is executed, it can be surely suggested to the player that the player will not be super reach.

  Further, in the process of step S529 shown in FIG. 27, the presence / absence of a super reach tilt notice and a super reach tilt notice pattern are determined using the super reach tilt notice determining table shown in FIG. In the setting of the super reach tilt notice determination table shown in FIG. 30, when it is determined that “super reach tilt notice Y”, it is determined that no super reach is set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 45, when the super reach tilt announcement effect by the super reach tilt notice pattern of “Super reach tilt notice Y” is executed, it is definitely suggested that the player does not become super reach. Can do.

  FIG. 46 shows a display operation example in the image display device 5 in the case where a meter notice effect by the meter notice pattern of “meter notice Y2” is executed.

  Here, in the process of step S528 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, it is determined that the meter notice by the meter notice pattern “meter notice Y2” is to be executed. In addition, it is assumed that it is determined in the process of step S529 of the variable display start setting process illustrated in FIG. 27 that the super reach tilt notice using the super reach tilt notice pattern of “super reach tilt notice Y” is executed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 46 (A), after variable display is started in the decorative symbol display area, as shown in FIG. 46 (B), for example, a meter in a normal mode is displayed below the display area of the image display device. An image 5MS is displayed. In the display example shown in FIG. 46 (B), the start winning memory display area 5H and the changing special map display area 5I are not displayed in accordance with the display of the meter image 5MS. Instead, the reserved memory number display area is displayed. The current number of stored memories is displayed at 5J.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 46 (C), “meter notice X1”, “meter notice Y1”, “meter notice Z1” until 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the meter notice production (after 2 seconds from the start). ”And“ Meter notice X2 ”, the second lamp image is lit up in the same manner as the meter notice effect by the meter notice pattern.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 46 (D), until 2 seconds have elapsed (from 4 seconds after the start), up to the sixth notice in the same manner as the meter notice effect of the “meter notice Y1” meter notice pattern. The lamp image of is displayed. In the display example shown in FIG. 46D, as shown in FIG. 41B, after the lamp images up to the second are lit up, the variable display state of the decorative symbols is the reach state.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 46 (E), until 2 seconds elapse (from 6 seconds after the start), up to the seventh notice in the same manner as the meter notice effect by the meter notice pattern of “meter notice Y1” After that, as shown in FIG. 46 (F), the meter warning effect by the meter warning pattern of “meter warning Y1” until 2 seconds have passed (after 8 seconds from the start). Similarly to the above, up to eight lamp images are lit up. In the display examples shown in FIG. 46 (E) and FIG. 46 (F), as shown in FIG. 41 (B), a predetermined character is imitated in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being changed to the reach state. A super-reach trail announcement effect that indicates whether or not there is a super-reach is displayed depending on the mode in which the arrow shot by the character hits the target. . In the display examples shown in FIGS. 46 (E) and 46 (F), the meter image is enlarged and displayed in response to the seventh lamp image being turned on, so that the effect mode is emphasized. Visibility is improved.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 46 (G), the number of lamp images that are lit and displayed does not increase until another 2 seconds have elapsed (from 10 seconds after the start), and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 46 (H). In addition, the display result of the lost combination is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area. In the display example shown in FIG. 46 (G), as shown in FIG. 41 (B), when eight lamp images out of ten lamp images are turned on, the meter notice is ended as a failure effect. When the arrow shot by the character hits the area marked “unfortunate”, the super-reach notice ends as a failure production. In the display example shown in FIG. 46 (G), the meter image is enlarged and displayed, so that the effect mode is emphasized and the visibility is improved.

  In the process of step S528 shown in FIG. 27, the presence / absence of the meter notice effect and the meter notice pattern are determined using the meter notice determination table shown in FIG. In the setting of the meter notice determination table shown in FIG. 28, it is determined that the super-reach is not established when “meter notice Y2” is determined. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 46, when the meter notice effect by the meter notice pattern of “meter notice Y2” is executed, it can be surely suggested to the player that the player will not be super reach.

  FIG. 47 shows a display operation example in the image display device 5 when the meter notice effect by the meter notice pattern of “meter notice Z2” is executed.

  Here, in the process of step S528 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, it is determined that the meter notice by the meter notice pattern “meter notice Z2” is to be executed. In addition, it is assumed that it is determined in the process of step S529 of the variable display start setting process illustrated in FIG. 27 that the super reach tilt notice using the super reach tilt notice pattern of “super reach tilt notice Y” is executed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 47 (A), after variable display is started in the decorative symbol display area, as shown in FIG. 47 (B), for example, a meter in the normal mode is displayed below the display area of the image display device. An image 5MS is displayed. In the display example shown in FIG. 47 (B), the start winning memory display area 5H and the changing special map display area 5I are not displayed in accordance with the display of the meter image 5MS. Instead, the reserved memory number display area is displayed. The current number of stored memories is displayed at 5J.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 47 (C), “meter notice X1”, “meter notice Y1”, “meter notice Z1” until two seconds have elapsed from the start of the meter notice effect (after two seconds from the start). Like the meter notice effect by the meter notice pattern of “Meter notice X2” and “Meter notice Y2”, up to two lamp images are lit and displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 47 (D), until 2 seconds elapse (after 4 seconds from the start), up to the third one as in the meter notice effect by the meter notice pattern of “meter notice Z1” The lamp image of is displayed. In the display example shown in FIG. 47 (D), as shown in FIG. 41 (B), after the lamp images up to the second are lit up, the variable display state of the decorative symbols is the reach state.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 47 (E), until 2 seconds elapse (from 6 seconds after the start), up to the fourth notice in the same manner as the meter notice effect by the meter notice pattern of “meter notice Z1”. After that, as shown in FIG. 47 (F), the meter warning effect by the meter warning pattern of “meter warning Z1” until two seconds have elapsed (after eight seconds from the start). Similarly to the above, up to eight lamp images are lit up. In the display examples shown in FIGS. 47 (E) and 47 (F), as shown in FIG. 41 (B), a predetermined character is simulated corresponding to the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbols has reached the reach state. A super-reach trail announcement effect that indicates whether or not there is a super-reach is displayed depending on the mode in which the arrow shot by the character hits the target. . In the display example shown in FIG. 47 (F), the meter image is enlarged and displayed in response to the seventh lamp image being turned on, thereby enhancing the visibility and improving the visibility. ing.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 47 (G), the number of lamp images that are lit and displayed does not increase until another 2 seconds have elapsed (from 10 seconds after the start), and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 47 (H). In addition, the display result of the lost combination is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area. In the display example shown in FIG. 47 (G), as shown in FIG. 41 (B), when 8 lamp images out of 10 lamp images are turned on, the meter notice is ended as a failure effect. When the arrow shot by the character hits the area marked “unfortunate”, the super-reach notice ends as a failure production. In the display example shown in FIG. 47 (G), the meter image is enlarged and displayed, so that the effect mode is emphasized and the visibility is improved.

  In the process of step S528 shown in FIG. 27, the presence / absence of the meter notice effect and the meter notice pattern are determined using the meter notice determination table shown in FIG. In the setting of the meter notice determination table shown in FIG. 28, it is determined that the super-reach is not established when “meter notice Z2” is determined. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 46, when the meter notice effect by the meter notice pattern of “meter notice Z2” is executed, it can be definitely suggested to the player that the player will not be super reach.

  Further, when the meter notice effect is executed by the meter notice pattern of “meter notice X2”, “meter notice Y2”, and “meter notice Z2”, as shown in FIG. Is not executed, and the display result of the lost combination may be stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area in response to the end of the meter notice as a failure effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, the meter notice effects by the meter notice patterns of “meter notice X2”, “meter notice Y2”, and “meter notice Z2” are respectively performed when the super reach tilt notice effect is executed. The timing at which each lamp image is lit up is different.

  FIG. 48 shows an example of a display operation in the image display device 5 when the prefetch notice effect is executed. FIG. 48 (A) shows the image display device 5 before the display of the lost combination is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area and the variable display is started. In FIG. 48 (A), it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the process of step S710 of FIG. 25 for the third and fifth on-hold storage displays in the start winning storage display area 5H. The third and fifth reserved storage displays with numbers are displayed in a special mode “?”.

  Here, the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27 is executed, and the pre-reading notice execution process is executed. In the change lottery in step S753 of the pre-reading notice execution process shown in FIG. 33, it is determined to change the reserved storage display displayed in a special mode, and it is determined to change the lower buffer number in the process of step S756. It is assumed that it is determined to change to the first mode “☆” in the process of step S760.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 48B, when variable display is started in the decorative symbol display area, the special mode “?” With the lower buffer number changes to the first mode “☆”. In the display example of FIG. 48B, the hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H is shifted one by one with the start of variable display.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 48C, the display result of the lost combination is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area, and the pre-reading notice execution process is executed again. In the change lottery in step S753 of the pre-reading notice execution process shown in FIG. 33, it is determined to change the hold storage display displayed in the special mode, and it is determined to change to the first mode “☆” in the process of step S760. In this case, as shown in FIG. 48D, when variable display is started in the decorative symbol display area, the special mode “?” Changes to the first mode “☆”. In the display example of FIG. 48D, the hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H is shifted one by one with the start of variable display.

  Further, at the time of FIG. 48 (A), it is determined that the hold storage display displayed in the special mode in the change lottery in step S753 of the pre-reading notice execution process shown in FIG. 33 is changed, and the buffer is displayed in the process of step S756. It is determined that the higher number is to be changed, and it is determined to be changed to the second mode “★” in the process of step S760.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 48E, when variable display is started in the decorative symbol display area, the special mode “?” With the higher buffer number changes to the second mode “★”. In the display example of FIG. 48E, the hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H is shifted one by one with the start of variable display.

  If it is determined in step S756 that the higher buffer number is to be changed, any display mode is used in step S760 using the first special mode determination table 201 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not to change. In the setting of the first special mode determination table 201, when the second mode “★” is determined, there is a high possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit”. Therefore, when the pre-reading notice effect as shown in FIG. 48E is executed, it can be suggested to the player that the variable display result is likely to be a “big hit”.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 48 (F), the display result of the lost combination is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area, and the pre-reading notice execution process is executed again. In the change lottery in step S753 of the pre-reading notice execution process shown in FIG. 33, it is determined to change the hold storage display displayed in the special mode, and it is determined to change to the first mode “☆” in the process of step S760. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 48 (G), when variable display is started in the decorative symbol display area, the special mode “?” Changes to the first mode “☆”. In the display example of FIG. 48 (G), the on-hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H is shifted one by one with the start of variable display.

  FIG. 49 shows an example of a display operation in the image display device 5 in the case where the display mode of the active hold image corresponding to the variable display to be executed is a normal mode and the hold change notice is executed immediately after the start of the change. Yes.

  Here, in the process of step S530 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, it is decided to execute the hold change alarm notice by the hold change alarm notice pattern of “hold change alarm notice X”, and in the process of step S533, active It is assumed that it is determined not to change the hold storage display.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 49 (A), variable display is started in the decorative symbol display area, and immediately after that, as shown in FIG. 49 (B), it is displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I. Then, a hold change change notice effect is performed in which an image imitating a shooting star collides with an active hold image corresponding to the currently displayed variable display. In this case, as shown in FIG. 49 (C1), the active hold image does not change.

  Further, in the process of step S530 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, it is determined that the hold change alarm notice is executed by the hold change alarm notice pattern of “hold change alarm notice X”, and the active hold is determined in the process of step S533. It is assumed that the memory display is determined to be changed to the first mode “☆”.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 49 (A), variable display is started in the decorative symbol display area, and immediately after that, as shown in FIG. 49 (B), it is displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I. Then, a hold change change notice effect is performed in which an image imitating a shooting star collides with an active hold image corresponding to the currently displayed variable display. In this case, as shown in FIG. 49 (C2), the active reserved image changes to the first mode “☆”.

  Further, in the process of step S530 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, it is determined that the hold change alarm notice is executed by the hold change alarm notice pattern of “hold change alarm notice X”, and the active hold is determined in the process of step S533. It is assumed that the storage display is determined to be changed to the second mode “★”.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 49 (A), variable display is started in the decorative symbol display area, and immediately after that, as shown in FIG. 49 (B), it is displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I. Then, a hold change change notice effect is performed in which an image imitating a shooting star collides with an active hold image corresponding to the currently displayed variable display. In this case, as shown in FIG. 49 (C3), the active hold image changes to the second mode “★”.

  FIG. 50 shows a display operation example in the image display device 5 in the case where the display mode of the active hold image corresponding to the variable display to be executed is the normal mode, and the hold change notice is executed immediately before reach. .

  Here, in the process of step S530 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, it is determined to execute the hold change alarm notice by the hold change alarm notice pattern of “hold change alarm notice Y”, and the active change in the process of step S533. It is assumed that it is determined not to change the hold storage display.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 50 (A), variable display is started in the decorative symbol display area, and as shown in FIG. 50 (B), it is displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I immediately before reaching. Then, a hold change change notice effect is performed in which an image imitating a shooting star collides with an active hold image corresponding to the currently displayed variable display. In this case, the active hold image does not change as shown in FIG. 50 (C1).

  Further, in the process of step S530 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, it is determined that the hold change alarm notice is executed by the hold change alarm notice pattern of “hold change alarm notice Y”, and the active hold is determined in the process of step S533. It is assumed that the memory display is determined to be changed to the first mode “☆”.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 50 (A), variable display is started in the decorative symbol display area, and as shown in FIG. 50 (B), it is displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I immediately before reaching. Then, a hold change change notice effect is performed in which an image imitating a shooting star collides with an active hold image corresponding to the currently displayed variable display. In this case, as shown in FIG. 50 (C2), the active reserved image changes to the first mode “☆”.

  Further, in the process of step S530 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, it is determined that the hold change alarm notice is executed by the hold change alarm notice pattern of “hold change alarm notice Y”, and the active hold is determined in the process of step S533. It is assumed that the storage display is determined to be changed to the second mode “★”.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 50 (A), variable display is started in the decorative symbol display area, and as shown in FIG. 50 (B), it is displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I immediately before reaching. Then, a hold change change notice effect is performed in which an image imitating a shooting star collides with an active hold image corresponding to the currently displayed variable display. In this case, as shown in FIG. 50 (C3), the active hold image changes to the second mode “★”.

  FIG. 51 shows an example of a display operation in the image display device 5 in the case where the display mode of the active hold image corresponding to the variable display to be executed is the normal mode and the hold change notice is executed immediately after the reach. .

  Here, in the process of step S530 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, it is determined to execute the hold change alarm notice based on the hold change alarm notice pattern of “pending change alarm notice Z”. It is assumed that it is determined not to change the hold storage display.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 51 (A), variable display is started in the decorative symbol display area, and as shown in FIG. 51 (B), it is displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I immediately after reaching. Then, a hold change change notice effect is performed in which an image imitating a shooting star collides with an active hold image corresponding to the currently displayed variable display. In this case, as shown in FIG. 51 (C1), the active hold image does not change.

  Further, in the process of step S530 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, it is determined that the hold change alarm notice according to the hold change alarm notice pattern of “hold change alarm notice Z” is executed, and the active hold is executed in the process of step S533. It is assumed that the memory display is determined to be changed to the first mode “☆”.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 51 (A), variable display is started in the decorative symbol display area, and as shown in FIG. 51 (B), it is displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I immediately after reaching. Then, a hold change change notice effect is performed in which an image imitating a shooting star collides with an active hold image corresponding to the currently displayed variable display. In this case, as shown in FIG. 51 (C2), the active reserved image changes to the first mode “☆”.

  Further, in the process of step S530 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, it is determined that the hold change alarm notice according to the hold change alarm notice pattern of “hold change alarm notice Z” is executed, and the active hold is executed in the process of step S533. It is assumed that the storage display is determined to be changed to the second mode “★”.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 51 (A), variable display is started in the decorative symbol display area, and as shown in FIG. 51 (B), it is displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I immediately after reaching. Then, a hold change change notice effect is performed in which an image imitating a shooting star collides with an active hold image corresponding to the currently displayed variable display. In this case, as shown in FIG. 51 (C3), the active reserved image changes to the second mode “★”.

  In addition, when the display mode of the active hold image corresponding to the variable display to be executed is the normal mode and the hold change change notice effect is executed, the active hold change determination table shown in FIG. 36A is used. The display mode to be changed is determined. In the setting of the active hold change determination table shown in FIG. 36A, if the hold change alarm notice pattern is “hold change alarm notice Y” or “hold change alarm notice Z”, “hold change notice X”. The ratio determined in the special mode such as “first mode” and “second mode” is higher than that in the case of. In addition, when the hold change change notice pattern is “hold change change notice Z” or “hold change change notice X” or “hold change change notice Y”, the “first mode” or “first” The ratio determined in the special mode such as “2 modes” is high. Therefore, it can be suggested that the player is more likely to change the active hold image to the special mode as the timing at which the holding change effect is executed is delayed.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above embodiment, as an effect in which the effect mode is controlled, a horizontally long meter image including a plurality of lamp images is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 during variable display of the decorative design, for example. Each of the lamp images is lit and displayed in order from the leftmost lamp image at a predetermined timing, and finally whether or not all the lamp images are lit and displayed, and the super reach α depends on the timing at which each lamp image is lit and displayed. And a production suggesting the presence or absence of Super Reach β. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As an effect in which the control of changing the effect mode is performed, a counter image including a number display area is displayed and displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the variable display of the decorative pattern, for example. The number in the area is counted up or down at a predetermined speed in order from the first numerical value, and the super reach α or the like is determined depending on whether or not the second numerical value is finally reached and the speed of counting up or down. A notice effect indicating the presence or absence of super reach β may be executed. In this case as well, a plurality of notice patterns with different speeds for counting up or counting down are provided, and whether any notice pattern finally starts counting up or counting down. Until the specific time elapses until the numerical value in the display area becomes a specific numerical value, it may be changed at the same speed. In addition, as an effect in which the effect mode is controlled, a character image is displayed, for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5 during variable display of the decorative pattern, and the character image display mode is predetermined from the first mode. A notice effect may be executed that suggests whether or not there is a super reach α or a super reach β, depending on whether or not the speed changes to the second mode and the difference in the changing speed. In this case as well, a plurality of notice patterns with different speeds and whether or not the final form will change is provided, and each notice pattern is specified after the character image display form starts to change. Until the time of the elapse of time or until the display mode of the character image becomes a specific mode, it is sufficient that the change in appearance, such as the color and the pattern of the character image until then, is the same. . By doing so, the expectation can be maintained.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the variable display fluctuation pattern is super reach, the meter notice is executed as an effect in which the control for changing the effect mode is performed in the case of super reach. It was easy. The production in which the control for changing the production mode is performed is not limited to this. For example, the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is executed compared to the case where the variable display result is “lost” or “small hit”. You may make it easy. In this way, it is possible to indicate to the player that there is a high possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” by performing the effect in which the control for changing the effect mode is performed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, according to the change pattern of the said variable display, the presence or absence of execution of the meter warning as a production in which the control which changes an effect mode was performed, and the meter warning pattern were determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the presentation mode is changed based on the hold information of the special game before starting the variable display for which the possibility of the variable display result being a “big hit” is notified. The display of the effect image may be started before the presence / absence of the notice effect for which control is performed and the notice pattern are determined and the variable display to be the target is started. In that case, control for changing the production mode may be started before starting the target variable display, or control for changing the production mode is started after the target variable display is started. May be.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, it is whether it is a case where it changes to the specific mode in which all the lamp images are finally lighted and displayed by the meter notice as the production in which the control to change the production mode is performed. That is, even when the production mode is not changed to the specific mode in the production in which the production mode is changed, the timing for lighting and displaying the lamp image as the change mode may be accelerated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the production mode does not change to the specific mode in the production in which the production mode is changed, the change mode may not be accelerated. In this way, when the change mode is accelerated, it can be suggested to the player that the effect mode changes to the specific mode.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, after the variable display state of a decoration symbol will be in the reach state in the meter notice as an effect by which the control which changes an effect mode is performed, all the lamp images are finally lighted and displayed. It changed to a specific aspect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the production in which the production mode is controlled, the decorative symbol variable display state may be changed to the specific mode after, for example, the super reach loss or the loss eye stop.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in response to the meter advance notice as an effect in which the control of changing the effect mode is performed, in response to the change to the specific mode in which all the lamp images are finally lit and displayed, It was. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in an effect in which control for changing the effect mode is performed, the variable display result of the decorative pattern becomes “surprise” in response to the change of the effect mode to the specific mode. May be.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in response to the fact that the seventh lamp image is lit and displayed in the meter notice as the effect in which the effect of changing the effect mode is performed, the effect mode changes to a specific level or more. The display mode is emphasized by enlarging and displaying the meter image until the meter notice effect ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the production mode is changed by a certain degree or more in the production in which the production mode is controlled, for example, the volume and content of a predetermined sound effect output from the speakers 8L and 8R are emphasized. Or a mode of flashing a flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like may be emphasized. By doing so, the player's sense of expectation can be further improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the meter notice as an effect in which the effect of changing the effect mode is performed, if all the lamp images are not changed to the specific mode that is finally lit and displayed, all of them are finally the same. A number of lamp images were lit up. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the production mode is controlled to change the production mode, when the production mode does not change to the specific mode, for example, finally, a pattern in which four lamp images are lit and displayed, and finally There may be a pattern in which the mode of final change is different, such as a pattern in which eight lamp images are lit and displayed.

  In the above embodiment, when a plurality of pending storage displays are displayed in a special mode, the special mode with the higher buffer number changes than the special mode with the lower buffer number changes. Also, the display results and the presence or absence of super reach were clearly notified. Specifically, when the special mode with the higher buffer number changes to the second mode, the display result is a big hit than when the special mode with the lower buffer number changes to the second mode. The rate was high. As another example in which the ratio of which special mode is changed between when the special mode with the higher buffer number is changed and when the special mode with the lower buffer number is changed, the buffer number is high. The display mode of the special mode may be different depending on whether the special mode of the other side is changed or the special mode of the lower buffer number is changed.

  As a result, different notifications can be made when the special mode with the higher buffer number is changed first and when the special mode with the lower buffer number is changed first, and the prefetching notice effect is diversified. Then, attention can be paid to which one of the reserved storage displays displayed in a plurality of special modes changes to the special mode, and the interest of the game is improved.

  As an example of changing the display mode of the special mode between the special mode with the higher buffer number first and the special mode with the lower buffer number changed first, the buffer number is As a special mode that suggests the possibility of a big hit if the higher special mode changes first, it indicates the type of reach that occurs if the special mode with the lower buffer number changes first. It is good also as a special mode. Conversely, when the special mode with the higher buffer number changes first, as a special mode that suggests the type of reach that occurs, the special mode with the lower buffer number changes first. It is good also as a special mode which suggests the possibility of a big hit.

  In addition, if the special mode with the higher buffer number changes first, the special mode with the lower buffer number changes first as a special mode that suggests the possibility of high credibility and a big hit. May be a special mode that suggests the possibility of a big hit. Conversely, if the special mode with the higher buffer number changes first, the special mode with the lower buffer number changes first as a special mode that suggests the possibility of a big hit. It is also possible to adopt a special mode that suggests the possibility of a big hit with high credibility.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is determined whether or not the prefetching notice is started in the prefetching notice determination process shown in FIG. 25, and when the prefetching notice is executed, the prefetching notice execution process shown in FIG. It was determined whether to change to a special mode, which special mode to change, and which special mode to change. The present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined whether to change to a special mode, which special mode to change, or which special mode when determining whether to start the pre-reading notification in the pre-reading notification determination process shown in FIG. Of these, at least a part may be determined.

  For example, when deciding whether to start the prefetching notice in the prefetching notice determination process shown in FIG. 25, it is decided which special mode to change, and in the prefetching notice execution process shown in FIG. Based on the determination result of whether to change to the special mode, whether to change to the special mode or which special mode to change may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, in the pre-reading notice execution process shown in FIG. 33, if a plurality of reserved storage displays are in a special mode, whether the special mode with the lower buffer number is changed in step S756. Although it has been determined whether to change the special mode having the higher buffer number, the order of changing the special mode may be determined. For example, in step S756, it is determined whether to change from the special mode with the lower buffer number or the special mode with the higher buffer number, and the determination result is the special mode at that time. You may memorize | store until it digests, and you may make it abbreviate | omit the process of step S756 after that. Further, it may be determined that a plurality of special modes can be changed simultaneously.

  In step S756 of the pre-reading notice execution process shown in FIG. 33, it is determined which special mode is to be changed based on whether or not there is a big hit in the reserved storage. Based on this, it may be determined which special mode is changed. For example, you may make it determine which special aspect is changed based on the fluctuation | variation category of the reservation memory currently displayed by the special aspect.

  In the above embodiment, in step S753 of the pre-reading notice execution process shown in FIG. 33, the greater the number of reserved storage, the higher the ratio determined to change from the special mode to the special mode. It is not limited to this, The ratio determined when changing from the special mode to the special mode may be higher as the number of the special mode hold storage displays is larger. Even in this way, the player tries to drive more game balls in order to make more on-hold memory display a special mode. It is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game, and to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  In the pre-reading notice execution process shown in FIG. 33, whether to change to a special mode, which special mode to change, or which special mode to change is determined in another process. At least a part of the above may be determined by one process.

  In the above embodiment, the pre-reading notice execution process shown in FIG. 33 is executed in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. That is, in the image display device 5, whether or not to change the special mode to the special mode is determined at the timing when the variable display of the decorative design is started, and if it is determined to change, the special mode is determined at that timing. Changed to a special mode. The timing of executing the pre-reading notice execution process is not limited to this. For example, the number of retained memories has increased by increasing the number of reserved memories or executing the pre-reading notice execution process every predetermined time. You may make it a special aspect change to a special aspect for every timing or predetermined time. By doing in this way, the frequency with which a special mode changes to a special mode can be adjusted.

  In the above embodiment, when “operation notice” is executed as the changing notice effect, the “operation notice” is executed in advance so that the player can easily operate the “operation notice”. You may make it perform the operation notice alerting | reporting effect to alert | report to. In the case where the operation notice notification effect is executed, if the “operation notice” is an effect mode indicating that the possibility of a big hit is low, an operation notice notification is provided to prevent the player from expecting too much. You may make it restrict | limit execution of production.

  In the case of executing the operation advance notice notification effect, a plurality of effect forms of the operation advance notice notification effect may be provided. As an example of the effect mode of the operation notice notification effect, the period until the “operation notice” is executed may be counted down. For example, assuming that the first effect mode of the operation notice notification effect is to count down 3 such as “button preparation → 3 → 2 → 1”, the second effect mode is “button preparation → 30 → 29 →. It is possible to count down 30 such as “. →→ 1”. When providing such a 1st production | presentation aspect and a 2nd production | presentation aspect, the direction where the operation notice notification production | presentation of the 2nd production aspect which counts down longer is performed has a high expectation degree which becomes a big hit It is preferable to increase the rate at which the “operation notice” is executed. In addition, the operation notice notification effect may be executed from a change before the change in which the notice notification effect during change of “operation notice” is executed.

  In the above embodiment, the special mode or special mode of the hold storage display in the pre-reading notice effect is generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes through the first start winning port, or the second It was the same regardless of whether or not it was generated based on the start winning by passing the game ball through the start winning opening, but generated based on the start winning by passing the game ball through the first starting winning opening The display mode may be varied depending on whether the game is generated or based on a start winning due to the game ball passing through the second start winning opening.

  In the above-described embodiment, the variation category including the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination threshold set in any of the processes of steps S406, S408, and S411 illustrated in FIG. Is determined in the process of step S412. Based on the determination result of the variation category and the like, the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect is executed and the effect mode when it is executed are determined in the process of step S710 shown in FIG. On the other hand, in the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 18, for example, up to a fluctuation pattern is specified, and in the process of step S710 shown in FIG. 25, the effect mode in the pre-reading notice effect is determined according to the specified fluctuation pattern. It may be determined.

  In this case, numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is also extracted in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 17, and is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B as reservation information. Just remember. And when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol is determined based on the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern read from the first special diagram reservation storage unit 151A or the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. And the variation pattern of the decorative design may be determined as any one of a plurality of patterns. That is, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol or the decorative symbol is variably displayed based on the hold information read from the first special figure hold storage unit 151A or the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. While the mode is determined as one of a plurality of modes, before that determination, the variable display mode of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined as a plurality of modes based on the game ball passing through the start winning opening. Before execution of the variable display that is the target of the determination result, the presence / absence of execution of the pre-reading notice effect and the effect mode in the case of execution may be determined at different ratios according to the determination result. .

  A special feature extracted based on the occurrence of the start prize instead of or together with restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect when the reserved memory number notification command as the reserved memory information cannot be normally received. When it is determined that the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” using the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the figure display result, control is performed based on the display result in the variable display that is the object of the determination. The execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning that occurred during the period until the big hit gaming state ends may be restricted. As a result, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the result of determining the variable display result or the variable category according to the game state at the time of occurrence of the start winning prize, the game content is maintained while maintaining the consistency of the contents of the effect. Can be improved.

  In the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 18, the determination using the special figure display result determination table data selected in the process of step S402 is performed. In this way, as a big hit determination data indicating the big hit determination range used for determining whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit”, a predetermined number of big hit determination values are used when the gaming state is not in the probabilistic state. The normal determination data included and the special determination data including a larger number of jackpot determination values than the predetermined number are provided when the gaming state is the probability variation state, and the gaming state when the start winning occurs is the probability variation state If not, the variable display result is determined using the normal determination data, while the variable display result is determined using the special determination data when the gaming state when the start winning is generated is the probability change state. Here, when the gaming state is a probable change state, the variable display result is determined as “big hit” using the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning prize. And determining that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change” using the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and that it is determined that the probability change control is not performed after the end of the jackpot gaming state, You may restrict execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning which occurred within the period until the probability variation control ends based on the display result in the variable display which is the object of the determination. As a result, the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” using the special determination data corresponding to the probability variation state, even though the probability variation control ends. It is possible to prevent this and to maintain the consistency of the production contents.

  In the above embodiment, the special game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed the first start winning opening, and based on the detection of the game ball that has passed the second start winning opening. The explanation has been given on the assumption that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using a common special symbol is executed regardless of whether the game ball passes through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. There may be.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when determining whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is performed, when the variation category is “other losing”, that is, the variable display state of the decorative design is not changed to the predetermined reach state. In the case of “losing”, it is described that the pre-reading notice effect can be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pre-reading notice effect may not be executed when the variable display state of the decorative symbol is “lost” without being in the predetermined reach state.

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

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine in which a gaming ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the player launches the paid gaming ball into the gaming area to play a game. A game score for use in a game is given using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified from record information of a game recording medium such as a card or a membership card, and a given game score, or The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine into a gaming area using a gaming score given by winning a game.

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

  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 or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by preinstalling in a storage device such as the above. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, when the change is started in order to notify the change control pattern indicating the change time and the change pattern such as the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream to the effect control microcomputer. Although an example in which one variation pattern designation command is transmitted has been shown, variation patterns may be notified to the effect control microcomputer using two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before reaching, such as the presence or absence of pseudo-ream and the presence or absence of a slip effect. The second command may transmit a command indicating the variation time and variation mode after reaching the reach, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, send the second command after a predetermined period of time has passed. May be. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, It is a concept that includes those in which the ratio is different in the relationship of A: B = 100%: 0%.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine controlled to the probabilistic state after the big hit game is shown based on the fact that the big hit type is a probable big hit or a normal big hit and the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. It is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus having a predetermined probability variation area inside is provided, and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball apparatus during the big hit game. The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types according to the operation of the operating lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated according to the stop button operation by the player, and the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it is applied to the slot machine where a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible to do.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and decorative symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed has been shown. Not limited to. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  As described above, (1) the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs a game, and a mode control means (for example, a decorative pattern variable) that performs control for changing the effect mode. During display, for example, a horizontally long meter image including a plurality of lamp images is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, and each lamp image is lit and displayed sequentially at a predetermined timing from the leftmost lamp image. Etc.), change pattern determination means for determining the change pattern of the effect mode, and meter notification corresponding to the effect mode of the meter notification effect when the meter notification effect is executed in the process of step S528 shown in FIG. And the mode control means is based on the change pattern determined by the change pattern determination means. In addition, it is possible to change the change mode of the production mode (for example, it is possible to change the timing at which each lamp image is lit and displayed). Control for changing the production mode according to the change mode is started (for example, in the meter announcement production, any meter announcement pattern is 2 seconds from the start of the meter announcement production (after 2 seconds from the start). The change mode in which the lamp image is lit and displayed is a common mode).

  According to such a configuration, a sense of expectation can be maintained.

  (2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, a storage device that stores data for variable display as a storage device (for example, the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A). The game ball passes through the first special figure storage unit 151A for storing the special data of the special figure game that has been started but has not yet started, and the second starting prize port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The second special figure holding storage unit 151B for storing the holding data of the special figure game that has been started but has not started yet, and the holding storage stored by the holding storage means are set to the advantageous state. Determining means (for example, in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is within a predetermined jackpot determination range. CPU 103 or the like) and a pre-effects execution means (for example, the variable display result is “big hit”) for executing the effect before the variable display corresponding to the hold storage that is the object of determination based on the determination result of the determination means. Before the start of variable display for which the possibility of becoming a notice is to be notified, such as an effect control CPU 120 for executing a notice effect based on the hold information of the special figure game, etc.) Good.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect according to the determination result of the determination means.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the mode control means that the variable display has become the specific display mode (for example, the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state). In relation to this, the effect mode may be changed to a specific mode (for example, all lamp images are turned on).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the change in the production mode in association with the variable display becoming the specific display mode.

  (4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), specific effect execution means (for example, up to tenth) for executing a specific effect in relation to the change of the effect mode to the specific mode After all the lamp images are turned on, an effect control CPU 120 or the like having a variable display state of decorative symbols as a super reach may be further provided.

  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

  (5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the mode control unit may change the effect mode more than a specific level (for example, the seventh lamp image is turned on) ) May be emphasized (for example, an enlarged display of a meter image, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the player's expectation can be further improved.

  (6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), a storage device for storing data for performing variable display as a storage device (for example, start opening prize designation command, symbol designation command, variation category command) , A receiving command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning a prize in which a storage area is secured so as to be able to store a stored storage number notification command in association with each other, and a hold for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means Display means (for example, a start-winning memory display area 5H or the like in which a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special game is specified), and before the display result is derived and displayed by performing the variable display Special effect execution means for executing a special effect (for example, during the variable display of decorative symbols, for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5, the special display function for changing And an active control image corresponding to the variable display currently being executed, which is displayed on the screen 5I, and an effect control CPU 120 for executing an on-hold change effect that causes an image imitating a shooting star to collide with an image imitating a shooting star at a predetermined timing. The ratio of whether or not the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display changes according to the timing at which the special effect is executed is different (for example, the later the timing at which the notice effect is held and there is a change, The possibility of becoming super-reach is high).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the timing at which the special effect is executed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 3 Gaming machine frame 4A Special symbol display device 4B Special symbol display device 5 Image display device 6A Normal winning ball device 6B Normal variable winning ball device 7 Special variable winning ball device 8L Speaker 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 First start port switch 22B Second start port switch 23 Count switch 31A Stick controller 31B Push button 100 Game Control microcomputer 101 ROM
102 RAM
103 CPU
104 random number circuit 105 I / O
120 CPU for effect control
121 ROM
122 RAM
123 Display control unit 124 Random number circuit 125 I / O

Claims (2)

A gaming machine for playing games,
Mode control means for performing control to change the production mode;
Change pattern determining means for determining a change pattern of the effect mode,
The aspect control means can change the change aspect of the effect aspect based on the change pattern determined by the change pattern determination means. A game machine characterized by starting control for changing the production mode. Hold storage means for storing data for variable display as hold storage;
Determination means for determining whether or not to enter an advantageous state based on the hold storage stored in the hold storage means;
The pre-production effect executing means for executing the effect before the variable display corresponding to the hold storage that is the object of determination based on the determination result of the determination means, further comprising: Gaming machine.

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