JP2017051278A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest in a game by executing a display of a specific display according to taste of a player.SOLUTION: The game machine can display a specific display (e.g., a reservation display) by a special mode different from a normal mode (e.g., a white round display) on the basis of a winning-time determination result (a read-ahead determination result), and, as a special mode, can display a specific display by at least a first special mode (e.g., a red or blue round display) or a second special mode (e.g., a risk reservation display mode). The game machine can set whether or not to display a specific display by the second special mode, and, when it is set not to display the specific display by the second special mode, can display the specific display by the first special mode and does not display the specific display by the second special mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player There is something that was configured. Furthermore, variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means becomes a specific display result, a predetermined game value Is configured to give to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

  The winning value means that a winning ball is paid out or a score or a prize is given in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who is easy to win, and for the player. For example, a right to be advantageous can be generated, and a condition for paying out a winning ball can be easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started by variable display means based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. In this case, a “big hit (favorable state)” occurs. The derived display is to stop and display the symbol. When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  In such a gaming machine, a specific display corresponding to variable display (for example, hold display, active display) is configured to be able to be displayed in a special mode different from normal, and whether the specific display in the special mode can be displayed is displayed. Some are configured so that they can be disabled. For example, in Patent Document 1, when “with prefetch notification” is set, the held image is changed to a display mode of “□” or “☆” different from the normal display mode “O”, It is described that when “no prefetch notification” is set, the display mode of the reserved image is displayed as “O” in the normal display mode without changing.

JP, 2015-62478, A (paragraph 0341, paragraph 0347, FIG. 33, FIG. 34)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is described that the specific display according to the special mode can be set uniformly or not, and some of the special modes are set. There is no disclosure of setting whether display is possible or not. Therefore, it is not always possible to display a specific display according to preference, and it is not always possible to sufficiently enhance the interest in games.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can display a specific display according to preference and improve the interest of the game.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and a specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, Specific display means (for example, the summed hold storage display unit 18c) capable of displaying a hold display (which may be an active display) and a determination means (for example, for game control) for determining whether or not to be controlled to an advantageous state A portion of the microcomputer 560 that executes steps S1215A and S1215B. If the specific display is an active display, it may be a portion that determines a big hit in the special symbol normal processing), and based on the determination result of the determination means, Special mode execution means (for example, production system) capable of displaying a specific display in a special mode different from the normal mode (for example, white round display) The special mode executing means includes at least a first special mode (for example, red or blue round display) or a second special mode (for example, a step of executing step S6008 in the microcomputer 100). A setting display (for example, step in the microcomputer 100 for effect control) that can set whether to display the specific display according to the second special mode or not can be displayed. And a special mode execution unit that can display the specific display according to the first special mode when the specific display according to the second special mode is set to be non-displayable. The specific display according to the second special mode is not displayed (for example, see FIG. 8B). According to such a structure, the display of the specific display according to liking can be performed and the interest with respect to a game can be improved.

(Means 2) In the means 1, as a second special mode, the special mode executing unit suggests a disadvantageous state for the player (for example, a display mode including a character of “danger” in the circular display. 8 (A).) May be configured to display a specific display. According to such a configuration, it is possible to set whether to display a mode that suggests an unfavorable state for the player or not, so that it is possible to display a specific display according to preference, Interest can be improved.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the special mode execution unit is configured to display the specific display according to the second special mode according to the first special mode depending on whether the specific display is set to be displayable or not. The specific display can be displayed so that the expected level when the specific display is displayed does not change (for example, when the winning determination result is a 15R probability variation big hit, the risk hold non-display shown in FIG. 8B) In the hold notice effect determination table, the hold display will eventually become a blue round display (hold notice effect B) is 30% and the red circle display (hold notice effect C) will be 60%. In addition, in the normal hold notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 8A, the hold indication finally becomes a blue round display (hold notice effect B, hold notice effect D) is 20% + 10. % = 30% and red round shape Will indicate (hold informational display C, hold announcement attraction E) of 40% + 20% = 60%) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the specific display according to the first special mode.

(Means 4) In the means 2, the special mode execution unit displays the specific display in a mode suggesting an unfavorable state for the player, and then changes the specific display to the specific display in a mode suggesting that the degree of expectation is high. (For example, when the hold notice effect D or the hold notice effect E is executed, after the display of the hold display is started in the display mode of the danger hold, the predetermined timing (for example, the timing of the next hold shift) ), The display mode of the hold display may be changed to a red or blue round display). According to such a configuration, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation even when a specific display in a mode that suggests an unfavorable state is displayed.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the first effect device (for example, the sub display device 9S (sub display device) in the second embodiment) and the second effect device (for example, the second effect device). In the embodiment, the effect display device 9 (main display device)) and the change effect execution means (for example, the second display device) that can execute the change effect (for example, the hold change notice effect) that can change the display mode of the specific display. In the embodiment, the change control execution unit is capable of changing the display mode of the specific display using the first effect device. A display mode of specific display by a mode in which one change effect (for example, a pending change notice effect with an effect A in the second embodiment) and a first effect device and a second effect device are linked. The changeable second change effect (for example, the hold change notice effect with the effect effect B) can be executed, and either the first change effect or the second change effect is executed and the display mode of the specific display is changed. (For example, in the second embodiment, the determination value is such that the expectation is higher when the action effect B is executed than when the action effect A is executed.) May be configured). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of changing effects by making it possible to execute a plurality of types of changing effects.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding notice effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a reservation notice determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of the reservation change notice effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of the reservation change notice effect in 2nd Embodiment.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). Is attached to the stick controller 122 that can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation, for example, by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. 3) is built-in. In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower plate main body and the like below the stick controller 122. The stick controller 122 includes a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by a player pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. In addition, a push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects a player's operation act on the push button 120 is provided in the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a that variably displays the first special symbol as identification information is provided. A second special symbol display (second variable display section) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is also provided on the right of the special symbol display 8a. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. Further, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning port 14 (or is difficult to win). Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol hold memory display 18a and the second special symbol hold memory display 18b increase the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Each time variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8g is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with an area (total pending storage display unit) 18c for displaying the total number (total pending storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. It has been. In this embodiment, the total pending storage display unit 18c that displays the total number is provided, so that it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7.

  In this embodiment, when the 15R probability variation big hit or the 2R probability variation big hit is reached, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probability variation state), and the game ball is easily started and won (ie, a special symbol display). 8a, 8b and the display state of the display device 9 are changed to the high base state that is controlled so that the variable display execution condition is easily established (in this embodiment, the state is shifted to the short time state) (accordingly, therefore). In this embodiment, when it is controlled to the probability variation state, it is controlled to the high probability / high base state). In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined backup period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by an effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560. Then, display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying the effect symbol is performed.

  The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35 and from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Control the sound output.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and in response to a capture signal (effect control INT signal) from the main board 31, An effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time series in a predetermined effect period (for example, a change period of the effect symbol).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. When the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) starts supplying power to the gaming machine and the main process is started, various initialization processes and setting processes are performed, and then a predetermined time ( For example, control is performed so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms). Each time a timer interrupt is generated, the CPU 56 executes, for example, special symbol process processing.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process processing program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S307 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the variable symbol special display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the combined hold storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol. Decide to do. Further, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the design control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the specified command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example).

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. In addition, control is performed to transmit the special winning opening open designation command to the production control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening open processing is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. To a value corresponding to (6 in this example).

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the special prize opening opening process, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition, control is performed to transmit the designation command after the big hit release to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, and when all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, update to 7).

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 5A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 5B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

  First, the first start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start port switch passage process that is executed when the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first Whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the number of one reserved memory is 4 is confirmed (step S1211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (step S1214A). In step S1214A, the CPU 56 determines a big hit determining random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit, a big hit type determining random number for determining a big hit type, and a variation pattern type determining for determining a variation pattern type. A random number and a random number for determining a variation pattern for determining a variation pattern are extracted.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes prize-winning effect processing for preliminarily determining the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected start prize is executed (step S1215A). In step S1215A, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S1214A. If the CPU 56 determines that it will be a big hit, it determines which of the big hit types will be based on the big hit type determination random number extracted in step S1214A. Further, the CPU 56 determines which variation pattern type is to be used based on the variation pattern type determination random number extracted in step S1214A. Note that it may be configured to be able to determine which variation pattern is to be made based on the variation pattern determination random number extracted in step S1214A.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result designation command to the rendering control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (step S1216A). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1217A), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data and sets the total pending storage number designation command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1218A).

  In this embodiment, it is assumed that there are “2R normal jackpot”, “2R probability variable jackpot”, and “15R probability jackpot” as jackpot types.

  The “2 normal jackpot” is a jackpot that is controlled to a two-round jackpot gaming state and shifts to only the short-time state after the jackpot gaming state ends. Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, the time reduction state ends when the variable display is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Note that even before the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is also finished when the next big hit occurs.

  The “2R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a two-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state is finished. Are also migrated). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the short time state continue.

  The “15R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the big round gaming state of 15 rounds and shifts to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state is finished. Are also migrated). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the short time state continue.

  If it is determined in step S1215A that the winning effect process is a big hit, depending on which type of big hit it is determined, in step S1216A, the CPU 56 selects “2R normal big hit”, “2R probability variable big hit”, or A winning determination result designation command that can identify which type of jackpot of “15R probability variation jackpot” is transmitted.

  Further, in this embodiment, even if there is a loss, the same determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type that is out of super reach regardless of the number of reserved memories, and the winning in step S1215A In the time effect process, it can also be determined whether or not the variation pattern type is out of super reach. In step S1216A, the CPU 56 determines a winning determination result designation command that can specify that the super reach is lost, or a winning determination that can specify that the super reach is not lost (hereinafter, also referred to as “losing (others)”). A result specification command is also sent.

  Next, the second start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second start port switch passing process that is executed when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold port number). Whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4 is confirmed (step S1211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (step S1214B).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes winning effect processing (step S1215B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect process. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1217B), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to the EXT data and sets the total pending storage number designation command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1218B).

  Note that in steps S1214B to S1216B, the extracted random numbers and specific processing contents are the same as those in steps S1214A to S1216A.

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display are executed in the winning order of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. For example, it may be configured to preferentially execute the variable display of the second special symbol. In this case, for example, when the gaming state is controlled to the high base state (short time state), or when the big hit game is being performed, the winning effect processing in step S1215A may not be executed. With such a configuration, a prefetch notice effect (in this example, a hold notice effect) for the first hold memory is executed in a state where it is recognized that there is a big hit in the second hold memory. It is possible to prevent the player from scolding the gambling feeling of the player more than necessary.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. The production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101), when the power supply to the gaming machine is started and the main process is started, after various initialization processes and setting processes are executed, Control is performed so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). Then, each time a timer interrupt is applied, the effect control CPU 101 executes, for example, a command analysis process for analyzing a command received from the game control microcomputer 560 and an effect control process.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the effect control process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a hold notice effect setting process for setting a hold notice effect (pre-read notice effect) (step S800A). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Note that the “prefetching notice effect” is a notice effect executed before the start of the variable display subject to the notice effect (it may end before the variable display of the notice target, It may be executed over the fluctuation display). In this embodiment, as the pre-reading notice effect, a holding notice effect is executed for displaying or changing the hold display in a display mode different from the normal mode.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801).

  Production symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the production symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805).

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S807).

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. If the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the hold notice effect setting process (step S800A). In the pending notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first starts a winning prize command (that is, a winning judgment result designation command, a starting prize designation command (first start prize designation command or second start prize designation command), It is confirmed whether or not a new set of total pending storage number designation commands has been received (step S6001). If a new command for starting winning is not received, the process is terminated as it is.

  If a command at the time of starting winning is newly received, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not it is in a certain change state (step S6002). Whether or not the state is a certain change state is determined by, for example, transmitting a command that can specify the game state from the game control microcomputer 560, and the game control microcomputer 560 receives the command from the game control microcomputer 560. A state flag that can specify the gaming state based on the command may be set. In step S6002, it is sufficient to confirm whether or not a state flag (for example, a probability variation state flag) indicating the probability variation state is set. If not in the certain change state, the process proceeds to step S6009.

  If it is in the certain change state, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not a risk hold non-display flag indicating that the risk hold described later is set to be hidden is set (step S6003). . If the danger hold non-display flag is not set (that is, if the danger hold is not set to be hidden), the effect control CPU 101 uses the table as a table for determining the presence and type of the hold notice effect. Then, a normal hold notice effect determination table is selected (step S6004). On the other hand, if the danger hold non-display flag is set (that is, if the danger hold is set to be hidden), the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence and type of the hold notice effect. As the table, a reservation notice effect determination table for danger hold non-display is selected (step S6005).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes a lottery process based on a random number using the hold notice determination table selected in steps S6004 and S6005, and determines the presence and type of the hold notice effect (step S6006).

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the hold notice determination table. Among these, FIG. 8A shows a specific example of the normal on-hold notice effect determination table selected in step S6004. FIG. 8B shows a specific example of a hold notice effect determination table for non-display of danger hold selected in step S6005. As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, determination values are assigned to the no-hold notice effect and the hold notice effects A to E, respectively, in the hold notice determination table.

  The hold notice effect A is a hold notice effect that starts the display of the hold display in the display form of the risk hold (in this example, the display form including the word “danger” in the round display) at the time of starting winning. The hold notice effect B is a hold notice effect that starts displaying the hold display in a blue round display mode at the time of starting winning. The hold notice effect C is a hold notice effect that starts displaying the hold display in a red round display mode at the time of starting winning. In addition, the hold notice effect D starts with the display of the hold display in the display form of the risk hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the display form of the hold display to a blue circle at a predetermined timing (for example, the timing of the next hold shift). This is a hold notice effect to be changed to display. In addition, the hold notice effect E starts the display of the hold display in the display form of the risk hold at the time of starting winning, and then changes the display form of the hold display to a red circle at a predetermined timing (for example, the timing of the next hold shift). This is a hold notice effect to be changed to display. In this embodiment, when the hold notice effect is not executed, the hold display is displayed as a white round display as a normal mode.

  In step S6006, for example, based on the latest received winning determination result designation command, the effect control CPU 101 loses the winning determination result (others), loses super reach, 2R normal big hit, 2R probability big hit, or 15R. Specify whether it is a probable big hit. Then, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the hold notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 8 and determines the presence / absence and type of the hold notice effect based on the determination value corresponding to the specified winning determination result.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, when the determination result at the time of winning is a 15R probability variation big hit, the ratio that the display mode of the hold display finally becomes a red round display in the hold notice effect (hold) Allocation is performed such that the notice effect C and the hold notice effect E) are higher than the ratio of the blue round display (the hold notice effect B and the hold notice effect D). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the display mode of the hold display finally becomes a red round display in the hold notice effect, the degree of expectation is higher than the case of the blue round display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, when 2R is a normal big hit, a hold notice effect A in a display form of danger hold may be executed. In this embodiment, the hold notice effect can be executed only when the determination process in step S6002 is executed and the probability change state is in effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, if the display mode of the hold display finally becomes a red or blue round display in the hold notice effect, the 15R probability variation big hit or the 2R probability variation big hit will be lost. From this, it can be recognized that at least the probability variation state continues. On the other hand, when the hold display is displayed in the display mode of danger hold in the hold notice effect, it is a 2R normal big hit, and it is recognized that the probability change state will be ended after the big hit game based on the 2R normal big win is ended. can do. Therefore, in this embodiment, “danger hold” is a display mode that suggests that the player is disadvantageous in the sense that the probability variation state ends.

  In this embodiment, even if the display of the hold display is started in the display mode of the danger hold, the display mode of the hold display is red or blue at a predetermined timing thereafter (for example, the timing of the next hold shift). There is a case where the display changes to a round shape and may be 15R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit (holding notice effect D, hold notice effect E). By providing such a change pattern of the hold display, in this embodiment, the expectation can be maintained even if the display of the hold display is started in the display mode of the danger hold that suggests an unfavorable state.

  Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, it is possible to set whether or not the danger hold is hidden, but it is set to hide the danger hold and the danger shown in FIG. In the case of using the hold notice effect determination table for hold non-display, the hold notice effect of the type in which the hold display is displayed in the danger hold display mode (hold notice effect A, hold notice effect D, hold notice effect E). It is configured not to select.

  In this embodiment, when the hold notice effect is executed, the display of the hold display is started in the red or blue round display or the display form of the risk hold at the timing of the start winning, or the display mode of the risk hold is displayed. In this example, after the display of the hold display is started, the hold display is changed to a red or blue round display at the next hold shift timing. However, this is not the only mode. For example, when starting winning a prize, the display of the hold display is started in the normal mode (in this example, the white round display) and then changed to the hold display of the risk hold, or further changed to a red or blue round display. For example, it may be configured to be variable over a plurality of stages. Further, for example, the display mode of the hold display may be configured to change at a timing during the variable display other than the hold shift.

  In this embodiment, the display mode of the hold display is a red or blue round display, or the display mode of the danger hold is used to determine whether or not a big hit will occur or whether the 2R normal big hit will occur and the probability change state. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the display color of the background screen of the effect display device 9 is set to a red or blue display color, or a display color (for example, yellow) corresponding to the dangerous background to determine whether or not a big hit has occurred, 2R normal You may comprise so that it may announce in advance that a probability change state will end with a big hit.

  Further, in this embodiment, the hold display is sometimes displayed in the danger hold display mode only when 2R is a normal big hit, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, even if it is a case of a loss (others) or a super reach failure, the hold notice effect may be executed by displaying the hold display in the display mode of the risk hold. Further, even when the 2R probability variation big hit or the 15R probability variation big hit is obtained, the hold notice effect may be executed by displaying the hold display in the danger hold display mode at an extremely low rate. .

  Moreover, in this embodiment, even if it is a case where 2R is a normal big hit, it may be configured such that a hold notice effect may be executed by displaying a hold display in a red or blue display mode. In this case, in the case of 2R normal big hit, the ratio when the hold display is displayed with the red round display is lower than the case where the hold display is displayed with the blue round display. (Including the case where the red round display is 0%) is desirable.

  If the execution of the hold notice effect is determined (Y in step S6007), the effect control CPU 101 increases the hold display by one in the display mode corresponding to the type of the hold notice effect determined in step S6006, The total pending storage number display in the total pending storage display unit 18c is updated (step S6008). For example, when it is determined as the hold notice effect A, the hold notice effect D, or the hold notice effect E, the hold display in the display mode of the danger hold is increased by one. Further, when it is determined as the hold notice effect B, the blue round display is increased by one as the hold display. In addition, when the hold notice effect C is determined, the red round display is increased by one as the hold display. If it is determined that the hold notice effect D is determined, after the display of the hold display in the danger hold display mode is started in step S6008, for example, at the timing of the next hold shift, the effect symbol variation start process (step S801). In the reference), the hold display according to the display mode of the risk hold is changed to a blue round display. If it is determined to be the hold notice effect E, after starting the display of hold display in the danger hold display mode in step S6008, for example, at the timing of the next hold shift, the effect symbol variation start process (step S801). In the reference), the hold display according to the display mode of the risk hold is changed to a red round display.

  On the other hand, when it is not in the probable change state at Step S6002 (N at Step S6002) or when it is decided not to execute the notice effect such as holding (N at Step S6007), the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect display device. 9, the normal hold display (in this example, the white round display) is incremented by 1, and the combined hold storage number display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is updated (step S6009). ).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a new variation pattern command has been received (step S811). If a new variation pattern command has been received, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S812).

  If a new variation pattern command has not been received, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a menu screen for performing various settings relating to the game is being displayed (step S813). If the menu screen is already being displayed, the process proceeds to step S816. If the menu screen is not being displayed, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a customer waiting demonstration designation command for designating a customer waiting demonstration display has been received (step S814). If the customer waiting demo designation command has not been received, the processing is terminated. If the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been received, the effect control CPU 101 starts displaying the customer waiting demonstration display on the effect display device 9 and starts displaying the menu screen (step S815).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not an operation signal from the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 has been detected (step S816). If the operation detection signal has been detected, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the danger hold display has been selected by the player based on the operation detection signal (step S817). The menu screen displays, for example, “Display danger hold” and “Hide danger hold”, and selects one of the options by tilting the stick controller 122 and push button. It is only necessary to perform an operation for determining the currently selected option by pressing 120 (the trigger button 121 may be operated). If the danger hold display is selected and operated, the production control CPU 101 resets the danger hold non-display flag if set (step S818), and sets the danger hold not to be hidden.

  If the danger hold display is not selected, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the danger hold non-display is selected (step S819). If the danger hold non-display is selected, the effect control CPU 101 sets the danger hold non-display flag (step S820) and sets the danger hold non-display.

  In this embodiment, only the setting of whether or not to hide the risk hold from the menu screen is shown, but other settings may be made. For example, the brightness of the display screen of the effect display device 9 can be set from the menu screen, or the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 27 can be set.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, based on the winning determination result (prefetch determination result), a specific display (in this example, a white round display) different from the normal display (specific display) In this example, it is possible to display a hold display, and as a special mode, at least a first special mode (in this example, a red or blue round display) or a second special mode (in this example, a display mode of danger hold). ) Can be displayed. Then, it is possible to set whether the specific display according to the second special mode can be displayed or not, and when the specific display according to the second special mode is set to be non-displayable, according to the first special mode While the specific display can be displayed, the specific display according to the second special mode is not displayed (see FIG. 8B). Therefore, it is possible to display a specific display according to preference, and to improve the interest of the game. For example, regarding the display mode of the risk hold that suggests an unfavorable state for the player, there are a case where the player wants to display or a case where the player does not want to display the display. By enabling the non-display setting, it is possible to display a specific display according to the player's preference.

  In this embodiment, a case has been shown in which it is possible to set whether or not the risk hold is hidden by the player during the customer waiting demonstration display period. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, it may be configured to be settable by a gaming machine manufacturer at the time of designing or manufacturing the gaming machine, or may be configured to be settable by the gaming store side. Further, the present invention is not limited to the case where the setting can be made during the period of the customer waiting demonstration display, and for example, the setting may be made even during a game such as a variable display or a big hit game.

  Further, according to this embodiment, as a second special mode, a mode that suggests an unfavorable state for the player (in this example, a display mode that includes the word “danger” inside the round display. FIG. A) Refer to the specific display according to the above)). Therefore, since it is possible to set whether or not to display a mode that suggests a disadvantageous state for the player, it is possible to display a specific display according to preference and improve the interest in the game it can.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, when the specific display according to the second special mode is set to be displayable and when the specific display according to the first special mode is set to be display disabled The specific display can be displayed so that the degree of expectation does not change. Specifically, for example, when the winning determination result is 15R probability variation big hit, in the hold notice effect determination table for danger hold non-display shown in FIG. The shape display (holding notice effect B) is 30%, the red round display (holding notice effect C) is 60%, and the normal hold notice effect shown in FIG. In the determination table, the hold display finally becomes a blue round display (holding notice effect B, hold notice effect D) is 20% + 10% = 30% and becomes a red round display (hold notice effect) C, hold notice effect E) is 40% + 20% = 60%. Therefore, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the specific display according to the first special mode.

  In this embodiment, the expectation level (reliability) when the hold display is finally displayed in a red or blue round display including the hold notice effect D and the hold notice effect E is not changed. Although the case where it comprises is shown, you may comprise so that the expectation degree (reliability) at the time of a hold | maintenance display being displayed by red or blue round display from the beginning may not change. For example, according to FIG. 8B, when the winning determination result is 15R probability variation big hit, the hold notice effect B is determined at a rate of 20%, and the hold notice effect C is determined at a rate of 40%. You may comprise.

  In addition, this embodiment shows a case in which the degree of expectation in the event that a red or blue round display is finally changed does not change regardless of the setting of whether or not the danger hold is hidden. However, you may comprise so that an expectation may change.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, after displaying a specific display in a mode that suggests an unfavorable state for the player, the specific display can be changed to a specific display in a mode that suggests a high degree of expectation. ing. Specifically, when the hold notice effect D or the hold notice effect E is executed, the display of the hold display is started in the display mode of the danger hold, and then a predetermined timing (for example, the timing of the next hold shift). The display mode of the hold display is changed to a red or blue round display. Therefore, even when the specific display according to the mode suggesting the disadvantageous state is displayed, the expectation can be maintained.

  In this embodiment, after the hold display is started in the danger hold display mode corresponding to the second special mode, the display changes to a red or blue round display corresponding to the first special mode. Although it is shown, the display mode may be changed to a display mode other than the first special mode as long as the degree of expectation is higher than that of the risk hold display mode. For example, the display may be changed to a round display of another display color such as gold or yellow, or may be changed to a display of another shape such as a star or rhombus.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the hold notice effect D or the hold notice effect E is executed, for example, when the display state of the danger hold is changed to a red or blue round display at the next hold shift timing. However, the present invention is not limited to the change timing shown in this embodiment. For example, it may be changed at the timing when the push button 120 is pressed or repeatedly operated. In this case, for example, each time the operation is performed, for example, a lottery process is performed with a probability of 1/20 to change the display mode. It may be determined whether or not. Further, in this case, for example, the probability of change may be different, such as changing with a probability of 1/20 for a blue round display and changing with a probability of 1/40 for a red round display. .

Embodiment 2. FIG.
The gaming machine shown in the first embodiment further includes a sub display device (sub display device) separately from the effect display device 9 (main display device), and the effect display device 9 and the sub display device are interlocked. You may comprise so that a prefetch notice effect can be performed in the aspect. Hereinafter, a second embodiment in which the pre-reading notice effect is configured to be executable in a manner in which the effect display device 9 and the sub display device are linked will be described.

  Note that in this embodiment, detailed description of portions that perform the same configuration and processing as in the first embodiment will be omitted, and portions that are different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the configuration shown in the first embodiment, a liquid crystal display device having a size smaller than the liquid crystal display device (LCD) constituting the effect display device 9 is provided below the effect display device 9. A sub-display device 9S (sub-display device) composed of (LCD) is provided.

  In this embodiment, a pending change notice effect, which is a kind of prefetch notice effect, is executed. In this embodiment, when the hold change notice effect is executed, the display of the hold display is started in the normal mode at the timing when the start winning is generated, and then the action effect (the action effect A to be described later) is started at the timing of the hold display shift. Or action effect B) is executed, and the effect that the hold display of the notice target changes to a special display form different from the normal form is executed (therefore, in this embodiment, the hold change notice effect is at least the action Including both the part that performs the production and the part that changes the hold display of the notice target).

  In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) executes a hold change notice effect determining process for determining a hold change notice effect in the effect control process. Further, in this embodiment, there are two types of action effects A and action effects B as action effects executed in the pending change notice effect. The action effect A is an action effect performed using only the sub display device 9S (sub display device). The action effect B is an action effect performed using the effect display device 9 (main display device) and the sub display device 9S (sub display device).

  Moreover, in this embodiment, expectation degree (for example, jackpot expectation degree, reach expectation degree, probability change expectation degree) when action effect A is executed and action effect B is executed in the pending change notice effect. Is different. For example, the CPU 101 for effect control has different determination value allocations for the type of hold change notice effect including the effect A and the type of hold change notice effect including the effect B in the hold change notice effect determination process. Is used to determine the presence and type of the pending change notice effect. In this embodiment, the action effect A is more effective when the action effect B is performed using both the effect display device 9 (main display device) and the sub display device 9S (sub display device). It is assumed that the determination value is allocated so that the degree of expectation is higher than that in the case where it is executed. Note that. For example, the case where the effect A is executed may be configured so that the degree of expectation is higher.

  Next, a specific example of the production mode of the pending change notice effect will be described. FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are explanatory diagrams showing a specific example of the production aspect of the pending change notice effect in the second embodiment. Among these, FIG. 10 shows a specific example of the production mode of the pending change notice production with the operation production A. Further, FIG. 11 shows a specific example of the effect mode of the pending change notice effect with the effect effect B. 10 and 11, the aspect of the effect screen changes in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

  As shown in FIG. 10 (1) and FIG. 11 (1), it is assumed that the effect display device 9 (main display device) is executing the variation display of the left middle right effect symbol, and the sub display device 9S (sub display). In the apparatus, it is assumed that two hold displays are displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c (that is, two hold memories are accumulated). Next, as shown in FIGS. 10 (2) and 11 (2), it is assumed that a new start winning has occurred and the number of hold indications is increased by one in the total hold storage display unit 18c to be three. Further, it is assumed that it is decided to execute the hold change notice effect based on the occurrence of a new start prize. Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (3) and FIG. 11 (3), the fluctuation display is ended, one reserved memory is digested, and the next fluctuation as shown in FIG. 10 (4) and FIG. 11 (4). It is assumed that display has started. Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 (4) and 11 (4), as a result of digestion of one hold memory, the hold display is reduced to one in the total hold memory display unit 18c and becomes two. To do.

  Next, at the start timing of the action effect (for example, 1 second after the start of fluctuation), if the action effect A is to be executed, as shown in FIG. 10 (4), in the sub display device 9S (sub display device). Action effect A is started. In this example, as shown in FIG. 10 (4), as the effect effect A, the arrow 300 flies in the sub display device 9S (sub display device) toward the summed hold storage display unit 18c. Production is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (5), the combined hold storage display unit 18c performs an effect in a manner that the arrow 300 hits the hold display to be notified. Further, if the effect presentation B is executed, the action effect B using the effect display device 9 (main display device) and the sub display device 9S (sub display device) is started as shown in FIG. 11 (4). Is done. In this example, as shown in FIG. 11 (4), as the effect effect B, the effect display device 9 (main display) is directed toward the summed hold storage display portion 18c of the sub display device 9S (sub display device). In the apparatus, the effect is produced such that the arrow 301 flies. Then, as shown in FIG. 11 (5), the straw arrow 301 flies over from the effect display device 9 (men display device) to the sub display device 9S (sub display device), and the sub display device 9S (sub display). In the total hold storage display unit 18c of the device, an effect is performed in such a manner that the arrow 301 hits the hold display to be notified.

  At the end timing of the action effect (for example, 6 seconds after the start of fluctuation), as shown in FIGS. 10 (6) and 11 (6), the action effect A ends in the sub display device 9S (sub display device). Then, the display mode of the hold display to be notified is changed to a special display mode (for example, red or blue round display).

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the first effect device (in this example, the sub display device 9S (sub display device)) and the second effect device (in this example, the effect display device 9 (main display device) Display device)), and can display a specific display (in this example, a hold display) using the first effect device corresponding to the hold storage (in this example, the sub-display device 9S has a combined hold storage display unit) 18c), a change effect that can change the display mode of the specific display (in this example, a hold change notice effect) can be executed. In this case, the first change effect that can change the display mode of the specific display using the first effect device (in this example, the hold change notice effect with the effect effect A), the first effect device, and the second effect device. A second change effect (in this example, a pending change notice effect with an effect effect B) that can change the display mode of the specific display can be executed in a mode that is linked with the. Then, the degree of expectation differs depending on whether the first change effect or the second change effect is executed and the display mode of the specific display is changed. Therefore, the effect of changing effects can be improved by making it possible to execute a plurality of types of changing effects. In addition, since the degree of expectation varies depending on which change effect is executed, the player can be interested in which change effect is executed.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the specific display is a hold display, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, as the specific display, an active display corresponding to the currently executed variable display can be displayed, and the active display is the same as the danger hold in the same manner as the first embodiment or the second embodiment. The active display notice effect may be executed by displaying in the display mode or by displaying in a red or blue round display. In this case, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the presence / absence and type of the active display notice effect based on the determination result of whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal process (see step S300) instead of the winning determination result. It may be determined. Further, for example, both the active display and the hold display may be specified display, and both the active display notice effect and the hold notice effect may be executed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 18c Total holding memory display part 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (Main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
A specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display;
Determining means for determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state;
A special mode execution unit capable of displaying a specific display in a special mode different from the normal mode based on the determination result of the determination unit;
The special mode execution means can display at least a specific display according to the first special mode or the second special mode as the special mode,
A setting unit capable of setting whether the specific display according to the second special mode is displayable or not displayable;
The special mode execution means can display the specific display according to the first special mode when the specific display according to the second special mode is set to be non-displayable, while the specific display according to the second special mode. A gaming machine characterized by not displaying.

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