JP2016083412A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve game taste.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: reservation display means that displays, on a reservation display part, a reservation display corresponding to reservation information stored in reservation storage means; moving display means that, when starting a variable display, movingly displays, on a current-round display part, the reservation display corresponding to the variable display; change forenotice execution means that changes a display mode of the reservation display movingly displayed on the current-round display part to execute a current-round-display change forenotice for suggesting that the game state is to be controlled to an advantageous state after the started variable display is executed; and mode change means that changes the mode of the current-round display part to any of a plurality of types of modes. The change forenotice execution means executes the current-round-display change forenotice at a different ratio according to the mode of the current-round display part to change the display mode of the reservation display movingly displayed on the current-round display part into any of a first mode and a second mode. When the display mode of the reservation display movingly displayed on the current-round display part is changed into the second mode, a possibility to be controlled to an advantageous state becomes higher than a case of being changed into the first mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are given to players. In addition, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start winning opening) (start condition is established). There are some which are configured to be controllable to a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result (big hit symbol).

  A game machine that stores a right to execute variable display of identification information in a variable display device as a hold information up to a predetermined upper limit number and displays a hold display corresponding to the hold information in a predetermined area has also been proposed. A gaming machine having another predetermined area in which a hold display of the change is captured when the change of the hold information is executed (digested) has also been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-212180 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the other predetermined area is meaningless merely indicating that the hold is fluctuating.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and by giving meanings to the modes of other areas, the player can sense in advance the rate at which the mode of the hold display changes, and the player's sense of expectation An object is to provide an improved gaming machine.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine which is one embodiment of the present invention performs a variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player (for example, a pachinko game) Hold information (for example, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random value for determining a variation pattern). MR3 and the like are stored on hold storage means (for example, the first special figure hold storage section 151A, the second special figure hold storage section 151B, etc.), and the hold display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means is displayed on hold. CPU 120 that executes the processing of step S161 (for example, the process of step S161) is displayed on the unit (for example, the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the second start winning storage display area 5HR, etc.). ) And a moving display means for moving and displaying the hold display corresponding to the variable display on the current display section (for example, the current hold display section 5K) when starting the variable display (for example, the CPU 120 executing the process of step S535). And change the display mode of the hold display moved and displayed on the current display section (for example, change from “white” to “blue” or “red” in the prefetching notice pattern of FIG. 21, “blue” to “red” Change notice execution means (for example, steps S607 and S608) for executing the current display change notice suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled after the started variable display is executed. CPU 120 to be executed) and a mode of the current display unit are classified into a plurality of types (for example, “white” “ Mode change means (for example, the CPU 120 that executes the process of step S726), and the change notice execution means varies according to the mode of the current display unit. The display change notice is executed at this time, the display mode of the hold display moved and displayed on the current display unit can be changed to either the first mode or the second mode, and the display is moved and displayed on the current display unit. Further, when the display mode of the hold display is changed to the second mode, the ratio of controlling to the advantageous state is higher than when the display mode is changed to the first mode. According to such a configuration, since the mode of the hold display that moves to the current display unit changes at a different rate depending on the mode of the current display unit, before moving to the current display unit, depending on the mode of the current display unit The player can be made aware of the possibility that the mode of the hold display changes. Therefore, the player pays attention to the aspect of the display unit this time, and the interest is enhanced.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, before the variable display corresponding to the hold information is started, whether or not the advantageous state is controlled based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means is started. A determination means (for example, CPU 103 that executes the process of step S101) for determination may be provided. The aspect changing unit may be configured to change the aspect of the current display unit based on a determination result of the prior determination unit. According to such a structure, the aspect of this time display part can be changed appropriately according to a future situation (whether it becomes a specific display result).

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), a notice effect execution means for executing a notice effect (for example, a notice of change of the current hold display section, a notice of change of the hold display, etc.) and execution of the notice effect are limited. Limiting means may be provided.

(4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the change notice execution means displays a hold display displayed on the hold display unit in accordance with a change in the mode of the current display unit. It may be configured to change aspects. According to such a configuration, for example, when the current display unit is displayed like a treasure box, the display mode of the current display unit and the display mode of the hold display are changed such that the hold display is displayed like a key. Link and interest will increase.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the mode changing means may set the mode of the current display unit to any of a plurality of types according to the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state. The change notice execution means may be configured to execute any one of a plurality of types of the present display change notice suggesting different possibilities at different ratios depending on the form of the current display unit. Good. According to such a configuration, by changing the mode of the display unit this time, the player is expected to change the hold display to a display mode (for example, “red”) that is likely to be a big hit, and the interest is enhanced.

(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), the mode changing unit may be configured to change the mode of the current display unit at any one of a plurality of change timings. According to such a structure, the expectation that the aspect of the display unit is changed this time can be maintained, and the interest is enhanced.

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 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 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 block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is the flowchart etc. which show 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 production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination rate of a prefetch notice pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice execution setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a prefetch notice effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the other example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a prefetch notice effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the other example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a prefetch notice effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the other example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a prefetch notice effect is performed.

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

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

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

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 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, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. 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 finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

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

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is 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 may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a first start prize storage display area 5HL, a second start prize storage display area 5HR, and a current hold display section 5K are arranged. In the first start winning memory display area 5HL, the number of reserves (first special figure) generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. The hold display for displaying the number of hold memories) in an identifiable manner is performed. That is, in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, a first start condition (also referred to as a first execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a special game using the first special figure or a variable display of decorative symbols is as follows. Although established, the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is established, for example, because the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed or the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state If not, information related to the variable display corresponding to the established first start condition is stored (held) as the first hold information, and the hold display is displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL based on the first hold information. Done.

  In the second start winning memory display area 5HR, the number of reserves (second special feature) generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. On-hold display is performed to display the figure hold storage number) in an identifiable manner. That is, in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, a second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a special game using the second special figure or a variable display of decorative symbols is as follows. Although established, the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is established, for example, because the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed or the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state If not, information related to the variable display corresponding to the established second start condition is stored (held) as the second hold information, and the hold display is displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR based on the second hold information. Done.

  The first hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition when the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening, and the second due to the game ball having passed (entered) through the second start winning opening. The second hold information based on the establishment of the start prize is also simply referred to as “start condition (also referred to as“ execution condition ”)” unless otherwise distinguished. In addition, the variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number). Further, when there is no particular distinction between the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR, they are also simply referred to as “start prize storage display area 5H”.

  The hold display section 5K this time is an area where the hold display of the change is captured when the change of the hold information is executed (digested). For example, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the last special figure game or the big hit gaming state, it is displayed in the hold display that changes this time, that is, in the first start winning memory display area 5HL. The hold display that has been displayed from the oldest among the hold displays (for example, the hold display displayed on the current hold display section 5K side (center side)) is the current hold display section 5K (for example, the current hold display section). It is moved and displayed on the upper part of 5K. In addition, when there is another hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL, the other hold display is displayed as the current hold display along with the movement display of the hold display that changes this time to the current hold display section 5K. It is moved and displayed on the part 5K side (center side). Also, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, etc., it is displayed in the hold display that changes this time, that is, in the second start winning memory display area 5HR. The hold display that has been displayed from the oldest among the hold displays that are currently displayed (for example, the hold display that is displayed on the current hold display section 5K side (center side)) is the current hold display section 5K (for example, the current hold display) The upper part of the section 5K is moved and displayed. In addition, when there is another hold display in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, the other hold display is displayed as the current hold display along with the movement display of the hold display that fluctuates this time to the current hold display section 5K. It is moved and displayed on the part 5K side (center side).

  Note that the display mode of the hold display displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H (the first start win storage display area 5HL, the second start win storage display area 5HR, etc.), and the hold display that is moved and displayed in the current hold display section 5K. The display mode and the mode of the current hold display unit 5K are changed or changed by the control, and details will be described later.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number (the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is held) in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number (the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is held) in an identifiable manner.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting the player's operation act on the push button 31B may be provided inside 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 the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the 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 normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

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

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

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

  A special prize opening device that opens the grand prize opening during the round is received by receiving a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closing the special prize opening. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or the like). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

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

  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 (normal open big hit state) as the normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 The door is in the open state in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) that is the first period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By doing so, the round which changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the 1st state (open state) advantageous to a player is performed. The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the big hit game state (short-term open big hit state) as the short-term open round specific game state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set in each round. A second time period (for example, 0) that the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state. 1 second). 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 (eg, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (such as 0.1 second) and is very short. For this reason, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. 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 (upper limit time) 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, there is an upper limit number of times (for example, two times) that makes the big prize opening state open. It may be less than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal open round specific game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period during which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is longer than the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. As long as it is at least one of the short second period and the number of executions of the round being the second round number 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 hit game state, similarly to the short-term open big hit state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation for changing the big winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open 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 a decorative symbol (“reach variation symbol” which has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). 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 (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “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. And, 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 “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher.

  The expectation degree of jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the jackpot) / {(the probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the big hit) + (other than the time of the big hit) (Probability that the effect is executed) × (probability that the jackpot will not be a big hit)} (when the expected degree of the big hit is “1”, the variable display result is always the “big hit”).

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

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2” of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols is displayed. )) In the decorative symbol display area (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), and then the display is stopped and displayed again. An effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped 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 re-executed, 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 symbols are derived and displayed, all the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, predetermined pseudo-ream chances). After temporarily stopping display of the eyes, etc., effect display is performed for a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times at maximum) in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. be able to. 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 variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, by changing the pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) once to three times, the decoration pattern can be changed based on the first start condition or the second start condition being satisfied once. The display can appear as if it has been started 2-4 times in a row.

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

  Further, in the image display device 5, unlike a reach effect or a variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo ream”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display or sound output as a message, a lamp is lit As described above, there is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to a presentation operation different from the decorative design variable display operation, or that the reach display by super reach may be executed. In some cases, a notice effect for informing (indicating) the player in advance that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit”.

  The notice effect may only include a pre-read notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect determines whether or not the variable display results in a “big hit” before the variable display (so-called variable display of the pre-reading target) to be noticed is started. This is a notice effect that is determined based on information or the like (prefetching) and executed based on the determination result.

  The player can discriminate whether or not the content of the pre-reading notice effect is realized after the winning of the game ball (after the start condition is established) in the stage action that becomes the pre-reading notice effect by winning a certain game ball It may be executed (started) before. For example, at least a decorative design due to winning of a game ball is at least an effect operation that becomes a pre-reading notice effect for informing (indicating) to a player that there is a possibility of reaching a reach state by winning a game ball. What is necessary is just to be executed (started) before the display state becomes the reach state (or the non-reach state). In addition, at least a game ball winning action for a pre-play notice effect for notifying (suggesting) a player that a variable display result may be a “big hit” by winning a game ball. What is necessary is just to be executed (started) before the fixed decorative symbol by is stopped and displayed.

  In this embodiment, as the pre-reading notice effect, a pre-reading notice effect (hereinafter also referred to as “current hold display part change notice”) that changes the mode of the current hold display unit 5K to any of a plurality of types of modes, and A pre-reading notice effect (hereinafter also referred to as “holding display change notice”) for changing the display mode of the hold display is executed.

  The current hold display section change notice indicates the mode of the current hold display section 5K arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 according to the possibility that the variable display result of the variable display that is the prefetch target becomes “big hit”. This is a look-ahead notice effect that changes to one of multiple types. In this embodiment, as the color (display color) of the current hold display portion 5K, a total of three colors are prepared: white as a normal color (initial value), blue and red as changed colors. Then, control is performed so as to select one of white (no change), blue (change), and red (change) according to the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”. Specifically, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the color of the currently held display portion 5K is changed from white to blue or red as compared to the case where the variable display result is determined not to be “big hit”. The probability of changing to is increased.

  In the hold display change advance notice, at the start of variable display that is a pre-read target, the hold display corresponding to the variable display is displayed as a start winning storage display area 5H (first start winning storage display area 5HL or second start winning storage display area 5HR). By changing the display mode of the hold display moved and displayed on the current hold display unit 5K from the display mode displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H when moving and displaying from the current hold display unit 5K to This is a look-ahead notice effect that suggests the possibility of the variable display result being a “big hit”.

  In this embodiment, three colors are prepared in total as a hold display color (display color): white as a normal color (initial value), blue and red as changed colors. The color of the hold display suggests the possibility (reliability) that the variable display result may be a “big hit”. In this embodiment, the color of the hold display with the highest reliability is red, and the color of the hold display with the second highest reliability is blue. The color of the hold display after being moved and displayed on the current hold display portion 5K takes any one of the above three colors, but before being moved and displayed on the current hold display portion 5K (during display in the start winning storage display area 5H). Similarly, any one of the above three colors is used. For the sake of convenience, the combination of the color of the hold display before moving and displaying on the current hold display portion 5K (color before movement) and the color after the hold display is moved and displayed on the current hold display portion 5K (color after movement) will be described. , “Color before moving → Color after moving (presence or absence of color change before and after moving)” is theoretically expressed as “white → white (maintains white without change)”, “white → "Blue (change from white to blue)", "White to red (change from white to red)", "Blue to white (change from blue to white)", "Blue to blue (keep blue and no change ) ”,“ Blue → Red (change from blue to red) ”,“ Red → White (change from red to white) ”,“ Red → Blue (change from red to blue) ”“ Red → Red (red 9 patterns of control methods exist, but “blue → white”, “red → white”, “red” The three patterns of “blue” are not adopted to discourage the player. In this embodiment, “white → white”, “white → blue”, “white → red”, “blue → blue”, “blue → Six patterns of “red” and “red → red” are employed (see FIG. 21).

  When the hold display is moved and displayed from the start winning storage display area 5H to the current hold display section 5K, the color of the hold display that is moved and displayed at a different rate depending on the mode of the current hold display section 5K that is the movement destination By changing, control is performed to suggest the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”. That is, according to the color of the current hold display portion 5K, the probability of changing the color of the hold display of the variable display that is the pre-read target (the pattern having a change from the above six patterns (“white → blue”, “white → The probability of selecting “red” and “blue → red”) is controlled differently. Specifically, when the color of the current hold display unit 5K is red, the probability of changing the color of the hold display is higher than when the color of the current hold display unit 5K is blue. Further, when the color of the current hold display unit 5K is blue, the probability of changing the color of the hold display is higher than when the color of the current hold display unit 5K is white (see FIG. 21).

  That is, control is performed to execute a hold display change notice that suggests a different possibility (a possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”) at a different rate depending on the mode of the hold display unit 5K this time. For example, the probability that “white → white” is selected is the highest when the color of the current hold display portion 5K is white, and is the lowest when the color of the current hold display portion 5K is red. . Further, the probability that “white → red” is selected is lowest when the color of the current hold display portion 5K is white, and is highest when the color of the current hold display portion 5K is red. (See FIG. 21).

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

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is reached after the variable symbol variable display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  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 decoration that becomes a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probability variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations after a predetermined reach production is executed in response to reaching the reach state. The symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, the fixed decorative symbol that is normally a big hit combination has an even symbol number “2” that is variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the image display device 5, for example. ”,“ 4 ”,“ 6 ”,“ 8 ”, any one of the decorative symbols may be stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. That's fine. Ornamental symbols having even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that constitute a normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, the predetermined decorative symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed, etc. This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. 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 the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is finished and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  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 having reached the reach state, after a reach effect similar to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “normal” is executed, among the multiple types of big hit combinations, a predetermined probability variation big hit combination May be displayed in a stopped manner. The confirmed decorative pattern that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, an odd-numbered symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. ”,“ 3 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 7 ”, any one of the decorative symbols may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. That's fine. 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” (also referred to as “big hit type”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control (probability change control) is performed together with the time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The certainty control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time-saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when a special number of games (for example, 100 times) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 to make the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) shorter than that in the normal state, or to change the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. 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 starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B can be 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 the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. 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-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-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 the chance of opening may be displayed in a stopped manner. 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 (also referred to as a “big hit type”) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “surprise probability big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “surprise” big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation 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 with the variable display result of “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.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probabilistic big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are usually the big hit combinations are displayed temporarily on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Medium ”,“ Right ”decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R with the same decorative symbols in the same state, and then fluctuate again. One of the decorative symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display).

  After the decisive decorative symbol that is normally a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during the round in the jackpot gaming state, one round ends in the jackpot gaming state and the next round starts During the big hit that will be a promising change notification effect whether or not to control to the probable change state, such as the period from the end of the last round in the big hit gaming state until the start of the next variable display game A promotion effect may be executed. Note that 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 last round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

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

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

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and 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. 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 for driving is 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. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

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

  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 structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. 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 variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decoration symbol variably displayed in each of the decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. 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, different EXT data depending on the determination result of whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit” or the big hit type determination result. Is set.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating decorative symbol variation stop (determination) in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” ornament symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit gaming state or a 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 and 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 notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state. Is set.

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

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the first start winning memory display area 5HL 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 second start winning memory display area 5HR or the like.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 14A), whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit” is determined based on the occurrence of the start winning. It is determined whether the decision value range is the random number MR3 for determining the type of jackpot and the variation pattern. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command and the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command, In addition to being able to recognize, based on the value set in the variation category command, the variation pattern can be recognized when the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is included in the predetermined range of determination values.

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

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

  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, Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the display result is controlled so as 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 part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. 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 MR4 may be counted.

  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 symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”. 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 symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a 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. 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”.

  The variation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” is a variation pattern that does not shorten the variation time, or the total number of reserved storage is “2” to “4” or “5” to “8” Corresponding to the variation pattern, the variation time is shortened. Furthermore, a variation pattern corresponding to a case where time-saving control such as a game state is a probable change state or a time-short state is executed. By selecting any one of these variation patterns according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state, it is possible to control to shorten the variation time according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state.

  Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 may be included in at least one variation pattern type among a plurality of variation pattern types. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include a single or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, a mode of a rendering operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols. Good.

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

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result decision table, a first special figure display result decision table 130A shown in FIG. 6A and a second special figure display result decision 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, a special figure display is made depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the result is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short-time state (low probability state), or a probability variation state (high probability state), the special figure display result determination table 130B A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  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 the probability variation state (high probability state), the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). More decision values are assigned to the “big hit” special figure display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). If the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determined values (a value in the range of “30000” to “30350”) 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, it is determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” and the special figure game using the first special figure and the special figure game using the second special figure are controlled to the small hit gaming state. The ratio can be different.

  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 small hit game state is controlled. In a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as a state (highly accurate high base state), frequent occurrence of a small hit gaming state in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball By avoiding this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to an extended game. 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. 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. 7 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. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the special symbol that is variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second). Depending on whether it is a special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4B, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a plurality of values such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. Assigned to the type of jackpot type.

  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 predetermined value (the value in the range of “82” to “99”) is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”, while the fluctuation special figure Is the second special figure, no decision value is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, when the special figure game using the first special figure is started and when the special figure game using the second special figure is started, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “surprise” is set. , Can be different. 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 where the game ball is likely to 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 where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in the 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. 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.

  Further, the ROM 101 determines the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the special figure display result or the determination result of the jackpot type. Therefore, a variation pattern determination table to be referred to is stored.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least 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 (for example, a special figure) Process flags). 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 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 them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

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

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

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

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

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

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. Consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in decorative symbol variable display operations, reach effects, re-lottery effects, etc., or various effect display operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols Has been. 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 in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  FIG. 9A 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 (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120 when a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The 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 operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation corresponding to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern configured to include a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the 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 blink a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to determine the content of the effect by accepting an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

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

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special-figure variation 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 (notice effect control pattern), for example, when execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect is started. 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 they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game) according to the contents of the process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the effect lamp 9, a light emitting body such as a decoration LED, and a movable member included in the production model is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the 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 is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command 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, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

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

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

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of 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. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The receiving command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total reserved storage number. When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening prize designation command or second starting opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command , And a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that these start opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and pending storage number notification commands can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning a prize, command transmission is performed in the order of a starting opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start area winning designation command, symbol designation command, fluctuation The category command and the stored memory number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, the commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “5”.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B is the first storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) each time variable symbol display is started. Is deleted from the stored contents, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, when variable display of a new decorative design 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 “5” is changed to the buffer number. The region is shifted to a region corresponding to “2” to “4”. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B, for the area corresponding to the buffer number “2”, 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. 10B, 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 “2”. It remains.

  Whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning command (start opening winning designation command, symbol designation command, variable category command and pending memory number notification command) stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A Or, a pre-reading notice pattern for execution is determined. At this time, if the command at the time of starting winning is missed or inconsistent, the pre-reading notice effect setting is not performed until the variable information of the hold information corresponding to those commands is executed (digested). Limited to

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

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

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

  Subsequent to 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 MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

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

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, 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 the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 11 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 12 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13, 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 (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (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 storage 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 is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to 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. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern 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.

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

  Following the process of step 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. 14A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 in FIG. 13 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are obtained by special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 12, FIG. 15) described later. Whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is determined as “big hit” or “small hit”. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 12) described later, a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbols is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in step S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not it is the random value MR1 determined to derive and display the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol as the special figure display result, and whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined display mode with super reach. Determine whether or not. 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 production control board 12 by the production control CPU 120 or the like whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice production. be able to.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14A, the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the time-short flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example, and so on. The current gaming state at is identified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S401, from the table data constituting the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current Corresponding to the gaming state, the special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result is selected (step S402). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 in FIG. 13 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, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, when it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit” (big hit start determination) it can.

  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 designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” is sent to the effect control board 12. Settings for transmission are performed (step S405).

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is given to the effect control board 12. Are set for transmission (step S407).

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 responds according to the fluctuation special figure corresponding to the start port buffer value ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2"). The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131. 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).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S405, S407, and S410, the random number value MR3 is included using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern and the variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. The variation category corresponding to the determined value range is determined (step S412).

  In step S412, for example, a variation pattern determination table is set to determine which variation pattern is determined as the variation category. When the variation pattern is any one of PA1-1 to PA1-5, it is determined that the variation category is non-reach loss. Further, when the variation pattern is any one of PA2-1 to PA2-3, it is determined that it is a reach-losing variation category. Further, when the variation pattern is any one of PB1-1 to PB1-3, it is determined that it is a big hit variation category. Further, when the variation pattern is either PC1-1 or PC1-2, it is determined that the variation category is a sudden / small hit variation category. In step S412, it is determined whether the variation category is included in any of the variation categories of non-reach loss, reach loss, big hit, and sudden hit / small hit, but a finer determination may be made. For example, in the case of a variation pattern with reach, it may be determined that the variation category differs depending on whether it is normal reach or super reach.

  Then, according to the determination result by the process of step S412, after performing the setting for transmitting either of the fluctuation category commands shown in FIG. 14B to the effect control board 12 (step S413), winning The random number value determination process ends.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13 and the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14A, after the process of step S211 in FIG. By executing the numerical value determination process, the processes of steps S405, S407, S410, and S413 in FIG. 14A are executed, and the process of step S214 in FIG. 13 is further executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first start condition Or when the second start condition is satisfied, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a reserved memory count notification command (first hold) Four commands called a storage count notification command or a second pending storage count notification command) are transmitted as a set in one timer interrupt. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in 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 this special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Done. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is determined based on a pre-determined result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the total number of reserved memories, the gaming state, and the like. This includes processing for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 5 using the numerical data shown. 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 that results in variable display 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 using the special symbol or decoration pattern using the random value MR1 for determining the special diagram display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. The variable display mode is determined.

  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. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. 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 variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. In this case, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. For example, in response 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 the round is executed. By setting the number of times of opening of 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". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of 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 prize winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning 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 some cases, processing for performing a setting for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. 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”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. As an example, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is the same as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Setting to “0.1 seconds” and setting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening to “15 times” may be performed so that the small hit gaming state is set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process 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. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the presentation operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by the presentation 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 has passed 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. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 12 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). 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 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 are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

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

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

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

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

  After executing 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).

  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 an 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).

  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 the game is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot game state is set (step S248).

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the number of reserved games stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (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, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  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 and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 16 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 to the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command 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 occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

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

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process 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 decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operation in the rendering model, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  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. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 16 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; No), the command analysis processing is terminated.

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

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

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

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

  If the received command is a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; Yes), 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.

  In addition, when the pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command or second pending storage number notification command) is received together with the variation start command (first variation start command or second variation start command), the pending storage is performed. The number notification command may not be stored in the start 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 beginning of the empty area in the start winning receiving 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 numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3, etc., a determination result as to whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit”, a 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 one of a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command is received, whether the first reserved memory count notification waiting time or the second reserved memory count notification waiting time has elapsed. Determine whether. 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. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 16 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice determination process (step S161).

  FIGS. 19 and 20 are flowcharts illustrating an example of the prefetch notice determination process executed in step S161 of FIG. 19 and 20 is a process at the time when the start condition is established, and the additional display of the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H, the determination of the hold display mode to be additionally displayed, the current hold display section It includes processing for determining or executing the necessity of changing the 5K mode and the content of the change as necessary.

  In the prefetch notice determination process shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, 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 S703). For example, it is received by confirming whether at least one of the start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category command or the reserved memory count notification command is newly stored in the starting winning reception command buffer 194A. Can determine the presence or absence of commands. If no command is newly received (step S703; No), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined in step S703 that there is a reception command (step S703; Yes), it is determined whether or not the prefetching notice restriction in which the execution of the prefetching notice effect is restricted (step S705). In this embodiment, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. Whether or not the game state is a small hit game state or a big hit game state may be specified based on whether or not the value of the effect process flag is any one of “4” to “7”.

  In addition to the above, the time-shortening control is executed when the game state is the time-shortening state or the probability changing state, and the special-purpose game using the second special drawing has priority over the special-purpose game using the first special drawing. When the first start opening winning designation command is received, execution of the pre-reading notice effect may be restricted. Whether or not the gaming state is a short-time state or a probability changing state may be specified from a gaming state designation command transmitted from the main board 11. When in the high base state in which the high opening control associated with the short time control is performed, a pre-reading notice effect based on the occurrence of the start winning (first starting winning) due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening is executed. Not to be restricted. 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 (entering) the game ball to 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 in a state where the hold data or the like whose variable display result is “big hit” is held, 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 improved because the game is repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state. Further, while recognizing that the variable display result is “big hit” in the special game using the first special figure, the player repeatedly passes (enters) the game ball to the second start winning opening and makes the second special game. Depending on whether the special figure game using the figure is repeatedly executed or the special figure game using the first special figure is executed without passing (entering) the game ball to the second start winning opening, the variable display result is “ There is a possibility that the timing at which the game is set to “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state may 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.

  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, after receiving a start winning command based on the occurrence of a start winning, when the number of executions of a round in the big hit gaming state reaches a predetermined number (for example, “10”), the command is stored in the start winning received command buffer 194A. It may be determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is to be executed by reading the symbol designating command and the variable category command that have been executed, and for example, the effect already determined after the end of the current big hit gaming state may be executed.

  If it is determined in step S705 that the pre-reading notice is not being restricted (step S705; No), the order and contents of the received commands based on the occurrence of the start winning prize are checked (step S707), and the reception is successful. It is determined whether or not (step S709). In the process of step S709, 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 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 stored memory 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 S709 that the reception has been successful (step S709; Yes), it is determined whether a pre-reading notice effect is being executed (step S711). For example, in the processing of step S711, it may be determined that the prefetching notice effect is being executed when the prefetching notice execution flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on. The pre-reading notice execution flag is set to the on state when the pre-reading notice effect is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S711 that the prefetching notice effect is not being executed (step S711; No), whether or not the prefetching notice effect is to be executed, and the effect of the prefetching notice effect when the prefetching notice effect is executed. Is determined in advance (step S713).

  As an example, in the process of step S713, a prefetch notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the prefetch notice pattern. In the pre-reading advance notice determination table, a numerical value (compared with a random number value for determining the pre-reading advance notice pattern 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, etc. (Determined value) need only be assigned to a plurality of prefetch notice patterns. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120, for example, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for prefetching notice determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example, the ratio as shown in FIG. Then, the prefetch notice pattern may be determined.

  FIG. 21 is a setting example of the determination ratio of the prefetch notice determination pattern. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, as a prefetch notice pattern, PAP1-1, PAP1-2, PAP1-3, PAP1-4, PAP1-5, PAP1-6, PAP2-1, PAP2-2, There are 18 types of PAP2-3, PAP2-4, PAP2-5, PAP2-6, PAP3-1, PAP3-2, PAP3-3, PAP3-4, PAP3-5, and PAP3-6.

  PAP1-X (X = 1 to 6) is a prefetching notice pattern group in which the display mode of the current hold display unit 5K is white (initial value). PAP1-1 is a prefetching advance notice pattern in which the display mode of the current hold display unit 5K is white (initial value), and the display mode of the hold display before moving and displaying on the current hold display unit 5K is white (initial value). In addition, the display mode after the hold display is moved and displayed on the hold display portion 5K this time is also a prefetching notice pattern in which the display mode is also white. That is, as described above, when the combination of the color before movement and the color after movement is expressed as “color before movement → color after movement (presence / absence of color change before and after movement)”, PAP1 -1 is a pre-reading notice pattern in which the current hold display portion 5K is white (initial value) and “white → white (no change)”. PAP1-2 is a prefetching advance notice pattern in which the display mode of the current hold display unit 5K is white (initial value), and the display mode of the hold display before moving and displaying on the current hold display unit 5K is white (initial value). And the pre-reading notice pattern in which the display mode after the hold display is moved and displayed on the hold display unit 5K this time is blue. That is, PAP1-2 is a pre-reading notice pattern in which the current hold display section 5K is white (initial value) and “white → blue (changed)”. PAP1-3 is a prefetching advance notice pattern in which the display mode of the current hold display unit 5K is white (initial value), and the display mode of the hold display before moving and displaying on the current hold display unit 5K is white (initial value). And the pre-reading notice pattern in which the display mode after the hold display is moved and displayed on the hold display unit 5K this time is red. That is, PAP1-3 is a pre-reading notice pattern in which the current hold display portion 5K is white (initial value) and “white → red (changed)”. PAP1-4 is a prefetching advance notice pattern in which the display mode of the current hold display unit 5K is white (initial value), the display mode of the hold display before moving and displaying on the current hold display unit 5K is blue, and The display mode after the hold display is moved and displayed on the hold display portion 5K this time is also a prefetching notice pattern in blue. That is, PAP1-4 is a pre-reading notice pattern in which the current hold display portion 5K is white (initial value) and “blue → blue (no change)”. PAP1-5 is a pre-reading advance notice pattern in which the display mode of the current hold display unit 5K is white (initial value), the display mode of the hold display before moving and displaying on the current hold display unit 5K is blue, and This is a prefetching notice pattern in which the display mode after the hold display is moved and displayed on the hold display portion 5K this time is red. That is, PAP1-5 is a pre-reading notice pattern in which the current hold display portion 5K is white (initial value) and “blue → red (changed)”. PAP1-6 is a prefetching advance notice pattern in which the display mode of the current hold display unit 5K is white (initial value), the display mode of the hold display before moving and displaying on the current hold display unit 5K is red, and The display mode after the hold display is moved and displayed on the hold display portion 5K this time is also a pre-reading notice pattern in red. That is, PAP1-6 is a pre-reading notice pattern in which the current hold display portion 5K is white (initial value) and “red → red (no change)”.

  As described above, the PAP 1-1 displays the hold display on the current hold display unit 5K in both the display mode of the current hold display unit 5K and the display mode of the hold display before moving to the current hold display unit 5K. Since the display mode after the moving display is also white (white), even if PAP1-1 is not applied, the current holding display unit 5K and the holding display before and after the moving display on the current holding display unit 5K are displayed. The display mode is substantially the same as the initial value. Accordingly, the PAP 1-1 is also used as a display mode of the current hold display portion 5K and the hold display before and after moving and displaying on the current hold display portion 5K when the prefetch notice pattern determination process (step S713) is not performed. It is done.

  PAP2-X (X = 1 to 6) is a prefetch notice pattern group in which the display mode of the current hold display unit is blue. PAP2-1 is a pre-reading notice pattern in which the current hold display portion 5K is blue and “white → white (no change)”. PAP2-2 is a pre-reading notice pattern in which the current hold display portion 5K is blue and “white → blue (changed)”. PAP2-3 is a pre-reading notice pattern in which the current hold display portion 5K is blue and “white → red (changed)”. PAP2-4 is a pre-reading notice pattern in which the current hold display portion 5K is blue and “blue → blue (no change)”. PAP2-5 is a pre-reading notice pattern in which the current hold display portion 5K is blue and “blue → red (changed)”. PAP2-6 is a prefetching advance notice pattern in which the current hold display portion 5K is blue and “red → red (no change)”.

  PAP3-X (X = 1 to 6) is a prefetch notice pattern group in which the display mode of the current hold display unit is red. PAP3-1 is a pre-reading notice pattern in which the current hold display portion 5K is red and “white → white (no change)”. PAP 3-2 is a pre-reading notice pattern in which the current hold display portion 5 </ b> K is red and “white → blue (changed)”. PAP3-3 is a pre-reading notice pattern in which the current hold display portion 5K is red and “white → red (changed)”. PAP3-4 is a pre-reading notice pattern in which the current hold display portion 5K is red and “blue → blue (no change)”. PAP 3-5 is a pre-reading notice pattern in which the current hold display portion 5 </ b> K is red and “blue → red (changed)”. PAP3-6 is a pre-reading notice pattern in which the current hold display portion 5K is red and “red → red (no change)”.

  In the setting shown in FIG. 21, the determination rate of the pre-reading notice pattern varies depending on whether the variation category is “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, “accuracy / small hit”, or “big hit”.

  Specifically, when the variation category is “non-reach loss”, PAP1-1 is 90.0% (not set, the same applies hereinafter), PAP1-2 is 1.0%, and PAP1-3 is 0.0. %, PAP1-4 is 3.0%, PAP1-5 is 0.0%, PAP1-6 is 0.0%, PAP2-1 is 4.0%, PAP2-2 is 0.3%, PAP2-3 Is 0.0%, PAP2-4 is 0.2%, PAP2-5 is 0.0%, PAP2-6 is 0.0%, PAP3-1 is 1.0%, PAP3-2 is 0.5% , PAP3-3 is 0.0%, PAP3-4 is 0.0%, PAP3-5 is 0.0%, and PAP3-6 is 0.0%.

  When the fluctuation category is “reach lose”, PAP1-1 is 80.0%, PAP1-2 is 2.0%, PAP1-3 is 0.1%, PAP1-4 is 4.0%, PAP1- 5 is 0.1%, PAP1-6 is 0.3%, PAP2-1 is 8.0%, PAP2-2 is 0.6%, PAP2-3 is 0.2%, PAP2-4 is 0.3% %, PAP2-5 is 0.1%, PAP2-6 is 0.2%, PAP3-1 is 2.0%, PAP3-2 is 0.7%, PAP3-3 is 0.5%, PAP3-4 Is determined to be 0.4%, PAP3-5 is 0.5%, and PAP3-6 is 0.0%.

  When the fluctuation category is “small hit”, PAP1-1 is 60.0%, PAP1-2 is 3.0%, PAP1-3 is 0.1%, PAP1-4 is 5.0%, PAP1 -5 is 0.1%, PAP1-6 is 0.3%, PAP2-1 is 8.0%, PAP2-2 is 4.0%, PAP2-3 is 0.6%, PAP2-4 is 2.%. 0%, PAP2-5 is 0.6%, PAP2-6 is 0.3%, PAP3-1 is 2.0%, PAP3-2 is 5.0%, PAP3-3 is 3.0%, PAP3- 4 is 1.0%, PAP3-5 is 3.0%, and PAP3-6 is 2.0%.

  When the variation category is “big hit”, PAP1-1 is 15.0%, PAP1-2 is 6.0%, PAP1-3 is 1.0%, PAP1-4 is 12.0%, PAP1- 5 is 1.0%, PAP1-6 is 5.0%, PAP2-1 is 10.0%, PAP2-2 is 4.0%, PAP2-3 is 4.0%, PAP2-4 is 2.0% %, PAP2-5 is 2.0%, PAP2-6 is 2.0%, PAP3-1 is 5.0%, PAP3-2 is 5.0%, PAP3-3 is 12.0%, PAP3-4 Is 1.0%, PAP3-5 is 12.0%, and PAP3-6 is 1.0%.

  In the above setting, the determination ratio for determining PAP3-X (X = 1 to 6) from all 18 types of prefetching notice patterns is highest when the fluctuation category is “big hit”, and the fluctuation category is “small hit”. ”Is the second highest, the variation category is“ reach lose ”, the third highest, and the change category is“ non-reach lose ”. Also, the determination ratio for determining PAP2-X (X = 1 to 6) from all 18 types of pre-reading notice patterns is highest when the fluctuation category is “big hit”, and the fluctuation category is “small hit”. Is set to be the second highest, when the variation category is “reach loss”, the third highest, and when the variation category is “non-reach loss”. The determination ratio for determining PAP1-X (X = 1 to 6) from all 18 types of pre-reading notice patterns is highest when the variation category is “non-reach loss”, and the variation category is “reach loss”. It is set to be the second highest in some cases, the third highest when the fluctuation category is “small hit”, and the lowest when the fluctuation category is “big hit”. That is, in the above setting, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the color of the currently held display portion 5K is changed from white to blue or compared to the case where the variable display result is determined not to be “big hit”. The probability of changing to red is increased. More specifically, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the color of the currently held display portion 5K is changed from white to blue as compared to the case where the variable display result is determined not to be “big hit”. The probability of changing from white to red is increased, but the probability of changing from white to red is particularly high.

  In the above setting, PAP2-1 (“white → white”), PAP2-4 (PAP2-4 (“white → white”)) are prefetching notice patterns that do not change the color of the hold display in the prefetching notice pattern group of PAP2-X (X = 1 to 6). PAP2-2 (“white → blue”), PAP2-3 (“white → blue”) or PAP2-6 (“white → blue”) or PAP2-6 (“white → blue”) or PAP2-6 (“white → blue”) or PAP2-6 (“white → blue”) The probability (ratio) at which PAP2-5 (“blue → red”) is determined is the prefetching notice that does not change the color of the hold display in the prefetching notice pattern group of PAP1-X (X = 1 to 6). A pre-reading notice pattern that changes the color of the hold display instead of PAP1-1 (“white → white”), PAP1-4 (“blue → blue”) or PAP1-6 (“red → red”) which is the pattern PAP1-2 (“white → blue”), PAP1-3 (“white → red”) or PAP1-5 (“blue → red”) is determined to be higher than the probability (ratio) to be determined. . That is, when the color of the current hold display unit 5K is blue, the probability of changing the color of the hold display is higher than when the color of the current hold display unit 5K is white.

  In addition, in the prefetching notice pattern group of PAP3-X (X = 1 to 6), PAP3-1 (“white → white”) and PAP3-4 (“blue → blue” which are prefetching notice patterns that do not change the color of the hold display. )) Or PAP3-6 (“red → red”), PAP3-2 (“white → blue”), PAP3-3 (“white → red”) or The probability (ratio) at which PAP3-5 (“blue → red”) is determined is PAP2 which is a prefetching notice pattern that does not change the color of the hold display in the prefetching notice pattern group of PAP2-X (X = 1 to 6). PAP that is a pre-reading notice pattern that changes the color of the hold display instead of -1 (“white → white”), PAP2-4 (“blue → blue”) or PAP2-6 (“red → red”) 2 ( "white → blue"), and the PAP2-3 ( "white → red") or PAP2-5 ( "blue → red") as is higher than the probability that is determined (percentage). That is, when the color of the current hold display unit 5K is red, the probability of changing the color of the hold display is higher than when the color of the current hold display unit 5K is blue.

  In addition, it has been described that the hold display color with the highest reliability is red, and the second highest hold display color is blue. However, in the above setting, the hold display color is red when the hold display moves to the hold display unit 5K this time. The pre-reading advance notice pattern (that is, the pre-reading advance notice pattern that is changed to red when it is additionally displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H, or white or blue when it is additionally displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H. PAP1-3 ("white → red"), PAP1-5 ("blue → red"), PAP1-6 ("red → red"), which are the pre-reading notice patterns that are changed to red after moving to the hold display section 5K this time , PAP2-3 (“white → red”), PAP2-5 (“blue → red”), PAP2-6 (“red → red”), PAP3-3 (“white → red”), PAP3-5 (“ The probability (ratio) that any one of nine types of pre-reading notice patterns of PAP3-6 (“red → red”) is determined is 0.0 when the variation category is “non-reach loss”. %, When the variation category is “reach lose”, 2.0%, when the variation category is “small hit”, 10.0%, and when the variation category is “big hit”, it is 40.0%. PAP1-2 (“white → blue”), PAP1-4 (“blue → blue”), PAP2-2 (““ blue → blue ”), which are blue prefetching notice patterns when the hold display is moved to the hold display portion 5K this time. One of six types of pre-reading notice patterns is determined: white → blue ”), PAP2-4 (“ blue → blue ”), PAP3-2 (“ white → blue ”), PAP3-4 (“ blue → blue ”) The probability (ratio) is 5.0% when the variation category is “non-reach loss”, 8.0% when the variation category is “reach loss”, and 20.% when the variation category is “small hit”. When the variation category is “big hit”, it is 30.0%. PAP1-1 (“white → white”), PAP2-1 (“white → white”), PAP3-1 (““ white-white ”), which are white pre-reading notice patterns when the hold-display moves to the hold-display portion 5K this time. The probability (ratio) that any one of the three types of pre-reading notice patterns (white to white)) is determined is 95.0% when the variation category is “non-reach loss” and when the variation category is “reach loss”. 90.0%, 70.0% when the variation category is “small hit”, and 30.0% when the variation category is “big hit”. That is, the red hold display has the highest reliability, and the blue hold display is the second highest.

  In the above setting, for example, the change to the red hold display (“white → red”, “blue” → “red”), which is the highest reliability, is when the color of the hold display portion 5K this time is red. (The sum of the determination ratios of PAP3-3 and PAP3-5) is the most frequent, and the case where the color of the hold display portion 5K is blue this time (the total of the determination ratios of PAP2-3 and PAP2-5) is second. When the frequency is high and the current hold display portion 5K is white in color (the sum of the determination ratios of PAP1-3 and PAP1-5), the frequency is minimized. That is, in the above setting, the hold display change notice that suggests the possibility (reliability) of different “big hit” at a different rate depending on the color of the hold display portion 5K this time is set.

  As described above, the initial value (PAP1-1) is applied when the prefetching notice pattern determination process (step S713) is not performed, and therefore the prefetching notice pattern determination process (step S713) is not performed. Considering also, each probability (ratio) that the pre-reading notice pattern that is white when the hold display moves to the current hold display portion 5K is determined is larger than the above-described values, and the hold display is the current hold display. The probability (ratio) that the pre-reading notice pattern that is red or blue at the time of moving to the part 5K is determined is smaller than the above-described values.

  Further, as described above, PAP1-3 (“white → red”) and PAP1-5 (“blue → red”), which are pre-reading notice patterns that are red when the hold display is moved to the hold display portion 5K this time. , PAP1-6 (“red → red”), PAP2-3 (“white → red”), PAP2-5 (“blue → red”), PAP2-6 (“red → red”), PAP3-3 (“ The probability (ratio) of determining any one of nine types of prefetching notice patterns of white → red ”), PAP3-5 (“ blue → red ”), and PAP3-6 (“ red → red ”) depends on the variation category. Since it is 0.0% in the case of “non-reach loss”, if the hold display is red at the time of moving to the hold display portion 5K this time, reach or more is confirmed (“reach lose”, “small hit” ”Or“ Big hit ” A).

  Note that in both cases where the fluctuation category is “non-reach loss” or “reach loss”, PAP3-6 has a determination ratio of 0.0%, so that the current hold display portion 5K is red and the current hold display If the hold display before moving and displaying on the part 5K is red, the small hit or more is determined (either “small hit” or “big hit”).

  Following step S713 shown in FIG. 19, it is determined in step S713 whether or not the initial value (PAP1-1) has been determined (step S715). At this time, if the initial value (PAP1-1) has not been determined (step S715; No), in association with the current reception command (for example, together with the buffer number storing the current reception command), in step S713 The determined prefetch notice pattern (other than the initial value) is set (stored) in a prefetch notice pattern storage buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like (step S717). When the buffer number is set, every time the decorative symbol variable display is started (each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted and each command stored after the buffer number “2” is deleted). Every time the command is shifted), the set buffer number can be subtracted.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S717, a prefetching notice execution flag indicating that the prefetching notice effect is being executed is set to an on state (step S719). Subsequently, 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 S721 in FIG. 20).

  If it is determined in step S721 that the command is the first start opening prize designation command (step S721; Yes), the first start prize storage display area 5HL is held according to the set prefetch notice pattern (other than the initial value). The display operation of the display is controlled (step S723). That is, a new hold display is added to the first start-winning storage display area 5HL in response to the new special game using the first special drawing being put on hold. In step S723, the color of the hold display to be newly added is determined based on the “display mode before moving to the current hold display portion 5K” in the prefetch notice pattern (other than PAP1-1) set in step S717.

  Specifically, in step S717, PAP1-2 (“white → blue”), PAP1-3 (“white → red”), PAP2-1 (“white → white”), PAP2-2 (“white → white”). Blue ”), PAP2-3 (“ White → Red ”), PAP3-1 (“ White → White ”), PAP3-2 (“ White → Blue ”), PAP3-3 (“ White → Red ”) Is added, white holding display is added, PAP1-4 ("blue → blue"), PAP1-5 ("blue → red"), PAP2-4 ("blue → blue"), PAP2 If any of -5 ("blue to red"), PAP3-4 ("blue to blue"), or PAP3-5 ("blue to red") is set, a blue hold display is added, PAP1-6 (“red → red”), PAP2-6 (“red → red”), PAP3 6 If you have set any of the ( "red → red") is to add the red of pending display.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S721 that the command is not the first start opening prize designation command (step S721; No), the second start prize storage display area 5HR is entered according to the set prefetch notice pattern (other than the initial value). The display operation of the hold display is controlled (step S724). That is, in response to the fact that the special figure game using the second special figure is newly put on hold, a new hold display is added to the second start winning memory display area 5HR. In step S724, as in step S723, a newly added hold is added based on the “display mode before moving to the current hold display portion 5K” in the prefetch notice pattern (other than PAP1-1) set in step S717. What is necessary is just to determine the color of a display.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S723 or step S724, the display operation of the current hold display unit 5K is controlled in accordance with the set prefetching notice pattern (other than the initial value) (step S726). Specifically, if any of the pre-reading notice pattern groups of PAP2-X (X = 1 to 6) is set in step S717, the color of the current hold display portion 5K is changed to blue, When any of the pre-reading notice pattern groups of PAP3-X (X = 1 to 6) has been set, the color of the current hold display part 5K is changed to red ("current hold display part change notice"). In step S717, if any of the pre-reading notice pattern groups of PAP1-X (X = 2 to 6) has been set, the color of the current hold display portion 5K is set to white (no change). Then, the prefetch notice determination process ends.

  If it is determined in step S705 that the pre-reading notice is being restricted (step S705; Yes), if it is determined in step S711 that the pre-reading notice effect is being executed (step S711; Yes), in step S715. When it is determined that the initial value (PAP1-1) has been determined (step S715; No), the latest start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is the first starting opening winning designation. It is determined whether it is a command (step S731 in FIG. 20).

  If it is determined in step S731 that the command is the first start opening prize designation command (step S731; Yes), the first start prize storage display area 5HL is held in accordance with the prefetching notice pattern (PAP1-1) that is the initial value. The display operation of the display is controlled (step S733). That is, a new hold display is added to the first start-winning storage display area 5HL in response to the new special game using the first special drawing being put on hold. At this time, a white hold display is added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL based on “the display mode before moving to the current hold display portion 5K” in the prefetch notice pattern (PAP1-1) which is an initial value. To do. Then, the prefetch notice determination process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S731 that the command is not the first start opening prize designation command (step S731; No), the second start prize storage display area 5HR is entered in accordance with the prefetch notice pattern (PAP1-1) that is an initial value. The display operation of the hold display is controlled (step S734). That is, in response to the fact that the special figure game using the second special figure is newly put on hold, a new hold display is added to the second start winning memory display area 5HR. At this time, a white hold display is added to the second start winning memory display area 5HR based on “the display mode before moving to the current hold display portion 5K” in the prefetch notice pattern (PAP1-1) which is an initial value. To do. Then, the prefetch notice determination process ends.

  If it is determined in step S709 that the command at the start winning prize has not been received normally (step S709; No), the abnormal display operation of the hold display is controlled. For example, an on-hold display in an abnormal state (for example, gray) is added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL (or the second start winning storage display area 5HR) (step S743 in FIG. 20). In addition, instead of or in addition to the display color, a part or all of the display shape, the size, and the like may be changed so that it can be recognizable that the command at the time of starting winning could not be received normally. Further, even when the start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command) cannot be normally received, the reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second If the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number can be specified if the command is successfully received, the hold display is updated in the normal display mode (display) ) Then, the prefetch notice determination process ends.

  In such a pre-reading notice determination process, when it is determined in step S709 that the command at the time of the start winning prize has not been normally received, the process of step S713 is not executed, so that the pre-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 that specifies which of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number has increased, such as a start opening prize designation command or a 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 at the time of starting winning is recognized so as to be recognized, execution of variable display corresponding to the reserved storage is ended. 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, so that the player does not feel 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 multiple pieces of judgment result information such as symbol designation commands and variable category commands are not consistent, it is limited not to execute a pre-reading notice effect based on a judgment result that can be recognized by any judgment result information. May be. 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.

  Also, for example, when a part or all of the stored 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 result information such as the symbol designation command or the variation category command is displayed. Even if it is normally received, it may be limited not to execute the pre-reading 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.

  For example, when a part of the reserved storage information such as the start opening prize designation command or the reserved memory number notification command is missed, at least a part of the prefetch notice effect (for example, the prefetch notice effect having the lowest reliability) is executed. You may allow that. 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.

  In addition, for example, when a part of determination result information such as a symbol designation command or a variation category command is missed, it is permitted to execute at least a part of the prefetching notice effect (for example, the prefetching notice effect having the lowest reliability). May be. 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.

  Or, 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 do not match, at least a part of the prefetching notice effect (for example, the prefetching notice effect having the lowest reliability) is executed. You may be allowed to do. 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. 18, for example, the following processes in steps S170 to S177 are performed according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. Select one 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 or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11. The process etc. which determine 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 presentation operations, it includes a process of determining a definite decorative pattern and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like.

  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 that 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 designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit middle production process. 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 hit effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, and 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 (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED is 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, etc., 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 (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative LED. 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 jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. 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. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 18 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 22, 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 S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S522; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated fluctuation pattern is used. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S523).

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-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 determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. In the process of step S524, a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the changing symbol notice is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, 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 production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. In addition, by referring to a predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table or the like, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S522; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S526). When it is determined that it is “Accuracy” or “Small hit” (step S526; 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 S527). As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 and PC1-2 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, a predetermined chance index determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random numbers for chance index determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is only necessary to determine a combination of fixed decorative symbols that constitute one of the opening chance eyes by referring to.

  When it is determined in step S526 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S526; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot fixed symbol updated by the random counter of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the display is stopped and aligned in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative design having the same design number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, any one of the multiple types of normal symbols is selected and determined as a definite decorative symbol constituting the non-probable variation 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 to be a definite decorative combination of a non-probability variable jackpot combination, a notification that it will be controlled to a promiscuous state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the jackpot gaming state. What is necessary is just to alert | report that it is controlled to a probable change state by the promotion effect during a big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a definite decorative combination of probability variation big hit combination, a notification that control is made to the probability variation state is performed in the re-lottery effect during variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, a prefetch notice execution setting process is executed (step S535). FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch notice execution setting process. The pre-reading notice determination process of FIG. 23 is a process when the start condition is established, and is a display mode of the hold display when moving display of the hold display from the start winning storage display area 5H to the current hold display unit 5K and moving display. It includes processing for determining or executing the necessity of change, initialization of the display mode of the current hold display unit, and the like as necessary.

  In the pre-reading notice execution setting process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the pre-reading notice execution flag is on (step S601). If the pre-reading notice execution flag is on (step S601; Yes), it is determined whether or not the current variable display is the target variable display (step S603). Whether or not the current variable display is the target variable display is determined by associating the buffer number (buffer) of the current variable display with a buffer for storing the prefetch notice pattern provided in the RAM 122 or the like in association with the prefetch notice pattern. The determination may be made based on whether or not the number “1”) is set.

  If it is determined in step S603 that the current variable display is the variable display of the target (step S603; Yes), the processing target start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is the first start. It is determined whether or not it is an oral winning designation command (step S605). If it is determined in step S605 that the command is the first start opening winning designation command (step S605; Yes), the hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is controlled according to the set prefetch notice pattern. (Step S607). That is, in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure, the pre-reading notice pattern that has been set is referred to and the current hold display part 5K (for example, from the first start winning storage display area 5HL) The hold display (hold display corresponding to the variable display of the target) is moved and displayed on the upper part. In step S607, based on the “display mode after moving to the current hold display portion 5K” in the set prefetch notice pattern, the hold display after moving to the current hold display portion 5K is determined.

  Specifically, when either of PAP2-1 (“white → white”) or PAP3-1 (“white → white”) is set in the pre-reading notice determination process (step S717 of step S161). Determines the hold display after moving to the hold display section 5K this time to white, PAP1-2 ("white → blue"), PAP1-4 ("blue → blue"), PAP2-2 ("white → blue") ), PAP2-4 (“blue → blue”), PAP3-2 (“white → blue”), and PAP3-4 (“blue → blue”) are set, the current hold display portion 5K The hold display after moving to is determined in blue, and PAP1-3 (“white → red”), PAP1-5 (“blue → red”), PAP1-6 (“red → red”), PAP2-3 ( “White → Red”), PAP2-5 (“Blue → Red”) , PAP2-6 (“red → red”), PAP3-3 (“white → red”), PAP3-5 (“blue → red”), or PAP3-6 (“red → red”) are set. In the case of a change, the hold display after moving to the hold display portion 5K this time is determined to be red.

  In addition, when there is another hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL in accordance with the process of step S607, the other hold display is moved and displayed on the current hold display portion 5K side (center side). To do. Further, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and each command stored after the buffer number “2” is shifted.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S605 that the command is not the first start opening prize designation command (step S605; No), the second start prize storage display area 5HR is displayed on hold in accordance with the set prefetch notice pattern. The display operation is controlled (step S608). That is, in response to the start of the special figure game using the second special figure, the preset look-ahead notice pattern is referred to and the current start display part 5K (for example, from the second start winning storage display area 5HR) The hold display (hold display corresponding to the variable display of the target) is moved and displayed on the upper part. In step S608, as in step S607, “pre-read notice pattern (other than PAP1-1) set in the prefetch notice determination process (step S171 of step S161)” “display after moving to current hold display section 5K” The color of the hold display to be newly added may be determined based on the “mode”.

  In addition, when there is another hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR in accordance with the processing of step S608, the other hold display is displayed to move to the current hold display section 5K side (center side). To do. Further, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and each command stored after the buffer number “2” is shifted.

  Subsequent to step S607 or step S608, the display operation of the current hold display unit 5K is controlled according to the initial value (PAP1-1) (step S610). That is, the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the target is moved from the first start winning storage display area 5HL or the second start winning storage display area 5HR to the current hold display portion 5K (for example, the upper part), and the target variable display is displayed. Since the role of changing (or not changing) the color of the corresponding hold display is finished, the color of the current hold display portion 5K is initialized. Specifically, for example, based on PAP1-1 (initial value), the current hold display portion 5K may be white. As a result, when PAP2-X (X = 1 to 6) is set in the prefetch notice determination process (step S717 of step S161), the color of the current hold display unit 5K is changed from blue to white. , PAP3-X (X = 1 to 6) is set, the color of the current hold display portion 5K is changed from red to white. Further, when PAP1-X (X = 2 to 6) is set, the color of the current hold display portion 5K is kept white.

  Subsequent to step S610, a prefetching notice execution flag indicating that the prefetching notice effect is being executed is set to an off state (step S612). In addition, the prefetching notice pattern and the like set in the prefetching notice determination process (step S717 of step S161) are cleared. Then, the prefetch notice execution setting process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S601 that the pre-reading notice execution flag is off (step S601; No), or when it is determined in step S603 that the current variable display is not the target variable display (step S603; Yes), it is determined whether or not the processing target start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is the first start opening winning designation command (step S615). When it is determined in step S615 that the command is the first start opening winning designation command (step S615; Yes), the hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is performed in accordance with the prefetching notice pattern (PAP1-1) which is an initial value. Is controlled (step S617). That is, in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure, the pre-read notice pattern (PAP-1) is referred to, and the current hold display part 5K (for example, from the first start winning storage display area 5HL) ), Move the hold display to the top. In step S617, based on the “display mode after moving to the current hold display portion 5K” in the prefetch notice pattern (PAP1-1), the hold display after moving to the current hold display portion 5K is determined. Specifically, the hold display remains white even after moving to the hold display portion 5K this time.

  In addition, when there is another hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL in accordance with the process of step S617, the other hold display is moved and displayed on the current hold display section 5K side (center side). To do. Further, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and each command stored after the buffer number “2” is shifted. Furthermore, when it is determined in step S603 that the current variable display is not the target variable display (that is, when the pre-reading notice execution flag is on but not the target variable display), in step S717. Subtract the buffer number set with the prefetch notice pattern. Then, the prefetch notice execution setting process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S615 that the command is not the first start opening winning designation command (step S615; No), the second start winning storage display area 5HR is held in accordance with the pre-reading notice pattern (PAP1-1) that is the initial value. Is controlled (step S618). That is, in response to the start of the special figure game using the second special figure, the pre-read notice pattern (PAP-1) is referred to and the current hold display part 5K (for example, from the second start winning memory display area 5HR) ), Move the hold display to the top. In step S618, based on the “display mode after moving to the current hold display portion 5K” in the prefetch notice pattern (PAP1-1), the hold display after moving to the current hold display portion 5K is determined. Specifically, the hold display remains white even after moving to the hold display portion 5K this time.

  In addition, when there is another hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR in accordance with the process of step S618, the other hold display is displayed in a moving manner on the side of the current hold display section 5K (center side). To do. Further, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and each command stored after the buffer number “2” is shifted. Furthermore, when it is determined in step S603 that the current variable display is not the target variable display (that is, when the pre-reading notice execution flag is on but not the target variable display), in step S717. Subtract the buffer number set with the prefetch notice pattern. Then, the prefetch notice execution setting process is terminated.

  After the pre-reading notice execution setting process is executed in step S535, the execution execution setting during other variable display is performed (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, setting for executing an effect different from the pre-reading notice effect and the changing notice effect may be performed. As such an effect, for example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L, 8R at a predetermined timing at the start or during execution of variable display. Among the effects of the aspect and the effects of the aspect in which the flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like shines, the variable display result becomes “big hit” by executing the effect of a predetermined aspect including a part or all of it. An effect of a one-shot notification mode in which this is immediately notified (definitely notified) may be executed. Alternatively, as such an effect, an effect of displaying a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” may be executed.

  As another example, in the process of step S530, 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 of a predetermined mode such as an effect of a mode in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 shines.

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S531). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and sets it as a usage pattern.

  After executing the process of step S531, 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 S532). . Subsequently, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S533). 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 determined as the use pattern in step S531, 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 S534), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  Next, a specific example of control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, or the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is formed. Based on the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209 of FIG. 13 when the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening is detected by the second start opening switch 22B, In S212, a winning random number determination process is executed.

  In the winning random number determination process, a symbol designation command and a variation category command are sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 based on the determination decision in steps S403 and S404 in FIG. 14A and the determination result in step S412. Are transmitted.

  On the side of the production control board 12, for example, when the production control CPU 120 executes the prefetching notice determination process in step S161 in FIG. If the category or the like is in a state in which the prefetching notice effect can be executed (step S709; Yes), the presence or absence of the prefetching notice effect, the prefetching notice pattern, and the like are determined in step S713 of FIG. Based on the determination result, the pre-reading notice effect is executed over a plurality of variations.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5 when the pre-reading notice effect is executed. Specifically, an example of the display operation of the current hold display unit 5K and the display operation of the hold display when the prefetch notice pattern (PAP1-1) that is an initial value is determined is shown. 24A to 24J show the main scenes arranged in time series in order to show the display operation.

  In FIG. 24 and FIG. 25 (described later) to FIG. 27 (described later), the sphere shown in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is a hold display. The broken-line sphere schematically represents that the hold display displayed at the position is erased by the movement. A sphere with a radial line around it schematically represents a newly added hold display. Also, a solid sphere (holding display) in the interior represents a white sphere (holding display), and a hatched sphere (holding display) in the interior represents a blue sphere (holding display) (however, not shown in FIG. 24). The sphere with dots inside (holding display) represents a red sphere (holding display) (not shown in FIG. 24 and the like). In the current hold display portion 5K illustrated by a rectangle, the rectangle that is plain inside (current hold display portion 5K) represents a white rectangle (current hold display portion 5K), and the inside is a hatched rectangle (current hold display portion 5K). Represents a blue rectangle (currently reserved display portion 5K) (but not shown in FIG. 24, etc.), and a rectangle with dots inside (currently reserved display portion 5K) represents a red rectangle (currently reserved display portion 5K). (However, it does not appear in FIG. 24 etc.).

  In FIG. 24A, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the fixed decorative symbols (“5”, “4”, and “4”) due to the previous variation are stopped and displayed. As a variable display start setting for the current fluctuation (step S171), one of the hold displays (right side) of the first start winning memory display area 5HL is moved and displayed above the current hold display section 5K ( Step S617) is a state where another one of the hold displays is moved and displayed on the hold display portion 5K side (center side) this time. In the state shown in FIG. 24A, it is assumed that the pre-reading notice execution flag is off.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24B, fluctuation (variable display) is started (step S172). The “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (“↓”, “↓”, and “↓”) indicate that they are changing. When the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening during the change and the first start condition is satisfied, the prefetch notice determination process (step S161), as shown in FIG. A hold display is added to the 1 start winning memory display area 5HL (step S733). For example, when the prefetch notice pattern (PAP1-1) that is the initial value is determined in step S713, “in the current hold display portion 5K in the prefetch notice pattern (PAP1-1) that is the initial value in step S733. Based on the “display mode before moving”, a white on-hold display is added to the first start winning memory display area 5HL. Since the process of step S717 is not performed, the pre-reading notice execution flag remains in the off state. In addition, since the process of step S726 is not performed, the color of the current hold display unit 5K remains white (no change).

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24D, for example, the fixed decorative symbols (“2”, “3”, “6”) are stopped and displayed (step S172). In FIG. 24D, in the variable display effect processing in step S172, the hold display currently displayed on the upper part of the hold display portion 5K this time is erased together with the end of the change. At this time, the hold display displayed at the top of the hold display portion 5K this time may be deleted. The same applies to FIG. 24G, FIG. 24J, and FIGS.

  Subsequently, in preparation for the next change, in the variable display start setting process in step S171, it is determined that the pre-reading notice execution flag is in an off state (step S601; No), as shown in FIG. One hold display (right side) of the first start winning storage display area 5HL is moved and displayed above the current hold display section 5K (step S617). At this time, based on the “display mode after moving to the current hold display portion 5K” in the prefetching advance notice pattern (PAP1-1) that is the initial value, the hold display after the movement is displayed in white above the current hold display portion 5K. (No change). Further, the other one of the hold displays is moved and displayed on the current hold display section 5K side (center side). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24 (F), change (variable display) is started (step S172). For example, as shown in FIG. 24 (G), the fixed decorative symbols (“5”, “1”, “6”) are displayed. ) Is stopped and displayed (step S172).

  Subsequently, in preparation for the next change, in the variable display start setting process in step S171, it is determined that the pre-reading notice execution flag is off (step S601; No), and as shown in FIG. The hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is moved and displayed above the current hold display portion 5K (step S617). At this time, based on the “display mode after moving to the current hold display portion 5K” in the prefetching advance notice pattern (PAP1-1) that is the initial value, the hold display after the movement is displayed in white above the current hold display portion 5K. (No change). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24I, variation (variable display) is started (step S172), and, for example, the fixed decorative symbols (“7” “1” “3”) are stopped and displayed (step S172).

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating another display operation example in the image display device 5 when the pre-reading notice effect is executed. Specifically, an example of the display operation of the current hold display unit 5K and the display operation of the hold display when the prefetch notice pattern (PAP3-5) is determined is shown. 25A to 25K show the main scenes arranged in time series in order to show the display operation.

  In FIG. 25A, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the confirmed decorative symbols (“5”, “4”, and “4”) due to the previous change are stopped and displayed. As a variable display start setting for the current fluctuation (step S171), one of the hold displays (right side) of the first start winning memory display area 5HL is moved and displayed above the current hold display section 5K ( Step S617) is a state where another one of the hold displays is moved and displayed on the hold display portion 5K side (center side) this time. In the state of FIG. 25A, it is assumed that the pre-reading notice execution flag is off.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 25B, fluctuation (variable display) is started (step S172). When the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening during the change and the first start condition is satisfied, the prefetch notice determination process (step S161), as shown in FIG. 25 (C), A hold display is added to the 1 start winning storage display area 5HL (step S723), and the display mode of the current hold display section 5K is changed (step S726). For example, when the prefetching notice pattern (PAP3-5) is determined in step S713, the prefetching notice pattern (determined in step S713) is stored in the buffer for storing the prefetching notice pattern provided in the RAM 122 or the like in step S717. PAP3-5) and the buffer number (buffer number “2”) for storing the hold information of the first start condition are set (step S717), the pre-reading notice execution flag is turned on in step S719, and step S723 To add a blue hold display to the first start winning memory display area 5HL based on the “display mode before moving to the current hold display section 5K” in the prefetch notice pattern (PAP3-5), and read ahead in step S726. Based on “Display mode of current hold display” in the notice pattern (PAP3-5) The color of this hold display unit 5K to have to change from white to red. In FIG. 25C, the hold display with “T” represents the hold information related to the variable display of the target.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 25 (D), for example, the confirmed decorative symbols (“2”, “3”, “6”) are stopped and displayed (step S172). Subsequently, in preparation for the next change, in the variable display start setting process in step S171, it is determined that the pre-reading notice execution flag is on (step S601; Yes), and the current variable display is not the target variable display. (Step S603; No), as shown in FIG. 25 (E), one of the hold indications (right side) of the first start winning memory display area 5HL is moved and displayed on the upper portion of the current hold display portion 5K ( Step S617). At this time, based on the “display mode after moving to the current hold display portion 5K” in the prefetching advance notice pattern (PAP1-1) that is the initial value, the hold display after the movement is displayed in white above the current hold display portion 5K. (No change). Further, the other one (target) of the hold display is moved and displayed on the current hold display portion 5K side (center side). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 25 (F), the fluctuation (variable display) is started (step S172). For example, as shown in FIG. 25 (G), the confirmed decorative symbols (“5” “1” “6”) ) Is stopped and displayed (step S172). At this time, the buffer number set together with the prefetch notice pattern in step S717 is subtracted (“2” → “1”).

  Subsequently, in preparation for the next change, in the variable display start setting process in step S171, it is determined that the pre-reading notice execution flag is on (step S601; Yes), and the current variable display is the variable display of the target. It is determined that there is (step S603; Yes), and as shown in FIG. 25 (H), the hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is moved and displayed above the current hold display portion 5K (step S607). At this time, the hold display after moving to the upper part of the current hold display portion 5K is changed from blue to red based on the “display mode after moving to the current hold display portion 5K” in the prefetch notice pattern (PAP3-5). Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 25I, the color of the current hold display section 5K is initialized (changed from red to white) (step S610). In step S612, the pre-reading notice execution flag is turned off. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 25 (J), variation (variable display) is started (step S172), and, for example, the fixed decorative symbols (“7”, “7”, “7”) are stopped and displayed (step S176).

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating another display operation example in the image display device 5 when the prefetch notice effect is executed. Specifically, an example of the display operation of the current hold display unit 5K and the display operation of the hold display when the prefetch notice pattern (PAP2-2) is determined is shown. FIG. 26A to FIG. 26K show the main scenes arranged in time series in order to show the display operation. The flow of FIG. 26 is the same as the flow of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (C), when the first starting condition is satisfied when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening during fluctuation (variable display) as shown in FIG. 26 (B), A hold display is added to the first start winning memory display area 5HL (step S723), and the display mode of the current hold display section 5K is changed (step S726). For example, when the prefetching advance notice pattern (PAP2-2) is determined in step S713, the prefetching advance notice pattern (determined in step S713) is stored in a buffer for storing the prefetching advance notice pattern provided in the RAM 122 or the like in step S717. PAP2-2) and the buffer number (buffer number "2") storing the hold information of the first start condition are set (step S717), the pre-reading notice execution flag is turned on in step S719, and step S723 And a white hold display is added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL based on the “display mode before moving to the current hold display portion 5K” in the prefetch notice pattern (PAP2-2), and the prefetch is performed in step S726. Based on “Display mode of current hold display” in the notice pattern (PAP2-2) The color of this hold display unit 5K to have to change from white to blue.

  26G, in preparation for the next change, in the variable display start setting process in step S171, it is determined that the pre-reading notice execution flag is on (step S601; Yes), and the current variable display is performed. Is a variable display of the target (step S603; Yes), and the hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is moved and displayed on the upper part of the current hold display section 5K as shown in FIG. Step S607). At this time, the hold display after moving to the upper part of the current hold display portion 5K is changed from white to blue based on the “display mode after moving to the current hold display portion 5K” in the prefetch notice pattern (PAP2-2). Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 26I, the color of the current hold display portion 5K is initialized (changed from blue to white) (step S610). In step S612, the pre-reading notice execution flag is turned off. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 26 (J), the fluctuation (variable display) is started (step S172), and for example, the fixed decorative symbols (“7” “7” “7”) are stopped and displayed (step S176).

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating another display operation example in the image display device 5 when the pre-reading notice effect is executed. Specifically, an example of the display operation of the current hold display unit 5K and the display operation of the hold display when the prefetch notice pattern (PAP1-2) is determined is shown. FIG. 27A to FIG. 27K show the main scenes arranged in time series in order to show the display operation. The flow of FIG. 27 is the same as the flow of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 27 (C), when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening during the variation (variable display) as shown in FIG. 27 (B) and the first start condition is satisfied, A hold display is added to the first start winning memory display area 5HL (step S723), and the display mode of the current hold display section 5K is changed (step S726). For example, when the prefetching advance notice pattern (PAP1-2) is determined in step S713, the prefetching advance notice pattern (determined in step S713) is stored in a buffer for storing the prefetching advance notice pattern provided in the RAM 122 or the like in step S717. PAP1-2) and the buffer number (buffer number “2”) storing the hold information of the first start condition are set (step S717), the pre-reading notice execution flag is turned on in step S719, and step S723 The white hold display is added to the first start-winning storage display area 5HL based on the “display mode before moving to the current hold display section 5K” in the prefetch notice pattern (PAP1-2). Although step S726 is executed, the color of the current hold display portion 5K remains white based on the “display mode of the current hold display portion” in the prefetching advance notice pattern (PAP1-2).

  27G, in preparation for the next change, in the variable display start setting process in step S171, it is determined that the pre-reading notice execution flag is on (step S601; Yes), and the current variable display is performed. Is a variable display of the target (step S603; Yes), and the hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is moved and displayed above the current hold display section 5K as shown in FIG. Step S607). At this time, the hold display after moving to the upper part of the current hold display portion 5K is changed from white to blue based on the “display mode after moving to the current hold display portion 5K” in the prefetch notice pattern (PAP1-2). Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 27I, the color of the current hold display portion 5K is initialized (the appearance is not changed because it is originally white) (step S610). In step S612, the pre-reading notice execution flag is turned off. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 27 (J), fluctuation (variable display) is started (step S172), and, for example, the fixed decorative symbols (“7” “6” “7”) are stopped and displayed (step S172).

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an embodiment of the present invention uses the current hold display portion 5K as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the prefetch determination as the current hold display portion change advance notice. change. For example, in the setting example of the determination ratio of the prefetching notice pattern in FIG. 21, the ratio of determining PAP1-X (X = 1 to 6) in which the display mode of the current hold display unit 5K is white (initial value) is the prefetch determination. When the judgment result (variation category) is “non-reach lose” is the highest, “reach lose” is the second highest, “small hit” is the third highest, and “big hit” PAP2-X (X = 1 to 6) in which the display mode of the current hold display unit 5K is blue, or PAP3-X (X = 1 to 3) in which the display mode of the current hold display unit 5K is red 6) is the highest when the determination result (variation category) of the prefetch determination is “big hit”, the second highest when “small hit”, and 3 when “non-reach lose”. The second highest, So that becomes the lowest when it is Chihazure ". In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 suggests the possibility of becoming a “hit” by changing the color of the hold display moved to the current hold display unit 5K at a different rate depending on the color of the current hold display unit 5K. The hold display change notice is executed (whether or not the hold display change notice is executed is controlled according to the color of the current hold display section 5K). For example, in the setting example of the determination ratio of the prefetch notice pattern in FIG. 21, the current hold display portion 5K is blue (PAP2-X (X = 1 to 6)) or red (PAP3-X (X = 1 to 6)). ) In the case of white (PAP1-X (X = 1 to 6)), the color of the hold display moved to the hold display unit 5K this time is changed (“white → blue”, “white → The probability of “red”, “blue” → “red”) is increased. In other words, the color of the current hold display unit 5K is appropriately changed according to the future situation (judgment result of the prefetch determination), and the hold display moves to the current hold display unit 5K according to the color of the current hold display unit 5K. Since the player controls the possibility that the color of the hold display will change depending on the color of the current hold display portion 5K before moving to the current hold display portion 5K. Can be perceived. Therefore, the player pays attention to the color of the hold display portion 5K this time, and the interest can be enhanced.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes a hold display change notice that suggests the possibility (reliability) of different “hit” at a different ratio depending on the color of the hold display portion 5K this time (the hold display change notice) The mode is controlled according to the color of the current hold display portion 5K). For example, in the setting example of the determination ratio of the prefetching notice pattern in FIG. 21, the change to the red hold display (“white → red”, “blue” → “red”), which is the highest reliability, When the color of 5K is red (the sum of the determination ratios of PAP3-3 and PAP3-5), the frequency is the highest, and when the color of the hold display portion 5K is blue (determination of PAP2-3 and PAP2-5) (The sum of the ratios) is the second most frequent, and when the current hold display portion 5K is white in color (the sum of the determined ratios of PAP1-3 and PAP1-5), the frequency is the smallest. Therefore, by changing the color of the hold display portion 5K this time, the player can expect the hold display to be changed to a display mode (red) that is likely to be a big hit, and the interest can be enhanced.

  In the above embodiment, after the target hold display is added to the start winning memory display area 5H, the display mode of the target hold display is changed only at the timing of moving display to the current hold display section 5K. The display mode of the target hold display may be changed at a timing other than the timing of the movement display to the current hold display unit 5K. As an example, the target hold display is changed at the timing when the hold display existing before the target hold display (the hold display moved to the hold display unit 5K this time before the target hold display) is digested. You may do it. That is, for example, when the PAP3-3 (“white → red”) in FIG. 21 is determined for the second hold when there is one hold display, in the above embodiment, the second target that is the target is determined. Until the hold display is digested (before moving display to the hold display section 5K this time), the hold display that is the target remains the original white color added to the start winning memory display area 5H. The target hold display is changed ("white" → "blue") at the timing when the previous hold is consumed (the previous hold display is moved and displayed on the current hold display portion 5K). The target hold display is changed ("blue" → "red") at the timing when the target hold is consumed (the timing at which the target hold display is moved and displayed on the current hold display portion 5K). Unishi be good (in the case of the following "H1-PAP3-3-2"). Also, for example, when PAP3-3 ("white → red") in FIG. 21 is determined for the third hold when there are two hold indications, for example, the timing when the previous hold is digested ( The target hold display is changed ("white" → "blue") at the timing at which the previous hold display is moved and displayed on the hold display portion 5K this time, and the previous hold is consumed. The hold display of the target may be changed ("blue" → "red") at the timing (in the case of "H2-PAP3-3-5" below).

  As described above, as a method of changing the target hold display at the timing when the hold prior to the target is consumed, for example, the “pending storage display display mode” in FIG. In addition to “display mode before moving to” and “display mode after moving to current hold display”, each time the reserved memory existing before the target is digested for each number of holds existing before the target The presence / absence of a change in the target hold display and the change contents (for example, the color after the change) in the case of changing may be defined. For example, with respect to the PAP3-3 when the number of holdings existing in front of the target is 1, as “H1-PAP3-3-1,” “when added (white)”, “when pre-digested (white)”, “ This time, when moving to the hold display section 5K (“white” → “red”) ”, H1-PAP3-3-2 as“ added (white) ”,“ previous digestion (“white”) → "Blue") "," Currently moving to the hold display section 5K ("Blue" → "Red") ", and H1-PAP3-3-3 as" added (white) "," 1 It is only necessary to specify “at the time of last digestion (“ white ”→“ red ””) ”and“ at the time of moving to the current hold display portion 5K (red). ”Also, for example, the number of holds existing before the target In the case of 2, the above PAP3-3 is referred to as “H2-PAP3-3-1” as “when added (white)”, “one pre-digested (White) ”,“ two pre-digestion (white) ”,“ currently moving to the hold display section 5K (“white” → “red” ”)”, as H2-PAP3-3-2, "Addition (white)", "At the time of previous digestion (white)", "At the time of previous digestion (" white "→" blue ")", "When moving to the current hold display section 5K (" blue "→ H2-PAP3-3-3, "Addition (white)", "Pre-digestion (white)", "Two pre-digestion (" white "→" Red ") ”)”, “Currently moving to the hold display section 5K (red)”, and H2-PAP3-3-4 as “added (white)”, “previous digestion (“ white ”→ “Blue”), “Two pre-digestion (blue)”, “Currently moving to the hold display portion 5K (“ blue ”→“ red ””) ”are defined as H2-PAP3-3-5 "add to (White) ”,“ when pre-digested (“white” → “blue” ”” ”,“ when pre-digested (“blue” → “red”) ”,“ when moving to current hold display portion 5K ( "Red") and H2-PAP3-3-6 as "when added (white)", "when pre-digested (" white "→" red ")", "when pre-digested (red) And “when moving to the current hold display portion 5K (red)” may be defined.

  As described above, when the target hold display is changed at the timing when the hold display existing before the target hold display is consumed, the mode of the current hold display unit 5K is changed in accordance with the change. You may do it. For example, when the PAP3-3 (“white → red”) in FIG. 21 is determined for the second hold when there is one hold display, the target is stored at the timing when the previous hold is consumed. To change the hold display ("white" → "blue") and change the target hold display ("blue" → "red") when the target hold is consumed, start the target hold display. The color (red) of the current hold display portion 5K changed ("white" → "red") when added to the winning memory display area 5H is changed to the timing at which the previous hold is consumed (the target hold display is changed). Change ("red" → "blue") at "white" → "blue") and change the target hold display timing (change the target hold display from "blue" to "red") Timing) Initialization by ( "blue" → may be made to "white") is. Further, for example, when there are two hold indications and the PAP3-3 ("white → red") in FIG. 21 is determined for the third hold, the target at the timing when the previous hold is consumed. To change the hold display of the target ("white" → "blue"), and to change the hold display of the target ("blue" → "red") when the previous hold is consumed, the target When the previous hold is consumed, the color (red) of the current hold display portion 5K changed (“white” → “red”) when the hold display is added to the start winning storage display area 5H ( When the target hold display is changed from “white” to “blue” (“red” → “blue”) and the previous hold is consumed (the target hold display is “blue”) → Changed to red Initialization at that time) ( "blue" → may be made to "white") is. Note that if the target hold display is changed at the timing when the hold display existing before the target hold display is consumed, the target hold display can be changed even when the mode of the current hold display unit 5K is changed in accordance with the change. Similar to the case where the target hold display is changed at the timing when the hold display existing before the display is digested, every time the hold memory existing before the target is digested for each number of hold existing before the target. The presence / absence of the change of the mode of the hold display portion 5K this time and the change contents (for example, the color after the change) in the case of changing may be defined.

  Further, as another example of changing the display mode of the target hold display at a timing other than the timing of moving display to the hold display unit 5K this time, the change of the hold existing before the target hold (during variable display) In addition, the target hold display may be changed. For example, in the variable display effect processing in step S172 related to the fluctuation of the hold existing before the target hold display, as in the case of erasing the hold display currently displayed on the upper part of the hold display portion 5K this time, What is necessary is just to change the hold display of. In addition, even when the target hold display is changed during the hold change (during variable display) that exists before the target hold, the target display at the timing when the hold display existing before the target hold display is consumed. As with the case of changing the hold display, for each hold number existing before the target, whether the hold display of the target changes every time the hold memory existing before the target is changed, and the change contents when changing the hold display (For example, the color after the change) may be specified.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the aspect of the hold display part 5K this time is changed in the timing which adds the hold display of a target to the start winning memory | storage display area 5H, the hold display of a target is changed to the start winning memory display area 5H. You may make it change the aspect of this hold display part 5K in timings other than the timing to add. As an example, the mode of the current hold display section 5K may be changed immediately before the target hold display is moved and displayed. In this case, after a predetermined time has elapsed from the change of the mode of the current hold display unit 5K using a timer (for example, about several tens of milliseconds to several seconds), the target hold display is displayed on the current hold display unit 5K. May be moved and displayed. As another example, the current hold display section 5K is displayed at the timing when the hold display existing before the target hold display is digested or during the change of the hold existing before the target hold (during variable display). You may make it change the aspect of. Note that the mode of the current hold display unit 5K is changed at the timing when the hold display existing before the target hold display is digested or during the change of the hold existing before the target hold (during variable display). The method may be the same as the method of changing the display mode of the target hold display at the same timing.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the aspect of this time hold display part 5K is changed based on the determination result of prefetch determination, you may make it change the aspect of this time hold display part 5K irrespective of prefetch determination. . For example, the current hold display section 5K is changed at an appropriate rate regardless of the hold information (for example, the variable category) at the time of winning (timing to add the hold display of the target to the start winning storage display area 5H). May be. For example, when it is determined that the hold display is a big hit hold display when the hold display is moved and displayed on the current hold display section 5K, the current hold display section is displayed when the current hold display section 5K is changed. Compared to the case where 5K is not changed, the ratio of changing the display mode of the hold display moved and displayed on the hold display unit 5K this time is increased. Further, when it is determined that the hold display is not a big hit hold display when the hold display is moved and displayed on the current hold display portion 5K, the hold display is displayed when the hold display is moved and displayed on the current hold display portion 5K. Is determined to be a big hit hold display, when the current hold display portion 5K is changed, the current hold display portion 5K is moved and displayed on the current hold display portion 5K compared to when the current hold display portion 5K is not changed. The ratio of changing the display mode of the hold display is increased, but the ratio of changing the hold information itself is set to a smaller ratio than when it is determined that the display is a big hit hold display. For example, when the start condition is satisfied and the current hold display portion 5K is changed and it is determined that it is a big hit hold display, the hold display to be displayed on the current hold display portion 5K with a 50% probability is displayed. If it is determined that it is a big hit hold display when the hold display portion 5K is not changed this time, the hold display to be moved and displayed on the current hold display portion 5K is changed with a probability of 10%. If it is determined that the display is a hold display other than the big hit when the display section 5K is changed, the hold display to be moved and displayed on the current hold display section 5K is changed with a probability of 0.5%. When it is determined that the big hit hold display is made when 5K is not changed, the hold display to be moved and displayed on the current hold display portion 5K is changed with a probability of 0.1%. Thereby, it is possible to increase the rate at which the hold display is changed when the hold display unit 5K is changed this time while maintaining the reliability of the hold display itself. In addition, the said probability is an example for convenience of explanation, and the probability that the hold display can be increased when the hold display unit 5K is changed this time while maintaining the reliability of the hold display itself. Other probabilities may be adopted if any.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the total three colors of white, blue, and red are used as the display colors of the current hold display portion 5K. However, the three colors of the current hold display portion 5K are limited to white, blue, and red. Instead of those, any three preset colors may be used. Further, the display color of the current hold display portion 5K is not limited to three colors, and two colors or four or more colors may be used. In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of display colors are used as the plurality of types of aspects of the current hold display unit 5K. However, the plurality of types of modes are not limited to a plurality of types of display colors. It may be a plurality of types that can be identified by size and the like.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the total three colors of white, blue, and red are used as the display color of a hold display, three colors of a hold display are not limited to white, blue, and red, Arbitrarily Three preset colors may be used. In addition, the number of types of colors and each color of the currently reserved display portion 5K may not necessarily match the number of types of colors of reserved display and each color. For example, the current hold display portion 5K may be white and red, and the hold display may be white, yellow, and green. Further, the display color of the hold display is not limited to three colors, and two colors or four or more colors may be used. In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of display colors are used as a plurality of types of display modes of the hold display. However, the plurality of types of display modes are not limited to a plurality of types of display colors, but a pattern, a shape, There may be a plurality of types of aspects that can be identified by size and the like. Further, the hold display displayed in the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the hold display displayed in the second start prize storage display area 5HR may be different from each other. For example, two kinds of spheres (white sphere, red sphere) are displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL, and four kinds of cards (red heart, red diamond, black) are displayed in the second start prize memory display area 5HR. (Clover, black spade) may be displayed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although each display mode (display color) of the hold display after moving to the hold display part 5K this time was a display mode which can be displayed even during display in the start winning memory display area 5H, A dedicated display mode after movement may be used for the hold display portion 5K this time. For example, two colors of “yellow (normal color, that is, initial color)” and “red (chance color)” are prepared for display in the start winning memory display area 5H, and for display after moving to the current hold display unit 5K. In addition to two colors of “yellow (reference color)” and “red (chance color)”, a total of three colors of “gold (high heat color)” may be prepared.

  Moreover, the display mode of the hold display may be related to the mode of the current hold display unit 5K. For example, the display mode of the hold display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H may be changed in accordance with the change of the mode of the current hold display unit 5K. For example, the normal hold display portion 5K having a shape imitating a mere stand is changed to a shape imitating a treasure box when the start condition is satisfied, and a hold indication (target of the target) is added in accordance with the change from the stand to the treasure chest. The display mode of “hold display” (target hold display and other hold display already displayed) may be changed from a normal sphere to a shape imitating a key related to a treasure box. When the start condition is satisfied, the current hold display portion 5K is changed to a treasure box (the target hold display is a normal shape), and the target hold display is changed to a shape imitating a key when moving to the current hold display portion. (Or may not be changed). The treasure box and the key are examples, and may be, for example, a fireworks cylinder and fireworks ball, a slot machine and coins, a calligraphy paper and a brush, a flower bed and a water heater.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the moving display of the hold display from the start winning storage display area 5H to the current hold display unit 5K is moved and displayed above the current hold display unit 5K. It is not limited to the upper part of the hold display part 5K. For example, the front side of the current hold display unit 5K (that is, the hold display may be displayed superimposed on the front side of the current hold display unit 5K). Further, when the hold display is moved to the current hold display section 5K, a part of the hold display may be hidden behind the current hold display section 5K, or a part of the current hold display section 5K is displayed on hold. You may make it hide behind.

  In the embodiment described above, the current hold display portion 5K is arranged between the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR, but the left side of the first start prize storage display area 5HL or the second The current hold display portion 5K may be arranged on the right side of the start winning storage display area 5HR. In the above embodiment, the first start winning memory display area 5HL for displaying the number of start winnings held (holding display) that the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening, and the game ball has passed the second start winning opening. The second start winning memory display area 5HR for displaying the number of start winnings held (holding display) is distinguished, but the number of starting winnings that have passed through the first start winning opening (holding display) and the second start winning prize are displayed. The number of starting winnings that have passed through the mouth (holding display) may be displayed together (displayed together) in one common area. At this time, the current hold display section 5K may be arranged, for example, on the left side of the common area. At this time, the number of start winnings that have passed through the first start winning opening (holding display) and the number of starting winnings that have passed through the second start winning opening (holding display) are displayed in different display modes. Is preferred. For example, the start winning hold display that has passed through the first starting winning opening is displayed in three colors of “yellow (normal color)”, “red (chance color)”, and “gold (super hot color)”, and the second starting The start winning hold display that has passed through the winning opening may be displayed in three colors of “blue (normal color)”, “red (chance color)”, and “gold (hot color)”.

  Further, in the above embodiment, there are a plurality of types of display modes (three colors of “white (normal color)”, “blue”, and “red”) when added to the start winning memory display area 5H. When adding to the winning memory display area 5H, one type of display mode is used), and there are a plurality of types of display modes as the display mode after moving to the current hold display unit 5K (or the display mode after change). It may be. For example, in FIG. 21, PAP1-4 (“blue → blue”), PAP1-5 (“blue → red”), PAP1-3 (“red → red”), PAP2-4 (“blue → blue”), PAP2-5 (“blue → red”), PAP2-3 (“red → red”), PAP3-4 (“blue → blue”), PAP3-5 (“blue → red”), PAP3-3 (“red” → PAP1-1 (“white → white”), PAP1-2 (“white → blue”), PAP1-3 (“white → red”), PAP2-1 ( “White → White”), PAP2-2 (“White → Blue”), PAP2-3 (“White → Red”), PAP3-1 (“White → White”), PAP3-2 (“White → Blue”) Nine types of PAP3-3 (“white → red”) may be used.

  In the above embodiment, when there is a start winning, the winning determination process (step S212) shown in FIG. 14 is performed to determine the display result and the variation category at the winning, and the pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result. However, when the variable display is started, the display result and the variation category are determined at an arbitrary timing before the display result is determined in step S240 in FIG. 15, and the pre-reading notice effect is performed based on the determination result. You may make it perform.

  In addition, whether or not to execute the hold display section change notice and the hold display change notice this time, and the prefetch notice pattern in the case of execution are determined on the side of the production control board 12, At least a part of the determination may be determined on the main substrate 11 side.

  Further, in the setting example of the determination ratio of the pre-reading notice pattern shown in FIG. 21, every four change categories (“non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, “small hit”, “big hit”) shown in FIG. However, the setting ratios of different prefetching notice patterns are specified, but the setting ratios of different prefetching notice patterns may be specified in other cases. For example, different look-ahead notices for the common case of “losing” with a floating category of “non-reach loss” or “reach loss” and the common case of “winning” with a floating category of “small hit” or “big hit” A pattern setting ratio may be defined. In addition, regarding “Leach Loss”, depending on whether it is a super reach or not, a different pre-reading notice pattern setting ratio may be specified, or depending on whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit (non-probable big hit) Different prefetch notice pattern setting ratios may be specified. Whether or not it is super reach may be referred to, for example, a fluctuation pattern designation command, and whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit (non-probable big hit) is referred to, for example, a variable display result notification command. That's fine.

  After a decisive decorative symbol that is normally a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, a jackpot promotion effect that notifies whether or not to control to a probable change state is executed when the player is in a jackpot game state, such as during a round in the jackpot game state In this case, as the jackpot promotion promotion effect, when the same symbols as the decorative symbols are variably displayed on the image display device 5 in the jackpot gaming state, and the same symbols are aligned on the effective line, the probable bonus jackpot effect. May be executed. By doing in this way, the jackpot promotion effect can be executed in the same manner as the decorative display variable display game, and the player can easily recognize the progress of the game. In this case, such a jackpot promotion effect is executed during an interval period from the end of one round to the start of the next round in the jackpot game state, or when it is executed during a round. It is preferable to perform a notification to the effect that the firing of the continuation is continued. This prevents the player from mistaking the game state that the big hit gaming state has ended, stopping the launch of the game ball and ending the round over time, etc. it can.

  A special feature extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning 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 variable display result is determined to be “big hit” using the numerical data indicating the random number 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. Execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning that occurred during the period until the big hit gaming state is ended 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 when the start prize is generated, the game content is maintained while maintaining the consistency of the contents of the effect. Can be improved.

  Further, in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 14, determination is performed using the special figure display result determination table data selected in the process of step S402. As described above, as the big hit determination data indicating the big hit determination range used for determining whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, a predetermined number when the gaming state is not the probability variation state (high probability state). Data for the normal determination including the jackpot determination value and special determination data including a larger number of jackpot determination values than the predetermined number when the game state is in a probabilistic state, and when the start winning occurs When the gaming state is not the probability variation state, the variable display result is determined using the normal determination data. On the other hand, when the gaming state when the start winning is generated is the probability variation state, the variable display result is obtained using the special determination data. judge. 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 when 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 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 (entered) the first start winning opening, and the game that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening. The description has been made on the assumption that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of the sphere. 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 (enters) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. It may be a thing.

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

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the player launches the paid game ball (which may be a rental ball) into the game area to play a game. Although it was a gaming machine, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values having a size specified by the recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention is also applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a given game score or a game score given by winning a game. Can do.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5HL ... First start prize memory display area 5HR ... Second start prize memory display area 5K Display unit 6A ... Normal winning ball device 6B ... Normal variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control Board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 for game control ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Hold storage means for storing hold information corresponding to variable display that has not yet been executed;
A hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means on the hold display unit;
Moving display means for moving and displaying the hold display corresponding to the variable display on the current display unit when starting the variable display;
By changing the display mode of the hold display that has been moved and displayed on the current display unit, the change notice that executes the current display change notice that suggests that the advantageous state is controlled after the started variable display is executed. Execution means;
A mode changing means for changing the mode of the display unit this time to one of a plurality of types of modes,
With
The change notice execution means executes the current display change notice at a different rate depending on the form of the current display part, and sets the display form of the hold display moved and displayed on the current display part as the first form and the second form. Can be changed to either
When the display mode of the hold display moved and displayed on the current display unit is changed to the second mode, the percentage controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the display mode is changed to the first mode.

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