JP2017038846A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a change in a display from getting monotonous.SOLUTION: When a reservation display change performance is executed by reservation display change patterns ZHP10-13, a display mode of the reservation display is changed from a white display as a normal display mode to a display mode representing a message of "secrecy". The display mode representing a message of "secrecy" is configured not to change after an active display change performance has been executed by a setup by a change performance timing pattern. However, when the active display change performance is executed by an icon display change pattern, a display mode of an active display is changed into a display mode notifying of a message of "?", "chance", "fever", or NEXT". The display modes are configured not to change after a reservation display change performance has been executed. Further when it turns out a super ready-to-win failure, a special performance may be executed in a next variable display.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, executes variable display based on establishment of a start condition permitting the start of variable display, derives and displays a display result, and determines the display result in advance. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous for a player when a given specific display result is derived and displayed.

  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, when the stop symbol form when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display aspect, the player is in an advantageous state (big hit game state).

  In such a gaming machine, when a pre-reading notice effect in which the hold display becomes a special mode is executed, in a predetermined display area corresponding to each before and after the start of variable display corresponding to the hold display. It has been proposed that the display can be changed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-231895 A

  In the technique described in Patent Literature 1, there are cases where the same change contents are obtained both before and after the start of variable display. In this case, the change in display becomes monotonous, which may make it difficult to improve the game entertainment.

  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 executes variable display on the basis of establishment of a start condition permitting the start of variable display (for example, determination of No in steps S231 and S235). When a display result is derived and displayed, and a specific display result predetermined as the display result (for example, a jackpot symbol or a combination of jackpot symbols, etc.) is derived and displayed, an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state) And the like, and a holding storage means (for example, a first special figure provided in the RAM 102) that stores variable display for which the start condition is not satisfied as holding storage (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like). A hold storage unit, a second special figure hold storage unit, etc.), and a hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means For example, the first start-winning memory display area 5HR, the second start-winning memory display area 5HL, and the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S312) and the hold display corresponding to the variable display that satisfies the start condition. Specific display means for performing a specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, the active display area AHA and the effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S327) and the hold display by the hold display means. First change effect execution means for executing a first change effect (for example, a hold display change effect corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “3”) for changing the display mode (for example, for effect control for executing the process of step S343) CPU 120, etc.) and a second change that changes the display mode of the specific display by the specific display means. Second change effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S345) for executing an effect (for example, a hold display change effect or an icon display change effect during active display), and a specific effect ( For example, a specific effect executing means (for example, executing step S347 in the effect control microcomputer by executing super reach, pseudo-ream), executing super reach, or executing step S350 to execute pseudo-ream Portion) and a special effect (for example, the game effect lamp 9) in the variable display next to the variable display in which the specific effect is executed when the advantageous display is not controlled based on the variable display in which the specific effect is executed. A special effect that causes the speaker 8L, 8R to output sound at a high volume) A possible special effect execution means (for example, a portion for executing step S349 in the effect control microcomputer), and the display mode of the hold display displayed after the first change effect is executed is the second display mode. After the change effect is executed, it includes a special mode (for example, “secret” display) that is not displayed as the display mode of the specific display (see, for example, FIG. 30).
According to such a structure, the 1st change production which changes the display mode of a hold display to a special mode can be performed, and a game entertainment can be improved.

(2) Alternatively, in order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention executes variable display based on the establishment of a start condition that permits the start of variable display (for example, determination of No in steps S231 and S235). When a display result is derived and displayed, and a specific display result predetermined as the display result (for example, a jackpot symbol or a combination of jackpot symbols, etc.) is derived and displayed, an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot) advantageous to the player A game machine (such as a pachinko machine 1) that is controllable to a game state or the like, and a storage device that stores variable display that does not satisfy the start condition as a storage device (for example, a first memory provided in the RAM 102) A special figure hold storage unit, a second special figure hold storage unit, and the like), and a hold display that performs a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage unit. Corresponding to the display means (for example, the first start prize storage display area 5HR, the second start prize storage display area 5HL, and the effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S312) and the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied. The display by the specific display means (for example, the active display area AHA and the effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S327) that performs the specific display corresponding to the variable display and digests the hold display and the hold display means. A first change effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S343) that executes a first change effect (for example, a hold display change effect) that changes the display mode of the hold display, and the specific display means. A second change effect (for example, an icon) that changes the display mode of the specific display by Second change effect execution means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S345) and the specification that can execute a specific effect (for example, super reach, pseudo-ream) in variable display Production execution means (for example, a part that executes step S347 in the production control microcomputer and executes super reach or executes step S350 and executes a pseudo-ream), and variable display that executes the specific production In the case of not being controlled to the above-mentioned advantageous state based on the special effect (for example, the game effect lamp 9 is made to emit a strong light or the loudspeaker 8L, 8R with a large volume) Special effect execution means (for example, a micro computer for effect control) capable of executing a special effect such as sound output. The step of performing step S349 in the data) and the display mode of the specific display displayed after the second change effect is executed is the display of the hold display after the first change effect is executed. Special modes that are not displayed as display modes (for example, “chance”, “NEXT”, “extreme heat”, etc.) are included (see, for example, FIG. 31).
According to such a configuration, the second change effect that changes the display mode of the specific display to the special mode can be executed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), when the special effect execution means is not controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display in which the specific effect is executed, there is no holding storage. Sometimes, the execution of the special effect in the variable display next to the variable display in which the specific effect is executed may be restricted (for example, the effect control microcomputer does not proceed to step S356 when N in step S355, and does not move to the super display. (The special effect is not executed at the next fluctuation display because the reach loss flag is not set).
In such a configuration, it is possible to restrict execution of the special effect without meaning in a state in which the player may be replaced.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the special effect execution means executes the special effect in a manner that can be executed even in a variable display for shortening with a short variable display period. (For example, as shown in FIG. 28 (B), the effect control microcomputer executes a special effect for 2 seconds from the start of the fluctuation whose fluctuation time is shorter than the shortening fluctuation of 3 seconds).
In such a configuration, the special effect can be executed regardless of the variable display period of the variable display next to the variable display in which the specific effect is executed.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the specific effect execution means includes a plurality of types of the specific effects (for example, “super reach + no quasi-continuous” shown in FIG. 26, “super Reach + Pseudo-ream 1 ”,“ Super-reach + Pseudo-ream 2 ”, and“ Super-reach + Pseudo-ream 3 ”) can be executed. The special effects may be executed at different ratios (for example, the microcomputer for effect control, as shown in FIG. 26, the previous change display is “no super reach + no quasi-continuation”, “super reach + no quasi-continuation”. The presence / absence of a special effect is determined at a different ratio depending on whether it is “one time”, “super reach + two pseudo-continuations”, or “super reach + three pseudo-continuations”.
In such a configuration, a special effect can be executed according to the type of the specific effect.

(6) In any one of the gaming machines according to (1) to (5), the specific effect execution means includes a plurality of types of the specific effects (for example, “super reach + no quasi-continuous” shown in FIG. 26, “super Reach + Pseudo ream 1 time, “Super reach + Pseudo ream 2 times”, and “Super reach + Pseudo ream 3 times”). 26, “special effect 1” and “special effect 2”) can be executed, and the special effect selected at a different selection ratio may be executed according to the type of the specific effect (for example, As shown in FIG. 26, the effect control microcomputer has the previous fluctuation display of “super reach + no quasi-continuous”, “super reach + one quasi-continuous”, “super reach + two quasi-continuous”, and " Parichi + pseudo continuous 3 times "depending on which of, selecting a" special effect 1 "or" special effect 2 "by different proportions).
In such a configuration, the type of special effect can be selected and executed according to the type of specific effect.

(7) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (6), the first change effect execution means is an effect mode common to the second change effect executed by the second change effect execution means ( For example, the first change effect may be executed in a predetermined manner including the display of the effect image CH1 (see, for example, FIGS. 29 and 30).
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment interest by making attention to which one of the hold display and the specific display changes.

(8) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (7), when the first change effect execution means changes the display mode of the hold display and does not change the display mode of the hold display And a first successful effect (for example, an effect that displays an effect image of the character CH1) and a first successful effect that changes the display mode of the hold display after executing the first common effect ( For example, a hold display change effect by a hold display change pattern) or a first failure effect that does not change the display mode of the hold display (for example, a hold display change effect when there is no hold display change pattern) can be executed, The second change effect execution means is a second common performance that is executed in common when the display mode of the specific display is changed and when the display mode of the specific display is not changed. (For example, an effect effect for displaying an effect image of the character CH1) and a second successful effect (for example, an icon display change effect by an icon display change pattern) for changing the display mode of the specific display after the second common effect is executed. ) Or a second failure effect (for example, an icon display change effect in the case of no icon display change pattern) that does not change the display mode of the specific display, and the second change effect execution means can execute the first change effect. The second success effect may be executed at a rate higher than the rate at which the first success effect is executed among the first failure effect and the first success effect by the change effect execution means (for example, FIG. 15 (B) and FIG. 24 (A)).
In such a configuration, it is possible to easily change the display mode of the specific display corresponding to the variable display, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the game interest for the variable display.

(9) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (8), the second change effect execution means performs the second change effect until the display result is derived and displayed after the variable display is started. It may be executed multiple times (for example, see FIG. 23B and FIG. 32).
In such a configuration, the expectation for variable display can be maintained.

(10) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (9), when the first change effect is executed by the first change effect execution means and when the second change effect execution means is the second When a change effect is executed, a restriction effect (for example, an effect image SV1 for display restriction) is provided that restricts at least a part of the hold display by the hold display unit and the specific display by the specific display unit. Restricted effect executing means (for example, see FIG. 33B) for executing a limited effect may be provided.
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve amusement interest by focusing attention on which display changes.

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 a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern in this embodiment. 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 a pending | holding display change effect and display change presence / absence. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of a hold display change pattern and a change production timing pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a pending | holding display change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a pending | holding display change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a change production timing pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a change production timing pattern. 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 the example of a setting of an icon display change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a determination of an icon display change pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a special production | presentation determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the execution timing of a special effect. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is a figure which shows the example of production production.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a first hold display unit 5HR, a second hold display unit 5HL, and an active display unit 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 hold storage 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 hold storage of 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.

  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 reserved storage unit 5HL is provided with four display parts corresponding to “4” which is the upper limit value of the second special figure reserved storage number, and the reserved numbers “1”, “2”, “3” in order from the right end. ”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.

  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 part AHA, for example, in response to the start of the special figure game using the second special figure when the second start condition is established, the active display part AHA is erased (digested) in the second holding storage 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.

  In the display area of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 1, an active display portion AHA is arranged 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 in the display area 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.

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the first hold display section 5HR and the second hold display section 5HL, or instead of the first hold display section 5HR and the second hold display section 5HL. . In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, the number of special figure hold memories can be specified at the top of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. 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. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the effect control board 12, for example, 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, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are also referred to as a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol, respectively. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

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

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

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, a period until a predetermined opening upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated In the period up to, a round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is performed in which the big prize opening is continuously opened. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “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-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is executed. 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 opened 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. ). 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 finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. In the probability change state, a predetermined probability change end condition is satisfied, for example, a variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times) or a big hit gaming state is started before the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until The probability variation end condition may be satisfied when the next big hit gaming state is started regardless of the number of executions of variable display. After the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to the short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. In the short-time state, a predetermined short-time end condition is satisfied, for example, the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or the big hit gaming state is started before the variable display execution number reaches the predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until 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”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained. Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the high opening control may not be performed.

  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 of the decorative pattern, such as displaying and reproducing 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 previous operation mode that becomes 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 the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, as an example, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, a plurality of pre-set chances for a pseudo combination of special combinations are displayed. A decorative symbol that is one of the various types of lost combinations is displayed temporarily. In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, a predetermined effect such as an image display as a re-variation effect may be executed along with a plurality of changes including the initial change. Note that the re-variation effect is not limited to that by displaying an image on the screen of the image display device 5, and may include any effect operation using various effect devices.

  As an example of the re-variation effect different from the image display, a plurality of decoration LEDs provided inside or outside the game area during each variation display (including the initial variation) by the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect Controls may be made so that the number of which is lit is increased one by one. Further, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation), the display color of the decoration LED may be controlled to change, or the lighting LED among the plurality of decoration LEDs changes. May be controlled.

  As a further example of the re-change effect different from the image display, an effect model provided inside or outside the game area during each change display (including the initial change) by the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect (including the initial change) The movable member may be controlled to operate. At this time, during the period of each variation display (including the initial variation), the operation mode of the production model (movable member) may be controlled to change, or among the plurality of production models (movable member). It may be controlled so that what is operated in changes.

  Control may be performed so that a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 during the period of each variable display (including the initial change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. . Further, as a re-variation effect, for example, when a decorative symbol that becomes a pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily stopped and displayed, a sound that becomes a special sound effect may be controlled to be output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition to some or all of these re-variation effects, or instead of some or all of these re-variation effects, lighting and blinking of decorative LEDs, operation of effect models, display of effect images, sound effects Control may be performed so as to execute a re-variation effect in which some or all of the outputs are combined. At this time, a case where a re-variation effect combining a plurality of types of effect forms is included, or a case where a re-change effect is performed multiple times, compared to a case where a re-change effect is executed with only one type of effect form. In the case where the effect mode changes, the possibility that a predetermined game value such as the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) may be increased.

  In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession. When the number of repeated executions (pseudo-continuous times) of pseudo-continuous fluctuation (re-variation) increases, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) than when the number of pseudo-continuous times is small. Get higher. Further, the production ratio may be controlled so as to change depending on the number of repeated executions of the pseudo continuous variation (number of pseudo continuous runs). For example, “reach determination” may be performed when the pseudo continuous variation is performed twice, and “super reach determination” may be performed when the pseudo continuous variation is performed three times. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

  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 a development opportunity 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 a special symbol or decorative symbol until the finalized special symbol or final decorative symbol resulting in variable display is 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 starts executing after the variable display subject to notice 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.

  In this embodiment, as an example of the pre-reading notice effect, the display part of the first hold display in the first hold display part 5HR and the display part of the second hold display in the second hold display part 5HL are displayed as normal display modes. By changing to a different display mode, a pre-reading notice effect of “pending display change” for notifying the possibility of “big hit” in variable display to be noticed is executed. More specifically, a specific color (for example, any one of red, green, blue, etc.) that is different from a predetermined color (for example, white) in a normal time is used as a display color in a display part that displays the number of special figure reservations to be specified. By so doing, it is only necessary to be able to notify that the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” is higher than usual. In addition, the display pattern in the first hold display and the second hold display is set to a specific pattern (for example, cherry blossom pattern) different from the normal time, so that the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is higher than usual. May be able to be notified. Alternatively, by displaying a predetermined message (for example, “secret”) as the first hold display or the second hold display, it is notified that the possibility that the display color is changed to a specific color is higher than usual ( Suggest) Such a hold display that suggests that the display mode is likely to change to a specific mode is also referred to as a suggestion hold display. The pre-reading notice effect of “hold display change” is also called a hold display change effect.

  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.

  When the hold display change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display may or may not change. An effect in which the display mode of the hold display changes among the hold display change effects is also called a hold display change success effect. An effect in which the display mode of the hold display does not change 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 that is executed in common when the display mode of the hold display is changed and when it is not changed is executed. The hold display change common effect may include, for example, an effect effect in which an effect image indicating a predetermined character is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and has an effect on the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be notified. That's fine. The action effect in the hold display change common effect is applied to either the first hold display in the first hold display unit 5HR or the second hold display in the second hold display unit 5HL, so that the display mode of the hold display is changed. Any display effect that suggests the possibility of a change 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 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 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 effect in which the display mode of the hold display that exerts the action changes is also called 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. As described above, the effect in which the action display in the hold display change common effect is executed but the display mode of the hold display in which the effect is exerted does not change is also referred to as a hold change change effect as the first failure effect.

  In this embodiment, as an example of the single notice effect, the display of the effect image on the active display unit AHA is changed to a display mode different from the display mode at the normal time, so that “big hit” "Presentation effect of" active display change "is announced to notify the possibility of" More specifically, the display color in the active display unit AHA is set to a specific color (for example, any one of red, green, and blue) that is different from a predetermined color (for example, white) at the normal time. What is necessary is just to be able to alert | report that possibility of becoming a "hit" is higher than usual. In addition, by making the icon displayed on the active display section AHA a specific icon different from the round solid plain at the normal time, for example, a message such as “?”, “Chance”, “hot” is notified, It is only necessary to suggest the possibility that the variable display result may be a “big hit”. 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, there are cases where the display mode of the active display in the active display portion AHA, the display mode such as the icon, or the like does not change. Of the active display change effects, an effect in which the display mode of active display changes is also referred to as an active display change success effect. Of the active display change effects, an effect in which the display mode of active display does not change is also referred to as an active display change failure effect. 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 that is executed in common when the display mode of the active display is changed and when it is not changed is executed. The active display change common effect includes an effect effect that, for example, an effect image showing a predetermined character is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and has an effect on the active display, similarly to the hold display change common effect. That's fine. The action effect in the active display change common effect may be a display effect that suggests that the display mode of the active display may change 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. Thus, after the action effect in the active display change common effect is executed, the effect in which the display mode of the active display that has acted changes is also referred to as the active change effect as the second successful 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 effect in which the action effect in the active display change common effect is executed, but the display mode of the active display in which the effect is exerted does not change is also referred to as an active change gasse effect as the second failure effect.

  The effect of changing the display color of the hold display and the display color of the active display is also referred to as a display color change effect. The effect of changing the display mode of the hold display to a display mode indicating a predetermined message (for example, “secret”) is also referred to as a special display change effect. The effect of changing the icon displayed on the active display unit AHA 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 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

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

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

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The random number value MR5 for determining the figure display result may be included. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit gaming state. The random 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 of 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 the processes in steps S203 and S206, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). 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 executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.) Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210).

  In the process of 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 held. Data is set in the second special figure holding storage unit. 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 special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored as a hold memory. 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. (Special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored as a hold memory.

  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 thus stored in the first special figure storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Based on whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state, whether the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” is a plurality of types, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example, It is the stored storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to reach the reach of super reach.

  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 jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc., as stored 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 suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Based on whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state, whether the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” is a plurality of types, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example, It is the stored storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to reach the reach of super reach.

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

  FIG. 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 a normal state when it is OFF, respectively. Further, by checking the value of a special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag control unit) of the RAM 102, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit gaming state. It only needs to be identified.

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

  When it is determined in step S403 that the 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 the process of 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 number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in the process of 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 memories, the super reach determination range and reach determination range at the time of losing can be determined as a random pattern that can be determined as a variation pattern with reach production including super reach or normal reach (disturbance for determining 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 “losing”, as shown in FIG. 11 (B1) and FIG. 11 (B2), assignment of determination values to a plurality of variation patterns is performed. 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 gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state without time-saving control, a variation pattern determination table in which determined values are assigned to the variation patterns as shown in FIG. 11 (B1) 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 time reduction control or a time reduction state, a change pattern determination table in which determination values as shown in FIG. 11 (B2) are assigned to the change patterns 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 been generated. 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 start port buffer value is “1” instead of “2” (step S404; No), a setting for restricting determination at the time of winning in the process of step S405 is performed. It performs (step S406). Thus, when the high opening control accompanying the short-time control is performed or when the game is in the big hit gaming state, it is based on the occurrence of the starting winning (first starting winning) due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening. 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.

  After that, the notification contents at the time of starting winning according to the determination result by the process of step S405 and the setting by the process of step S406 are 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. 7 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), An example of setting a winning determination result command is shown. 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. When it is determined in the process of S202 that the first special figure reservation storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the first start condition is established. The first start condition is a condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the first start condition is satisfied, the start port buffer value is set to “1” in the process of step S203 shown in FIG. A first start opening winning designation command is transmitted to 12. In addition, a winning determination result command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing transmission setting by the process of step S408 shown in FIG. Further, 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 by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. Is done.

  FIG. 4 shows a case where a game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) is generated. If it is determined in step S205 that the second special figure reservation storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the second start condition is satisfied. The second start condition is a condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition is satisfied, the start port buffer value is set to “2” in the process of step S206 shown in FIG. 4 and then the transmission setting is performed by the process of step S211. A second start opening winning designation command is transmitted to 12. In addition, a winning determination result command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing transmission setting by the process of step S408 shown in FIG. Further, 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 by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. Is done.

  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 C203H, 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. The command C402H is transmitted when the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the super-reach determination range at the time of losing, and the winning determination result (variable display content) that the variation pattern with super-reach is determined at the time of losing Will notify you of “Super reach when lost”. 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 losing, and the winning determination result (variable display content is determined to be a variation pattern with a reach effect at the time of losing. “Reach when lost”). The command C404H is transmitted when the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is not within the super reach determination range or reach determination range at the time of losing, and when winning a prize that there is a possibility that the variation pattern with reach effect may not be determined Notification of the determination 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 finalized special symbol (big hit symbol, One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. 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 performing a setting for varying the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4, a process for measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary, and the like. . When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

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

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

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". 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 the 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 the 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 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 start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

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

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

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit 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. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

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

  In the process of 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 is displayed at a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. The display result is determined as “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.

  CPU103 determines whether the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is "big hit" (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value for determining the 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 executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the jackpot type by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control buffer setting unit).

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 10 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.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of determining a big hit variation pattern or a loss variation pattern. In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 9, for example, a variation pattern at the time of big hit is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 11A, any one of the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 to fluctuation pattern PA3-3 and the fluctuation pattern PB3-1 to fluctuation pattern PB3-4 is used at a predetermined ratio as the fluctuation pattern at the time of the big hit. To be determined. In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 9, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. Further, in the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 9, when the time reduction control is being performed, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 11 (B2), for example. In the process of step S263, by determining the variation pattern at the time of losing, it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state when the variable display result is “lost”. It should be noted that whether or not to reach the reach state may be determined when the variable display result is “lost” by a process separate from the determination of the variation pattern.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, the determined values assigned to the variation patterns with reach effects in super reach, such as the variation pattern PB3-1 to variation pattern PB3-4, are the variation pattern PA3-1 to variation pattern. It is set to be larger than the determined value assigned to the variation pattern accompanied by the reach effect in the normal reach such as PA3-3. On the other hand, in the examples shown in FIG. 11B1 and FIG. 11B2, the determined values assigned to the variation patterns with the reach effect in the normal reach, such as the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3, vary. It is set to be larger than the determined values assigned to the variation patterns accompanied by the reach effect in the super reach such as the patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4. 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.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 11 (B1), a determination value assigned to a different variation pattern is included 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 it is, it is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA1-2, and if the first special figure reservation storage number is 2 or more, it is 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 with priority over 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 satisfied, the “first special figure reserved memory number” shown in FIG. 11 (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.

  In the example of determination shown in FIG. 11 (B2), a determination value assigned to a different variation pattern is included 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. 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. 11 (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 one of the processes in steps S262 and S263, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S264). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 10, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. Therefore, the special figure fluctuation time is determined by determining the fluctuation pattern in the processing of steps S262 and S263. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

  Following the process of step S264, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S265). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As an example, in the command analysis process, when there is a reception command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, it is determined which effect control command is received by checking the MODE data of the received command. . At this time, when the 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. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 12, first, a hold display setting process is executed (step S161). The hold display setting process 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. 13 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, a winning determination result, a hold display change pattern, and a change effect timing pattern can be specified in association with a hold number similar to the first special figure hold storage unit and the second special figure hold storage unit A storage area for storing the data shown in FIG. The winning determination result indicates variable display contents of a special symbol or a decorative symbol specified based on the winning determination result command. The hold display change pattern is an effect pattern including designation of a display mode of the hold display to be changed in the pre-reading notice effect of “hold display change”. The change effect timing pattern is an effect pattern including designation of timing for executing a prefetch notice effect of “hold display change”.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S161 of FIG. 12 as the hold display setting process. In the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first 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), a winning determination result corresponding to the received winning determination result command is specified (step S302). At this time, it is determined whether or not “winning time determination is being restricted” is specified (step S303). If the result of the determination at the time of winning other than “the determination at the time of winning is being limited” (step S303; No), the presence / absence of the on-hold display change effect indicating whether to execute the on-hold display change effect or the on-hold display change effect is executed. The effect type in the case of performing is determined (step S304). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the hold display change effect updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and determines the hold display change effect determination stored in advance in the ROM 121. The presence / absence and type of the pending display change effect may be determined by referring to the table. In the process of step S304, “no change effect” when no hold display change effect is executed, or “change effect exists (1)” or “change effect exists (2)” effect when the hold display change effect is executed. One of the types is determined.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the determination result by the process of step S304 is “no change effect” (step S305). At this time, if the determination result is “change effect present (1)” or “change effect (2)” but not “change effect” (step S305; No), the presence or absence of display change is determined ( Step S307). The presence / absence of a display change determined in the process of step S307 indicates whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display as the execution result of the hold display change effect. For example, when the hold display change success effect is executed after the hold display change common effect is executed in the hold display change effect, there is a display change because the display mode of the hold display changes. On the other hand, when the hold display change failure effect is executed after executing the hold display change common effect in the hold display change effect, there is no display change because the display mode of the hold display does not change. That is, by determining whether or not there is a display change in the process of step S307, it is determined whether to execute the hold display change success effect or the hold display change failure effect. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the display change determination random number value updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and refers to the display change determination table prepared and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. For example, the presence or absence of a display change may be determined. In the process of step S307, it is determined as either “with display change” or “without display change”.

  After executing the process of step S307, it is determined whether or not the determination result is “no display change” (step S308). At this time, if the determination result is “with display change” and not “no display change” (step S308; No), it is determined as one of a plurality of reserved display change patterns prepared in advance (step S309). ). When it is determined in step S308 that the determination result is “no change in display” (step S308; Yes), or after the process of step S309 is executed, it is determined as one of a plurality of change effect timing patterns prepared in advance. (Step S310). Then, data indicating that the determination result of the hold display change pattern by the process of step S309 and the determination result of the change effect timing pattern by the process of step S310 are identifiable according to the new start prize in the hold display data storage unit. It is stored in association with the hold number (step S311). However, if the process of step S309 is not executed due to the determination of “no change in display” in the process of step S307, the hold number corresponding to the new start prize is stored in the hold display data storage unit. In association therewith, data indicating the determination result of the change effect timing pattern is stored, while data indicating the determination result of the hold display change pattern is not stored.

  If it is determined in step S303 that “the determination at the time of winning a prize is being restricted” (step S303; Yes), if it is determined in step S305 that “no change effect” (step S305; Yes), or step S311 After the above process is executed, update setting of the hold display at the time of start winning is performed (step S312), and then the hold display setting process is ended. For example, when the first special figure holding memory number 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 one. A new first hold display is added. 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 display on the second holding display portion 5HL is increased by one. A new second hold display is added. In this embodiment, the normal display mode in the first hold display and the second hold display is a round solid white display. In the process of step S312, the initial display of the first hold display or the second hold display is updated to add a hold display that becomes a round solid white display.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of determining the hold display change effect and display change presence / absence. In the process of step S304 shown in FIG. 14, any one of “no change effect”, “with change effect (1)”, and “with change effect (2)”, for example, at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. To decide. In the determination example shown in FIG. 15A, the type and determination rate of the hold display change effect that can be determined differ depending on the hold number and the determination result at the time of winning. When the holding number is any of “2” to “4”, “no change effect”, “with change effect (1)”, “with change effect (2) at different rates depending on the determination result at the time of winning. ) ”. When the hold number is “1”, it is determined as “no change effect” or “with change effect (1)” at a different rate depending on the winning determination result, and “with change effect (2)” Is not decided. When the winning judgment result is “big hit”, the decision rate of “no change effect” is the lowest, and “changes in the order of“ reach when lost ”,“ reach when lost ”, and“ general when lost ” The determination ratio of “No production” increases. Therefore, when the hold display change effect is executed, the variable display result may be a “big hit”, the possibility that the reach effect in the super reach will be executed, and the decorative pattern change compared to the case where the hold display change effect is not executed. The possibility that the display state becomes a reach state increases.

  The type of the hold display change effect may be any type as long as a plurality of hold display change effect patterns are classified according to the change mode of the hold display. Among the types of hold display change effects, the effect type “with change effect (1)” allows the display color of the hold display to be changed, while the hold display does not change to a display mode indicating a message such as “secret”. Change effect patterns are classified. Among the types of hold display change effects, the effect type “with change effect (2)” is classified as a hold display change effect pattern that can change the display mode of the hold display to a display mode indicating a message such as “secret”. ing.

  In the process of step S307 shown in FIG. 14, the presence / absence of a display change is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In the determination example shown in FIG. 15B, the determination ratio of “with display change” varies depending on the winning determination result. When the determination result at the time of winning is “big hit”, it is always determined “with display change” for changing the display (with a determination ratio of 100/100). If the winning judgment result is “Super reach when lost”, “Reach determined when lost”, or “General when lost”, it may be determined that there is no display change. Yes, the determination ratio of “no display change” increases in this order. Therefore, when the display mode of the hold display changes due to the hold display change effect, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, or the reach effect in the super reach may be executed compared to when the change is not changed. There is a high possibility that the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state.

  In addition, if the determination result at the time of winning is “big hit” and it is always determined that “display change”, the display mode of the hold display even if the hold display change effect is executed corresponding to “no display change” If the change does not change, it is determined that the variable display to be notified is not “big hit”, and there is a possibility that the game entertainment will decline. Therefore, even when the winning determination result is “big hit”, it may be set such that “no display change” is determined at a predetermined rate. In this case, it may be set such that “no display change” is determined at a sufficiently lower rate than the other winning determination results.

  FIG. 16 shows a setting example of the hold display change pattern and the change effect timing pattern. As shown in FIG. 16A, in this embodiment, the hold display change pattern ZHP1-1 to the hold display change pattern ZHP1-3, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-1 to the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3, the hold display A change pattern ZHP3-1 and a hold display change pattern ZHP10 to a hold display change pattern ZHP13 are prepared in advance. On-hold display change pattern ZHP1-1 to on-hold display change pattern ZHP1-3, on-hold display change pattern ZHP2-1 to on-hold display change pattern ZHP2-3, and on-hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 are “change effects (1)”. The display type is classified as an effect type, and the display color of the hold display is changed, while the display mode indicating a message such as “secret” is not changed. The on-hold display change pattern ZHP10 to the on-hold display change pattern ZHP13 are classified into the effect type “with change effect (2)”, and the display mode of the hold display may be changed to a display mode indicating a message such as “secret”. it can. As described above, the plurality of hold display change patterns may be set to be classified into one of a plurality of effect types according to the display mode of the hold display displayed after the hold display change effect is executed. Good.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, in this embodiment, the change effect timing pattern TP0-1, the change effect timing pattern TP1-1, the change effect timing pattern TP1-2, the change effect timing pattern TP2-1 to the change effect. Timing pattern TP2-4 and change effect timing pattern TP3-1 to change effect timing pattern TP3-7 are prepared in advance. Each change effect timing pattern is one or a plurality of hold numbers (indicated by “1” to “3” in FIG. 16B) corresponding to the execution timing of the hold display change effect, or the execution timing of the active display change effect. The active display in the active display portion AHA corresponding to is designated (indicated by “A” in FIG. 16B). In the hold display data storage unit shown in FIG. 13, data indicating the change effect timing pattern is stored in association with the hold number. When the hold number specified by the change effect timing pattern indicated by the stored data matches the hold number associated with the hold data storage unit, the execution condition of the hold display change effect is established. When the stored data corresponding to the hold number “1” is deleted in the hold data storage unit due to the establishment of the variable display start condition, active display is designated by the change effect timing pattern indicated by the stored data. In this case, the active display change effect execution condition is satisfied. After the execution conditions for the hold display change effect and the active display change effect are established in this way, for example, when a predetermined time elapses after the variable display of the decorative design is started, the hold display change effect and the active display change effect are executed. The hold display change effect and the active display change effect are executed (started).

  By combining such a hold display change pattern and a change effect timing pattern, the hold display change effect that changes the display color to a specific color different from the normal display mode as the display mode of the hold display, and the display color as the display mode of the active display With regard to the active display change effect to be changed to a specific color different from the normal, the presence / absence of each execution and the display color (specific color) after the execution can be collectively determined when a start winning occurs. That is, in this embodiment, with respect to the display color change effect, the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening in accordance with the presence / absence of execution, execution timing, execution contents (display color after change), etc. It is possible to make a batch decision when entering.

  In the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the hold display change pattern updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter and stores it in the ROM 121 in advance. such as by referring to the hold display change pattern determination table prepared it is, may be determined in any of a plurality of hold display change pattern.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of determining the hold display change pattern according to the effect type of the hold display change effect “change effect exists (1)”. When the effect type of the hold display change effect is “change effect is present (1)” and the determination result at the time of winning is “big hit”, the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 determines as shown in FIG. The ratio is determined as one of a plurality of pending display change patterns. On the other hand, in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, when the effect type of the hold display change effect is “change effect is present (1)” and the determination result at the time of winning is “super reach determination at the time of loss”, in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. At one of the determination ratios as shown in FIG. In the example of determination shown in FIG. 17A and FIG. 17B, the hold display change pattern and the determination ratio that can be determined differ depending on the hold number. For example, when the hold number is “3” or “4”, the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 can be determined at a predetermined rate, while when the hold number is “1” or “2”. Therefore, the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 cannot be determined. Further, when the hold number is any one of “2” to “4”, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-1 to the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3 can be determined at a predetermined rate. When the number is “1”, it is impossible to determine these hold display change patterns.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 starts the hold display that becomes a white display that is a normal display mode, and then displays the display color of the hold display (the display color of the corresponding active display). Including) is changed in three steps in the order of blue, green, and red. The execution condition of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect can be satisfied every time variable display is started. Therefore, in order to change the display color of the hold display in three stages, it is necessary to execute (start) at least three variable displays after the hold display is started. Therefore, when the hold number is “3” or “4”, the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 can be determined, while when the hold number is “1” or “2”, the hold display change pattern. By making ZHP3-1 undecidable, the display color of the hold display can be reliably changed in three stages. The hold display change pattern ZHP2-1 to the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3 change the display color of the hold display in two stages. Therefore, when the hold number is “2” to “4”, it is possible to determine any of the hold display change pattern ZHP2-1 to the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3, while the hold number is “1”. In such a case, the display color of the hold display can be reliably changed in two stages by making it impossible to determine these hold display change patterns.

  In addition, in the example of determination shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the pending display change pattern is determined according to whether the winning determination result is “big hit” or “super reach determination at lose”. The ratio is different. For example, when the hold number is “3” or “4” and the winning determination result is “big hit”, the holding is held at a higher rate than when the winning determination result is “Super Reach Confirmed at Loss” The display change pattern ZHP2-2, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3, or the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 is determined. As shown in FIG. 16A, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-2, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3, and the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 are all set so that the display color of the hold display finally becomes red. To change. With such a setting, it can be suggested that when the display color of the hold display changes to red, the variable display result is more likely to be a “big hit” than when the display color changes to another display color.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of determining the hold display change pattern according to the effect type of the hold display change effect “change effect exists (2)”. When the effect type of the hold display change effect is “change effect is present (2)” and the determination result at the time of winning is “big hit”, the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 determines as shown in FIG. The ratio is determined as one of a plurality of pending display change patterns. On the other hand, when the effect type of the pending change effect is “change effect exists (2)” and the determination result at the time of winning is “determine super reach when lost”, in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. A decision ratio as shown in B) is used to determine one of a plurality of pending display change patterns. In the example of determination shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, it is determined as any one of the hold display change pattern ZHP10 to the hold display change pattern ZHP13 at a predetermined rate regardless of the hold number.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, when the holding number is any of “2” to “4”, the production type of “change production is (2)” at a different rate depending on the winning determination result. On the other hand, when the hold number is “1”, it is impossible to determine the effect type “with change effect (2)”. Therefore, in the case of determining to any one of the hold display change pattern ZHP10 to the hold display change pattern ZHP13 in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, the hold number is any one of “2” to “4”. As shown in FIG. 16A, each of the hold display change pattern ZHP11 to the hold display change pattern ZHP13 starts a hold display that becomes a white display, which is a normal display form, and then changes the display form of the hold display to “secret”. ”Includes a step of changing to a display mode showing the message“ and a step of changing the display color of the hold display to one of blue, green, and red. The hold display change pattern ZHP10 changes the display mode of the hold display to a display mode indicating a “secret” message in one stage. Therefore, if the hold number is any of “2” to “4”, the display mode of the hold display can be reliably changed in two stages.

  In the determination examples shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, the determination ratio of the hold display change pattern ZHP10 is sufficiently higher than the determination ratios of the other hold display change patterns regardless of the determination result at the time of winning. It is set to be low. Therefore, after the display mode of the hold display is changed to the display mode indicating the “secret” message, there is a high possibility that the display color of the hold display is further changed to any one of blue, green, and red. Thus, when the display mode of the hold display is changed to the display mode indicating the “secret” message, it can be suggested that the display mode of the hold display is likely to change to the specific mode.

  In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value for determining the change effect timing pattern updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores it in the ROM 121 in advance. The change effect timing pattern may be determined as one of a plurality of change effect timing patterns by referring to the prepared change effect timing pattern determination table.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of determining the changing effect timing pattern corresponding to the case where the winning determination result is “big hit”. In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, one of a plurality of change effect timing patterns is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 20 shows an example of determining the changing effect timing pattern corresponding to the case where the determination result at the time of winning is “super reach determination at the time of loss”. In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, if the determination result at the time of winning is “Super-reach determination at the time of losing”, one of a plurality of change effect timing patterns is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  In the example of determination shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, the change display timing pattern and the determination ratio that can be determined differ according to the hold display change pattern determined by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. If the determination result at the time of winning is “Super reach determination at the time of losing”, “no change effect” is determined at a predetermined rate in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. At this time, since the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 is not executed, the hold display change pattern becomes “none”.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, among the cases where it is determined as one of the hold display change pattern ZHP1-1 to the hold display change pattern ZHP1-3 by the process of step S309, the hold number is “4”. In this case, it is possible to determine the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 at a predetermined ratio, but when the hold number is any one of “1” to “3”, the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 cannot be determined. It becomes. As shown in FIG. 16B, the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 becomes the hold display change timing when the hold number is “3”. The execution condition of the hold display change effect can be satisfied every time variable display is started. Therefore, in order to execute the hold display change effect when the hold number is “3”, the change effect timing pattern is stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number “4” when the start winning is generated. It is necessary to Therefore, when the hold number is “4”, the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 can be determined, while when the hold number is any one of “1” to “3”, the change effect timing pattern TP3. By making it undecidable to −1, it is possible to execute the hold display change effect corresponding to the variable display executed (started) when the hold number is “3”.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 20, when the hold display change pattern is “none”, the change effect timing pattern TP <b> 1-1, the change effect timing pattern TP <b> 2-1, and the change effect timing pattern TP <b> 3-1 according to the hold number. It is determined either. As shown in FIG. 16B, the change effect timing pattern TP1-1, the change effect timing pattern TP2-1, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 specify one hold number as the hold display change timing. When the hold display change pattern is not determined, the display mode of the hold display does not change even if the hold display change effect is executed. Therefore, the hold change gasse effect for one hold display can be executed once before the variable display corresponding to the hold display is started. Note that the change effect timing pattern may be determined so that the hold change change effect for one hold display can be executed a plurality of times.

  In the determination example shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, in the case of the hold display change pattern ZHP10, the change effect timing pattern TP1-1, the change effect timing pattern TP2-1, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 according to the hold number. On the other hand, the change effect timing pattern TP0-1 cannot be determined regardless of the hold number. As shown in FIG. 16A, in the hold display change pattern ZHP10, after the hold display that is white display which is a normal display form is started, the display form of the hold display is changed to a display form indicating a message of “secret”. To change. As shown in FIG. 16B, the change effect timing pattern TP0-1 designates active display as the hold display change timing. In this way, in the case of the hold display change pattern ZHP10, the change effect timing pattern TP0-1 cannot be determined, so that when the active display change effect is executed, a message that the display mode of the active display is “secret” is displayed. Restrictions can be provided so as not to change the display mode shown. That is, the display mode indicating the “secret” message is included in the display mode of the hold display displayed after the hold display change effect is executed, while the display mode of the active display is displayed after the active display change effect is executed. It becomes a special mode not displayed as.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 12 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 21, 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 (lack)”, “non-probability change (big hit)”, and “probability change (big hit)”. is there.

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

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the production control CPU 120 uses the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R to display different (unmatched) decorative symbols as the final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, 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 reminds the user of the big hit but does not recall the probable state in the image display device 5 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the big hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state. This is an effect of notifying whether or not the state is surely changed at the end of.

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

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

  Subsequent to the determination of the final stop symbol or the like in the process of step S321, a change effect setting process for performing execution setting of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect is executed (step S322). In the change effect setting process, the execution setting of the hold display change effect is performed when the execution condition of the hold display change effect is satisfied based on the stored contents of the hold display data storage unit. In the change effect setting process, the execution setting of the active display change effect is performed when the execution condition of the active display change effect is satisfied based on whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. .

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes special effect setting processing for performing execution setting of the special effect (step S323). “Special effect” is executed in the next variable display of decorative symbols when a specific effect (in this example, super reach, pseudo-ream) is executed in the variable symbol display, but it is not a big hit. This is a production. In this embodiment, as a special effect, an effect is performed in which the game effect lamp 9 is caused to emit a strong light with an illuminance of a predetermined level or higher, or a sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R with a large volume of a predetermined level or higher.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S324). 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. In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control is one of a plurality of effect control patterns (display change effect control patterns) prepared in response 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. Select and set as the usage pattern. In addition, when the execution of the special effect is determined in the special effect setting process in step S323, the effect control CPU 120 provides a plurality of effect control patterns (special effect control) corresponding to the type of the special effect to be executed. Select one of (Pattern) and set it as the usage pattern.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S324, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. (Step S325). 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 S326). At this time, for example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (special-figure change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S324 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123. For example, the variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5.

  After executing the processing of step S326, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, the first hold display on the first hold display unit 5HR, the second hold display on the second hold display unit 5HL, and the like. Settings for updating are performed (step S327). 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. In the process of step S327, setting for updating the active display in the active display portion AHA is also performed. For example, when the first hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased (digested) in the first hold display unit 5HR, the active display unit displays the same active display as the erased (digested) first hold display. Start with AHA. On the other hand, when the second hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased (digested) in the second hold display portion 5HL, an active display similar to the erased (digested) second hold display is actively displayed. Start at part AHA. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S328), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 22A is a flowchart showing an example of the change effect setting process executed in step S322 of FIG. In the change effect setting process shown in FIG. 22A, first, the stored content in the hold display data storage unit is updated (step S501). In other words, the stored data in the storage area corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased in the hold display data storage unit, and the storage areas lower than the hold number “1” (hold numbers “2” to “4” are stored). The data stored in the corresponding storage area is shifted up by one entry. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the hold display change timing, which is the execution timing of the hold display change effect, is reached (step S502). In the process of step S502, one or a plurality of change effect timing patterns stored in the hold display data storage unit whose storage contents have been updated by the process of step S501 match the hold numbers associated with the respective change effect timing patterns. It is determined whether or not the designation of the hold display change timing to be included is included. For example, when any one of the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 to change effect timing pattern TP3-7 shown in FIG. 16B is stored in association with the hold number “3” in the hold display data storage unit. Since the designation of the hold display change timing matching the hold number “3” is included, it is determined that the hold display change timing is reached. Any one of the change effect timing pattern TP2-1 to change effect timing pattern TP2-4, the change effect timing pattern TP3-4, the change effect timing pattern TP3-6, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-7 is in the hold display data storage unit. When it is stored in association with the hold number “2”, it is determined that the hold display change timing is reached because the hold display change timing matching the hold number “2” is included. . Change effect timing pattern TP1-1, change effect timing pattern TP1-2, change effect timing pattern TP2-3, change effect timing pattern TP2-4, change effect timing pattern TP3-3, change effect timing pattern TP3-5, change effect When any one of the timing patterns TP3-7 is stored in association with the hold number “1” in the hold display data storage unit, the designation of the hold display change timing that matches the hold number “1” is included. Therefore, it is determined that the hold display change timing is reached.

  When it is determined in step S502 that the hold display change timing is reached (step S502; Yes), execution setting of the hold display change effect is performed (step S503). For example, in the processing of step S503, the storage content of the hold display change pattern in the hold display data storage unit and the display mode in the current hold display are specified, and whether or not the display mode is changed, and the change when changing What is necessary is just to make it the setting for performing the setting of a later display mode, a pending | holding display change common effect, etc. Further, in the process of step S503, execution setting of the display color change effect that changes the display color of the active display based on the determination result of the hold display change pattern among the active display change effects may be performed. In this case, by specifying the hold display change pattern shown in the stored data erased from the hold display data storage unit in the process of step S501 and setting the display mode to be displayed after executing the active display change effect, Settings for executing the active display change common effect may be performed.

  If it is determined in step S502 that it is not the hold display change timing (step S502; No), after executing the process of step S503, the “pseudo-continuous” is determined according to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. It is determined whether or not the variable display effect is executed (step S504). At this time, if it is determined that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed (step S504; Yes), the icon display change effect indicating whether or not to execute the icon display change effect among the active display change effects. The presence or absence of is determined (step S505). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the icon display change effect updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and determines the icon display change effect determination stored in advance in the ROM 121. The presence or absence of the icon display change effect may be determined by referring to the table. In the process of step S505, it is determined as either “no change effect” that does not execute the icon display change effect or “with change effect” that executes the icon display change effect.

  If it is determined in step S504 that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is not executed (step S505; No), it is determined whether or not the display color change effect is being executed during active display (step S506). . At this time, when it is determined that the display color change effect is executed (step S506; Yes), the change effect setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the display color change effect is not executed (step S506; No), the process proceeds to step S505, and the presence or absence of the icon display change effect is determined.

  After executing the process of step S505, it is determined whether or not the determination result is “no change effect” (step S507). When the determination result is “no change effect” (step S507; Yes), the change effect setting process ends. If the determination result is “with change effect” (step S507; No), the change effect setting process is terminated after determining one of the plurality of icon display change patterns prepared in advance (step S508). .

  FIG. 22B shows an example of determining an icon display change effect. In the process of step S505 shown in FIG. 22A, for example, the presence / absence of an icon display change effect is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the determination example shown in FIG. 22B, the determination ratio of “change effect is present” varies depending on the variable display content. For example, when the variable display content is “probability change (big hit)”, the determination rate of “no change effect” is the lowest, and “non-probability change (big hit)”, “reach (losing)”, “non-reaching (lost)” The order of determination of “no change effect” increases. Therefore, when the icon display change effect is executed, the probability change control may be performed after the end of the big hit gaming state, the possibility that the variable display result may be “big hit”, and the decorative pattern, compared to the case where the icon display change effect is not executed. There is a high possibility that the variable display state becomes a reach state.

  FIG. 23 shows an example of setting an icon display change pattern. Here, in correspondence with the case where there is no pseudo continuous fluctuation in which the variable display of “pseudo continuous” is not executed, and the case where the variable display effect of “pseudo continuous” is executed and the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed three times in advance, A plurality of prepared icon display change patterns are shown. In the case of no pseudo continuous fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 23A, an icon display change effect can be executed by any one of the icon display change pattern YAP1 to icon display change pattern YAP3. Note that the icon display change pattern may not be determined even if “change effect is present” is determined to execute the icon display change effect. In this case, after executing the active display change common effect in the active display change effect, the active display change failure effect is executed, and the display mode of the active display does not change. The icon display change pattern YAP1 to icon display change pattern YAP3 changes the icons displayed on the active display portion AHA to specific icons for informing messages of “?”, “Chance”, and “hot”, respectively.

  In the case of three pseudo-variations, as shown in FIG. 23B, icon display change patterns YDP1-1 to icon display change patterns YDP1-4, icon display change patterns YDP2-1 to icon display change patterns YDP2- 4. Icon display change effect by any of icon display change pattern YDP3-1 to icon display change pattern YDP3-4 can be executed. When the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, the icon display change effect is executed corresponding to the initial change and the pseudo-change of each time. As a result, the active display change effect can be executed a plurality of times and the display mode of the active display can be changed from when the decorative display of the decorative design is started until the confirmed decorative design that is the display result is derived. . When the change effect timing pattern to be changed during active display is determined in step S310 of the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 14, the display color change effect may be executed with the first variation.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 23B, the icon that notifies the message “NEXT” is displayed after the active display change effect is executed only when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. The display mode is active display. Further, the icon for informing the message of “NEXT” is the active display change at the final change when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, such as the third time of the pseudo-continuous change in the setting example shown in FIG. After the effect is executed, the display mode is not displayed as the active display mode. That is, the icon that notifies the message “NEXT” is displayed after the active display change effect is executed during the variable display before the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped (pseudo continuous change) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect. A display mode that is included in the display mode of the active display that can be displayed and that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display after the active display change effect is executed during the variable display after the predetermined number of pseudo-continuous changes are performed Become.

  In the setting examples shown in FIG. 23A and FIG. 23B, an icon for notifying a message such as “?”, “Chance”, “extreme heat”, “NEXT”, etc. has been subjected to an active display change effect. While it is included in the display mode of the active display displayed later, it becomes a special mode which is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display after the hold display change effect is executed.

  FIG. 24 shows an example of determining an icon display change pattern. In the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 22A, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining an icon display change pattern updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and the ROM 121. The icon display change pattern determination table stored and prepared in advance may be referred to, for example, to determine one of a plurality of icon display change patterns.

  In the case where there is no pseudo-continuous variation in which the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is not executed, a plurality of icon displays are performed at the determination rate as shown in FIG. 24A by the processing in step S508 shown in FIG. Determine one of the change patterns. On the other hand, in the case where the pseudo continuous variation is executed three times in the “pseudo continuous” variable display effect, the process of step S508 shown in FIG. Is determined as one of a plurality of icon display change patterns at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the determination example shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B, the icon display change pattern and the determination ratio that can be determined differ depending on the variable display contents. For example, in the determination example shown in FIG. 24A, when the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, the icon display change pattern YAP3 can be determined, while variable display is possible. When the content is “non-reach (lack)” or “reach (lack)”, the icon display change pattern YAP3 cannot be determined. Further, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, it is determined as one of the icon display change pattern YAP1 to icon display change pattern YAP3 at a predetermined ratio. When the display content is “non-reach (lack)” or “reach (lack)”, the icon display change pattern becomes “none” at a predetermined rate.

  With such a setting, when there is no pseudo-continuous fluctuation, an active display change effect is executed, and when a display mode for displaying a message of “extreme heat” is displayed as a display mode after change by the icon display change pattern YAP3 In the current variable display corresponding to the active display, it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”. In addition, when there is no pseudo-continuous change, an active display change effect is executed, and when the icon display change pattern is an active change gasset effect in which the display mode of the active display does not change corresponding to “None”, the active display change effect is displayed. In the corresponding current variable display, it is determined that the variable display result is not “big hit” but “lost”.

  Depending on the display mode of the active display displayed after the active display change effect is executed, the variable display result may be “big hit” or “lost” in the current variable display corresponding to the active display. If it is confirmed, there is a risk that the gaming interests until the variable display ends will decline. Therefore, for example, even when the variable display content is “non-reach (lack)” or “reach (lack)”, the icon display change pattern YAP3 may be determined at a predetermined rate. In this case, the variable display content may be set to be determined as the icon display change pattern YAP3 at a sufficiently lower rate than the cases of “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”. Further, for example, even when the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, the icon display change pattern may be set to “none” at a predetermined rate. In this case, set the variable display content to be determined to be “None” at a sufficiently low rate compared to “Non-reach (lack)” or “Reach (lack)”. Also good.

  The ratio at which the icon display change pattern is determined to be “none” in the process of step S508 illustrated in FIG. 22A is higher than the ratio that is determined to be “no display change” at the process of step S307 illustrated in FIG. It is set to be low. For example, as shown in FIG. 15B, in the process of step S307, when the determination result at the time of winning is “generally when lost”, it is determined as “display change” at a ratio of 20/100. That is, in this case, “no display change” is determined at a rate of 80/100. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24A, for example, in the process of step S508, when the variable display content is “non-reach (loss)”, the icon display change pattern is set to “none” at a ratio of 5/100. It is determined. When it is determined that “no display change” is determined in step S307, a pending change gaze effect is executed, and when the icon display change pattern is determined “none” in step S508, an active change gaze effect is executed. The With such a setting, the percentage of the active change gaze effect that does not change the display mode of the active display after the active display change effect is executed is the ratio that the display mode of the hold display changes after the hold display change effect is executed. It will be lower than the rate at which the pending change gaze effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to execute the active display change success effect serving as the second successful effect in the active display change effect at a rate higher than the ratio of executing the hold display change success effect serving as the first successful effect in the hold display change effect. it can.

  Among the plurality of change effect timing patterns shown in FIG. 16B, change effect timing pattern TP0-1, change effect timing pattern TP1-2, change effect timing pattern TP2-2, change effect timing pattern TP2-4, When the change effect timing pattern TP3-2, the change effect timing pattern TP3-5, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-6 are determined, it becomes the hold display change timing during the active display, and the display color as the display mode of the active display An active display change effect that is a display color change effect to be changed to a specific color is executed. In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, the determination ratio of the change effect timing pattern that becomes the hold display change timing during the active display is lower than the determination ratio of the change effect timing pattern that does not become the hold change timing during the active display. Any change effect timing pattern may be determined using the determination table set to be. In the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 22A, if it is determined that the display color change effect is executed during active display, the process does not proceed to step S505, and the icon display change effect is not executed. For this reason, if the rate at which the display color change effect is executed during active display increases, the icon display change effect may become difficult to execute. Therefore, the rate of execution of the icon display change effect may be increased by reducing the determination rate of the change effect timing pattern that becomes the hold display change timing during active display.

  If it is determined in step S506 shown in FIG. 22A that display color change effect is being executed during active display, the change effect setting process is terminated without proceeding to the process of step S505, thereby displaying the icon. Restrict the display change effect from being executed. As a result, the active display change effect, which is the display color change effect, and the active display change effect, which is the icon display change effect, are not executed redundantly, thereby preventing complicated effects. Can be improved.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the special effect setting process executed in step S323 of FIG. In the special effect setting process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not the super reach off 0 flag is set (step S600). In this embodiment, as will be described later, when the super reach is executed in the variation display of the decorative symbol but the big hit is not made, the super reach is lost and the super reach is lost when the change display is finished. Any one of the three flags is set as a super-reach miss flag (see step S356 described later). In this case, when the display is a variable display in which only the super reach is executed and the pseudo-ream is not executed, the super-reach miss 0 flag is set, and the display is a variable display in which one re-variation is executed together with the super reach. Is set to the super reach lag 1 flag, and if it is a variable display in which the quasi-rerun is executed twice with super reach, the super rea In the case of the variable display in which the pseudo-ream is executed, the super reach off 3 flag is set.

  If the super reach loss 0 flag is set (that is, if only the super reach is executed in the previous fluctuation display, and the pseudo-ream is not executed, and the result is “out of”), the effect control CPU 120 performs a special operation. The special effect determination table 0 is selected as a table for determining effects (step S601).

  If the super reach miss 0 flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the super reach miss 1 flag is set (step S602). If the super reach loss 1 flag is set (that is, if the last change display is executed together with the super reach and the quasi-continuation of one re-variation is executed and becomes “out of”), the production control CPU 120 Then, the special effect determination table 1 is selected as a table for determining the special effect (step S603).

  If the super reach loss 1 flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the super reach loss 2 flag is set (step S604). If the super reach loss 2 flag is set (that is, if the last fluctuation display is executed with the super reach and the quasi-continuation of the re-variation 2 times is executed to become “out of”), the production control CPU 120 The special effect determination table 2 is selected as a table for determining the special effect (step S605).

  If the superreach miss 2 flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the super reach miss 3 flag is set (step S606). If the super reach loss 3 flag is set (that is, if the last fluctuation display is executed with the super reach and the re-variation 3 times of the quasi-ream is executed and becomes “out of”), the production control CPU 120 The special effect determination table 3 is selected as a table for determining the special effect (step S607). If the super reach out 3 flag is not set (that is, if the super reach is not executed in the previous fluctuation display), the process is terminated.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes lottery processing based on random numbers using the special effect determination table selected in steps S601, S603, S605, and S607, and determines the presence / absence and type of the special effect (step S608). Then, the effect control CPU 120 resets the set super-reach divergence flag (super-reaching detachment 0 flag, super-reaching detachment 1 flag, super-reaching detachment 2 flag, or super-reaching detachment 3 flag) (step S609).

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the special effect determination table. Among these, FIG. 26A shows a specific example of the special effect determination table 0 selected in step S601. FIG. 26B shows a specific example of the special effect determination table 1 selected in step S603. FIG. 26C shows a specific example of the special effect determination table 2 selected in step S605. FIG. 26D shows a specific example of the special effect determination table 3 selected in step S607. As shown in FIG. 26, in the special effect determination table, determination values are assigned to the special effect 1, the special effect 1, and the special effect 2, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in this embodiment, there are two types of special effects: special effects 1 and special effects 2. The “special effect 1” is a special effect that is executed only in a mode in which sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a large volume. The “special effect 2” is a special effect that is executed both in a mode in which the game effect lamp 9 is made to emit strong light and in a mode in which sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a large volume.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, the execution ratio of the special effect varies depending on the type of the specific effect (in this example, super reach, pseudo-ream). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26 (D), when the re-variation three-time quasi-ream is executed together with the super reach in the previous variation display, the special effect is 20% + 80% = 100%. Is executed, and the execution ratio of special effects is the highest. In addition, as shown in FIG. 26C, when the re-variation quasi-continuation is executed twice together with the super reach in the previous variation display, the special effect is executed at a rate of 30% + 50% = 80%. The execution ratio of special effects is the next highest. In addition, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), when a re-variation one-time quasi-ream is executed together with super reach in the previous variation display, a special effect is performed at a rate of 30% + 30% = 60%. The execution ratio of special effects is the next highest. As shown in FIG. 26 (A), when only the super reach is executed in the previous fluctuation display and the pseudo-ream is not executed, the special effect is executed at a rate of 40% + 10% = 50%, and the special effect is executed. The execution ratio of production is the lowest. With this configuration, in this embodiment, a special effect can be executed according to the type of the specific effect.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, the type of special effect is selected with a different selection ratio according to the type of specific effect (in this example, super reach, pseudo-ream). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26 (D), in the previous variation display, when the re-variation three-time pseudo-ream is executed together with the super reach, the special effect 2 is selected at a high rate of 80%. The special effect 1 is selected at a rate of 20%. In addition, as shown in FIG. 26C, when the re-variation pseudo-ream is executed twice together with the super reach in the previous variation display, the special effect 1 is selected at a rate of 30%, and 50% Special production 2 is selected in proportion. In addition, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), in the previous variation display, when the re-variation is performed once with super reach, the special effect 1 is selected at a rate of 30%, and 30% Special production 2 is selected in proportion. Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), when only the super reach is executed and the pseudo-ream is not executed in the previous variation display, the special effect 1 is selected at a rate of 40%, and at a rate of 10%. Special effect 2 is selected. With this configuration, in this embodiment, the type of special effect can be selected and executed according to the type of specific effect.

  Note that the method of allocating the judgment values in the special effect determination table shown in FIG. 26 is an example, and is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment. For example, when only the super-reach is executed in the previous variation display and the pseudo-ream is not executed, or when the re-variation is performed once with the super-reach in the previous variation display, the execution ratio of the special effect is set. You may make it become the highest. Also, in the previous variation display, when the re-variation three times are executed together with the super reach, the special effect 1 has a higher selection ratio than the special effect 2 or the previous variation display. In the case where only the super reach is executed and the pseudo-ream is not executed, the selection ratio of the special effect 2 may be higher than that of the special effect 1. Further, in this embodiment, a case where a special effect is executed at a rate of 100% when the re-variation three times of pseudo-ream is executed together with super reach in the previous fluctuation display (see FIG. 26D). Although shown, the special effect may not be executed at a low rate.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the kind of special effect was two types, special effect 1 and special effect 2, was shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect, and three or more types of special effects are provided. May be.

  Further, the types of special effects are not limited to those shown in this embodiment. For example, in addition to the special effects 1 and 2 shown in this embodiment, a special effect that is executed only by a mode in which the game effect lamp 9 is made to emit strong light may be provided. Also, for example, the type of special effect may be varied by varying the illuminance when the game effect lamp 9 is caused to emit light, or varying the volume when sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. . In addition, for example, special effects can be obtained by changing the type of light (light color, etc.) when the game effect lamp 9 is made to emit light, or changing the type of sound when sound is output from the speakers 8L, 8R. Different types may be used.

  In this embodiment, the case where the presence / absence and type of the special effect is determined according to the type of the specific effect (in this example, super reach, pseudo-ream) in the previous variation display is shown. The presence / absence and type of special effects may be determined according to whether or not the variable display to be executed is a big hit. In this case, a special effect type may be provided only when the variable display executed this time is a big hit (that is, the big hit is confirmed).

  In addition, for example, in a gaming machine that is configured to be a big hit even when a variation display of shortened variation is executed for a very short variation time (for example, 3 seconds), the variation display of the shortened variation is special. You may comprise so that an effect may be performed. With such a configuration, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that even if the variation display of the shortening variation is “out of”, it may be a big hit if the special effect is executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, as the type of specific effect in the previous variation display, super reach is executed and the presence or type of special effect is determined according to the presence or absence of pseudo-ream and the number of re-variations. However, the types of specific effects are not limited to those shown in this embodiment. For example, a special effect can be executed when the previous fluctuation display is out of super reach and also when the normal reach is out, and whether or not normal reach has been executed as the type of specific effect in the previous change display. Depending on whether or not is executed, the presence or type of special effects may be determined. Further, for example, there are a plurality of types of super reach (for example, super reach A to C), and depending on which of the super reach A to C is executed as the type of the specific effect in the previous variation display. The presence / absence and type of special effects may be determined. As such, the “specific effect” may be any effect that causes the player to expect a game value such as a big hit.

  Further, for example, as the type of the specific effect in the previous variable display, the super reach is executed, and the presence or type of the special effect is determined according to the presence or absence of the notice effect or the type of the notice effect. Good. In this case, for example, when the notice effect is executed with a different display color according to the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit, the notice effect is executed with a gold display color with high reliability together with super reach in the previous variation display. If the notice effect is performed, the special effect will be executed at a higher rate compared to the case where the notice effect is executed with the blue display color having low reliability together with the super reach in the previous variation display, or higher. You may comprise so that special production 2 may be selected as a kind of special production by a ratio.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 12 as the variable display effect process. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 27, first, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, for example, it is determined whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed (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, the effect control pattern (display change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S324 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 display change effect control pattern are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. 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), after executing the process of step S343, it is an 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 in, for example, the effect control pattern (display change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S324 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 executing the process of 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 (for example, normal reach or super reach) is performed (step S347).

  When it is determined in step S346 that it is not the reach effect period (step S346; No), after executing the process of step S347, the effect control CPU 120 is a special effect period for executing the special effect. Is determined (step S348). The special effect period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern (special effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S324 shown in FIG. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the special performance period is a period from when the fluctuation starts until a predetermined period (in this example, 2 seconds) elapses. When it is the special effect period (step S348; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the special effect (step S349). In the process of step S349, various commands created based on the setting of (special effect control pattern) are transmitted to the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, for example, in the case where the special effect 1 is executed, the effect of outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R at a large volume is executed. Further, for example, in the case of executing the special effect 2, an effect of causing the game effect lamp 9 to emit a strong light while outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R at a large volume is executed.

  When it is determined in step S348 that it is not the special effect period (step S348; No), after executing the process of step S349, the effect control CPU 120, for example, the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern In addition, based on the setting in step S350, control for executing effects during variable display including variable symbol display operation is performed (step S350). For example, if it is the production control pattern determined corresponding to the fluctuation pattern accompanied with the pseudo-continuous, in step S350, control for executing the pseudo-continuous (for example, the pseudo-continuous chance display is temporarily stopped or temporarily stopped). (Control to change again later) is performed.

  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 S351). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S351; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S351 (step S351; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S352). At this time, a predetermined time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S353).

  Next, the CPU 120 for effect control confirms whether or not the super-reach has been executed and is out of place (super-reach out) in the variable display that ends this time (step S354). Specifically, whether or not the super reach has been lost is determined based on whether the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command received from the game control microcomputer 100 is a super reach error (PB2-1 shown in FIG. 10). To PB2-4). If the super reach is not off, the process proceeds to step S357.

  If it is out of super reach (Y in step S354), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not there is a pending storage (step S355). Specifically, whether or not there is a hold memory is specifically determined by the first hold memory number specified by the first hold memory number notification command or the second hold memory number notification command received from the game control microcomputer 100, This can be determined by checking the second reserved memory number. If there is no reserved memory (that is, if both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are 0), the process proceeds to step S357.

  If there is a hold memory (that is, at least one of the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number is not 0), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a pseudo-continuity and the number of pseudo-continuations in the variable display that ends this time. The super reach loss flag corresponding to is set (step S356). Specifically, when the variation display to be finished this time is a variation display executed according to the variation pattern of PB2-1 (a variation display in which only the super reach is executed and the pseudo-run is not executed), the super reach off 0 flag is set. set. If the display is a change display executed according to the change pattern of PB2-2 (a change display in which one re-variation pseudo-ream is executed together with the super reach), the super reach off 1 flag is set. If the display is a change display executed according to the change pattern of PB2-3 (a change display in which two re-variations are executed together with the super reach), the super reach off 2 flag is set. If the display is a change display executed according to the change pattern of PB2-4 (a change display in which three re-changes are executed together with the super reach), the super reach deviation 3 flag is set.

  Note that the super reach off flag set in step S356 is referred to in the special effect setting process (see step S323) when the next variable display is started after the variable display is ended, and the presence and type of the special effect are determined. Referenced when determining.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the effect process flag value to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S357), and ends the effect processing during variable display.

  In this embodiment, when the determination process of step S355 is executed, if there is no hold storage when the decorative symbol variation display is terminated, the process of setting the super reach misalignment flag of step S356 is not performed. Since the super reach loss flag is not set, the special effect is not executed in the next fluctuation display. That is, when there is no pending storage when the variable display is terminated, the next variable display may not be executed immediately, and the next variable display may be started after a certain period of time has passed. If a certain period of time elapses before the next variable display starts in this way, there is a possibility that the player has been replaced and another player has started a new game. If this is executed, the special performance will be executed meaninglessly. Therefore, in this embodiment, when there is no reserved memory, by restricting the execution of the special effect, it is possible to limit the execution of the special effect without meaning in a state where the player may be replaced. ing.

  In this embodiment, the case where no special effect is executed when there is no reserved storage is shown. However, the mode of limiting the special effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, it may be limited so that the execution ratio of the special effect is lowered, and only a part of the special effects are executed (for example, only the special effect 1 can be executed and the special effect 2 is not executed). May be. As long as the execution of the special effect is limited in some manner as such.

  Further, in this embodiment, in this embodiment, the case where the process of setting the super-reaching error flag in step S356 is executed in the variable display effect process is shown, but it is not limited to such a processing mode. . For example, in the waiting process per special figure in step S173, the same process as in steps S354 to S356 may be executed to set the super reach loss flag.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the execution timing of the special effect. As shown in FIG. 28, when the variable display of the decorative symbol with super reach is executed, and the shift symbol is stopped at the end of the variable display, the reserved storage is not 0 (see Y in step S355). ), One of the super-reach miss flags is set (see step S356).

  Next, when the display of the next decorative symbol is started, the presence / absence and type of the special effect are determined based on the fact that the super reach off flag is set in the special effect setting process (see step S323) (step S323). (See S600 to S608). When the presence / absence and type of special effects are determined, the set super-reach flag is reset (see step S609). If execution of the special effect is determined, an effect control pattern (special effect control pattern) corresponding to the determined type of special effect is determined (see step S324), and the determined effect control pattern (special effect control pattern) is determined. In accordance with the control pattern), a special effect is executed during the decorative pattern variation display (see steps S348 and S349). In this embodiment, for example, when the special effect 1 is executed, sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a large volume from the start of the fluctuation until a predetermined period (2 seconds in this example) elapses. Production is performed. In addition, for example, when special effect 2 is executed, sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a large volume from the start of fluctuation until a predetermined period (2 seconds in this example) elapses, and the game effect is also achieved. An effect of causing the lamp 9 to emit strong light is executed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 28 (A), the variable display in which the special effect after the super-reach shift is executed is a variable display with a relatively long variable time (in this example, a super-reach fluctuation (with a variable time of 50 seconds) A variation display based on a variation pattern of PB2-1 and PB3-1 (see FIG. 10)))). In the example shown in FIG. 28 (B), the variable display in which the special effect after the super-reach is executed is a variable display with a very short variation time (in this example, the variation variation (PB1- The variation display based on the variation pattern 3 is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 28, in this embodiment, a special effect can be executed even in a variation display of a shortened variation with a short variation time (in this example, the variation time is shorter than the shortened variation of 3 seconds). Since the special effect is executed for 2 seconds from the start of the fluctuation), the special effect is executed regardless of the variable display period of the variable display next to the variable display in which the specific effect (in this example, super reach, pseudo-ream) is executed. be able to.

  The effect period of the special effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, in this embodiment, the case where the effect period of the special effect is 2 seconds shorter than the change time of the shortening variation (3 seconds in this example) is shown. You may comprise so that special production can be performed.

  Further, for example, when a variable display accompanied by a pseudo-series is executed, a special effect may be executed for each re-change in the pseudo-series.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the advantageous state (in this example, the big hit gaming state) is not controlled based on the variable display in which the specific effect (in this example, super reach, pseudo-ream) is executed. In this case, a special effect (in this example, a special effect in which the game effect lamp 9 is made to emit a strong light or a loud sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R) in the variable display next to the variable display in which the specific effect is executed. It is feasible. In other words, if a specific effect with a high degree of expectation, such as super reach or pseudo-ream, has been executed, but the fluctuation display is “out of”, the player feels sorry for the subsequent fluctuation display. There is a risk that the interest in games will be reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the specific effect is executed but not controlled to the advantageous state, the special effect whose recognition degree is equal to or higher than the predetermined level is executed in the next variation display, and the player By focusing attention on the special effects, we have forgotten the disappointment of being out of play and suppressing the decline in interest in games.

  In this embodiment, as a special effect, an effect of causing the game effect lamp 9 to emit a strong light with an illuminance of a predetermined level or higher, or outputting a sound from the speakers 8L and 8R with a large volume of a predetermined level or higher is executed. However, for example, the game effect lamp 9 is made to emit strong light with an illuminance of 2000 lux, which is generally more than 1000 lux, which is generally the illuminance in the pachinko parlor, or a speaker 8L with a volume of 100 dB, which is generally the volume under the railway overpass. , 8R, etc., as long as the sound is output with strong light emission and large volume at a level that draws the player's attention. Generally, if you emit strong light or output a loud sound, there is an effect that makes people forget the unfortunate situation so far, so by performing special effects in such a manner, It is possible to prevent the player from forgetting the feeling of regret due to the shift and to prevent the interest in the game from deteriorating. However, when performing special effects, it is possible not to give the player a sense of discomfort by preventing the player from emitting intense light with an illuminance that is higher than necessary or preventing the sound from being output at a volume higher than necessary. desirable.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a special effect, a case where an effect of causing the game effect lamp 9 to emit a strong light or outputting a loud sound from the speakers 8L and 8R has been shown. I can't. For example, the player's attention may be drawn by executing an effect that displays an image of a predetermined character in a size larger than usual as a special effect. In addition, for example, as a special effect, by performing an effect effect that operates a movable member (an accessory) provided in the gaming machine, or by performing an effect that shifts to a dedicated effect mode, The attention of the person may be drawn.

  In addition, if the allocation of the selection of the variation pattern is different in a specific gaming state, such as increasing the frequency of occurrence of super reach during the probability change state or the short-time state, specify In the gaming state, the execution frequency of the specific effect (for example, super reach) increases, and as a result, the execution frequency of the special effect increases more than necessary, and the effect may become troublesome. In such a case, when the execution frequency of a specific effect (for example, super reach) is increased in a specific gaming state, the special effect is not executed or the special effect is not performed in the specific gaming state. The execution ratio may be reduced to limit the execution of the special effect.

  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 established based on the occurrence of the first start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening, the processing of steps S203 and S207 shown in FIG. 4 is executed. , 1 is added to the number of first special figure hold memory. When the second start condition is established based on the occurrence of the second start prize due to the game ball passing (entering) the second start prize opening, the processes of steps S206 and S207 shown in FIG. 4 are executed. The second special figure holding storage number is incremented by one. At this time, 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 by the process of step S209. In step S212, a winning random number determination process as shown in FIG. 5 is executed to determine variable display contents such as whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Is received from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  In step S301 shown in FIG. 14, 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 / absence or type of the pending display change effect is determined by the process of step S304 based on the winning determination result specified in the process of step S302. At this time, if it is decided to execute the hold display change effect, the presence / absence of the display change is decided by the process of step S307. When it is determined that there is a display change, the pending display change pattern is determined by the process of step S309, and when it is determined that there is no display change, the process of step S310 is not executed and the change effect is performed by the process of step S310. A timing pattern is determined. The determination result of the hold display change pattern and the change effect timing pattern is stored in association with the hold number in the hold display data storage unit by the process of step S311.

  When variable display of a special game or a decorative symbol is started based on the establishment of the start condition, a plurality of variation patterns are obtained by executing variation pattern setting processing as shown in FIG. 9 in step S111 shown in FIG. And a variation pattern designation command indicating that the determined variation pattern can be specified is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  In step S321 shown in FIG. 21, a final stop symbol or the like is determined based on the fluctuation pattern indicated in the fluctuation pattern designation command, and then, as a change effect setting process in step S322, as shown in FIG. 22 (A). Processing is executed. In the change effect setting process, when it is determined in step S502 that it is the hold display change timing, execution setting of the hold display change effect is performed in step S503. In addition, the execution setting of the active display change effect as the display color change effect may be performed in step S503. If it is determined in step S504 that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, or the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is not executed, the display color change effect is not executed during active display in step S506. If it is determined, the presence / absence of an icon display change effect is determined in step S506. When the icon display change effect is executed, an icon display change pattern is determined in step S508.

  FIG. 29 shows an execution example of the hold display change effect when the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 is determined by the process of step S310 shown in FIG. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 29A, the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is performed in the second hold display portion 5HL, and the current variable display is displayed in the active display portion AHA. Active display corresponding to is performed. Among the hold displays in the second hold display unit 5HL, the hold display of the hold number “3” (third from the right end) is set in the process of step S304 shown in FIG. (1) ”. As shown in FIG. 16B, the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 becomes the hold display change timing when the hold number is “3”. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 29B, a hold display change common effect including an effect effect in which the effect image of the character CH1 acts on the hold display of the hold number “3” is executed. If it is determined that “display change is present” in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. 14 and the hold display change pattern ZHP1-1 is determined in the process of step S309, FIG. 29 (C1) As shown in FIG. 4, the on-hold display change success effect in which the display color changes to blue among the specific colors is executed as the display mode of the on-hold display. On the other hand, when “no display change” is determined in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. 14, the hold display failure effect in which the display mode of the hold display does not change as shown in FIG. 29 (C2). (Hold change change effect) is executed.

  FIG. 30 shows an execution example of a display color change effect and an icon display change effect during active display. In this execution example, after the decorative display variable display as shown in FIG. 30A is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 30B, the effect image of the character CH1 is changed to the active display in the active display portion AHA. An active display change common effect including an effect effect that acts is executed. The active display change common effect shown in FIG. 30B includes an effect such that the effect image of the character CH1 acts, although it differs depending on whether the action target is the hold display or the active display. In this case, the production mode is the same as the on-hold display change common production shown in FIG. Corresponding to the active display, when the hold display change pattern ZHP1-1 is determined in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 and the change effect timing pattern TP0-1 is determined in the process of step S310. As shown in FIG. 30 (C1), the active display change success effect in which the display color changes to blue among the specific colors is executed as the display mode of the active display. On the other hand, when “changed effect” is determined in the process of step S505 shown in FIG. 22A and the icon display change pattern YAP2 is determined in the process of step S508, FIG. As shown in C2), the active display change success effect is executed in which the display mode of the active display is changed to the display mode for notifying the message “chance”.

  FIG. 31 shows an effect execution example in which a hold display change effect is executed a plurality of times corresponding to one hold display. In this execution example, the hold display change pattern ZHP12 is determined by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 corresponding to the hold display of the hold number “3” among the hold displays in the second hold display unit 5HL. The change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is determined by the process of step S310. As shown in FIG. 16 (B), the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 becomes the hold display change timing when the hold number is “3” and the hold number is “1”. Therefore, when the decorative display variable display as shown in FIG. 31 (A) is started, it is determined by the processing in step S502 shown in FIG. 22 (A) that it is the hold display change timing. Therefore, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, for example, a pending display change common effect as shown in FIG. 31B is executed. After the effect shown in FIG. 31 (B) is executed, the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” changes to the display mode showing the “secret” message as shown in FIG. 31 (C). To do. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 31D, the final display of the decorative symbols is stopped and displayed, and the variable display ends.

  Subsequent to the end of variable display as shown in FIG. 31D, variable display of decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 31E is started. At this time, by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. 22A, the storage data indicating the hold display change pattern ZHP12 and the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is moved (shifted) in the hold display data storage unit, and the hold number is stored. Stored in association with “2”. Since the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 does not include the designation of the hold display change timing that matches the hold number “2”, it is determined in step S502 that it is not the hold display change timing. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 31 (F), the last stop symbol of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed without executing the hold display change effect, and the variable display is ended.

  Following the end of variable display as shown in FIG. 31 (F), variable display of decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 31 (G) is started. At this time, by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. 22A, the storage data indicating the hold display change pattern ZHP12 and the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is moved (shifted) in the hold display data storage unit, and the hold number is stored. It is stored in association with “1”. Since the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 includes designation of the hold display change timing that matches the hold number “1”, it is determined in step S502 that it is the hold display change timing. Therefore, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, for example, a hold display change common effect as shown in FIG. 31 (H) is executed. After such a hold display change common effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 31I, the hold display in which the display color changes to green among the specific colors as the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1”. The change success production is executed.

  FIG. 32 shows an execution example of the hold display change effect and the icon display change effect in the case of three pseudo-continuous changes. In this execution example, when variable display of decorative symbols is started, as shown in FIG. 32A, active display in which the display color is green among the specific colors is performed in the active display section AHA. To do. Corresponding to this active display, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3 or the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 is determined by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, and the hold display change during active display is determined by the process of step S310. A change effect timing pattern including timing is determined. When variable display corresponding to the active display shown in FIG. 32A is started, the storage data corresponding to the hold number “1” is stored in the hold display data storage unit by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. Is erased (digested). In response to the change effect timing pattern indicated in the stored data erased at this time, it is determined in step S502 that the hold display change timing is during active display. Further, based on the determination that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect has been executed by the process of step S504, the process of step S505 determines “change effect is present” and the process of step S508 also performs FIG. The icon display change pattern YDP2-4 shown in (B) is determined.

  After the variable display shown in FIG. 32 (A) is started, an active display change effect as shown in FIG. 32 (B), for example, is executed based on the execution setting by the process of step S503 shown in FIG. 22 (A). Is done. This active display change effect is executed as a display color change effect, and as shown in FIG. 32C, the display color changes to red among the specific colors as the display mode of the active display. The decorative pattern shown in FIG. 32C has a predetermined combination as a quasi-continuous chance, and the variable display is temporarily stopped and then resumed to execute the first quasi-continuous fluctuation. At this time, for example, an active display change effect as shown in FIG. 32D is executed in accordance with the icon display change pattern YDP2-4. This active display change effect is executed as an icon display change effect, and as shown in FIG. 32 (E), the display mode of the active display is changed to a display mode for notifying the message “NEXT”.

  The decorative pattern shown in FIG. 32E has a predetermined combination as a quasi-continuous chance, and the second quasi-continuous variation is executed. At this time, for example, an active display change effect as shown in FIG. 32F is executed according to the icon display change pattern YDP2-4. This active display change effect is executed as an icon display change effect, and as shown in FIG. 32 (G), the display mode of the active display is changed to a display mode for notifying the message “chance”. The decorative pattern shown in FIG. 32G has a predetermined combination as a pseudo continuous chance, and the third pseudo continuous variation (final variation) is executed. At this time, according to the icon display change pattern YDP2-4, for example, the active display change common effect in the active display change effects as shown in FIG. 32 (H) and the active display change as shown in FIG. 32 (I). Of the effects, the active display change success effect is executed, and the display mode of the active display is changed to a display mode for notifying a message of “hot”. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (J), the reach effect in the normal reach or the super reach is executed based on the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbols has reached the reach state. Then, for example, the final stop symbol of the jackpot combination as shown in FIG. 32 (K) may be derived and displayed.

  Note that the active display is not limited to the display that is continuously displayed until the variable display is completed. For example, the active display is deleted when a predetermined display erasure condition is satisfied after the variable display is started. May be. As an example, the active display may be erased when the display erasure condition is satisfied when the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  In the process of step S304 shown in FIG. 14, the effect type “change effect (2)” is determined at a predetermined rate. In accordance with this determination result, in the process of step S309, the display is determined to be one of the hold display change pattern ZHP10 to the hold display change pattern ZHP13 as shown in FIG. When the hold display change effect is executed according to these hold display change patterns, the display mode of the hold display changes from a white display which is a normal display mode to a display mode indicating a “secret” message. The display mode indicating the “secret” message is a display mode that does not change after the active display change effect is executed by setting the change effect timing pattern or the like. Thus, when the hold display change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display can be changed to a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display after the active display change effect is executed.

  In the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 22A, it is determined as one of a plurality of icon display change patterns as shown in FIG. 23A or FIG. When the active display change effect is executed according to these icon display change patterns, the display mode of the active display is changed to a display mode for notifying the message “?”, “Chance”, “extreme heat”, or “NEXT”. . These display modes, the after performing the hold display change effect has a display that does not change. Thus, when the active display change effect is executed, the display mode of the active display can be changed to a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display after the hold display change effect is executed.

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

  In the above embodiment, the display mode of the hold display that is displayed after the hold display change effect is executed includes a display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display after the active display change effect is executed. The display mode of the active display displayed after the change effect is executed has been described as including a display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display after the hold display change effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display may be configured to include a display mode that is not displayed as the other display mode. . For example, the display mode of the hold display includes a unique display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display, while the display mode of the active display includes the common display mode that can be displayed as the display mode of the hold display. However, a unique display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display may not be provided. Further, the display mode of the active display includes a unique display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display, while the display mode of the hold display includes the common display mode that can be displayed as the display correspondence of the active display. However, a unique display mode that is not displayed as an active display mode may not be provided.

  When the hold display change effect is executed and when the active display change effect is executed, a restriction effect that restricts at least a part of the hold display and the active display may be executed. For example, the display effect is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and the display effect is displayed on the first hold display unit 5HR, the second hold display unit 5HL, and the active display unit AHA. A part of the hold display or active display, for example, by hiding or reducing the display, or by moving the production model (movable member) from the retracted state to the advanced state and hiding the hold display or active display in the advanced state Alternatively, it may be anything that restricts the whole so that the player cannot see or difficult to see.

  FIG. 33 shows an effect execution example in the case where restrictions are placed on the hold display and icon display when the hold display change effect and the active display change effect are executed. In this execution example, for example, as shown in FIG. 33B, an effect common to the hold display change effect and the active display change effect after the variable display of the decorative pattern as shown in FIG. Display change common effects are executed. At this time, by displaying the display restriction effect image SV1 in the display area of the image display device 5 as the restriction effect, the hold display in the first hold storage unit 5HR and the second hold storage unit 5HL and further in the active display unit AHA The active display is concealed (covered) so as not to be visible to the player. Thereafter, when the hold display change effect is executed, for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (C1), the display mode of the hold display is changed. On the other hand, when the active display change effect is executed, for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (C2), the display mode of the active display is changed. By executing such a limited effect, when the hold display change effect or the active display change effect is executed, it becomes impossible for the player to recognize which effect is executed, or the hold display and the active display. It is possible to improve the gaming interest by making the player pay attention to which of these changes.

  As the limited effect, a plurality of types of effects with different effect modes may be prepared. In this case, depending on whether the hold display change effect is executed or the active display change effect is executed, either one or both of the types of limit effects that can be determined and the determination ratio are set to be different. May be. According to such a setting, depending on the production mode of the limited production, the expectation as to which of the hold display change production and the active display change production is executed is different, and which display changes Can attract attention. Alternatively, regardless of whether the hold display change effect is executed or the active display change effect is executed, the effect form of the limited effect may be determined at a predetermined rate.

  When a hold change display effect that does not change the display mode of the hold display is executed or when an active change display effect that does not change the display mode of the active display is executed, the hold display change effect or active that changes the display mode It may be determined to execute the limited effect at a higher rate than when the display change effect is executed. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize that the display mode has not changed despite the execution of the hold display change effect or the active display change effect, and prevents a decrease in the gaming interest. Alternatively, when a hold display change success effect that changes the display mode of the hold display is executed, or when an active display change success effect that changes the display mode of the active display is executed, the hold change that does not change the display mode It may be determined to execute the limited effect at a higher rate than when the gas effect or the active change gas effect is executed. Thereby, when a limited effect is performed, the expectation that the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display change can be enhanced, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  When the production model (movable member) is shifted from the retracted state to the advanced state and the limited production is performed by hiding the on-hold display or the active display, the on-hold display change production or the active display change production is the above embodiment. It may be executed in the same manner of production. In this case, for example, when the effect image of the character CH1 is displayed and the player can visually recognize the character CH1, the effect model is in the retracted state even before the effect state acting on the hold display or the active display, for example. The display for display of the character CH1 is no longer displayed after the execution of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect is finished, and the effect model is put into the retracted state. The player may return to make the hold display and the active display visible to the player. When the effect model enters the advanced state, the effect image of the character CH1 may be concealed, or the effect image of the character CH1 may not be concealed so that the player can recognize it. . In this way, the limited effect may be executed in an effect mode that is easily recognized as an effect that is less relevant to the hold display change effect and the active display change effect. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize that the display mode has not changed despite the execution of the hold display change effect or the active display change effect, and prevents a decrease in the gaming interest.

  In the above embodiment, by changing the display mode of the hold display to a display mode indicating a “secret” message, there is a high possibility that the display color of the hold display will subsequently change to any of blue, green, and red. It was explained as a suggestion hold display. When a plurality of such suggestion hold displays are displayed on the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display is executed at the same time. There is a risk that it will become complicated and the entertainment interest will be reduced. Therefore, when a plurality of hold displays are displayed in a specific mode that is easily changed to another display mode, the display mode of the hold display is changed so that the hold display change effect is executed only for one hold display. It may be determined whether or not. For example, in the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, when the display mode indicates a “secret” message in a plurality of hold displays, the hold display change timing corresponding to each hold display is not the same timing. A change effect timing pattern may be determined. Alternatively, when it is determined that it is the hold display change timing in step S502 shown in FIG. 22A, the display form showing the “secret” message in the plurality of hold displays is changed to the display form of the specific color. It is determined whether or not. When it is determined that the display mode is to be changed in a plurality of hold displays, for example, for the hold display having a larger hold number, the setting change is performed so that the hold display change timing is set in the next variable display. You may make it perform.

  FIG. 34 shows an execution example of the hold display change effect corresponding to the case where a plurality of hold displays are in a display mode indicating a “secret” message. In this execution example, first, as shown in FIG. 34A, when the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is performed on the second hold display portion 5HL, the hold number is displayed. The display mode of the hold display corresponding to “3” is a display mode indicating a “secret” message. For example, when the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening and the second special figure holding memory number becomes “4”, the holding display data storage unit holds the holding number corresponding to the holding number “3”. It is assumed that data indicating the display change pattern ZHP11 and the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is stored. Further, it is assumed that the hold display change pattern ZHP13 is determined by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 in response to the occurrence of the second start winning with the second special figure hold memory number “4”. In this case, in the process of step S310, the data indicating the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number “3”, and the same hold display change timing is set. In order to avoid this, it is only necessary to determine the change effect timing pattern corresponding to the hold number “4”. For example, if it is determined that the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is the same as the hold number “3”, it is possible to avoid a hold display change timing that changes to a specific color at the same timing due to a difference in the hold numbers.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (B), the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 becomes the hold display change timing when the hold number is “3” and the hold number is “1”. When variable display of decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 34 (B) is started, the hold number “2” and the hold number “3” are stored in the hold display data storage unit by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. ”Is stored in association with the data indicating the change effect timing pattern TP3-3. At this time, in the process of step S502, while it is determined that the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is not the hold display change timing, the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” is set to the hold display change timing. It is determined that there is. Therefore, based on the execution setting by the processing in step S503, the hold display change effect for the hold display of the hold number “3” as shown in FIG. 34 (B) is executed. After executing the hold display change effect, as shown in FIG. 34C, the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” changes to the display mode indicating the “secret” message. And the variable display is complete | finished by the last stop design of a design being stopped and displayed.

  When a new variable display is started following the end of the variable display as shown in FIG. 34C, the hold number “” is stored in the hold display data storage unit by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. Data indicating the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is stored in association with “1” and the hold number “2”. At this time, in the process of step S502, the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is determined to be the hold display change timing, while the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is set to the hold display change timing. It is determined that there is no. Therefore, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, the hold display change effect for the hold display of the hold number “1” as shown in FIG. 34 (D) is executed. After executing the hold display change effect, as shown in FIG. 34E, the display color of the specific color is changed to blue as the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1”. And the variable display is complete | finished by the last stop design of a design being stopped and displayed.

  When a new variable display is started following the end of the variable display as shown in FIG. 34 (E), the hold number “ In association with “1”, data indicating the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is stored. At this time, in the processing of step S502, it is determined that the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is the hold display change timing. Therefore, based on the execution setting by the processing in step S503, the hold display change effect for the hold display of the hold number “1” as shown in FIG. 34 (F) is executed. After executing the hold display change effect, as shown in FIG. 34G, the display color changes to red among the specific colors as the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1”. And the variable display is complete | finished by the last stop design of a design being stopped and displayed.

  Thus, the change effect timing pattern is determined or the setting of the hold display change timing is changed so that the plurality of hold display change effects targeted for the plurality of hold displays are not executed simultaneously. In this way, it is possible to prevent the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display from becoming complicated. The first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL are not limited to the plurality of hold displays that do not simultaneously execute a plurality of hold display change effects. For example, the first hold display unit 5HR, The change effect timing pattern is determined so that the hold display change effect for the hold display in the second hold display unit 5HL and the active display change effect for the active display in the active display unit AHA are not executed simultaneously. Or changing the setting of the hold display change timing, or determining whether to execute the item display change effect. In this way, the game entertainment can be improved by preventing a complicated effect that changes the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display.

  The change effect timing pattern is determined so that a plurality of hold display change effects for a plurality of hold displays are not executed at the same time. Or the setting of the hold display change timing may be changed. In this way, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by preventing a complicated effect that changes the display mode of the hold display.

  In addition, you may prepare what changes the display mode of a several hold display by performing one change effect as a hold display change effect. Moreover, you may prepare what changes the display mode of a hold display, and the display mode of an active display by performing one change effect as an effect which combined the hold display change effect and the active display change effect. For example, when the display mode of the hold display or the display mode of the active display is changed after displaying the effect image SV1 as shown in FIG. 33B, the effect is complicated even if a plurality of display modes change It will not become a sense of incongruity to the player. Thus, by changing a plurality of display modes by executing one change effect, it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming complicated and to improve the game entertainment.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that both the on-hold display change effect and the active display change effect have a common effect mode in that an effect effect that the effect image of the character CH1 acts is included. . On the other hand, it is not limited to the effect image of character CH1, What is necessary is just to be able to execute the hold display change effect and the active display change effect that are common in any effect mode. For example, while including an effect effect on which an effect image of a character acts, the type, shape, pattern, or color of a character to be displayed is changed partly or entirely, or sound effects and game effects output from speakers 8L and 8R One or both of the lighting modes of the light emitters such as the lamp 9 and the decorative LED may be made different. As a more specific example, the character effect image includes a first character CH1 and a second character CH2, and the action effect includes an action effect SE1 in which a hold display or an active display is shot with a gun, and a hold It is assumed that there is an action effect SE2 for cutting the display or active display with a sword. Here, while the effect effect SE1 by the first character CH1 is executed and the effect effect SE2 by the first character CH1 is executed, the effect effect effect mode is different, but the character type is different. It is common. On the other hand, when the action effect SE1 by the first character CH1 is executed and when the action effect SE1 by the second character CH2 is executed, the type of character is different, but the effect aspect of the action effect is common. doing. In this way, when the type of character is common but the effect mode of the effect presentation (contents of the action action) is different, the effect mode of the effect presentation (contents of the action action) is common but the type of the character is different. In any case, since there is a common part in the effect type of the character type or the effect effect, it can be said that it is a common effect mode. Further, for example, when the hold display change effect and the active display change effect are executed in an effect mode in which the combination of the character type and the effect mode effect mode is common, such as the action effect SE1 by the first character CH1. Even if there is a hold display change effect or an active display change effect is executed in the effect mode, the display mode of the hold display changes (for example, any of blue, green, and red, which are specific colors) It may be set such that the rate of change) varies. Further, among the hold display change effects, the hold display or the active display is performed depending on whether the hold number is “1” to “4” including the action display change effect. The display mode may be set so that the rate of change is different. Or, when the hold display change effect and the active display change effect are executed in the effect mode in which the combination of the character type and the effect mode effect mode is common, the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes (for example, Even if the ratio of changing to one of the specific colors of blue, green, and red is the same, the ratio of the display mode after the change to a display mode with high hit reliability (for example, changing to red) is different. It may be set as follows. Further, among the hold display change effects, the display mode of the hold display depends on whether the hold number is “1” to “4” and the hold display change effect including the action effect that is applied is executed. Even if the rate of change is the same level, the display mode after the change may be set so that the rate of change to the display mode with high jackpot reliability is different. Alternatively, in the hold display change effect and the active display change effect, effects in which all the effect modes are different from each other may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the presence / absence of display change is determined at the determination rate as shown in FIG. 15B, and the icon display change pattern is determined at the determination rate as shown in FIG. It has been described that the display mode of the active display changes when the active display change effect is executed at a rate higher than the rate at which the display mode of the hold display changes when. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when either the hold display change effect or the active display change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display or the active display always changes (at a rate of 100%). It may be set as follows. Also, when either one of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect is executed, the display mode may not change at a predetermined rate, whereas when the other effect is executed, The display mode may be set so as to change (at a rate of 100%). Alternatively, even if the display mode of the hold display is set to change when the hold display change effect is executed at a rate higher than the rate at which the display mode of the active display changes when the active display change effect is executed. Good.

  In the above embodiment, when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed in the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 22A, any of a plurality of icon display change patterns as shown in FIG. It has been described that the active display change effect can be executed a plurality of times from the start of variable display until the final stop symbol is derived and displayed until the variable display ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is not executed, the active display change effect is executed a plurality of times during the variable display based on the establishment of one start condition. You may be able to do it. As an example, the timing at which the active display change effect can be executed is as follows: at the start of variable display, during high-speed fluctuation of all symbols, at the time of reach establishment where the variable display state becomes reach state, during reach effect after becoming reach state A plurality of timings are provided. Then, for example, it may be determined at which of the plurality of timings the active display change effect is to be executed at a predetermined ratio that varies depending on the variable display content. In this case, when the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, the variable display content is more than “non-reach (loss)” or “reach (loss)”. The ratio determined to execute the active display change effect at the timing may be set to be high.

  In the above embodiment, the display color is set once during active display by determining one of a plurality of change effect timing patterns as shown in FIG. 16B in the process of step S310 shown in FIG. Only described as something that can be changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display color of the active display can be changed a plurality of times from the start of the variable display corresponding to the active display until the final stop symbol is derived and displayed and the variable display ends. May be. The timing of changing the display color during the active display is not limited to the timing during the variable display corresponding to the initial variation when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, and the pseudo continuous variation is performed once to three times. The timing during variable display corresponding to the pseudo continuous fluctuation or the pseudo continuous fluctuation that is the final fluctuation due to execution of a predetermined number of pseudo continuous fluctuations may be used. Even if the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is not executed, such as when starting variable display, during high-speed fluctuation of all symbols, when reaching reach when the variable display state becomes reach state, during reach effect after reaching reach state, etc. The display color of the active display may be changeable at some or all of the plurality of timings. In addition, the display color of the active display can be changed instead of a part of the display modes included in the special mode, such as the display mode for notifying the “chance” message in the above embodiment. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the display color change effect that changes the display color to a specific color (either blue, green, or red) as the display mode can be executed in either the hold display change effect or the active display change effect, The special change effect that changes to the special display mode indicating the “secret” message can be executed in the hold display change effect but cannot be executed in the active display change effect, and “?”, “Chance”, “hot” It has been described that the icon display change effect that changes the message such as “NEXT” to an icon for notifying the message cannot be executed in the hold display change effect but can be executed in the active display change effect. However, in the hold display change effect and the active display change effect, which effect can be executed or cannot be executed may be arbitrarily set. For example, among the display color change effects, an effect that changes to some display colors (for example, gold or rainbow) may be set to be executable only in the hold display change effect, or the active display change effect It may be set so as to be executable only. As an effect that can be executed in the hold display change effect but cannot be executed in the active display change effect, instead of the effect that performs the suggestion hold display in which the display mode of the hold display is likely to change further, or the suggestion hold In addition to the effect of performing the display, an effect of performing a mode transition suggestion display that suggests shifting to a predetermined effect mode (prefetching notice mode) may be executed as a prefetching notice effect.

  In the above embodiment, regardless of whether the display color change effect is executed as the hold display change effect or the active display change effect, the process of step S304 shown in FIG. In the above description, it is determined whether or not to execute, and the hold display change pattern is determined by the process of step S309. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the process of step S304 shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not to execute the display color change effect in the hold display change effect, while the display color change in the active display change effect. Whether or not to produce an effect may not be determined. In this case, whether or not to execute the display color change effect in the active display change effect is determined at a predetermined ratio according to the variable display content in the change effect setting process executed in step S322 shown in FIG. Good. Alternatively, in the change effect setting process executed in step S322 after executing the processes in steps S304 and S309 as in the above embodiment, the variable display content corresponding to the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command is displayed. Accordingly, the display color (specific color) to be changed during active display may be determined again. When the display color change effect is determined when the start winning is generated, the determination is made at a rate corresponding to the determination result at the time of winning. As shown in FIGS. 6 (A) and 6 (B), the determination of the variable display content at the time of starting winning is performed based on the case where the jackpot reliability is the lowest. On the other hand, when the change effect setting process is executed in step S322 shown in FIG. 21, the variable display content corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command can be specified. Therefore, if the display color (specific color) to be changed during the active display is determined in the change effect setting process executed in step S322, the change is made to an effect mode suitable for the big hit reliability of the variation pattern in the current variable display. Can do. After changing the display mode of the hold display corresponding to 1 variable display to the display mode determined based on the winning determination result, the display mode of the active display displayed when the start condition is satisfied is changed according to the variation pattern. Alternatively, the display mode may be changed based on the variable display content.

  In the above embodiment, the hold display change pattern is determined in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, and the change effect timing pattern is determined in the process of step S310, thereby holding the hold display corresponding to one variable display. It has been described that the process of changing the display mode is determined collectively based on the occurrence of the start winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display corresponding to one variable display, and the display mode after the change when changing, for example, storage of the hold display data storage unit The content may be determined step by step according to the updated contents. For example, when the storage data in the hold display data storage unit is updated in step S501 shown in FIG. 22A, the hold display is performed at a rate corresponding to the display mode in one or more hold displays and the winning determination result. What is necessary is just to determine whether a change effect is performed, the display mode of the hold display in the case of performing, etc. In the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 22A, for example, after the display mode of the active display to be changed by the final change is determined, the active display to be changed by the pseudo continuous change or the initial change that is executed before the final change. The display mode may be determined in stages. Alternatively, the process of changing the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display including the display color change effect and the icon display change effect may be determined collectively.

  After determining the presence or absence of the hold display change effect in step S304 shown in FIG. 14, it is not limited to the case where the presence or absence of the display change is determined in step S307 and the hold display change pattern is determined in step S309. After determining whether or not to change the color, the presence or absence of the pending display change effect may be determined. In this case, there are times when it is decided not to execute the hold display change effect while changing the display color. At this time, the display color of the hold display may be changed without executing the hold display change effect. Further, the presence or absence of the hold display change effect, the hold display change pattern, and part or all of the change effect timing pattern may be determined collectively. In this case, a plurality of production patterns are prepared in advance by combining presence or absence of a pending display change effect, a pending display change pattern, and a part or all of the change effect timing pattern, and at a predetermined ratio according to a winning determination result, etc. Any one of the production patterns may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, even when the hold display change effect and the active display change effect are executed, when the process of step S312 shown in FIG. 14 is executed, the initial display of the first hold display and the second hold display is as follows. It demonstrated as what was updated so that the pending | holding display used as a round solid white display might be added. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is different from the normal display mode as the initial display of the first hold display or the second hold display, for example, according to the hold display change pattern determined in step S309. The hold display may be started in the display mode.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not there is a display change is determined in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. 14, and when “no display change” is determined, the change effect timing pattern determined in the process of step S310 is used. As described above, the pending change gaze effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the change effect setting process in step S322 shown in FIG. In this case, when it is determined in step S502 that it is not the hold display change timing based on the result of updating the stored data in the hold display data storage unit by the process in step S501 shown in FIG. In addition, it is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the pending change gaze effect. Thereby, the game entertainment can be improved by enabling execution of the hold display change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display in preference to the hold change gaze effect.

  In the above embodiment, in the process of step 310 shown in FIG. 14, for example, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the hold display change pattern is “none”, the change effect timing pattern TP1-1. In the above description, it is assumed that the change change timing pattern TP2-1 and the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 are determined so that the hold change gasse effect for one hold display is executed only once. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be a case where the hold change gaze effect for one hold display is executed a plurality of times. Further, for example, in the case where the display mode of the hold display is changed only once as in the hold display change pattern ZHP1-3 shown in FIG. 16A, as in the change effect timing pattern TP3-7, A plurality of hold display change timings may be designated, and the hold change change effect may be executed at any hold display change timing. More generally, when more display change timings are specified than the number of times the display mode of the hold display or active display is changed, the display change timing exceeding the number of display mode changes causes a display effect that does not change the display mode. It may be executed. In addition, after a gasse effect that does not change the display mode is executed, which of the gaze effect and the successful effect is executed at each display change timing so that the successful effect that changes the display mode is easy to be executed. May be determined.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the determination as shown in FIG. 24A and FIG. 24B is performed regardless of the result of changing the display mode of the hold display in the processing of step 508 shown in FIG. It has been described that the icon display change pattern is determined by the ratio. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the icon display change pattern and the determination ratio that can be determined may be varied according to the result of changing the display mode of the hold display before shifting to the active display. Thereby, the display aspect of an active display can be smoothly changed according to the display aspect of a pending | holding display, and the uncomfortable feeling of a display can be reduced and game entertainment can be improved.

  In the said embodiment, when the display mode of active display changed with the icon display change effect, it demonstrated as what changes to the display mode unrelated with the execution result of a display color change effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the icon display change effect is executed after the display color change effect is executed and the display mode of the active display changes, the change after execution of the display color change effect is performed. The display color may be changed to a recognizable display mode. For example, when the display mode changes to a display mode indicating a “chance” message, the character color indicating the “chance” message is changed to a specific color (for example, one of blue, green, and red) after the display color change effect is changed. ). Or you may display the display frame of the icon in active display by the specific color after changing by display color change production. In this way, the player recognizes the jackpot reliability according to the display color by changing the display color of some or all of the icons in the active display according to the specific color after being changed by the display color change effect. It may be possible.

  In the above embodiment, by executing the icon display change effect, the icon displayed on the active display unit AHA is changed to a specific icon for informing a message of “?”, “Chance”, or “hot”. Explained as a thing. However, the specific icon is not limited to the one that notifies the message, for example, a specific shape such as an item such as a gun, a sword, or a medicine, or a character such as an ally character who becomes an ally or an enemy character in reach production, Any pattern, color, or combination thereof may be used. Depending on the item or character displayed as a specific icon, the direction of super reach reach (type of super reach) may be set differently, or a predetermined game such as a big hit reliability or a reach reliability You may set so that possibility (reliability) to which value is provided may differ.

  In the above embodiment, for example, after determining the hold display change pattern at a rate as shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the change effect timing pattern is determined at a rate as shown in FIGS. Thus, it has been described that it is suggested that the variable display result may be “big hit” depending on the specific color after the display color is changed regardless of whether the display is on hold or active display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the display color of the hold display changes to red due to the hold display change effect and when the display color of the active display changes to red due to the active display change effect, The hold display change pattern and the change effect timing pattern may be combined so that the degree of expectation is different, or in any case, the hold display change pattern and the change effect timing pattern are combined so that the expectation degree of jackpot is the same. Also good.

  When determining various patterns such as the hold display change pattern, change effect timing pattern, and icon display change pattern in the above embodiment, or the presence or absence of the hold display change effect, the presence or absence of the display change, the presence or absence of the icon display change effect In the case where various decisions are made, such as the case of determining one of the plurality of determination results, the ratio of one determination result is higher than the ratio of the other determination results. It may be included that the ratio to be 100%, or the ratio to be another determination result may be 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, one change pattern designation command is transmitted when variable display is started in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the variable display time, the variable display mode of the decorative design, and the like. Although an example is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the side of the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, 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 is transmitted, and the second command has reached a reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of a redrawing effect (reach and reach). If not, a command indicating a variable display time or a variable display mode after the so-called second stop may be transmitted. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on a variable display time derived from a combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer 100, the variable display time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific variable display mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control CPU 120. It may be. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, or after the first command is sent, after a predetermined period of time elapses (for example, in the next timer interrupt) ) A second command may be transmitted. The variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern using two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to only those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, This is a concept including a ratio that is different in a relationship of A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

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

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

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize, and encloses a game medium such as a game ball to give a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied. It can also be applied to a game machine of the type.

  In the above embodiment, there is a gaming machine that is controlled to a probable state after the big hit game based on the fact that the big hit type has a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit, and the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. However, it is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the passing of the game ball through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game, and the big hit game The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 performs a winning determination (prefetching determination) such as variable display contents, and transmits a command indicating the winning determination result (winning determination result command). In the production control microcomputer side, the case where the hold display is changed based on the command indicating the determination result at the time of winning is shown. You may comprise so that time determination (prefetching determination) may be performed. In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a command that specifies only the value of the random number extracted at the time of the start winning, and the effect control microcomputer side specifies the random number specified by those commands. It may be configured to make a determination at the time of winning (pre-reading determination) based on the value of.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the determination ratio of various games and effects, the image display operation in the image display device 5, the sound output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 Various rendering operations including lighting operations in a light emitter such as a decoration LED can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention.

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

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

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, the display mode of the hold display that is displayed after the hold display change effect that is the first change effect is executed, for example, indicates a “secret” message. Like the display mode, after the active display change effect as the second change effect is executed, a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display is included. In this way, by executing the hold display change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display to the special mode, it is possible to change various displays and improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, the display mode of the active display displayed after the active display change effect as the second change effect is executed, for example, a message such as “?”, “Chance”, “extreme heat”, or “NEXT” is notified. A special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display is included after the hold display change effect that is the first change effect is executed, like the icon display mode. As described above, by executing the active display change effect that changes the display mode of the active display to the special mode, it is possible to change various displays and improve the game entertainment.

  The reserved display change effect as the first change effect and the active display change effect as the second change effect include, for example, an effect effect that displays an effect image of the character CH1 and provides an effect. An effect of a predetermined mode including is executed. In this way, it is possible to improve the gaming interest by making the player pay attention to which of the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display changes.

  In the hold display change effect that is the first change effect, the hold display change success effect that changes the display mode of the hold display after executing the hold display change common effect including the action effect in which the effect image of the character CH1 is displayed. There is a case where it is executed and a case where a hold change change effect as a hold display change failure effect that does not change the display mode of the hold display is executed. In the active display change effect as the second change effect, the active display change success in which the display mode of the active display is changed after the active display change common effect including the effect effect in which the effect image of the character CH1 is displayed is executed. There is a case where an effect is executed and an case where an active change gaze effect is executed as an active display change failure effect that does not change the display mode of the active display. Then, for example, the presence or absence of a display change is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 15B, while the icon display change pattern is determined as “none” at a rate as shown in FIG. When the active display change effect is executed, the display mode of the active display is changed at a rate higher than the ratio of changing the display mode of the hold display when the hold display change effect is executed. Thus, by making it easy to change the display mode of the active display, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest for variable display that satisfies the start condition.

  For example, in response to the case where the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, the variable display is started by determining one of a plurality of icon display change patterns as shown in FIG. The active display change effect serving as the second change effect can be executed a plurality of times before the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. As a result, even if the active display change effect is executed once or a predetermined time and the display mode of the active display does not change to the display mode with high hit reliability, the active display change effect is further executed and the active display is displayed. Since it is possible to leave the possibility that the aspect changes, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for variable display that satisfies the start condition.

  When the hold display change effect as the first change effect is executed and when the active display change effect as the second change effect is executed, for example, the display restriction effect image SV1 as shown in FIG. By executing the limited effect by displaying “”, at least a part of the hold display in the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL and the active display in the active display unit AHA is limited. In this way, the game interest can be improved by making the player pay more attention to which display, including a plurality of hold displays and active displays, changes.

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

Claims (2)

It is advantageous for the player when the display result is derived and displayed based on the establishment of the start condition permitting the start of the variable display, and the specific display result predetermined as the display result is derived and displayed. A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state,
Hold storage means for storing variable display for which the start condition is not satisfied as hold storage;
A hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means;
Specific display means for digesting the hold display corresponding to the variable display for which the start condition is satisfied and performing a specific display corresponding to the variable display;
First change effect execution means for executing a first change effect for changing the display mode of the hold display by the hold display means;
Second change effect execution means for executing a second change effect for changing the display mode of the specific display by the specific display means;
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect in variable display;
A special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect in a variable display next to the variable display in which the specific effect is executed when the advantageous effect is not controlled based on the variable display in which the specific effect is executed;
The display mode of the hold display that is displayed after the first change effect is executed includes a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the specific display after the second change effect is executed. Gaming machine. It is advantageous for the player when the display result is derived and displayed based on the establishment of the start condition permitting the start of the variable display, and the specific display result predetermined as the display result is derived and displayed. A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state,
Hold storage means for storing variable display for which the start condition is not satisfied as hold storage;
A hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means;
Specific display means for digesting the hold display corresponding to the variable display for which the start condition is satisfied and performing a specific display corresponding to the variable display;
First change effect execution means for executing a first change effect for changing the display mode of the hold display by the hold display means;
Second change effect execution means for executing a second change effect for changing the display mode of the specific display by the specific display means;
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect in variable display;
A special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect in a variable display next to the variable display in which the specific effect is executed when the advantageous effect is not controlled based on the variable display in which the specific effect is executed;
The display mode of the specific display displayed after the second change effect is executed includes a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display after the first change effect is executed. Gaming machine.

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