JP2016214708A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance amusement of a game by improving the variety of performances.SOLUTION: A game machine identifies presence/absence of a shortening, or whether a variation pattern indicated by a variation pattern designation command is a pattern that a special image variation time as a variable display period is shortened. The game machine differentiates determinable reservation change performance patterns according to a result of the identification. By this, when there is no shortening of the variation for the current time, a reservation change performance pattern which changes display modes of a reservation display a plurality of times in one variable display can be also a determination option. On the other hand, when there is a shortening of the variation for the current time, a reservation change performance pattern which changes the display modes of the reservation display one time in one variable display can be a determination option while the reservation change performance pattern which changes the display modes of the reservation display a plurality of times becomes out of determination options.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 27

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area and a start condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of identification are made. Information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) is variably displayed on a variable display device (variable display), and a game display is enhanced by a so-called variable display game that determines whether to give a predetermined game value based on the display result. There are pachinko machines. In such a pachinko gaming machine, an advantageous state (a specific gaming state, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode. )

  As such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, and depending on the variable display period of the variable display, the change effect can be performed in any of a plurality of types of change effect patterns with different effect periods. There is something to execute (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP2015-39496A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, the display mode of the hold display is changed only once by one effect that is a change effect, and the variety of effects is lacking. For this reason, it may be difficult to improve the gaming interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that improves the gaming interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state) (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) ) And a hold display means (for example, the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL in the image display device 5) for performing a hold display corresponding to the variable display that has not yet started, and the display of the hold display An effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes step S343 of effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 25) capable of executing a change effect (for example, a hold display change effect) that changes the aspect, is provided. When the effect is executed, according to the variable display period of one variable display executed before the variable display corresponding to the hold display as the execution target of the change effect. Number of times to change the display mode of the hold display in the variable display once the different (see steps S505, S506 and FIG. 19 changes rendering setup process shown in FIG. 18, and FIG. 20 for example).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the variety of effects and improve the game entertainment.

(2) The gaming machine of the above (1) includes correspondence display means (for example, an active display unit AHA in the image display device 5) for performing correspondence display corresponding to the variable display being executed, and the display mode of the correspondence display. A specific effect to be changed (for example, an active display change effect) may be executable (see, for example, FIG. 28).
The display mode of the hold display displayed after the change effect is executed is a first special mode (for example, a hold display image) that is not displayed as the display mode of the corresponding display that is displayed after the specific effect is executed. Display color change by any of HGB, HGG, and HGR).
Alternatively, the display mode of the correspondence display displayed after the specific effect is executed is a second special mode (for example, “?”) That is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display that is displayed after the change effect is executed. , A display of an icon for informing a message of “chance” and “extreme heat”, and the like.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the change effect and the specific effect to improve the game entertainment.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), the change effect includes a first effect mode in which the display mode of the hold display is changed once and a second effect in which the display mode of the hold display is changed a plurality of times. The first effect mode and the second effect mode may include a common effect mode (for example, see FIG. 26B, FIG. 27A2, etc.).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the attention to the change effect and improve the game entertainment.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the game machine includes a corresponding display unit (for example, an active display unit AHA in the image display device 5) that performs a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display being executed. A specific effect (for example, an active display change effect or the like) that changes the display mode of the corresponding display can be executed (see, for example, FIG. 28), and the specific effect changes the display mode of the corresponding display by a single effect. It may be executable by an effect mode (for example, any one of the active change effect patterns YAP2-1 to YAP2-3 and YAP3-1) that is changed a plurality of times.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the gaming interest by appropriate production.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the fluctuation pattern at the time of a loss. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of various commands. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding display data memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding display setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the presence or absence of a hold display change effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of initial value determination of the counter for change effects. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a hold display image determination. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of change production setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows a pending | holding change effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a pending | holding change effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a pending | holding change effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the presence or absence of an active display change effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an active change effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of active change effect pattern determination. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of a hold display change effect. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of a hold display change effect. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of an active display change effect. It is a figure which shows the specific example of execution of a hold display change effect.

  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 configured by using a light emitting member or a display member such as a 7 segment or dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) or a small liquid crystal display device (LCD). It only has to be done. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are used as indicators capable of performing variable display. In a special game that is an example of variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a special symbol ("special symbol") is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified. Is also displayed in a variable manner. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is, for example, a numeral indicating “0” to “9”, a symbol indicating “−”, or a lighting pattern of each segment not limited to a numeral or symbol. Multiple types of special symbols composed of Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

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

  The special symbols are not limited to those that are variably displayed as a plurality of types of identification information. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured using a plurality of LEDs, and only a specific (single) LED among the plurality of LEDs is displayed during variable display of the special symbol. Is repeatedly turned on and off, and the other LEDs are kept off. And when the variable display result is “losing”, the LED that has been repeatedly turned on and off emits light (lights) in a predetermined emission color, or maintains the light off state, Stop displaying special symbols. At this time, the other LEDs remain off. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the special symbol is stopped and displayed by a predetermined lighting pattern in which some or all of the LEDs are turned on. As described above, during the variable display of the special symbol, the specific (single) symbol may be switched between display and non-display, while the other symbols may be maintained in a non-display state. Then, any of a plurality of types of symbols may be derived and displayed (stop display) as a final stop symbol (determined special symbol) that is a variable symbol display result. Further, for example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured by using a 7-segment LED, and during the variable display of the special symbol, a symbol indicating “−” (lighting) is displayed. It may be configured such that other numbers and symbols are not displayed by repeating the non-display (off). As a special symbol variable display result, a symbol indicating “−” is not stopped and displayed as a predetermined lighting pattern including numbers indicating “1” to “9” and other symbols. Thus, the special symbol may be stopped and displayed.

  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 configured using a display member such as a liquid crystal display device (LCD), for example, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. The image display device 5 is used as a display capable of executing variable display together with the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. As an example of variable display by the image display device 5, a decorative pattern, which is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified, is displayed in a variable manner. When the variable display of the first special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the variable display of the second special symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed, the image display device 5 The decorative symbols may be variably displayed in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of (for example, three) variable display portions provided on the screen.

  In this embodiment, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as shown in FIG. It is arranged on the screen of the device 5. In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the first special symbol variation in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the start of the change of the second special figure in the special figure game, the change of the decorative design (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. When the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in these special symbol games, the decorative symbol is displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The fixed decorative symbols (final stop symbols) that make up the variable display result are stopped and displayed.

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

  Note that the decorative symbols are not limited to those that are variably displayed as a plurality of types of identification information, and any effect image can be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to changes in special symbols in the special symbol game. It is sufficient if For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, an effect that displays a result of a story corresponding to a variable symbol display result of a special symbol may be executed by displaying an effect image having a story characteristic. As an effect by displaying the effect image, for example, a battle effect in which a wrestling or soccer game or an enemy ally character fights may be performed. When the variable display result is “losing”, an effect of defeating the game or battle is performed. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, an effect of winning the game or battle is performed. Alternatively, for example, on the screen of the image display device 5, the display color change display and the stop display in a specific display region are repeated. And when the variable display result is “losing”, by maintaining the state where the predetermined display color (for example, white) is stopped and displayed, or by maintaining the predetermined display color in a non-display state, Derived and displayed decorative symbols. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the decorative design is derived and displayed by maintaining the state where the display is stopped with a display color (for example, red) different from the predetermined display color. In this way, during the variable display of decorative symbols, a predetermined (single) symbol may be switched between display and non-display, while other symbols may be maintained in a non-display state. Then, any of a plurality of types of symbols may be derived and displayed (final stop display) as the final stop symbol (determined ornament symbol) that is a variable display result of the ornament symbol. In addition, during the variable display of the decorative design, display and non-display of the effect image showing the predetermined design may be repeated so that other effect images are not displayed. As a result of the variable display of decorative symbols, the effect image indicating the predetermined symbol used for variable display is not stopped and displayed, and the effect image indicating a specific number or symbol different from the predetermined symbol is displayed. By displaying, a decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, in addition to the decorative symbol display area, a first hold display portion 5HR, a second hold display portion 5HL, and an active display portion AHA are arranged. The 1st reservation display part 5HR displays the 1st special figure reservation memory number so that identification is possible. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of variable display hold corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The 2nd reservation display part 5HL displays the 2nd special figure reservation memory number so that specification is possible. The second special figure holding memory number is the variable display holding number corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is such that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

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

  In the first hold display section 5HR, a hold display corresponding to the number of hold of the special figure game using the first special figure is performed. In the second hold display section 5HL, a hold display corresponding to the number of holds in the special figure game using the second special figure is performed. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  The first hold display unit 5HR may be configured to perform the first hold display, for example, left-justified. The first hold display section 5HR is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit value “4” of the first special figure hold memory number, and the hold numbers “1”, “2”, “3” in order from the left end. ”And“ 4 ”. When the number of holds of the special figure game using the first special figure increases due to the establishment of the first start condition, if there is no other first hold display in the first hold display part 5HR, the hold on the first hold display part 5HR At the leftmost display portion corresponding to the number “1”, a new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the incremented first special figure hold memory number. If there is another first hold display in the first hold display portion 5HR, a new first hold display is hidden on the right side of the display part where the other first hold display is performed. It is added to the part (corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”). When there is a plurality of first hold displays in the first hold display section 5HR, when a special game using the first special figure is started due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the first hold display section 5HR While deleting (digesting) the first hold display in the leftmost display part corresponding to the hold number “1”, each of the first hold display in the display part corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” Move (shift) in the direction (left side) of the erased display area. Thus, in the first hold display section 5HR, the first hold display is performed as the hold display corresponding to the special figure game that has not yet started among the special figure games using the first special figure.

  The second hold display unit 5HL only needs to be configured so that the second hold display is performed, for example, right-justified. The second hold display section 5HL is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit value “4” of the second special figure hold memory number. The hold numbers “1”, “2”, “3” ”And“ 4 ”. When the number of holds of the special figure game using the second special figure increases due to the establishment of the second start condition, if there is no other second hold display in the second hold display part 5HL, the second hold display part 5HL holds it. At the rightmost display part corresponding to the number “1”, a new second hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the incremented second special figure hold memory number. If there is another second hold display in the second hold display section 5HL, a new second hold display is hidden on the left side of the display part where the other second hold display is performed. It is added to the part (corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”). When there is a plurality of second hold indications in the second hold display portion 5HL, and when the special figure game using the second special view is started due to the establishment of a new second start condition, the second hold display portion 5HL While deleting (digesting) the second hold display in the rightmost display portion corresponding to the hold number “1”, each of the second hold display in the display portion corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” Move (shift) in the direction (right side) of the erased display area. In this way, in the second hold display section 5HL, the second hold display is performed as the hold display corresponding to the special figure game that has not yet started among the special figure games using the second special figure.

  The active display unit AHA displays the same effect image as the hold display or a different effect image corresponding to the variable display being executed. The display in the active display section AHA is referred to as active display (also referred to as variable display compatible display, digestion display, or current display). In the active display portion AHA, for example, the first erased (digested) first in the first hold display portion 5HR in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure when the first start condition is satisfied. An active display corresponding to the hold display is performed. Further, in the active display area AHA, for example, in response to the start of the special figure game using the second special figure when the second start condition is satisfied, it is erased (digested) in the second hold display part 5HL. An active display corresponding to the second hold display is performed. The first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display only need to have colors and patterns in common. For example, the active display is displayed larger than the first hold display and the second hold display. There may be. However, the display mode of the active display in this embodiment may change to a display mode different from the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display by executing the active display change effect.

  On the screen of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 1, an active display portion AHA is disposed between the first hold display portion 5HR and the second hold display portion 5HL. On the other hand, the active display unit AHA is not limited to the one arranged between the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, and is arranged at an arbitrary position on the screen of the image display device 5. It only has to be. Further, the arrangement of the first hold display section 5HR and the second hold display section 5HL can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first hold display section 5HR and the second hold display section 5HL may be replaced with each other.

  In addition to the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, or in place of the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, an indicator capable of displaying the number of special figure hold memories may be provided. Good. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the number of special figure reservation memories can be specified on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the first hold display portion 5HR and the second hold display portion 5HL. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B for displaying are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

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

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

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

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

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. As a big prize opening.

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

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

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). The normal symbol display 20 is configured by using a light emitting member or a display member similar to the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, such as a 7-segment or dot matrix LED or a small liquid crystal display device. It only has to be done. The normal symbol display 20 is a display capable of executing variable display of normal symbols. In the variable display of the normal symbol, normal symbols (also referred to as “ordinary symbols” or “ordinary symbols”), which are identification information of a plurality of types or a single type different from the special symbols, are displayed variably. Such variable display of normal symbols is also referred to as a general game (or “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.

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

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod. The trigger sensor can change the output state (the off state and the on state) of the first motion detection signal depending on whether or not an operation by the player such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button of the stick controller 31A is detected. it can.

  A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor. The controller sensor unit 35A determines the output state of the second motion detection signal (OFF state, ON state, and tilt direction depending on whether or not an operation by the player such as a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod of the stick controller 31A is detected. Output value etc.) can be changed.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B that detects the player's operation act on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B. The push sensor 35B can change the output state (off state and on state) of the third motion detection signal depending on whether or not an operation by the player, such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B, is detected.

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board 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 lighting control and light-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 performs the first special symbol and the second special symbol display. Predetermined display symbols such as controlling the variable display of special symbols and controlling the normal symbol variable display by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting and turning off of the normal symbol display 20 or the coloring control. It also has a function to control the variable display.

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electrical parts for production such as the game effect lamp 9 and other decoration LEDs are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 has the display state on the image display device 5, the whole or part of the sound output state from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting state and the unlighting state of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, or the like. In some cases, it has a function of determining the control content of the operation state of the electrical component for production, such as the operation state of the other production movable member.

  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 based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and other decorations are used. A lamp driver circuit for supplying a driving current to the LED or the like is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. 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, a game effect lamp 9 and the like. A lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like is included. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided. The ROM 101 only needs to be configured as a non-volatile, read-only semiconductor memory that cannot be written or rewritten. Alternatively, the ROM 101 is configured as a nonvolatile, read-only semiconductor memory that can be electrically erased, written, or rewritten, such as an EEPROM (Electronically Erasable and Programmable ROM) or a NAND flash ROM. Also good.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a game control program read from the ROM 101, whereby a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed. 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. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of the various random number values used for controlling the progress of the game.

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

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

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

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

  In the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing a process for controlling the operation state and the like of the effect electrical components. 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, a random counter for effects provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation in an updatable manner. . The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number. As an example, on the side of the effect control board 12, it is possible to count numerical data indicating random values for determining various effects such as a random number for determining a stop symbol in a variable display of decorative symbols, and a random value for determining a notice effect. Controlled.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, a period until a predetermined opening upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated. In the period up to, a round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is performed in which the big prize opening is continuously opened. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “2” or “15”) is reached.

  When the variable display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” may be included. When the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the first state (special winning opening is in an open state) advantageous for the player as a round game in the big hit game state. A normal open round is executed in which the upper limit time is a relatively long time (for example, 29.5 seconds). On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in the first state (the big winning opening is open) as a round game in the big hit gaming state is relatively short. A short-term open round is executed, which is time (for example, 0.1 seconds). The big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term open round (the big winning opening is set by the big winning door). The upper limit of the period for setting the open state) is a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. It should be noted that the same control as when the normal opening round is executed may be performed except that the opening period of the big prize opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when a short-term open round is executed, the number of round games executed is a second round number (for example, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (for example, “15”) that is the number of executions of the normal open round. It is also possible to make it. That is, the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is in the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the big winning opening in each round game as compared to the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is performed. The period to be changed becomes at least one of the second period shorter than the first period and the second round number of round games executed less than the first round number. That's fine.

  When such a short-term opening round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a prize winning opening. However, due to the opening period of the big winning opening being the second period (for example, 0.1 second), it becomes a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state (second specific gaming state) based on the fact that the jackpot type is “surprise” is the jackpot gaming state (first specified game state) based on the fact that the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”. The gaming state is more disadvantageous for the player than the gaming state. Thus, when the big hit gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed based on the fact that the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the game ball is likely to pass through the big winning opening. In the change mode, control is performed to change the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 between the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state). On the other hand, when the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed based on the fact that the jackpot type is “surprising”, the special change is made in the second change mode in which the gaming ball is difficult to pass through the big winning opening. Control is performed to change the variable winning ball apparatus 7 between the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state).

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, based on the fact that a predetermined probability variation control condition is satisfied, the probability variation state included in the special game state is controlled among advantageous states advantageous to the player over the normal state. Sometimes. The probability that the variable display result will be a “big hit” in the probability variation state (big hit probability) is higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation state is also referred to as a high probability state because the probability of being controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher than the normal state. In contrast to the probability variation state, the normal state and the like are included in the low probability state. The probability change state is a predetermined probability change end condition such that the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times) or the big hit gaming state is started before the variable display execution number reaches the predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until is established. The probability variation end condition may be satisfied when the next big hit gaming state is started regardless of the number of executions of variable display. After the big hit gaming state is ended, it may be controlled to a short time state included in the special gaming state and different from the probability changing state. When the time is short, the average variable display time is shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is a predetermined short-time end condition such that a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display is executed, or that a big hit gaming state is started before the number of executions of variable display reaches the predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until is established. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, after the big hit gaming state is ended when the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise probability”, the gaming state becomes the probability change state.

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

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

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

  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 decorative symbols. As an example, it is only necessary that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect can be executed during decorative display of the decorative design. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, a finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes a variable display result after the variable symbol display is started in response to the start condition of the special symbol game being satisfied once. After the temporary stop until the derivation is displayed, it is possible to perform the effect display for changing (pseudo-continuous change) again up to a predetermined time (for example, up to 3 times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. What is necessary is just the number of times that the decorative symbol is re-variable in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In addition to “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using such variable display operation of decorative symbols include, for example, “slip”, “expansion chance eyes”, “end development opportunity eyes”, “slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “sliding”, “variable” of “left”, “middle”, “right” from the start of variable display of the decorative symbol to the display of the definite decorative symbol that is the variable display result is displayed. After changing the decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a single or a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) are displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols, a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area 5L) of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols are displayed. And / or the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), the decorative symbol is changed again, and then the stop symbol is displayed. Thus, an effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped is performed.

  In the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, the decoration of “Left”, “Middle”, and “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern that results in the variable display. In all of the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display state is set as the reach state. Reach production begins. On the other hand, in the variable display effect of “end of development opportunity”, after the decorative display of the decorative pattern is started, the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols of the lost combinations (special combinations) that are the pseudo-continuous chances in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, Unlike the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are changed again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  During variable display of decorative patterns, unlike variable display effects such as reach effects or “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message image or voice output is displayed. There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the symbol variable display operation, that a reach effect by super reach may be executed, and the variable display result is `` A notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that there is a possibility of being a “hit”.

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

  The notice effect includes a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as a pre-read effect). The pre-reading notice effect indicates that the variable display result is “big hit” according to the production mode before the variable display that is subject to notice (the notice target) is the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit”. It is a notice effect that can be announced in advance. In particular, a pre-reading notice effect that continuously gives notice over a variable display of decorative symbols that is executed a plurality of times in response to a plurality of special drawing games is also referred to as a continuous notice effect. In the pre-reading notice effect, before the variable display to be noticed is started, for example, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” based on the reserved memory of the special figure game due to the occurrence of the start winning prize, etc. The production operation is started. In contrast to the pre-reading notice effect, the notice effect that is executed after the variable display to be noticed is started is referred to as a single notice effect (also referred to as a single notice, a variable notice, or a variable indication notice effect). Is done.

  The pre-reading notice effect that is executed based on the occurrence of the start prize is executed (started) after the start prize has occurred, before the player can determine whether or not the notice content by the pre-reading notice effect is realized. Anything is acceptable. For example, the pre-reading notice effect for notifying that there is a possibility of reaching the reach state due to the occurrence of a certain start prize is that at least the variable display state of the decorative symbol based on the occurrence of the start prize becomes the reach state (or the non-reach state). Anything may be executed (started) before. In addition, the pre-reading notice effect that predicts that the variable display result may be a “hit” due to the occurrence of a certain start prize is at least as much as the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed in the variable display based on the occurrence of the start prize. Anything may be executed (started) before.

  In this embodiment, a notice effect “change in hold display” is executed as an example of a prefetch notice effect. The notice effect of “change in hold display” indicates at least one hold display among the first hold display in the first hold display section 5HR and the second hold display in the second hold display section 5HL, and the display mode in the normal state. By changing to a different display mode, it is notified in advance that the variable display corresponding to the hold display becomes “big hit” at a predetermined rate and is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Due to the notice effect of “change in hold display”, the display color of the hold display corresponding to the variable display that has not been started yet is a specific color (for example, red, green, or blue) that is different from a predetermined color (for example, white) in normal times. It is only necessary to be able to recognize the change in the display mode of the hold display and to suggest that the variable display result becomes “big hit” at a predetermined rate. In addition, by changing the display pattern in the hold display to a specific pattern (for example, cherry blossom pattern) different from the normal time, it is possible to suggest that the ratio of the variable display result to “big hit” is higher than usual. Also good. Alternatively, it is possible to suggest that the rate at which the display color changes to a specific color is higher than usual by adopting a display mode in which a predetermined message (for example, “secret”) is displayed as the first hold display or the second hold display. It may be. Such a hold display that suggests that the display mode has a high rate of change to the specific mode is also referred to as a suggestion hold display. The notice effect of “hold display change” is also referred to as a hold display change effect.

  When the hold display change effect is executed, there are a case where the display mode of the hold display is changed and a case where the display mode of the hold display is not changed. Of the hold display change effects, the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display is also referred to as a hold display change success effect. An effect that does not change the display mode of the hold display among the hold display change effects is also referred to as a hold display change failure effect. In addition, the hold display change common effect includes the hold display change common effect. When the hold display change effect is executed, first, the hold display change common effect is executed in the common effect mode regardless of whether the display mode of the hold display is changed or not. In the hold display change common effect, for example, an effect image showing a predetermined character is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and an effect effect that affects the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be notified is executed. . The action effect included in the hold display change common effect is displayed at a predetermined rate by acting on either the first hold display in the first hold display unit 5HR or the second hold display in the second hold display unit 5HL. Any display effect suggesting that the display mode of the display changes may be used. Along with such a display effect, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a part or all of the light emitting members such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are lit in a predetermined lighting mode, The movable member may be operated in a predetermined operation mode.

  When the hold display change success effect is executed after the hold display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display exerted by the action effect is changed. Thus, after the action effect in the hold display change common effect is executed, the hold display change success effect in which the display mode of the hold display that exerts the action changes is also referred to as the hold change effect as the first success effect. On the other hand, when the hold display change failure effect is executed after the hold display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display exerted by the action effect is not changed. Thus, although the action effect in the hold display change common effect is executed, the hold display change failure effect in which the display mode of the hold display that exerts the action does not change is also referred to as a hold change change effect effect as the first failure effect.

  When the hold display change effect is executed and the display mode of the hold display is changed, there are a case where the display mode of the hold display is changed once and a case where the display mode of the hold display is changed a plurality of times. is there. Here, the one-time effect as the hold display change effect may be an effect that can be executed in a continuous effect execution period from a predetermined effect start timing to an effect end timing. Of the hold display change effects, the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display once in a single effect is also referred to as a hold display single change effect. Of the hold display change effects, the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display a plurality of times in one effect is also referred to as a hold display multiple change effect. The effect execution period in which the hold display change effect can be executed may be a period included in the variable display period from the start of one variable display until the display result is derived and displayed. In this case, when the hold display change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display may be changed once or the display mode of the hold display may be changed a plurality of times in one variable display. is there.

  In this embodiment, a notice effect of “active display change” is executed as an example of a single notice effect. The notice effect of “active display change” is performed by changing the active display in the active display section AHA to a display mode different from the normal display mode, so that the start condition is satisfied and the variable display is being executed at a predetermined rate. Notice that it will be a “hit” and will be controlled in the big win gaming state. By changing the active display effect image corresponding to the variable display being executed to the effect image showing the specific icon different from the effect image showing the round solid color at the normal time by the notice effect of “active display change” For example, a message such as “?”, “Chance”, “extreme heat”, etc. may be notified to indicate that the variable display result is “big hit” at a predetermined rate. In addition, the icon displayed on the active display section AHA includes an icon for notifying that a message such as “NEXT” is notified and that the pseudo continuous variation in the “pseudo continuous” variable display effect is executed. Also good. The notice effect of “active display change” is also referred to as an active display change effect.

  When the active display change effect is executed, the display mode of the active display may or may not change. Of the active display change effects, effects that change the display mode of active display are also referred to as active display change success effects. Of the active display change effects, effects that do not change the display mode of the active display are also referred to as active display change failure effects. In addition, the active display change effect includes an active display change common effect. When the active display change effect is executed, first, the active display change common effect is executed in the common effect mode regardless of whether the display mode of the active display is changed or not. In the active display change common effect, similarly to the hold display change common effect, for example, an effect image showing a predetermined character is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 and includes an effect effect that affects the active display. That's fine. The action effect included in the active display change common effect may be a display effect that suggests that the display mode of the active display changes at a predetermined rate by acting on the active display in the active display unit AHA. Along with such a display effect, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a part or all of the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are lit in a predetermined lighting mode, The movable member may be operated in a predetermined operation mode.

  When the active display change success effect is executed after the active display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the active display exerted by the action effect is changed. As described above, the active display change success effect in which the display mode of the active display that exerted the effect changes after the action effect in the active display change common effect is executed is also referred to as an active change effect as the second success effect. On the other hand, when the active display change failure effect is executed after the active display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the active display exerted by the action effect is not changed. As described above, the active display change failure effect in which the action display in the active display change common effect is executed but the active display display mode in which the effect is exerted does not change is also referred to as an active change gasse effect as the second failure effect.

  Of the effects that change the display mode of the hold display, the effect that changes the display color of the hold display is also referred to as a display color change effect, and the effect that changes to a display mode that indicates a predetermined message (for example, “secret”) is a special display. Also called a change effect. As an effect of changing the display mode of active display, the effect of changing to a specific icon different from the normal round solid color is also referred to as an icon display change effect.

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

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs 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 an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

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

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The random number value MR5 for determining the figure display result may be included. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit gaming state. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It is a random value used for The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random value MR5 for determining the usual figure display result indicates that the second start winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is in a closed state (normally open) with the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary figure game as “per figure”. It is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control to an open state (expanded open state) where game balls are likely to pass (enter) more frequently than (state).

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

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

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. And execute.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 3 as the start winning determination process. When the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first, based on a detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the number of first special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port that is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to “1” (step S203).

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

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

  After step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in step S209, a random number MR1 for determining a special figure display result is selected from numerical data updated by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210).

  In step S210, for example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set. Set in the second special figure storage section. The first special figure holding storage unit is a special game (not yet started), although the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning is generated. The hold information of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A can be stored. The second special figure holding storage unit is a special game that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a second start winning has occurred. The hold information of (a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) can be stored.

  The first special figure hold storage unit is associated with the hold number in the order of winning (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, for example, based on the establishment of the first start condition by the passage (entrance) of the game ball The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. as the hold data and storing them. The number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is held, and becomes hold information that enables various determinations and determinations. .

  For example, the second special figure holding storage unit is associated with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. as the hold data and storing them. The number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and becomes hold information that enables various determinations and determinations. .

  For example, using the random value MR1 indicated in the hold information, it is possible to determine or determine whether to control the big hit gaming state based on the variable display result (special display result) in the special chart game. Further, using the random value MR2 indicated in the hold information, it is possible to determine or determine the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Furthermore, it is possible to determine and determine whether or not the decorative symbol variable display mode is a specific mode (for example, the reach effect of super reach) using the random value MR3 indicated in the hold information.

  Subsequent to step S210, setting for transmitting a start opening prize designation command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S211). Subsequently, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S212). Then, the setting for transmitting the reserved memory number notification command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S213). Further, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S214; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216). Proceed to step S204. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S212 of FIG. 4 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is set to “big hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 3, FIG. 8) described later. Determination of whether or not to perform control, determination of variation pattern, and the like are performed. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 performs the winning random number value determination process in step S212 at the start winning timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (first start winning opening or second start winning opening). By executing this, it is determined whether or not the random symbol value MR1 is determined to derive the jackpot symbol as the special symbol display result, and the random value MR3 is determined to be a variation pattern in which the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is the reach state. It is determined whether or not. As a result, whether or not the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” before the variable symbol special symbol display or decorative symbol display based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the start prize opening is started. Whether to reach a reach state during variable display of symbols, and based on this prediction result, whether or not to execute a notice effect as a pre-read effect by the effect control CPU 120 on the effect control board 12 side or not Can be determined.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first checks the state of a time-short flag or a probability change flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102, for example. The current gaming state in the machine 1 is specified (step S401). More specifically, when the probability change flag is ON, the gaming state is a probability change state, when the probability change flag is OFF and the time reduction flag is ON, the game state is a time reduction state, and both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are both What is necessary is just to specify that it is in a normal state when it is OFF. Further, by checking the value of a special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag control unit) of the RAM 102, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit gaming state. It only needs to be identified.

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

  When it is determined in step S403 that the vehicle is not in high base (step S403; No), or when it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S404; Yes), FIG. Various variable display contents are determined using the random number value extracted in step S209 shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the variable display contents to be determined at the time of starting winning are “big hit”, “super reach determination at the time of loss”, “reach determination at the time of loss”, and “general at the time of loss”.

  The CPU 101 sets a big hit determination range in order to determine whether or not the variable display content is “big hit”. For example, from a specific display result determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, data used for determining a special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state (special figure display result determination table data) ) Is selected. In this special figure display result determination table data, the range of the determined value assigned with the special figure display result “big hit” may be set as the big hit determination range. This jackpot determination range is compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209. At this time, if the random value MR1 is within the range of the big hit determination range, the variable display content is determined as “big hit”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the random display value MR1 is outside the range of the big hit determination range, and it is determined that the variable display content is not “big hit”, the super reach determination range or reach determination range at the time of losing is set. Regardless of the number of special figure hold storage, the super reach determination range or reach determination range at the time of losing can be determined as a random pattern that can be determined as a variation pattern with a reach effect including super reach or normal reach (disturbance for determining the variation pattern). The range of the numerical value MR3) may be determined in advance.

  When variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, a random pattern MR3 for determining a variation pattern and a variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance are prepared. Of the plurality of variation patterns, the variation pattern used in the current variable display is determined. In the variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is assigned to one of a plurality of variation patterns. The CPU 103 determines the variation pattern to which the determined value matching the random value MR3 is assigned as the variation pattern used in the current variable display. For example, in the variation pattern determination table used at the time of losing when the variable display result is “lost”, as shown in FIG. 10 (B1) and FIG. It differs depending on the number of figure hold memory and the number of second special figure hold memory. However, some of the determined values are assigned to the same (or the same type) variation pattern regardless of the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number. The range of decision values assigned to the variation pattern with super reach among the decision values assigned to the variation pattern with super reach in the table data constituting such a variation pattern determination table. However, what is necessary is just to be predetermined as a super reach fixed range. In addition, in the table data constituting the variation pattern determination table, among the determined values allocated to the variation pattern with the reach effect including the normal reach, it is allocated to the variation pattern with the reach effect regardless of the number of special figure holding memories. The determined value range may be determined in advance as the reach determination range.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of determination of the variation pattern at the time of losing when the variable display result is “lost”. When the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state without time-saving control, a variation pattern determination table in which determination values as shown in FIG. 10B1 are assigned to the variation patterns is used. In this case, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the first special figure reserved memory number. . On the other hand, if the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “271” to “300”, it is uncertain whether super-reach is involved or not according to the first special figure reserved memory number. It is determined that the change pattern is determined to have a reach effect including a normal reach regardless of at least the first special figure reserved memory number.

  In addition, when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability change state with a time reduction control or a time reduction state, a change pattern determination table in which a determination value as shown in FIG. 10 (B2) is assigned to the change pattern is used. It is done. In this case, if the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the second special figure reserved storage number. . On the other hand, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “289” to “300”, it is determined that the variation pattern with normal reach is determined regardless of the second special figure reserved memory number. .

  The special figure hold memory number (the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number) when the start winning occurs coincides with the special figure hold memory number when the variable display is actually started. Not limited to this, there may be a change due to execution of variable display or generation of a new start prize after the start prize has occurred. For this reason, the table data selected due to the difference in the number of reserved special figure storage may not match between the determination result at the time of starting winning and the determination of the changing pattern at the start of variable display. It is generally difficult to predict whether or not to be determined. On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination table in this embodiment, when the variable display result is `` lost '', at least the determination value assigned to the variation pattern with super reach or the variation pattern with reach effect including normal reach is A common decision value is included regardless of the number of special figure holds. Therefore, whether or not it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the number of special figure holding memories at the time of starting winning or variable display start in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the reach effect including the normal reach It can be determined whether or not it is determined to be determined to be a variation pattern involving.

  When the variable display result is “losing” in the normal time when the time reduction control is not performed, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, the variable display content If the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “271” to “300”, the variable display content is “reach determination at lose”. judge. If the variable display result is “losing” during the time reduction in which the time reduction control is being performed, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, the variable display content Is determined to be “super reach determination at the time of loss”, and if the random number knowledge MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “289” to “300”, the variable display content is “reach determination at the time of loss” judge.

  When it is determined in step S404 shown in FIG. 5 that the starting port buffer value is “1” instead of “2” (step S404; No), a setting for restricting determination at the time of winning in step S405 is performed ( Step S406). Thus, when the high opening control accompanying the short-time control is performed or in the big hit gaming state, it is based on the occurrence of the starting winning (first starting winning) due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening. Restrict the variable display contents from being judged. Thus, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start is performed during the high opening control or the big hit gaming state. The soundness of the game can be ensured by restricting the pre-reading notice based on winning a prize from being executed.

  Then, the notification content at the time of starting winning according to the determination result in step S405 and the setting in step S406 is set (step S407). In accordance with such notification contents, a setting for transmitting a winning determination result command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S408), and the winning random number determination processing is terminated.

  FIG. 7A shows a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command and second starting opening winning designation command), a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command and second reserved memory number notification). Command), a determination example of a winning determination result command. In this embodiment, a command B100H serving as a first start opening winning designation command and a command B200H serving as a second starting opening winning designation command are prepared in advance as start opening winning designation commands. Note that the subscript H indicates a hexadecimal number. In addition, as a reserved memory count notification command, a command C1XXH serving as a first reserved memory count notification command and a command C2XXH serving as a second reserved memory count notification command are prepared in advance. 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 reserved memory count notification command, different EXT data (for example, any one of 00H to 04H) is set according to the special figure reserved memory count. Further, a command C4XXH serving as a winning determination result command is prepared in advance.

  When a game ball that has passed (entered) through the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first start port switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) occurs, the steps shown in FIG. If it is determined in S202 that the first special figure reservation storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the first start condition is established. The first start condition is a condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the first start condition is satisfied, the start port buffer value is set to “1” in step S203 shown in FIG. A first start opening winning designation command is transmitted. Further, by performing the transmission setting in step S408 shown in FIG. 5, the winning determination result command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Furthermore, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing the transmission setting in step S213 shown in FIG. .

  FIG. 4 shows a case where a game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) is generated. When it is determined in step S205 that the second special figure reservation storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the second start condition is satisfied. The second start condition is a condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition is satisfied, the start port buffer value is set to “2” in step S206 shown in FIG. A second start opening winning designation command is transmitted. Further, by performing the transmission setting in step S408 shown in FIG. 5, the winning determination result command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Furthermore, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing the transmission setting in step S213 shown in FIG. .

  On the side of the production control board 12, it is possible to detect the establishment of the first start condition by receiving the first start opening prize designation command, and to detect the establishment of the second start condition by receiving the second start opening prize designation command. it can. Thus, the first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the first start condition. The second start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the second start condition. The determination result command at the time of winning is when the first starting prize is detected when the game ball has passed (entered) through the first starting prize opening or when the gaming ball has passed (entered) through the second start prize opening. At the time of the second start winning, the comparison result (the determination result at the time of winning) using the game random number extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like (the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result) is sent to the effect control board 12 side. To notify. The first reserved memory count notification command notifies the first special figure reserved memory count. The second reserved memory count notification command notifies the second special figure reserved memory count. In this embodiment, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the game ball passes (enters) either through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Notifying whether it occurred, it is transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has increased.

  The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted. Alternatively, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted. Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, or together with the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, the total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number May be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  FIG. 7B exemplifies the contents of notification by a winning determination result command. Of the winning determination result commands shown in FIG. 7B, the command C402H, the command C403H, and the command C404H may be transmitted when the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is not within the jackpot determination range. The winning determination result is notified that the variable display result is determined to be “losing” and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, the command C401H is transmitted when the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is within the jackpot determination range, and when the winning is determined that the variable display result is determined to be “hit” and controlled to the jackpot gaming state. The determination result (variable display content is “big hit”) is notified. Command C400H notifies that the determination at the time of winning is restricted.

  The command C402H shown in FIG. 7B is transmitted when the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the super reach determination range at the time of loss, and is awarded that the variation pattern with super reach is determined at the time of loss. Time determination result (variable display content is “Super-reach determination when lost”) is notified. On the other hand, the command C403H is transmitted when the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the reach determination range at the time of loss, and the determination result at the time of winning that the change pattern with the reach effect is determined at the time of loss ( The variable display content is “Leach determination when lost”)). Further, the command C404H is transmitted when the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is not within the super reach determination range or the reach determination range at the time of loss, and may not be determined as a variation pattern with reach effect. Notify the winning judgment result (variable display content is “General when lost”). In this way, the winning determination result command uses the game random number extracted at the time of starting winning, and whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or whether it is determined to a specific variation pattern. Is transmitted as determination result information for notifying the determination result at the time of winning.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. At this time, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined as one of a plurality of types. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

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

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for 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 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 this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

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

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

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, it is determined whether or not the number of round games executed with the big winning opening opened has reached a predetermined upper limit (for example, “2” or “15” depending on the type of jackpot). And a process of waiting until the next round game is started when the upper limit number has not been reached. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

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

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

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

  Subsequent to step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the second special figure reserved memory unit The stored contents are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. In step S233, the total pending storage number may be updated by 1. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

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

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

  Following 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 to be decremented by 1, the first special figure reserved memory unit The stored contents are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure reservation storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. In step S237, the total number of reserved memories may be updated by one. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

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

  In step S239, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state and the probability variation control is performed, the special figure display result at a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. Is determined to be a “big hit”. The probability variation state is started when the probability variation flag is set to the ON state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “probability variation” or “surprise probability” by the big hit end processing in step S117 shown in FIG. 3, for example. Is done. When the probability variation state is in effect, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  The CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in step S242, a big hit type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the big hit type. In the jackpot type determination table, depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value for determining the big jackpot type includes a plurality of jackpot types. It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result of either type. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer.

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

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

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

  In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting 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.

  FIG. 9A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263).

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

  FIG. 9B shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “lost”, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” which does not reach the reach state, and the reach state is reached. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and the case of the variable display result (special drawing display result) being “big hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as a non-reach loss variation pattern), and the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is “reach” is This is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a reach loss variation pattern). 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 variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a reach effect in normal reach is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a reach effect in super reach is executed. Corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. 9B, a special figure fluctuation time which is a variable symbol display time is determined in advance. Therefore, when variable display using the variation pattern determined in either step S261 or S262 is executed, after variable display such as a special symbol is performed in the variable display period corresponding to the special diagram variation time, Variable display results such as special figure display results are derived and displayed.

  FIG. 10A shows an example of determining the big hit variation pattern. In step S262 of the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9A, for example, the variation pattern at the time of big hit is determined based on the setting of the determined value as shown in FIG. At this time, numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is read from the variation random number buffer. The random value MR3 is compared with a predetermined value set in the big hit variation pattern determination table. Then, the usage pattern is determined in accordance with the determination result of which range includes the random value MR3 in the range of the determined values shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 10A, any one of the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3 is determined as the variation pattern at the time of the big hit.

  FIG. 10B1 and FIG. 10B2 show examples of determining the loss variation pattern. In step S263 of the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9A, when it is normal time when the time reduction control is not performed, for example, based on the determination value setting shown in FIG. Variation pattern is determined. On the other hand, when the time reduction control is being performed, the fluctuation pattern at the time of the loss is determined based on the setting of the determination value as shown in FIG. 10 (B2), for example. In step S263, as in step S262, data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is read from the variation random number buffer. The random value MR3 is compared with a predetermined value set in advance in the loss variation pattern determination table. In the normal time, the usage pattern is determined according to the determination result as to which range includes the random value MR3 in the range of the determined values shown in FIG. When the time is short, the usage pattern is determined according to the determination result as to which range includes the random value MR3 in the range of the determination values shown in FIG. By determining the variation pattern at the time of losing in step S263, it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbols is to be the reach state when the variable display result is “losing”. Note that whether or not to reach the reach state may be determined when the variable display result is “lost”, by a process separate from the determination of the variation pattern.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10A, the determined values assigned to the variation patterns with the reach effect in the super reach such as the variation patterns PA3-2 and PA3-3 are the reach in the normal reach such as the variation pattern PA3-1. It is set so as to be larger than the determined value assigned to the variation pattern accompanying the effect. On the other hand, in the examples shown in FIG. 10B1 and FIG. 10B2, the determined values assigned to the variation pattern with the reach effect in the normal reach such as the variation pattern PA2-1 are the variation patterns PA2-2 and PA2. -3, which is larger than the determined value assigned to the variation pattern accompanied by the reach effect in the super reach (however, the number is the same only when the second special figure holding memory number shown in FIG. 10B2 is “2” or more). ) Is set as follows. As a result, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect in the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is increased.

  The loss variation pattern determination table may include determination values that are assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the first special figure reservation storage number is 0, 1 or 2 or more. As a specific example, the determined value in the range of “151” to “180” is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-1 if the first special figure reserved memory number is 0, and the first special figure reserved memory number is 1. If so, it may be assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA1-2, and if the first special figure reservation storage number is 2 or more, it may be assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA1-3. With such a setting, the average variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols can be varied according to the number of first special symbol reservations stored. In particular, when the first special figure reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the average variable display time is shortened compared to when the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the predetermined value. It is sufficient that a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that In normal times when the time reduction control is not performed, it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, and the frequency of executing the special game using the second special figure is low. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the first special figure reservation memory number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the second special figure reservation memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the same table data. Alternatively, regardless of the second special figure holding memory number when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, refer to the table data corresponding to the first special figure holding memory number at that time. The variation pattern may be determined. Alternatively, corresponding to the fact that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, regardless of the second special figure holding memory number, FIG. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data that is different from the determination value B1). Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, the “first special figure reserved memory number” shown in FIG. 10 (B1) is replaced with the “second special figure reserved memory number”. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data corresponding to the second special figure reserved storage number.

  Further, the loss variation pattern determination table may include determination values assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the second special figure reservation storage number is 0, 1 or 2 or more. With such a setting, the average variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols can be varied according to the number of second special symbol reservations stored. In particular, when the second special figure reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the average variable display time is shortened compared to when the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the predetermined value. It is sufficient that a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that During the time-saving control, the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening, and the special game using the second special figure is frequently executed. When the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the special figure game using the second special figure is repeated if the time is short. The possibility of being executed is high, and the frequency of executing the special figure game using the first special figure is low. When the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is zero. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second special figure reservation memory number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the first special figure reservation memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the same table data. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data that is different from the determination value allocation shown in FIG. 10B2 regardless of the first special figure reservation storage number. Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the “second special figure reserved memory number” shown in FIG. 10 (B2) is read as the “first special figure reserved memory number”. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data corresponding to the first special figure reserved storage number.

  After executing any of steps S262 and S263 in the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9A, a special diagram variation time that is a variable symbol display time is set (step S264). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. The time length of the variable display period is shown. As shown in FIG. 9B, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in steps S262 and S263, the variable display period corresponding to the special figure variation time is determined. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time. In particular, when the variable display result is “big hit”, it is possible to set the timing at which the variable display result is derived and displayed and controlled to the big hit gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption 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 in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 11, first, a hold display setting process is executed (step S161). The hold display setting process updates the first hold display on the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display on the second hold display unit 5HL at the start winning when the first start win or the second start win occurs. Includes processing for. In addition, the hold display setting process includes a determination process and a setting process for performing a pre-reading notice effect of “hold display change” using, for example, stored data in a hold display data storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 121. Is included.

  FIG. 12 shows a configuration example of the hold display data storage unit. The hold display data storage unit corresponds to the fact that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended or the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, Various data for performing the first hold display in the first hold display unit 5HR and various data for performing the second hold display in the second hold display unit 5HL are stored as the hold display data. As the hold display data storage unit, it corresponds to the first hold display data storage unit corresponding to the hold storage display of the special figure game using the first special figure and the hold storage display of the special figure game using the second special figure. And a second hold display data storage unit to be provided. In the hold display data storage unit, for example, the winning determination result, the hold display image, and the value of the change effect counter are specified in association with the hold number similar to the first special figure hold storage unit and the second special figure hold storage unit. A storage area is provided for storing possible data. The winning determination result indicates the variable display determination result specified based on the winning determination result command. The hold display image is an effect image that is displayed on the first hold display portion 5HR and the second special symbol display portion 5HL, thereby making it possible to recognize the presence / absence of variable display that has not yet been started and the number of holds. The value of the counter for change effect indicates the remaining number of variable displays executed before the variable display for which the hold display change effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, the determination result at the time of winning specified based on the determination result command at the time of winning includes “big hit”, “super reach determination when lost”, “reach determination when lost”, and “general when lost” . When the winning determination result of “big hit” is notified by the winning determination result command, it is specified that the display result of the variable display to be determined is “big hit”. If any of the following is notified by the winning judgment result command: “Super reach when lost”, “Reach reached when lost” or “General when lost”, the display result of the variable display subject to judgment is displayed as “ "Is specified.

  In this embodiment, as multiple types of hold display images, a hold display image HGW, a hold display image HGB, a hold display image HGG, a hold display image HGR, and a hold display image HGS are prepared in advance. The hold display image HGW is an effect image that performs a round solid white display at the display portion corresponding to the hold number. The hold display image HGB is an effect image that performs a round solid blue display at the display portion corresponding to the hold number. The hold display image HGG is an effect image that displays a round solid green color at the display portion corresponding to the hold number. The hold display image HGR is an effect image that displays a round solid red color at the display portion corresponding to the hold number. The hold display image HGS is an effect image that displays a “secret” message on the display portion corresponding to the hold number. The normal display mode in the first hold display and the second hold display is a round solid white display.

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

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

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

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The special figure waiting process is based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received, and the like. A process for determining whether or not to be controlled is included. When the variable display result is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponding to “big hit”, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, while the variable display result corresponds to “lost”. If it is not controlled to the big hit gaming state, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The effect process at the time of opening the attacker in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. The attacker opening effect process includes, for example, a process of setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit gaming state and controlling the execution of various effects based on the set content. More specifically, the effect image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, the 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, the lamp It is possible to execute an effect during a predetermined period in which the grand prize winning door as an attacker is opened, such as turning on, turning off, or blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the control board 14 To. In the attacker opening effect process, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11.

  The ending effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. The ending effect process includes, for example, a process of setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state and the like and controlling the execution of various effects based on the set contents. More specifically, the effect image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, the 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, the lamp An effect at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on, turning off, or blinking the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the control board 14 can be executed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S161 of FIG. 11 as the hold display setting process. In the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 120 first receives an effect control command (start opening prize designation command, prize determination result command, hold memory number notification command, etc.) transmitted at the start winning. It is determined whether there has been (step S301). In the processing of step S301, for example, whether or not a start opening winning designation command, a winning determination result command, and a pending storage number notification command are newly stored in the first start winning command buffer or the second starting winning command buffer. By confirming the above, it may be determined whether or not a command is received at the time of start winning.

  If no command is received in step S301 (step S301; No), the hold display setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a command received (step S301; Yes), the notification content by the received command is specified (step S302). For example, the winning determination result is specified as the notification content by the winning determination result command. At this time, it is determined whether or not “winning time determination is being restricted” is specified (step S303). When it is other than “the determination at the time of winning determination is being restricted” (step S303; No), the presence / absence of the hold display change effect is determined (step S304). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining execution of the hold display change effect updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and the hold display change effect prepared and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. By referring to the execution determination table or the like, it may be determined whether or not to execute the hold display change effect as the presence or absence of the hold display change effect. In step S304, either “no effect” when the hold display change effect is not executed or “with effect” when the hold display change effect is executed is determined.

  Subsequent to step S304, an initial value of the change effect counter is determined (step S305). In step S305, the counter for change effect is determined according to the presence / absence of the hold display change effect determined in step S304, the hold number in which the hold display data is stored in response to the current start winning, the winning determination result, and the like. The initial value may be determined. When it is determined in step S303 that the winning determination is being limited (step S303; Yes), after determining the initial value of the change effect counter in step S305, the hold display image is determined ( Step S306). In step S306, the hold display image may be determined as one of a plurality of types according to the presence or absence of the hold display change effect determined in step S304 and a part or all of the winning determination result. . When it is determined in step S303 that “the determination at the time of winning a prize is being limited”, the display is determined to be the hold display image HGW so that the display portion corresponding to the hold number becomes a round solid white display. You only have to set it. Alternatively, as the hold display image corresponding to the case where it is determined in step S303 that “the determination at the time of winning a prize is being limited” is performed, the display is different from the case where it is determined that it is other than “the determination at the time of winning a prize is being limited” An image may be used.

  When it is “the winning determination is being restricted” in step S303 (step S303; Yes), or after the hold display image is determined in step S306, update setting of the hold display at the start winning is performed (step S303). S307), the hold display setting process is terminated. In step S307, the storage content in the hold display data storage unit may be updated. At this time, the winning determination result specified from the winning determination result command, the holding display image determined in step S306, and the change effect determined in step S305 at the head of the free area in the holding display data storage unit What is necessary is just to memorize | store by storing the pending | holding display data which each shows the initial value of a counter. When the number of the first special figure holding memory increases by 1 because the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening, the first holding display on the first holding display unit 5HR is increased by 1 in step S307. To add a new first hold display. On the other hand, when the second special figure holding memory number increases by 1 because the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening, the second holding on the second holding display section 5HL is performed in step S307. A new second hold display is added to increase the display by one. In step S307, the hold display image determined in step S306 may be displayed immediately to enable hold display in a display mode different from the normal display mode. Alternatively, in step S307, regardless of the determination result in step S306, first, the hold display image HGW may be displayed so that a round solid white display that is a normal display mode may be performed. Thereafter, in response to the shift of the hold display accompanying the digestion of the hold memory, the display may be changed to the hold display image determined in step S306.

  FIG. 14 shows an example of determination regarding presence / absence of a pending display change effect. In step S304 shown in FIG. 13, for example, the presence / absence of the hold display change effect is determined at a rate corresponding to the hold number and winning determination result as shown in FIG. In this determination example, when the hold number is any one of “2” to “4”, it is possible to determine “with effect” to execute the hold display change effect at a different rate according to the winning determination result. On the other hand, when the hold number is “1”, it is determined as “no effect” in which the hold display change effect is not executed. Therefore, a time limit is set for a period in which there is no variable display held before the variable display based on the occurrence of the start prize, and the hold display change effect for the hold display based on the start prize generated within that period. A restriction is set so that is not executed.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of determining the initial value of the change effect counter. When it is determined in step S304 shown in FIG. 13 that the “display effect” is executed to execute the hold display change effect, in step S305, for example, at a rate corresponding to the hold number as shown in FIG. The initial value of the change effect counter is determined as one of “1” to “3”. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S304 that “no effect” is not executed, the initial value of the change effect counter is determined to be “0” in step S305. Accordingly, the hold display change effect is executed in response to the hold display in which the value of the change effect counter is other than “0”.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 15, when “with production” and the hold number is “3” or “4”, the ratio varies depending on whether the determination result at the time of winning is “big hit” or other than “big hit” Thus, the initial value of the change effect counter is determined. In these cases, if the winning determination result is “big hit”, the initial value of the counter for change effect is determined to be a small value at a higher rate than that other than “big hit”. As described above, the determination ratio of the initial value of the change effect counter may be varied depending on whether or not the winning determination result is “big hit”. Accordingly, the variable display corresponding to the hold display that is the target of the hold display change effect at a different rate depending on the period from the start of the hold display based on the occurrence of the start winning prize until the hold display change effect is executed. It can be suggested that the variable display result is “big hit”. More generally, it is only necessary to suggest that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the advantageous state at a different rate depending on the period from when the hold display is started to when the hold display change effect is executed. Note that the initial value of the change effect counter may be determined based on the value of the change effect counter already stored in the hold display data storage unit. For example, if there is a change effect counter value already stored in the hold display data storage unit that is “1” or more, the current hold is set to be larger than that value. The initial value of the change effect counter corresponding to the display may be determined. Even in this case, by determining the initial value of the change effect counter to be less than the hold number, the hold display change effect can be executed before the variable display corresponding to the hold display is started. If the value of the counter for change effect stored in the hold display data storage unit is “1” or more and does not overlap, the hold display change effect for a plurality of different hold displays is executed in one variable display. It is possible to prevent this from happening and to suppress the execution of complicated effects.

  FIG. 16 shows an example of determining the hold display image. When it is determined in step S304 shown in FIG. 13 that “no effect” that does not execute the hold display change effect, in step S306, for example, at a rate according to the determination result at the time of winning as shown in FIG. The held display image is determined as one of a plurality of types. If it is determined in step S304 that “there is an effect” for executing the hold display change effect, in step S306, for example, the hold display image HGW or the hold display image HGS is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. Is done.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 16A, the hold display image and the determination ratio that can be determined differ depending on the winning determination result. For example, when the determination result at the time of winning is one of “reach determination at lose”, “super reach determination at lose”, or “hit”, it is possible to determine the hold display image HGG at a predetermined ratio, while at the time of winning When the determination result is “generally when lost,” the hold display image HGG cannot be determined. When the determination result at the time of winning is “Super reach at the time of losing” or “Big hit”, the hold display image HGR can be determined at a predetermined ratio, while the determination result at the time of winning is “General at the time of losing” or “When losing” In the case of “reach determination”, the hold display image HGR cannot be determined. Further, for example, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, the hold display image HGR is determined at a higher rate than when the winning determination result is either “super-reach determination at lose”. With such a setting, when the hold display using the hold display image is performed, it can be suggested that the variable display result becomes “big hit” at a predetermined ratio according to the display color and is controlled to the big hit gaming state. In other words, different jackpot expectations can be suggested depending on the display mode of the hold display.

  By determining the hold display image at a rate as shown in FIG. 16A and FIG. 16B, the hold display image HGS is displayed, and the display mode of the hold display indicating the “secret” message is obtained. In this case, a hold display change effect is executed corresponding to the hold display. By displaying the hold display image HGS indicating such a “secret” message, the execution of the hold display change effect can be notified in advance. On the other hand, when the hold display image HGW is displayed and the display mode of the hold display becomes a round solid white display, the hold display change effect is executed at a predetermined rate corresponding to the hold display. Case and when not executed. Therefore, when the display mode of the hold display becomes the display mode of the hold display image HGS, it can be suggested that the hold display change effect is executed at a higher rate than when the display mode of the hold display image HGW. . In addition, even when “no effect” is determined in step S304 illustrated in FIG. 13, the hold display image HGS may be determined to be determined at a predetermined rate.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S171 of FIG. 11 as variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S321). As the process of step S321, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. To determine the final stop symbol. As an example, the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and variable display result include “non-reach (loss)”, “reach (loss)”, “non-probability change (big hit)”, and “probability change (big hit)”. I just need it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After determining the final stop symbol or the like in step S321, a change effect setting process is executed (step S322). Subsequently, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S323). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (special-figure change effect control patterns) corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command and uses it as the use pattern. set. Further, the effect control CPU 120 provides a plurality of effect control patterns (hold display change effect control pattern or active display) corresponding to the execution setting of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect by the change effect setting process in step S322. One of the change effect control patterns) may be selected and set as a use pattern. It should be noted that the special figure variation production control pattern, the hold display change production control pattern, and the active display change production control pattern are not limited to those in which separate production control patterns are set. The effect control pattern may be set.

  When the effect control pattern is determined in step S323, for example, an initial effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. A value is set (step S324). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step S325). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined in step S323 (the effect control pattern during special figure fluctuation) to the VDP 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.

  After the change start is set in step S325, the hold display such as the first hold display in the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display in the second hold display unit 5HL corresponding to the start of the variable display. Etc. are set for updating (step S326). For example, when the special figure game using the first special figure is executed (started), the display part (the leftmost display part) corresponding to the hold number “1” is deleted in the first hold display unit 5HR. (Digestion) and move (shift) the first hold display in the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” one by one to the left. On the other hand, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed (started), the display part (the display part on the right end) corresponding to the holding number “1” is deleted in the second holding display part 5HL. (Digestion) and move (shift) the second hold display in the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” one by one in the right direction. Thereby, the hold display is shifted.

  When the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are both “0”, the variable display is started immediately based on the occurrence of the first start prize or the second start prize. The setting for updating the active display in the active display unit AHA may be performed without updating the first hold display and the second hold display. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may start the active white display with a round solid color on the active display unit AHA as a normal display mode in the active display. After updating the hold display in step S326, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” that is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S327), and the variable display start setting process is ended. .

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S322 in FIG. 17 as the change effect setting process. In the change effect process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored display data storage contents (step S501). For example, in the hold display data storage unit as shown in FIG. 12, the hold display data storage content indicates a winning determination result, a hold display image, a change effect counter value, and the like stored in association with each hold number. It is the contents of the data. Then, it is determined whether there is a change effect counter having a value other than “0” (step S502). The value of the change effect counter is other than “0” if the hold display change effect is not yet executed. Therefore, by determining whether there is a change effect counter that is a value other than “0”, it is possible to determine whether there is a setting for a pending display change effect that has not yet been executed.

  If it is determined that there is a change effect counter having a value other than “0” (step S502; Yes), the value of the change effect counter is updated so as to be decremented (decremented) by one (step S502). S503). As a result of such update (subtraction update), it is determined whether or not there is a change effect counter value of “0” (step S504). If the value of the change effect counter obtained by subtracting 1 in step S503 becomes “0”, the hold display change effect is executed in the current variable display. That is, when it is determined in step S504 that there is a change effect counter whose value is “0” (step S504; Yes), whether or not the current variation is shortened is identified (step S505), and the identification result is obtained. Based on the above, a pending change effect pattern is determined (step S506).

  Whether or not the current variation is shortened specified in step S505 corresponds to whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command is obtained by shortening the special figure variation time as the variable display period. For example, when a variation pattern with a shortening such as one of the variation patterns PA1-2, PA1-3, PB1-2, and PB1-3 is designated among the plurality of variation patterns shown in FIG. 9B. Then, it may be specified that “the current variation is shortened” in which the variable display period is shortened in the current variable display. When a variation pattern different from these variation patterns is designated, it may be specified that “the current variation is not shortened” in which the variable display period is not shortened in the current variable display.

  FIG. 19 shows a pending change effect pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, reserved change effect patterns ZHP1-0 to ZHP1-3, ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3, and ZHP3-1 are prepared in advance as a plurality of hold change effect patterns. The display before change corresponding to each hold change effect pattern indicates the display mode of the hold display that is displayed before the hold display change effect is executed. The effect execution time corresponding to each hold change effect pattern indicates the required time from the start of execution of the hold display change effect until the end. The plurality of hold change effect patterns correspond to a plurality of types of effect modes in which the display mode of the hold display can be changed once or can be changed a plurality of times by one hold display change effect. However, for example, when the hold display displayed after the hold display change effect is executed becomes a round solid white display using the hold display image HGW, such as the hold change effect pattern ZHP1-0, It may be the same as the display mode of the hold display displayed before the hold display change effect is executed. In such a case, even if the hold display change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display is not changed, and the hold change change effect as the hold display change failure effect among the hold display change effects.

  The number of times the display mode of the hold display is changed and the final display mode of the hold display displayed after the hold display change effect is executed differ according to a plurality of hold change effect patterns as shown in FIG. Yes. Among the plurality of hold change effect patterns shown in FIG. 19, hold change effect patterns ZHP1-1 to ZHP1-3 change the display mode of the hold display once by one hold display change effect, and hold change effect pattern ZHP2 -1 to ZHP2-3 change the display mode of the hold display twice by one hold display change effect, and the hold change effect pattern ZHP3-1 changes the display mode of the hold display three times by one hold display change effect. Change. Among the plurality of on-hold change effect patterns shown in FIG. 19, the on-hold change effect pattern ZHP1-0 sets the final display mode of the on-hold display to white display by the on-hold display image HGW, and the on-hold change effect pattern ZHP1-1 is on hold display. The final display mode is blue display by the hold display image HGB, the hold change effect patterns ZHP1-2 and ZHP2-1 have the final display mode of the hold display green display by the hold display image HGG, and other hold changes In the effect pattern, the final display mode of the hold display is red display by the hold display image HGR. Therefore, by determining the hold change effect pattern in step S506 shown in FIG. 18, the number of times the display mode of the hold display is changed by one hold display change effect and the display after the hold display change effect is executed. The display mode of the hold display is determined.

  The production execution time in the hold display change effect is set to a different time depending on the number of times the display mode of the hold display is changed corresponding to the hold change effect pattern. Among the plurality of on-hold change effect patterns shown in FIG. 19, the on-hold change effect patterns ZHP1-0 to ZHP1-3 have an effect execution time T01, and the on-hold change effect patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3 have an effect execution time T01. Is longer than T02, and in the pending change effect pattern ZHP3-1, the effect execution time is T03 longer than T02. Thus, when the number of times of changing the display mode of the hold display by one hold display change effect is large, the effect execution time in the hold display change effect becomes longer than when the number of times is small.

  20 and 21 show examples of determining the hold change effect pattern. FIG. 20 shows an example of determining the hold change effect pattern in step S506 in the case where it is specified in step S505 shown in FIG. FIG. 21 shows an example of determining the hold change effect pattern in step S506 when “current variation shortening” is specified in step S505 shown in FIG.

  If it is specified in step S505 shown in FIG. 18 that “current variation is not shortened”, in step S506, for example, a pending change effect pattern is determined at a rate according to the winning determination result as shown in FIG. . On the other hand, when it is specified in step S505 shown in FIG. 18 that “the current variation is shortened”, in step S506, for example, the pending change effect pattern at a rate according to the winning determination result as shown in FIG. Is determined. In the example of determination shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the hold change effect pattern that can be determined differs depending on whether the current variation is not shortened or the current variation is shortened. For example, in the case of “No change shortening this time” shown in FIG. 20, the determination result at the time of winning corresponds to the “holding super effect at the time of losing” or “big hit”, the pending change effect patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3, It becomes possible to determine at a predetermined ratio to any of a plurality of on-hold change effect patterns including ZHP3-1. On the other hand, in the case of “current fluctuation shortening” shown in FIG. 21, even if the winning determination result is “Loss determination at lost time” or “Big hit”, the on-hold change effect patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2- 3, ZHP3-1 cannot be determined, and can only be determined as one of the on-hold change effect patterns ZHP1-0 to ZHP1-3.

  The hold change effect patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3 correspond to the effect mode in which the display mode of the hold display is changed twice by one hold display change effect, the effect execution time becomes T02, and the hold change effect pattern ZHP1- 0 to ZHP1-3 need a longer time than the performance execution time T01. The hold change effect pattern ZHP3-1 corresponds to an effect mode in which the display mode of the hold display is changed three times by one hold display change effect, and the effect execution time becomes T03 longer than T02. For this reason, if the variable display period in the current variable display becomes relatively short because it is specified as “current fluctuation shortening”, the hold display change effect cannot be executed until the end in the variable display period and is canceled. There is a fear. Therefore, in the case of “current fluctuation shortening”, determination data such as table data is set so that the pending change effect patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3 and ZHP3-1 are not determined. Accordingly, the variable display period is limited when the variable display period of the variable display is shorter than a predetermined reference time length, and the display of the hold display is performed in the hold display change effect executed in such a short variable display period. The restriction is set so that the production mode is relatively small in the number of times of changing the mode. On the other hand, for the hold display change effect that is executed when the variable display period of the variable display is equal to or longer than the reference time length, the effect that the display mode of the hold display is changed at a predetermined rate is relatively large. It can be set as an aspect. Thus, according to the variable display period of one variable display in which the hold display change effect is executed, the number of times of changing the display mode of the hold display in the one variable display can be varied.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 20, it is possible to determine the hold change effect patterns ZHP1-0 to ZHP1-3 in response to “no change shortening this time”. That is, when the variable display period of one variable display in which the hold display change effect is executed is equal to or longer than the reference time length, the number of times of changing the display mode of the hold display in the one variable display is the variable display period. May be the same as the number of times that is shorter than the reference time length, but it is sufficient that the number of times can be increased. On the other hand, it can be changed by changing the setting of the fluctuation pattern specified as “No change reduction this time”, or by changing the setting of the hold change effect pattern that can be determined when “No change reduction this time” is specified. When the display period is equal to or longer than the reference time length, the number of times that the display mode of the hold display is changed in the one variable display is not the same as the case where the variable display period is shorter than the reference time length, It may be possible to make it only a larger number of times. For example, when “no change shortening this time” is specified, in step S506, any one of the hold change effect patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3 and ZHP3-1 can be determined, while the hold change effect pattern ZHP1-0. ~ ZHP1-3 may not be determined.

  In the example of determination shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, the hold change effect pattern and the determination ratio that can be determined differ depending on the winning determination result. For example, when the determination result at the time of winning is “general when losing”, either “no reduction of current variation” shown in FIG. 20 or “current fluctuation reduction” shown in FIG. The hold change effect pattern ZHP1-0 and ZHP1-1 can be determined, and other hold change effect patterns cannot be determined. In the case of “No change shortening this time” shown in FIG. 20, if the determination result at the time of winning is “big hit” or “super reach confirmation at the time of losing”, the hold change effect pattern ZHP2-2, ZHP2-3, ZHP3 On the other hand, if the determination result at the time of winning is “reach determination at the time of losing” or “general at the time of losing”, it is not possible to determine these holding change effect patterns. Also, in the case of “no change reduction this time” shown in FIG. 20, if the winning determination result is “big hit”, the pending change is at a higher rate than when the winning determination result is “Super reach determination at lose”. The production patterns are determined as ZHP2-3, ZHP3-1, and the like. With this setting, when the hold display change effect is executed, the number of times the display mode of the hold display is changed by one effect or the display mode of the hold display displayed after the hold display change effect is executed. It is possible to suggest that the variable display result becomes “big hit” at a predetermined ratio corresponding to the big hit gaming state. In other words, different jackpot expectations can be suggested depending on the presentation mode of the hold display change effect, the display mode of the hold display after the change, and the like.

  In the change effect setting process shown in FIG. 18, when it is determined in step S502 that there is no change effect counter having a value other than “0” (step S502; No), the change effect is set in step S504. When it is determined that there is no counter value of “0” (step S504; No), or after determining the pending change effect pattern in step S506, the presence or absence of the active display change effect is determined ( Step S507). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the execution of the active display change effect updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and the active display change effect stored and prepared in the ROM 121 in advance. Whether or not to execute the active display change effect may be determined as the presence or absence of the active display change effect by referring to the execution determination table. In step S507, either “no effect” when the active display change effect is not executed or “with effect” when the active display change effect is executed is determined.

  Based on the determination result of step S507, it is determined whether or not “no effect” has been determined (step S508). When it is determined that “no effect” is set (step S508; Yes), the change effect setting process is terminated. When it is determined that “there is an effect” (step S508; No), after the active change effect pattern is determined (step S509), the change effect setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 22 shows an example of determination regarding presence / absence of an active display change effect. In step S506 shown in FIG. 18, for example, the presence or absence of the active display change effect is determined at a rate corresponding to the variable display content as shown in FIG. In the determination example shown in FIG. 22, the variable display result is “big hit” as in the case where the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)” among the plurality of variable display contents. If the variable display result is “non-reach (losing)” or “reach (losing)”, the active display change effect is higher at a higher rate than when the variable display result is “losing”. Is determined to be “with production”. With such a setting, it can be suggested that when the active display change effect is executed, the variable display result becomes “big hit” at a higher rate than when the active display change effect is not executed. More generally, it is only necessary to suggest that the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the advantageous state at a different rate depending on whether or not the active display change effect is executed. In addition, when the active display change effect is executed, depending on the effect mode, the rate at which the variable display result becomes “big hit” may be high, or the rate at which the variable display result becomes “hit” May be low. That is, the player or the like may be unable to recognize or difficult to recognize whether or not the ratio of the variable display result to “big hit” is high only by whether or not the active display change effect is executed.

  FIG. 23 shows an active change effect pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, active change effect patterns YAP2-1 to YAP2-3 and YAP3-1 are prepared in advance as a plurality of active change effect patterns. The pre-change display corresponding to each active change effect pattern indicates the display mode of the active display that is displayed before the active display change effect is executed. The plurality of active change effect patterns correspond to a plurality of types of effect modes in which the display mode of the active display can be changed a plurality of times by one active display change effect.

  The number of times that the display mode of the active display is changed and the final display mode of the active display displayed after the active display change effect is executed differ according to the active change effect pattern as shown in FIG. Among the plurality of active change effect patterns shown in FIG. 23, the active change effect patterns YAP2-1 to YAP2-3 change the display mode of the active display twice by one active display change effect, and the active change effect pattern YAP3. Changes the display mode of active display three times by one active display change effect. Among the plurality of active change effect patterns shown in FIG. 23, the active change effect pattern YAP2-1 is an icon for informing the message of “chance” as the final display mode of active display, and the active change effect pattern YAP2-2, YAP2-3 and YAP3-1 set the final display mode of the active display as an icon for informing a message of “extreme heat”. Therefore, by determining the active change effect pattern in step S509 shown in FIG. 18, it is displayed after the number of times the display mode of the active display is changed by one active display change effect and after the active display change effect is executed. The display mode of the active display is determined.

  FIG. 24 shows an example of determining the active change effect pattern. In step S509 shown in FIG. 18, for example, the active change effect pattern is determined at a rate corresponding to the variable display content as shown in FIG. In the determination example shown in FIG. 24, the active change effect pattern and the determination ratio that can be determined differ depending on the variable display contents. For example, when the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, only the active change effect pattern YAP2-1 can be determined, and other active change effect patterns YAP2-2, YAP2-3, and YAP3-1 can be determined. Cannot be determined. When the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, the active change effect pattern YAP3-1 can be determined at a predetermined rate, while the variable display content is “non-reach (loss)”. ) ”Or“ reach (losing) ”, the active change effect pattern YAP3-1 cannot be determined. For example, when the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)” or “reach (losing)”. The active change effect pattern YAP2-3 is determined at a high rate. With this setting, when an active display change effect is executed, the number of times the active display display mode is changed by one effect or the display mode of the active display displayed after the active display change effect is executed. It is possible to suggest that the variable display result becomes “big hit” at a predetermined ratio corresponding to the big hit gaming state. In other words, different jackpot expectations can be suggested depending on the production mode of the active display change effect, the display mode of the active display after the change, and the like.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 11 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer ( Step S341). As an example, in the process of step S341, when the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and an end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, etc. In addition, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

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

  When it is determined in step S342 that it is not the hold display change effect period (step S342; No), or after the control in step S343 is performed, it is the active display change effect period for executing the active display change effect. It is determined whether or not (step S344). The active display change effect period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern (active display change effect control pattern or the like) determined in the process of step S323 shown in FIG. When it is an active display change effect period (step S344; Yes), control for performing an active display change effect is performed (step S345). Note that the hold display change effect and the active display change effect may be executed by performing common effect control. In this case, instead of the processing of steps S342 to S345, it is determined whether or not it is a display change effect period common to the hold display change effect and the active display change effect, and when it is determined that it is the display change effect period. The control for executing the hold display change effect and the active display change effect may be performed according to the display change effect control pattern.

  When it is determined in step S344 that it is not the active display change effect period (step S344; No), after performing the control in step S345, it is determined whether or not it is a reach effect period for executing the reach effect. Determination is made (step S346). The reach production period may be determined in advance, for example, in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern. When it is determined in step S346 that it is the reach production period (step S346; Yes), control for executing the reach production is performed (step S347).

  When it is determined in step S346 that it is not the reach production period (step S346; No), after performing the control in step S347, for example, based on the setting in the production control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern. In addition, after performing the control for executing the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative design (step S348), the effect process during the variable display is ended.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S341 (step S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S349). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S349; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and awaits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S349 (step S349; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result is performed (step S350). Subsequently, a predetermined fixed time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S351). Also, after the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S352), the effect process during variable display is ended.

  Hereinafter, an example of specific control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, after a game ball driven into the game area passes through (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, a start winning such as the first starting winning or the second starting winning occurs. Based on the establishment of the start condition that permits the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, the variable symbol special symbol display is started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The On the screen of the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols is performed in synchronization with variable display of special symbols.

  When the first start condition is satisfied based on the occurrence of the first start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening, the steps S203 and S207 of the start winning determination process shown in FIG. One special figure reserved storage number is added by one. When the second start condition is established based on the occurrence of the second start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening, the steps S206 and S207 of the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 2 The special figure hold memory number is incremented by one. At this time, in step S209, 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 extracted. In step S212, the winning random number determination process as shown in FIG. 5 is executed to determine the variable display contents such as whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and the winning determination result is determined. A winning determination result command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  In step S301 of the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not an effect control command transmitted at the time of starting winning including the winning determination result command has been received. If it is determined that there is a command received, the presence or absence of the pending display change effect is determined in step S304 based on the winning determination result included in the notification content specified in step S302. The initial value of the change effect counter determined in step S305 is a value other than “0” corresponding to the determination result of executing the hold display change effect, and “ 0 ". Thereafter, based on the determination result of the hold display image in step S306, the hold display is updated in step S307 corresponding to the occurrence of the start prize.

  When the special display game or the variable display of the decorative symbols is started based on the establishment of the start condition, a variation pattern setting process as shown in FIG. 9A is executed in step S111 shown in FIG. As a result, a variation pattern designation command for determining any one of a plurality of variation patterns as shown in FIG. 9B and specifying the determined variation pattern is sent from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. Is transmitted.

  In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 17, in step S321, the final stop symbol and the like are determined based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command. Subsequently, as a change effect setting process in step S322, a process as shown in FIG. 18 is executed. In the change effect setting process, when it is determined that there is a change effect counter that is “0” in step S504 as a result of subtracting and updating the value of the change effect counter in step S503, the hold display change effect is displayed. Settings for execution are made. At this time, the pending change effect pattern is determined in step S506 according to whether or not the current variation is shortened specified in step S505. Thereafter, the presence / absence of an active display change effect is determined in step S507, and if it is determined as “with effect”, an active change effect pattern is determined in step S509. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 17, after the change effect setting process is executed in step S322, the active display corresponding to the variable display being executed is performed in the active display unit AHA by the setting in step S326. Is called. Based on the determination of the hold change effect pattern and the active change effect pattern in this way, in the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 25, the hold display change effect can be executed by the control in step S343, and the control in step S345 is performed. Thus, the active display change effect can be executed.

  26 and 27 show an execution example of the hold display change effect. In this case, for example, as shown in FIGS. 26 (A) and 27 (A1), when the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, the second hold display unit 5HL holds it. The hold display (second hold display) corresponding to the numbers “1” to “3” is performed, and the active display corresponding to the variable display being executed is performed in the active display portion AHA. Here, the second hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” is the start that occurred during execution of the variable display one time before the variable display shown in FIGS. 26 (A) and 27 (A1). Based on the winning, the hold number is started as the second hold display corresponding to “4”, and the execution of the variable display shown in FIG. 26 (A) and FIG. 27 (A1) is started. What is necessary is just to have shifted to the display part with the number “3”. When this second on-hold display is started, it is determined that “there is an effect” for executing the on-hold display change effect in step S304 shown in FIG. 13, and the initial value of the change effect counter is determined to be “1” in step S305. Is done. Further, by displaying the hold display image HGS determined in step S306, hold display indicating a “secret” message is performed. In the change effect setting process shown in FIG. 18, at step S506, a plurality of hold change effect patterns ZHP1-0 to ZHP1-3, ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3, and ZHP3-1 are determined as shown in FIG. The

  Based on the determination result of the hold change effect pattern and the like, for example, the hold display change effect as shown in FIGS. 26B and 27A2 is started. First, the hold display change common effect is executed. In this hold display change common effect, the effect image of the character shown in FIGS. 26 (B) and 27 (A2) is the second hold display in the second hold display portion 5HL (the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”). The effect production which acts on is included. The hold display change common effect may be executed in a predetermined period after the execution of the hold display change effect is started regardless of the determination result of the hold change effect pattern. That is, the hold display change effect includes at least a part of the common effect mode regardless of the number of times the display mode of the hold display is changed by one effect.

  In the hold display change effect by the hold change effect pattern ZHP1-0, by displaying a hold display image HGW as shown in FIG. 26C, the display mode of the hold display is displayed in white. As a result, the hold display change failure effect (hold change change effect) that is the same display mode as the normal display mode is executed. In the hold display change effect by the hold change effect pattern ZHP1-1, the display mode of the hold display is changed to blue display by displaying the hold display image HGB as shown in FIG. In the hold display change effect by the hold change effect pattern ZHP1-2, the display mode of the hold display is changed to green display by displaying the hold display image HGG as shown in FIG. In the hold display change effect by the hold change effect pattern ZHP1-3, the display mode of the hold display is changed to red display by displaying the hold display image HGR as shown in FIG. When the hold display images as shown in FIGS. 26D to 26F are displayed, the hold display change success effect is executed, and the display mode of the hold display is different from the normal display mode. Can be changed. In this way, when the hold display change effect is executed by at least one of the hold change effect patterns ZHP1-1 to ZHP1-3, the display mode of the hold display can be changed once in one variable display.

  In the hold display change effect by the hold change effect pattern ZHP2-1, after the display of the hold display image HGB is changed to the blue display as shown in FIG. 27 (B1), the operation as shown in FIG. 27 (B2) is continued. The effect is executed, and the final display mode of the hold display is changed to the green display as shown in FIG. 27 (B3) by the display of the hold display image HGG. In the hold display change effect by the hold change effect pattern ZHP2-2, after the display of the hold display image HGB is changed to the blue display as shown in FIG. 27 (C1), the operation as shown in FIG. 27 (C2) is continued. The effect is executed, and the final display mode of the hold display is changed to a red display as shown in FIG. 27 (C3) by the display of the hold display image HGR. In the hold display change effect by the hold change effect pattern ZHP2-3, after the green display as shown in FIG. 27 (D1) is changed by the display of the hold display image HGG, the action as shown in FIG. 27 (D2) is continued. The effect is executed, and the final display mode of the hold display is changed to a red display as shown in FIG. 27 (D3) by the display of the hold display image HGR. In the hold display change effect by the hold change effect pattern ZHP3-1, as in the case of the hold change effect pattern ZHP2-1, after the green display in FIG. 27 (B3) is changed, the display is continued in FIG. 27 (B4). The action effect as shown is executed, and as a final display mode of the hold display, the display is changed to a red display as shown in FIG. 27 (B5) by the display of the hold display image HGR. Thus, when the hold display change effect by any one of the hold change effect patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3 is executed, the display mode of the hold display can be changed twice in one variable display. When the hold display change effect by the hold change effect pattern ZHP3-1 is executed, the display mode of the hold display can be changed three times in one variable display.

  FIG. 28 shows an execution example of the active display change effect. In this case, for example, when the variable display of the decorative design shown in FIG. 28 (A1) is started, the change effect setting process shown in FIG. 18 is determined to be “with effect” in step S507 to execute the active display change effect. In step S509, the active change effect patterns YAP2-1 to YAP2-3 and YAP3-1 are determined as shown in FIG.

  Based on the determination result of the active change effect pattern and the like, for example, an active display change effect as shown in FIG. 28 (A2) is started. First, an active display change common effect is executed. Also in this active display change common effect, the effect image of the character shown in FIG. 28 (A2) is displayed in the same manner as the hold display change common effect. The active display change common effect includes an effect effect in which the effect image of such a character acts on the active display in the active display unit AHA.

  In the active display change effect by the active change effect pattern YAP2-1, the display mode of the hold display is changed to the icon display indicating the message “?” As shown in FIG. ) Is executed, and the final display mode of the hold display is changed to an icon display indicating a “chance” message as shown in FIG. 28 (B3). In the active display change effect by the active change effect pattern YAP2-2, the display mode of the hold display is changed to the icon display indicating the message “?” As shown in FIG. ) Is executed, and the final display mode of the hold display is changed to an icon display indicating a “hot heat” message as shown in FIG. 28 (C3). In the active display change effect by the active change effect pattern YAP2-3, the display mode of the hold display is changed to the icon display indicating the “chance” message as shown in FIG. The action effect as shown in FIG. 28 is executed, and the final display mode of the hold display is changed to an icon display showing a “hot heat” message as shown in FIG. 28 (D3). In the active display change effect by the active change effect pattern YAP3-1, as in the case of the active change effect pattern YAP2-1, after changing to the icon display indicating the “chance” message as shown in FIG. 28 (B3), Further, an effect such as that shown in FIG. 28 (B4) is executed, and the final display mode of the active display is changed to an icon display indicating a “hot heat” message as shown in FIG. 28 (B5). In this way, when the active display change effect by any one of the active change effect patterns YAP2-1 to YAP2-3 is executed, the display mode of the active display can be changed twice in one variable display. When the active display change effect by the active change effect pattern YAP3-1 is executed, the display mode of the active display can be changed three times in one variable display.

  FIG. 29 shows that when the second hold display corresponding to the hold number “4” is started in the second hold display section 5HL, the initial value of the counter for change effect is determined to be “2”, and then the hold is held. A specific execution example of the hold display change effect when the change effect pattern ZHP3-1 is determined is shown. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 29A, when the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, the second hold display unit 5HL is configured to generate the second start winning. The hold display (second hold display) corresponding to the hold number “4” is started. At this time, in step S304 shown in FIG. 13, it is determined to be “presentation” for executing the hold display change effect, and in step S305, the initial value of the change effect counter is determined to be “2”. In step S306, the hold display image HGS is determined. When the hold display is updated by the setting in step S307, white display is first performed by displaying the hold display image HGW as the second hold display corresponding to the hold number “4”.

  Thereafter, in FIG. 29B, the final display of the decorative symbols is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and the variable display ends. Subsequently, in FIG. 29C, variable display of decorative symbols is started. At this time, the second hold display in the second hold display section 5HL is shifted and the active display in the active display section AHA is updated. In accordance with the shift of the second hold display, the second hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” is changed to a display mode indicating a “secret” message by the display of the hold display image HGS previously determined. ing. In the change effect setting process shown in FIG. 18, since the value of the change effect counter indicated in the hold display data whose hold number is shifted from “4” to “3” is “2”, the change effect is performed in step S503. The value of the counter is decremented by 1 and updated to be “1”. In step S504, since it is determined that the update result is “1”, steps S505 and S506 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S507. Therefore, the hold display change effect is not executed in the current variable display. Next, in FIG. 29D, the final display of the decorative symbols is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and the variable display ends.

  Following the end of the variable display shown in FIG. 29D, in FIG. 29E, the decorative symbol variable display is started. At this time, in the change effect setting process shown in FIG. 18, the value of the change effect counter indicated in the hold display data in which the hold number is shifted from “3” to “2” is “1”. Thus, the value of the change effect counter is decremented by 1 and updated to be “0”. In step S504, it is determined that the update result is “0”, and in step S506, the pending change effect pattern ZHP3-1 is determined based on whether or not the current variation is shortened specified in step S505. Based on such a determination result, the hold display change effect is executed in the current variable display.

  Following the start of the variable display shown in FIG. 29 (E), execution of the hold display change effect is started. As shown in FIG. 29 (F), the second hold display with the hold number “2” is targeted. The action effect is performed. Next, after the second hold display that is the target of the effect is changed to a blue display as shown in FIG. 29 (G) by the display of the hold display image HGB, the display is continued as shown in FIG. 29 (H). The action effect is executed, and the display is changed to green display as shown in FIG. 29 (I) by displaying the hold display image HGG. Further, the effect as shown in FIG. 29J is executed, and the display is changed to the red display as shown in FIG. 29K by the display of the hold display image HGR. In such a hold display change effect, after the variable display of the decorative symbol shown in FIG. 29 (E) is started, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L as shown in FIG. 29 (L). What is necessary is just to make it perform within the period until it displays (1st stop display). In addition, it is not limited to the period until the first stop display, but the hold display changes within the period until the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped (second stop display) in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. The effect may be executed, or after the variable display state becomes the reach state, a part or all of the hold display change effect may be executable within a period accompanied by the execution of the reach effect.

  Thus, the hold display change effect can be executed as a change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display that has not yet started. In the change effect setting process shown in FIG. 18, the pending change effect pattern is determined in step S506 in accordance with whether or not the current variation is shortened specified in step S505. If it is determined in step S505 that “current variation is not shortened”, for example, a pending change effect pattern is determined according to a determination ratio as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is specified in step S505 that “current variation is shortened”, for example, the hold change effect pattern is determined according to the determination ratio as shown in FIG. Therefore, when the hold display change effect is executed, the variable display of the variable display executed once before the variable display corresponding to the hold display that changes the display mode as the execution target of the hold display change effect. Depending on the period, it is possible to vary the number of times the display mode of the hold display is changed in the single variable display. In this way, by making any one of a plurality of hold display change effects having different numbers of times to change the display mode of the hold display in one variable display, an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display can be executed. Diversity can be increased and the entertainment interest can be improved.

  Moreover, the active display change effect can be executed as the specific effect for changing the display mode of the active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. Here, after a part or all of the hold display change effect is executed in one variable display, any of the hold display images HGB, HGG, and HGR according to the hold change effect pattern as shown in FIG. By displaying, the display color as the display mode of the hold display can be changed from the white display as the normal display mode. On the other hand, after a part or all of the active display change effect is executed in one variable display, “?”, As the display mode of the active display corresponding to the active change effect pattern as shown in FIG. It can be changed to an icon display indicating either “chance” or “extreme heat” message. Thus, the display mode of the hold display that is displayed after the hold display change effect is executed is a display that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display that is displayed after the active display change effect is executed. Includes color changes. Further, the display mode of the active display displayed after the active display change effect is executed is changed to the icon display that becomes the second special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display displayed after the hold display change effect is executed. Includes changes. In this way, when the hold display change effect is executed and when the active display change effect is executed, it is possible to change the display mode to be different from each other, and to change the display mode of the hold display or the active display. Diversity can be increased and the entertainment interest can be improved.

  Among a plurality of on-hold change effect patterns shown in FIG. 19, on-hold change effect patterns ZHP1-1 to ZHP1-3 change the display mode of the hold display once, and on-hold change effect patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3 are on hold. The display mode of the display is changed twice, and the hold change effect pattern ZHP3-1 changes the display mode of the hold display three times. In a predetermined period after the execution of the hold display change effect is started, the hold display change common effect is executed regardless of the determination result of the hold change effect pattern. Therefore, the hold display change effect includes at least a part of the common effect mode regardless of the number of times of changing the display mode of the hold display according to the determination result of the hold change effect pattern. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display is started, while the final display mode of the hold display becomes unrecognizable or difficult to recognize. It is possible to increase the player's attention to the display change effect and improve the game entertainment.

  Among the plurality of active change effect patterns shown in FIG. 23, the active change effect patterns YAP2-1 to YAP2-3 change the display mode of the active display twice, and the active change effect pattern YAP3-1 is the display mode of the active display. Is changed three times. Therefore, the active display change effect can be executed by an effect mode in which the display mode of active display is changed a plurality of times in a single effect. For example, in the case of determining whether or not to execute the active display change effect at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 22, when the active display change effect is executed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may become the reach state. Becomes higher. In general, the reach variation pattern and the big hit variation pattern tend to have a variable display period longer than the non-reach variation pattern, and the execution of the hold display change effect can be executed as the effect execution period in which the active display change effect can be executed. It is easy to secure a longer time than the period. Therefore, in the active display change effect, the display mode of the active display can be changed a plurality of times, and the game entertainment can be improved by an appropriate effect.

  In the above embodiment, when “current variation shortening” is specified in step S505 shown in FIG. 18, in step S506, the hold change effect pattern is determined at the rate shown in FIG. As a result, since the hold change effect patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3 and ZHP3-1 cannot be determined, the limit of the variable display period is set, and the number of times the display mode of the hold display is changed in the short variable display period is set. There is a limit so that it is at most once and not multiple times such as 2 or 3. On the other hand, in step S506 shown in FIG. 18, even if it is specified as “current fluctuation shortening” in step S505, any one of the hold change effect patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3 and ZHP3-1 is specified at a predetermined rate. It may be determined. In this case, the ratio determined to one of the on-hold change effect patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3 and ZHP3-1 corresponding to “current variation shortening” corresponds to “no current variation shortening”. What is necessary is just to set so that it may become sufficiently lower than the ratio determined in any one of the holding | maintenance change production patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3, and ZHP3-1. According to such a setting, the limit of the variable display period is set, and the ratio of the number of times of changing the display mode of the hold display in the short variable display period is set to a plurality of times such as two times or three times in the long variable display period. It can restrict | limit so that it may fall rather than a ratio.

  Further, when it is specified in step S505 shown in FIG. 18 that “current variation is not shortened”, the hold change effect pattern is determined in step S506 at the rate shown in FIG. As a result, the average determination rate of the hold change effect patterns ZHP1-0 to ZHP1-3 decreases, so that the limit of the variable display period is determined, and the number of times the display mode of the hold display is changed in the long variable display period. A limit is provided so that the ratio of one time is lower than the ratio in the short variable display period. On the other hand, in step S506 shown in FIG. 18, even if it is set so that the pending change effect patterns ZHP1-0 to ZHP1-3 cannot be determined when it is specified as “no current time reduction” in step S505. Good. According to such a setting, it is possible to limit the variable display period so that the number of times of changing the display mode of the hold display in the long variable display period is not limited to one.

  In the above embodiment, in the change effect setting process shown in FIG. 18, by determining the hold change effect pattern in step S506, the number of times the display mode of the hold display is changed by one hold display change effect, and the hold display It demonstrated as what determines the display mode of the hold display displayed after a change production is performed. On the other hand, one or both of the number of times the display mode of the hold display is changed by one hold display change effect and the display mode of the hold display displayed after the hold display change effect is executed are It may be determined in the hold display setting process shown in FIG. For example, if it is determined in step S304 shown in FIG. 13 that the hold display change effect is to be executed, the final display mode of the hold display that is displayed after the hold display change effect is executed is determined as the winning determination result. It is decided at a different rate according to the situation. The hold display data stored in the hold display data storage unit shown in FIG. 12 may include data indicating the final display mode of the hold display. Thereafter, every time variable display before the variable display corresponding to the hold display to be executed for the hold display change effect is started, whether to execute the hold display change effect in the variable display may be determined. . In this case, the number of times of changing the display mode of the hold display in one variable display may be determined according to the variable display period of the variable display where the execution is started. The display mode of the hold display that is changed in one variable display may be the final display mode of the hold display indicated in the hold display data, or may be a display mode different from that. For example, as the final display mode of the hold display shown in the hold display data, even when the red display by the display of the hold display image HGR is designated, the display mode of the hold display changed in one variable display is the hold It may be determined to be blue display by display of display image HGB or green display by display of hold display image HGG. In this case, the hold display change effect can be executed in the variable display after the variable display in which the hold display is changed to the blue display or the green display, and the display is changed to the red display which is the final display mode of the hold display. You may be able to do that.

  Further, when determination or setting related to the hold display change effect is performed in the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 13, the hold display change effect is executed corresponding to one hold display that is the execution target of the hold display change effect. It may be possible to determine the number of times to be performed once or a plurality of times. In this case, as the hold change effect pattern, for each hold number of the hold display that is started based on the occurrence of the start winning, the number of executions of the hold display change effect and the display mode of the hold display in each hold display change effect A plurality of on-hold change effect patterns obtained by combining some or all of the number of times of change and the display mode of the on-hold display after the change may be prepared in advance. In the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 13, the number of executions of the hold display change effect and the hold display change in each hold display change effect for each hold display to be executed for the hold display change effect based on the occurrence of the start winning. When only a part of the number of times the display mode is changed and the display mode of the hold display after the change is determined and variable display is executed before the variable display corresponding to the hold display to be executed In addition, the remaining portion may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, in step S506 of the change effect setting process shown in FIG. 18, the variable change period of one variable display is determined by determining the hold change effect pattern at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 20 or FIG. Accordingly, it is possible to vary the number of times the display mode of the hold display is changed in the one variable display. On the other hand, when changing the display mode of the active display corresponding to the variable display being executed, the number of times of changing the display mode of the active display is varied according to the variable display period of the variable display being executed. You may be able to. For example, if it is determined in step S508 shown in FIG. 18 that “there is an effect” to execute the active display change effect, whether or not the current variation is shortened is specified, and the active change effect pattern that can be determined according to the specified result is different. The determination ratio of the active change effect pattern may be varied. By this, the limit of the variable display period is set for the variable display being executed, and the number of times that the display mode of the active display is changed in the short variable display period does not exceed the predetermined number or becomes the predetermined number or more A limit may be provided so as to lower the ratio of the predetermined number of times or more in a long variable display period. In addition, the limit of the variable display period is set for the variable display being executed, and the number of times that the display mode of the active display is changed in the long variable display period is not less than the predetermined number, or the ratio is less than the predetermined number. A restriction may be provided so as to lower the ratio below the predetermined number in the short variable display period.

  Furthermore, for any pre-reading notice effect corresponding to the variable display that has not yet started, according to the variable display period of one variable display executed before the variable display subject to notice by the pre-reading notice effect, You may enable it to change the frequency | count of changing the production | presentation aspect of a prefetch notice effect in the one variable display. As an example of such a pre-reading notice effect, a “mode change” prefetching notice effect may be executed. The pre-reading notice effect of “mode shift” becomes “hit” in the variable display to be noticed at a predetermined ratio by shifting the effect state in the pachinko machine 1 to the pre-reading notice mode different from the effect mode in the normal time. I suggest that. As an example, by changing the background image on the screen of the image display device 5 to a background image having a specific display mode different from the normal background image in the variable display executed before the variable display to be notified. It is only necessary to indicate that the variable display result becomes “big hit” at a higher rate than the normal time, and that it is controlled to the big hit gaming state. In this case, as in step S505 shown in FIG. 18, whether or not the current variation is shortened is specified, and the mode transition effect pattern that can be determined according to the specification result is changed, or the determination ratio of the mode transition effect pattern is changed. May be. As a plurality of mode transition effect patterns, the number of times of changing the effect mode by changing the display mode of the background image by the pre-reading notice effect of “mode transition”, and the final effect mode after the pre-reading notice effect is executed Different mode transition effect patterns need only be prepared in advance. As a result, the limit of the variable display period is set, and the number of times that the effect mode is shifted in the variable display period shorter than the variable display period does not exceed the predetermined number, or the ratio that becomes the predetermined number or more is variable. A restriction may be provided so as to lower the ratio of the predetermined number of times or more in the display period. In addition, the variable display period is limited, and the number of times that the production mode is shifted in the variable display period longer than the variable display period does not become less than the predetermined number, or the ratio that becomes less than the predetermined number is short. A restriction may be provided so as to lower the ratio below the predetermined number of times in the period.

  More generally, according to the variable display period of one variable display, the number of times of changing the effect mode of an arbitrary effect in the one variable display may be changed. For example, in the same manner as in step S505 shown in FIG. 18, depending on the result of specifying whether or not the current variation is shortened, among the plurality of effect patterns, the determinable effect patterns are different or the determination ratio of each effect pattern is different. May be. Thereby, the limit of the variable display period is set, and the number of times the presentation mode is changed in the short variable display period does not exceed the predetermined number, or the ratio of the predetermined number or more exceeds the predetermined number in the long variable display period. A limit may be provided so as to lower the ratio. In addition, the limit of the variable display period is set so that the number of changes in the presentation mode in the long variable display period does not become less than the predetermined number, or the ratio of less than the predetermined number becomes less than the predetermined number in the short variable display period. Limits may be provided so as to be lower than

  It is not limited to the number of times the display mode of the hold display or the active display is changed. For example, the final display mode of the hold display or the active display may be changed according to the variable display period of one variable display. For example, when it is specified in step S505 shown in FIG. 18 that “current variation is shortened”, in step S506, among the plurality of hold change effect patterns shown in FIG. 19, hold change effect patterns ZHP1-3, ZHP2- 2, ZHP2-3 and ZHP3-1 may not be determined. In these on-hold change effect patterns, the final display mode of the on-hold display is red display by displaying the on-hold display image HGR. As a result, the limit of the variable display period is set, and the final display mode of the hold display can be changed to the blue display or the green display in the short variable display period, but the restriction is set so as not to change to the red display. It is done. In addition, the ratio determined as one of the on-hold change effect patterns ZHP1-3, ZHP2-2, ZHP2-3, and ZHP3-1 corresponding to "Current fluctuation shortened" corresponds to "No current fluctuation shortened". Thus, it may be set to be sufficiently lower than the ratio determined as any one of the hold change effect patterns ZHP1-3, ZHP2-2, ZHP2-3, and ZHP3-1. According to such a setting, the limit of the variable display period is set, and the rate at which the final display mode of the hold display changes to red display in the short variable display period is made lower than the ratio in the long variable display period. There are restrictions on Thus, the limit of the variable display period is set, and the final display mode of the hold display in the short variable display period is not changed to the specific mode, or the rate of change to the specific mode is changed in the long variable display period. A restriction may be provided so as to lower the rate of change to a specific mode. In addition, the limit of the variable display period is set so that the final display mode of the hold display in the long variable display period does not change to the specific mode, or the rate of change to the specific mode is specified in the short variable display period. A limit may be provided so that the rate of change is lower than the rate of change. For active display as well as hold display, the limit of the variable display period is set, and the final display mode of active display does not change to a specific mode or changes to a specific mode in a short variable display period A limit may be provided so as to lower the ratio of the change to the specific mode in the long variable display period. In addition, the limit of the variable display period is set so that the final display mode of the active display in the long variable display period does not change to the specific mode, or the rate of change to the specific mode is specified in the long variable display period. A limit may be provided so that the rate of change is lower than the rate of change.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20 or FIG. 21 in step S506, depending on which one of “No change in current variation” and “With current variation reduction” is specified in step S505 shown in FIG. A pending change effect pattern is determined at an appropriate rate. Accordingly, the number of times of changing the display mode of the hold display in the one variable display is varied according to the variable display period in the entire variable display. On the other hand, depending on the variable display period in a part of one variable display such as a specific variable display period included in one variable display, the display mode of the hold display is changed in the one variable display. You may vary the frequency | count to make. More specifically, in step S505 shown in FIG. 18, the decorative design is displayed in a specific decorative design display area after the variable display of the decorative design is started corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command. You may specify whether the period before specific stop until a temporary stop display is shorter than the predetermined reference time length. In the period before the specific stop, for example, after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, the “left” decorative symbol is displayed. It may be a period until the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped (first stop display) in the display area 5L, or the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped (second stop display) in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. It may be a period until. The period before the specific stop may be a period from the timing when the variable display of decorative symbols is started, or a period from any timing before the display result is derived and displayed after the variable display is started. May be. In addition, for example, a period until the reach effect is executed after the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state, or a part or all of the period during which the reach effect is executed may be the period before the specific stop. . If it is specified in step S505 that the period before the specific stop is equal to or longer than the reference time length, the hold change effect pattern may be determined at the same rate as in FIG. If it is determined in step S505 that the period before the specific stop is shorter than the reference time length, the hold change effect pattern may be determined at the same rate as in FIG.

  Further, the number of times of changing the display mode of the hold display in one or a plurality of variable displays may be varied according to the variable display period of a plurality of variable displays. More specifically, in step S505 in FIG. 18, not only the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command but also a plurality of variable times based on the winning determination result stored in the hold display data storage unit. You may specify whether the variable display period in a display is shorter than the predetermined reference time length. The hold display change effect for executing one hold display may be executed in one variable display to change the display mode of the hold display, or may be executed over a plurality of variable displays to display the hold display. You may change an aspect.

  Furthermore, according to part or all of the variable display period in which the variable display is executed, the number of times of changing the display mode of the hold display is not limited, and the advance of the game or performance in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited. The number of times of changing the display mode of the hold display may be made different according to any predetermined game execution period or effect execution period. As an example, according to the specific state period that is a part or all of the period controlled to the advantageous state such as the big hit gaming state, the number of times of changing the display mode of the hold display in the specific state period may be varied. The specific state period may be, for example, a period during which a predetermined round game is executed in the jackpot gaming state (such as the upper limit time of the seventh round), or after the final round game is executed in the jackpot gaming state May be a jackpot end waiting period (such as the execution time of the jackpot end effect). When the specific state period is the big hit end waiting period, it is determined whether or not the big hit end waiting period as the specific state period is shorter than the reference time length when starting the ending effect processing in step S175 shown in FIG. Identify. And when it is specified that the big hit end waiting period is longer than the reference time length, the hold change effect pattern is determined at the same rate as in FIG. 20, and the hold display change effect is executed in the execution period of the big hit end effect. You may be made to do. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit end waiting period is shorter than the reference time length, the hold change effect pattern is determined at the same rate as in FIG. May be executed.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the effect execution time in which the hold display change effect is executed is varied according to the number of times the display mode of the hold display is changed in the hold display change effect by the hold change effect pattern. Explained as a thing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a common effect execution time may be set regardless of the number of times of changing the display mode of the hold display.

  In the above embodiment, in step S507 shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not to execute the active display change effect at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 22 regardless of whether or not the hold display change effect is executed. Explained as being. In this case, in the case where both the hold display change effect and the active display change effect are executed in one variable display, the period determined as the hold display change effect period in step S342 shown in FIG. Each change effect period may be set so that the period determined to be the active display change effect period in step S344 does not overlap. Alternatively, a concealed image is displayed at an overlapping position in front of the first hold display unit 5HR, the second hold display unit 5HL, and the active display unit AHA as an effect combining the hold display change effect and the active display change effect. A concealment display effect may be executed. After making the hold display or active display invisible or difficult to view by such a hidden display effect, the display mode of the hold display or active display can be changed in a batch at the end of the hidden display effect. May be. It is not limited to those that are invisible or difficult to view due to the display of the concealed image. For example, it is not visible or difficult to see by moving the stage movable member to the overlapping position on the front side of the hold display or active display. You may do.

  Further, in step S507 shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the hold display change effect is executed in the current variable display. When it is determined that the hold display change effect is executed, the active display change effect is not executed. Also good. In this way, when the hold display change effect is executed with a limit on the presence or absence of the effect different from the active display change effect, the active display change effect is not executed or the hold display change effect is not executed. A restriction may be provided so that the active display change effect is less likely to be executed than in the case. In step S507 shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not to execute the active display change effect at the determination rate as shown in FIG. 22, and if it is determined to be executed, a restriction is provided on the execution of the hold display change effect. May be. For example, in the case of a hold display change effect for which a hold display whose hold number is “2” or more is an execution target, the hold display change effect may be adjusted to be executed in the variable display after the next time. Alternatively, when the active display change effect is executed, the hold display change effect may be executed in an execution mode that is more difficult to recognize than when it is not executed. As described above, when the active display change effect is executed with a limit to the effect different from the hold display change effect, the hold display change effect is not executed or the active display change effect is not executed. In addition, a restriction may be provided so that the hold display change effect is difficult to be executed.

  The on-hold change effect pattern is not limited to that shown in FIG. 19, and for example, as a display mode of the on-hold display to be displayed after the on-hold display change effect is executed, a “secret” message is displayed by displaying the on-hold display image HGS. What becomes an effect mode may be included. Further, among the display modes of the hold display to be displayed after executing the hold display change effect, as a part or all of the display modes, a part of the display mode of the active display that can be displayed after executing the active display change effect or All may be included. Among the display modes of the active display to be displayed after the active display change effect is executed, some or all of the display modes of the hold display that can be displayed after the hold display change effect is executed are displayed as a part or all of the display modes. May be included.

  In the above-described embodiment, as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, it is described that the variable display result is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game state such as a probability change state may be an advantageous state, and the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed among a plurality of big hit game states is the second round number (for example, “7 A big hit gaming state having a first round number (for example, “15”) larger than “)” may be an advantageous state. Alternatively, the time-short state in which the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed among the plurality of time-short states is a first number (for example, “100”) greater than the second number (for example, “50”) may be an advantageous state. The probability variation state in which the big hit probability is a first probability (for example, 1/20) higher than the second probability (for example, 1/20) among the plurality of probability variation states may be set as the advantageous state. Any other game state that is advantageous to the player may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio” and “probability” at which various decisions are made may be 0% (not decided) or 100% (not necessarily decided), such as 70:30, for example. So that the possibility of at least one of the determination results is 0% (not determined) or 100% (always determined) It may be set. For example, in the case of making various decisions, the ratio of the determination result of any one of the plurality of determination results is higher than the ratio of the determination result of other determination results. It may be included to be 100%, or it may be included that the ratio of other determination results is 0%. When the ratio of the determination result of 1 is 100%, the ratio of the other determination result is 0%. Further, when the ratio as the other determination result is 0%, if the ratio as the determination result of 1 is a predetermined ratio other than 100% and not 0%, the ratio as the determination result of 1 is the other determination result. It will be higher than the ratio.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a winning random number determination process as shown in FIG. 5 is executed in step S212 shown in FIG. Thereby, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 determines the variable display content using the random number value, and the effect control command (winning determination result command) indicating the determination result is the effect control. It has been described that it is transmitted to the board 12 side and the pre-reading notice effect can be executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. On the other hand, for example, on the side of the main board 11, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 performs settings for transmitting an effect control command indicating a random value to the effect control board 12, and the effect control board 12 side. Then, a jackpot determination or the like may be performed using a random value indicated in the effect control command from the main board 11, and a prefetch notice effect may be executed based on the determination result. In this way, the process of determining whether or not to be controlled to an advantageous state before determining whether to control to an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, such as at the time of a start winning when a start winning has occurred, is performed. It is not limited to what is executed on the main board 11 side, but may be executed on the effect control board 12 side.

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

  In the above embodiment, “probability variation” is included in the jackpot type determined in step S242 shown in FIG. 8, and the probability variation control condition is established based on the determination result of the jackpot type being “probability variation”. It has been described that it is possible to control the probability change state after the big hit gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball that has won (entered) a big winning opening (second large winning opening) in the probability changing attacker provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area has been detected by the probability changing detection switch. Based on the above, the probability variation control condition may be established, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state may be controlled to the certain probability variation state. The probability winning attacker's big prize opening (second big prize opening) can change from a closed state to an open state when the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state is a predetermined number of times (for example, “16”). When the number of times of execution of the game is other than the predetermined number, it may not be possible to change to the open state in the closed state. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can establish the probability variation control condition based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area in the attacker that is an example of the special variable winning device provided in the game area. You may be comprised so that it may become.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the light emitter unit, game effect lamp, and decoration LED are also included. Various rendering operations and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

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

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

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present application, when the hold display change effect is executed that changes the display mode of the hold display displayed on the first hold display unit 5HR or the second hold display unit 5HL. Based on the specific result in step S505 shown in FIG. 18, in step S506, the hold change effect pattern is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 20 or FIG. By executing the hold display change effect based on the hold change effect pattern determined in this way, the variable display period of one variable display executed before the variable display corresponding to the hold display is performed once. In the variable display, the number of times of changing the display mode of the hold display is changed. Thereby, the diversity of production can be improved and the game interest can be improved.

  In addition to the pending display change effect, an active display change effect that changes the display mode of the active display displayed on the active display unit AHA corresponding to the variable display being executed can be executed. In this way, the hold display change effect and the active display change effect can be executed to improve the game entertainment.

  The hold display change effects according to the hold change effect pattern as shown in FIG. 19 include one that changes the display mode of the hold display once and one that changes the display mode of the hold display multiple times. Even when the hold display change effect by any of the hold change effect patterns is executed, at least part of the hold display change effect, for example, an action effect as shown in FIG. 26 (B) and FIG. 27 (A2) A display change common effect is executed. Thereby, the attention with respect to a pending | holding display change effect can be heightened and game entertainment can be improved.

  The active display change effect according to the active change effect pattern as shown in FIG. 23 can be executed by an effect mode in which the display mode of the active display is changed a plurality of times by a single effect. In this way, it is possible to improve the gaming interest by appropriate production.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 5 ... Image display apparatus 5HR ... 1st reservation display part 5HL ... 2nd reservation display part 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 100 ... Microcomputer 103 for game control ... CPU
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit AHA ... Active display unit

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
A hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to a variable display that has not yet started,
An effect execution means capable of executing a change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display,
When the change effect is executed, the one variable display is performed according to the variable display period of one variable display executed before the variable display corresponding to the hold display as the execution target of the change effect. The number of times to change the display mode of the hold display in
A gaming machine characterized by that. Corresponding display means for performing a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display being executed,
A specific effect that changes the display mode of the corresponding display can be executed.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.