JP2017063934A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance amusement by a specific display when in a state where the specific display is hidden.SOLUTION: A specific display corresponding to a variable display can be displayed, and the specific display can be changed between a hidden state and a non-hidden state (Fig. 28 (E) to Fig. 28 (G)). A suggestion presentation can be performed for suggesting a change in a mode of the specific display (Fig. 28 (B), Fig. 28 (F)). When the specific display is in a hidden state, the suggestion presentation is performed (Fig. 28 (F)), and after that if the specific display is changed to a non-hidden state, the specific display can be displayed in a mode (Fig. 28 (C), Fig. 28 (G), and Fig. 28 (H)) different from the mode before becoming the hidden state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 28

Description

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

  Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine that changes the hold display to a special mode when the hold display in the normal mode for the variable display that has not yet been started is set to a hidden state and then is not hidden (for example, , See Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-50598 A

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is not known at all whether or not the specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, the hold display) is changed until the hidden state changes from the hidden state. The interest regarding the change of the aspect of the specific display was insufficient.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest relating to the change in the mode of specific display.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine),
Specific display means (for example, production control CPU 120, first start-winning memory display area 5HL, second start-winning memory display area 5HR, which can display a specific display (for example, hold display, active display) corresponding to the variable display, FIG. 23, step S162, step S165, active display area AHA, step S532 in FIG.
The specific display is in a concealed state (for example, a state in which the silhouette or shadow of the specific display is difficult to see, a state in which the specific display is not visible / a partly invisible state) and a non-hidden state (non-hidden state) ) Concealing means (for example, the silhouette effects shown in FIGS. 28E to 28G are executed in the variable display effect process in step S172 of FIG. 22);
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, in the variable display effect processing in step S172 of FIG. 22 in FIGS. 28B and 28B) that can execute an suggestion effect (for example, an effect effect) that suggests a change in the specific display mode. F) The action effect shown in FIG.
When the specific display is in the concealed state, the suggestion effect is executed (see, for example, FIG. 28F). After that, when the specific display is in the non-hidden state, The specific display in a different mode (for example, color, pattern, and shape. As shown in FIGS. 28C, 28G, and 28H, the color is different from that before the change and the shape is added with an aura). Can be displayed,
The suggestion effect execution means may perform the suggestion at a different rate (for example, a higher rate in the case of the hidden state than in the non-hidden state) depending on whether or not the specific display is in the hidden state by the concealment unit. An effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 26, when the silhouette effect is executed, the effect effect is executed at a higher rate than when the effect is not executed. Specifically, in the case of the variation pattern PB5-X, the silhouette is executed. (If the effect is executed, the action effect is executed at a rate of 95%. If the silhouette effect is not executed, the effect effect is executed at a rate of 89%.)

  According to such a configuration, even in a state where the specific display is hidden, the player can be caused to pay attention to the change in the specific display by the suggestion effect suggesting the change in the aspect of the specific display. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest related to the mode change of the specific display.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Corresponding effect execution means (for example, in the variable display effect processing in step S172 in FIG. 22), the silhouette effect is not possible. At the time of execution, a change sound is output at the timing of FIG.
If the specific display mode changes in the concealed state, the corresponding effect executing means executes the corresponding effect after being changed to the non-hidden state by the concealing means (for example, step of FIG. 22). In the variable display effect process of S172, when the silhouette effect is executed, a changing sound is output at the timing of FIG.

  According to such a configuration, when the specific display is not concealed, the corresponding effect executed according to the change of the specific display mode is changed from the concealed state to the non-hidden state when the specific display is concealed. It is executed after changing. For this reason, it is possible to execute the corresponding effect when the specific display mode is notified to the player. As a result, even if it is difficult to recognize the change in the specific display mode by setting the concealment state, the change in the specific display mode can be emphasized and notified after the concealment state is released.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The specific display means can display a plurality of the specific displays in a predetermined area (for example, as shown in FIG. 28, a plurality of holdings are held in the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR. Display can be displayed),
The concealing means changes the plurality of specific displays to the concealed state by changing the predetermined region to the concealed state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 28E to 28G, The silhouette display is set to the silhouette state by executing the silhouette effect on the entire display area of the image display device 5 including the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second start winning storage display area 5HR.

  According to such a configuration, the player can be expected to see which of the plurality of specific displays is changed when being in a concealed state, and it is possible to improve the interest regarding the change in the mode of the specific display. .

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
When the specific display is in the concealed state, the suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect with difficulty in visual recognition (for example, the effect effect is executed in a silhouette state as shown in FIG. 28F). ,
The suggestion effect includes a success suggestion effect in which the aspect of the specific display changes according to execution of the suggestion effect and a failure suggestion effect in which the aspect of the specific display does not change (for example, as shown in FIG. 26). The effect drawing lottery includes success and failure.)

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the mode of the specific display has changed due to the suggestion effect when the specific display is in a concealed state. Moreover, since the specific display is in the concealed state and the suggestion effect is executed with difficulty in visual recognition, the suggestion effect in harmony with the specific display in the concealment state can be executed.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The specific display means can change the mode of the specific display to any of a plurality of colors or patterns (for example, as shown in FIGS. 28C and 28H) Can be changed)
The concealing means changes the aspect of the specific display to be changed to be invisible or difficult to see (for example, as shown in FIG. 28G, the color of the hold display to be changed is visually recognized during execution of the silhouette effect. Impossible or difficult to see.)

  According to such a configuration, since the color or pattern change in the specific display mode in the concealed state is changed to be invisible or difficult to view, the color of the specific display when the concealed state is changed to the non-hidden state or The player can be noticed by the pattern.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The suggestion effect execution means may perform the suggestion at a different rate (for example, a higher rate in the case of the hidden state than in the non-hidden state) depending on whether or not the specific display is in the hidden state by the concealment unit. An effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 26, when the silhouette effect is executed, the effect effect is executed at a higher rate than when the effect is not executed. Specifically, in the case of the variation pattern PB5-X, the silhouette is executed. (If the effect is executed, the action effect is executed at a rate of 95%. If the silhouette effect is not executed, the effect effect is executed at a rate of 89%.)

  According to such a configuration, there can be a relationship between the concealed state and the suggestion effect. As a result, the interest of the concealment state and the suggestion effect can be improved.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The specific display means can change the shape of the specific display mode (for example, as shown in FIGS. 28 (C), 28 (G), and 28 (H)) It can be changed to a shape with an aura added.),
The concealing means changes the change in the shape of the specific display so as to be visible (for example, as shown in FIG. 28G, an aura is added to the shape of the hold display even when the silhouette effect is executed. Change is visible.)

  According to such a configuration, a change in the shape of the specific display mode is changed so as to be visible. For this reason, the player can partially recognize the change in the specific display, and the player's sense of expectation for the change in the specific display can be enhanced.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
The concealment means sets the specific display to the concealed state so that at least the number of the specific displays is visible,
The concealed state is to make at least a part of the specific display invisible or difficult to view,
A concealing means for changing the specific display between a concealed state (for example, a state of difficulty in visual recognition such as a state in which a silhouette or shadow of the specific display is visible, a state of invisible where no specific display is visible) and a non-hidden state (for example, When the new specific display is displayed when the silhouette effect shown in FIGS. 28 (E) to 28 (G) is executed in the variable display effect processing in step S172 of FIG. 22, the new specification is displayed. Display the display as hidden.

  According to such a configuration, the uniformity of the display of the specific display can be maintained and the interest can be improved.

(9) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (8),
A period during which the specific display is in the concealed state by the concealment means (for example, a period over a plurality of fluctuations, a period over a plurality of pseudo-continuations, a period up to reach in the case of active display or a predetermined timing after reach) The suggestion effect execution means changes the suggestion effect mode (for example, the degree of change expectation) or the specific display means changes the specific display change mode (for example, the number of change steps). .

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the length of the period in which the concealment state is set, and it is possible to improve the interest of the specific display in a state where the specific display is hidden.

(10) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (9),
The specific display means can change the specific display in a plurality of stages,
In addition to being able to change the specific display to the concealed state before the specific display is changed, the concealing means displays the specific display after the specific display has been changed at least once. It is possible to change to the concealed state.

  According to such a structure, the variation of the change of a specific display can be increased, and the interest regarding the mode change of the specific display in the state where the specific display was hidden can be improved.

(11) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (10) above,
Fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display;
Reservation storage means (for example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A, the second special storage unit 151A, the second special figure storage unit 151B, and the second display unit). A start command reception command buffer 194B),
The specific display means includes
As the specific display, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means (for example, a hold display. Production control CPU 120, first start-winning memory display area 5HL, second start-winning memory display area 5HR, FIG. 23, step S162, step S165), and a change display corresponding to the change display being executed (for example, active display. Production control CPU 120, active display area AHA, step S532 in FIG. 25) can be displayed. Yes,
A hold display mode change (for example, a change during hold display in FIG. 32) that changes the mode of the hold display before the target variable display of the hold storage is executed, and a change corresponding display during the execution of the change display. A change display mode change (for example, a change during active display in FIG. 33) that changes the mode of the display mode change is a period of the hold display period and the change display period corresponding to the target hold storage. It can be executed at any one of a plurality of timings (eg, CPU 120 for effect control, S532 in FIG. 25, icon effect setting processing in FIG. 34, step S172 in FIG. 22),
A first mode display (for example, a character icon display in FIG. 30A) and a second mode display (for example, a character icon display in FIG. 30B) in which the type of the specific display to be changed is different from the normal display. The selection ratio of the timing at which the display mode change is executed differs depending on whether or not the character icon display is executed during the hold display as shown in FIGS. 27A and 27B, for example. The ratio is high and the character icon display has a high change effect execution rate during active display, and the rate at which the display mode is actually changed during the change effect execution as shown in FIGS. Therefore, depending on whether the character icon display or the character icon display is used, the icon is displayed for the hold display or the active display. Unlike the frequency of the display mode is changed, the rate of selecting or changing a display form in either an in active display and pending display are different.)

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the type of display to be changed and the timing of the display mode change for the hold display mode change and the change display mode change. Can be improved.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example etc. of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a change category and a change pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning determination process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start time winning process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of selection of a fluctuation category determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation category determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect determination process at the time of winning in an effect control process process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination rate of the display mode of a hold display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is the 1st figure which shows a reservation selection time production pattern table. It is a 2nd figure which shows the production pattern table at the time of a hold selection. It is a display screen figure which shows the effect display example in the effect display in the case of the hold display of a sphere in the image display apparatus, and a silhouette effect. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between a display mode change effect and the presence or absence of the display mode change execution in the said display mode change effect. It is a figure which shows a character icon selection table and a character icon selection table. It is a figure which shows a change production pattern table. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of an effect display when a character icon is displayed as a hold display in an image display apparatus. It is a display screen figure which shows the production | presentation display example of the active display after displaying a character icon as a hold display in an image display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an icon production setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect which selects the execution timing of the display mode change effect during hold display from several timings.

  Hereinafter, embodiments 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 an embodiment of the present invention, 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 fired from a predetermined ball striking device.

  A normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided in the lower part of the game area of the game board 2. The normal winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening as a start area (first start area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable blades that are changed into a normal open state that is a vertical position and an enlarged open state that is a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) and a second start winning opening are formed.

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

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A winning when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A is referred to as a first starting winning. Further, a winning when the game ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B is referred to as a second starting winning.

  A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls is based on the fact that the game balls that have passed (entered) the first start winning opening are detected by the first start opening switch 22A (based on the occurrence of the first starting win). Is paid out as a prize ball, and the first special figure display device 4A executes the first special figure if the first special figure reservation storage number (described later) is equal to or smaller than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). A first start condition (also referred to as a first execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a game (described later) and a variable display of decorative symbols (described later) executed in the image display device 5 is satisfied. The same applies to the second start winning opening.

  The first special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning) that are not immediately executed at the time of occurrence of the first start winning and are temporarily suspended. Even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) and the decorative symbol variable display (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning prize, When the first start condition that permits the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a winning is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that is satisfied first is being executed) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is put on hold (the variable display game is in a waiting state). That is, the first special figure reserved memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the first start winning that is in a waiting state. The number of first special figure holding memory decreases by one every time one first start condition is satisfied. The same applies to the second special figure reserved storage number.

  Information about variable display corresponding to the first start winning that the first starting condition by the first starting winning is satisfied but the first starting condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the first starting winning is not satisfied. Is stored (held) as hold data (first special figure hold information) until the first start condition that allows the start of the variable display game by the first start winning is satisfied. In other words, the held first special figure hold information is digested one by one every time the first start condition is satisfied, and a variable display game based on the digested first special figure hold information is executed. The same applies to the second special figure hold information.

  When there is no particular distinction between the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, they are also simply referred to as “start winning opening”. Further, when there is no particular distinction between the first start prize and the second start prize, they are also simply referred to as “start prize”. Further, the reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is referred to as a “total reserved memory number”. When there is no particular distinction between the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number, it is usually simply referred to as “special figure reserved memory number”. When it is referred to as “the number of memories”, it may indicate any one or two of the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition” or “execution condition”. Further, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition”. The first special figure hold information and the second special figure hold information are also simply referred to as “special figure hold information” unless otherwise distinguished.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the lower part of the game area (below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B). The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and is changed into an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form a big prize opening.

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

  A predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls is awarded based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. It is paid out as a ball. 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). Accordingly, when the special winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning hole, which is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain a prize ball by passing (entering) the game ball to the special prize winning port. The second state is disadvantageous to the person.

  A first special symbol display device 4A is provided on the right side of the game area. The first special symbol display device 4A includes, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). The first special symbol display device 4A displays a special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified, in a variable manner (referred to as variable display or variable display). To do. The special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”. A game executed with variable display of identification information (or variable display of identification information itself) is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, the variable display game (variable display game for variably displaying the first special figure) executed by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a first special figure game. The first special symbol display device 4A (the same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B) has a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". Variable display of special symbols. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, when the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “special figure games”.

  A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided on the right side of the game area. The first hold indicator 25A includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the first special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the first special figure game) based on the hold data (first special figure hold information). A first on-hold display is displayed for possible display. The second is the same as the first.

  On the left side of the game area, there are provided a passing gate 41, a normal symbol display 20, and a general figure holding display 25C. Based on the fact that a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, if the number of reserved maps (described later) is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (eg, “4”) In addition, a general symbol start condition for executing a general game (to be described later) executed on the normal symbol display 20 is established.

  The normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs. The normal symbol display 20 displays (variably displays) variable symbols of ordinary symbols (also referred to as “ordinary symbols” or “ordinary symbols”), which are a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols.

  The general-purpose hold display unit 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number based on the hold data (general hold information) based on, for example, the number of LEDs to be lit. The number of stored customary figures is the number of usual-purpose games that are temporarily executed without being executed immediately when a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. The number of usual-pending memories is the number of usual-purpose games that are waiting to be executed. The number of stored ordinary maps is decremented by 1 each time one of the ordinary diagram start conditions is satisfied.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol display area is arranged. In the decorative symbol display area, decorative symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed (also referred to as variable display). Variable display of decoration identification information (decorative symbols) is also included in the variable display game. The image display device 5 is a first special symbol game (a special game using the first special symbol) executed by the first special symbol display device 4A or a second special symbol executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the game (special game using the second special diagram), variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols is executed in the display area (decorative symbol display area).

  As an example, as illustrated in FIG. 1, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Corresponding to the start of any special figure game of the first special figure game or the second special figure game, that is, corresponding to the start of fluctuation of any special figure of the first special figure or the second special figure game Then, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol variation (for example, vertical scroll display) is started, and the decorative symbol (which becomes a variable display result corresponding to the end of the special symbol game) ( The fixed decoration symbol and the final stop symbol are also displayed in a stopped manner. That is, in the display area of the image display device 5 (decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R), the variation of the ornamental symbol is started in conjunction with (corresponding to) the first special symbol game (or the second special symbol game), A finalized symbol (also referred to as a final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed.

  For example, there are eight kinds of decorative patterns (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8”, Chinese numerals, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. The character image is composed of, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other decorative image showing an arbitrary figure. Each decorative symbol is assigned a symbol number corresponding to the symbol. As an example, each of the alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8” may be given the symbol numbers “1” to “8”.

  A stop display that stops the variable display by stopping the fixed special symbol that is a variable symbol display result (also referred to as a special symbol display result) and a final symbol symbol that is a variable symbol display result (final stop symbol) Stop display to stop the variable display and stop display to stop the variable display by stopping display of the fixed normal symbol which is the variable display result of normal symbol (also referred to as the normal map display result) It is also referred to as a stop display, a final stop display, or a derived display (or simply “derived”).

  Further, a stop display different from the complete stop display (final stop display, derived display) may be performed. For example, the decorative design may be temporarily stopped during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative design until the fixed decorative design is derived and displayed.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, a first start prize storage display area 5HL and a second start prize storage display area 5HR are arranged. In the first start winning memory display area 5HL, as in the first hold indicator 25A, the first hold display for displaying the first special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner is performed. The same applies to the second start winning storage display area 5HR.

  Note that the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR are also simply referred to as “start prize storage display area 5H” unless otherwise distinguished.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, in addition to the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second start-winning memory display area 5HR, the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second as the hold display area. The hold display erased (moved) from the start winning memory display area 5HR (that is, the first special figure hold information digested by the establishment of the first start condition and the second display digested by the establishment of the second start condition) A special image representing information including active display (also referred to as fluctuation display, digestion display, current display, etc.) corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the variable display of decorative symbols executed based on the special map hold information is displayed. Active display area AHA (variable display area, digestion display area, digestion display area, current hold display area, current hold display area, active hold display area, active A stop display area, an active display area, a current display area, a current display area, a display unit during digestion, etc.) are, for example, between the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR. Has been placed.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the active display, an active display frame surrounding the active display, an active display or an active display such as characters and images displayed around the active display frame, and the active display frame Information or the like corresponding to is displayed as a special image.

  A hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided at a lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch for stopping the driving of the shooting motor provided in the hitting ball shooting device and a touch ring (touch sensor).

  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. An upper plate (a hitting ball supply tray) 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 is provided at the lower part of the frame 3 for the gaming machine.

  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 body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes.

  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.

  Speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, 8LR and the like as sound output members are provided in the periphery of the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. The speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) voice (sound and voice). The effect sound includes music, detection sound, response sound, notification sound, and the like. The music in the production sound is, for example, BGM, a song, etc. that are output according to the progress of the game.

  Lamps 9 such as light-emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR as light-emitting members (light-emitting bodies) that emit light as performance or decoration are provided in and around the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. .

  The image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the like are rendering devices that perform rendering, but the gaming machine 1 may include other rendering devices such as a rendering model having a drive unit as the rendering device.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the general symbol display 20 starts the general game based on the fact that the general diagram start condition is satisfied after the general diagram start condition is satisfied. In the regular game, after the variable display of the normal symbol is started (after the change of the normal symbol is started), the fixed normal symbol which becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol after a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time has elapsed. Is stopped (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a special figure game (first special figure game) by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied. The same applies to the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4A. In the special figure game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started (after the change of the special symbol is started), when the variable display time as the special figure change time elapses, the fixed special that becomes the variable display result of the special symbol Derives and displays a symbol (special image display result). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result. Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, the game is “lost”.

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

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

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

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

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

  Among the big hit symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” are the normal open round big hit symbols, and the special symbols indicating the number “5” are the short-term open round big hit symbols. In the big hit game state (normal open big hit state) as the normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 The door is opened in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) that is the first period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the 1st state (open state) advantageous to a player is performed.

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

  In such a short-term open big hit state, a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (0.1 second etc.) and is very short. For this reason, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially.

  In this way, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. Advantages advantageous to the player may include other advantageous states such as a probability variation state (high probability state), a short time state, and a high base state, in addition to the above-mentioned jackpot gaming state.

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

  In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the start of any special figure game of the game, the variable display of decorative symbols is started. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is a specific variable during the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display due to the stop display of the confirmed decorative symbol. There may be a predetermined reach state that constitutes a part of the display combination.

  The reach state refers to a decorative symbol (also referred to as “reach variation symbol”) that has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination. Is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In the following description, reaching a reach state is also referred to as reach establishment (reach establishment).

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design. A reach effect (reach effect display) may be executed.

  As the production operation in the reach production, a plurality of types of production patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Depending on the production pattern, the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after the reach production may be varied (also referred to as “hit expectation” or “hit reliability”). Thereby, the big hit expectation degree can be varied depending on which one of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed. As an example, in the present embodiment, the reach mode of normal reach and the reach mode of super reach that has a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than normal reach are set (prepared) in advance.

  The expectation degree of jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the jackpot) / {(the probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of becoming the big hit) + (other than when the jackpot ) (Probability that the effect will be executed) × (probability not to be a big hit)}.

  In addition, during decorative display of decorative symbols, as one aspect of variable display effects, slip effects, pseudo-continuous effects, and the like realized by variable display operations such as decorative symbols can be executed. In the sliding effect, after the decorative symbols are changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a plurality of decorative symbol display areas, and then the decorative symbol display area that is temporarily stopped is displayed. The effect display which changes the decoration symbol to stop display is performed by making it stop-display after changing a decoration symbol again in a predetermined number of decoration symbol display areas. Thus, in the slide effect, a plurality of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed until a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed after variable display of the decorative symbols is started, and then variable for a predetermined number of decorative symbols. By executing the display again, there are a case where the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state and a case where the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state.

  In the pseudo-continuous production, in response to the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once, the fixed decoration that becomes a variable display result after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. Before the symbols are derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then all of the decorative symbols are displayed again in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Re-variable display, which is an effect display for starting variable display, can be performed a predetermined number of times. In the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the re-variable display (re-variation) is performed once to four times, so that the decoration pattern is variable based on the fact that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once. The display can appear as if it were started 2-5 times in a row.

  Hereinafter, an effect for giving a notice or suggestion to a player that there is a possibility that any reach effect or a certain reach effect may be executed or a high expectation degree of jackpot may be collectively referred to as a notice effect. In addition to the slide effect and the pseudo-continuous effect, the notice effect may use a variable display operation different from the slide effect and the pseudo-continuous effect, for example, display of a background image, display of a message window, There may be a device that uses an effect operation different from the variable display effect, such as hold display, audio output, and light emission.

  The notice effects may include those that become pre-read notice effects. The pre-reading notice effect determines whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit” based on the hold information of the special game before starting the variable display subject to the notice. The notice effect is executed based on the determination result. In the following description, the hold information that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is referred to as target hold information, and the variable display corresponding to the target hold information is also referred to as target variable display.

  In addition, as the pre-reading notice effect, for example, an action effect such as a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the first hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or a hold change change effect that does not change is prepared. Good. The same applies to the second hold display.

  If the special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special symbol game, after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not become the reach state, There are cases in which a fixed decorative symbol that is a reach combination is stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

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

  When a special big hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state. For example, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a normal jackpot combination (also referred to as “non-probable variation jackpot combination”) is stopped and displayed. The normal jackpot combination is, for example, a combination in which the same type of normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”) are aligned and finally displayed on a predetermined effective line formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. is there. As an example of the normal symbol, among the eight types of decorative symbols having symbol numbers “1” to “8”, four types of decorative symbols having even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” It is. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed.

  By performing the time-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  When the probability variation big win symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state. After a reach effect similar to that in the case where the symbol variable display mode is “normal” is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a probable variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed. The probability variation big hit combination is, for example, a combination in which the same type of certainty variation symbols are aligned on the effective line and are finally stopped and displayed. An example of a probabilistic design is the four types of decorative symbols with odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” among the eight types of decorative symbols with symbol numbers “1” to “8”. It is. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after that, the probability variation control is performed together with the time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” in each special figure game is improved to be higher than that in the normal state. The certainty control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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.

  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 and the like. 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. Further, 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 predetermined identification information such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  The 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 a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoids 81 and 82.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical component for rendering such as 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is an electrical component for effects such as a display operation in the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speaker 8 or a part thereof, and a lighting operation / light-off operation in the lamp 9 or the like. Is provided with a function of determining the control content for causing a predetermined performance operation to be executed.

  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 speaker 8 based on a command, control data, etc. from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and performs lighting / extinguishing driving in the lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit to perform is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11.

  A control signal (control command) transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type).

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, different EXT data is set according to the variable display determination result or the jackpot type determination result. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the big winning opening notification command or the big opening opening notification command, different EXT data is set in accordance with, for example, the number of rounds executed in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state.

  In the present embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 15A), when a start winning occurs, the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. Is determined, and if “big hit” is determined, the big hit type is determined based on the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation category To determine the variation category. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command and the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and the big hit type, and can also be used as a variable category command. The fluctuation category can be recognized based on the set value.

  The game control microcomputer 100 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 that stores a game control program and fixed data, a RAM 102 that provides a game control work area, and a game control program. The CPU 103 includes a CPU 103 that executes control operations, a random number circuit 104 that updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103, and an I / O 105.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, whereby a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data write operation in which various fluctuation data are written and temporarily stored in the RAM 102, and various fluctuation data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 are read out. Fluctuation data reading operation, receiving operation for receiving input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and outputting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 A transmission operation or the like is also performed.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of the random numbers MR1 to MR5 of these game random numbers. The CPU 103 uses the random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

  Next, the decorative pattern variation pattern will be described. Hereinafter, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” is referred to as “losing variation pattern”. The loss variation pattern includes a “non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as a non-reach loss variation pattern)” corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” among the cases where the variable display result is “loss”. The “reach variation pattern (also referred to as reach loss variation pattern)” corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” among the cases where the variable display result is “losing” is included.

  A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is referred to as a “hit variation pattern”. The hit fluctuation pattern includes a “big hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and a “small hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to the case of “small hit”.

  As variation patterns including reach effects such as big hit variation patterns and reach variation patterns, variation patterns corresponding to the reach aspects of the respective reach effects are prepared. Note that the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed is referred to as “normal reach fluctuation pattern”, and the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is referred to as “super reach fluctuation pattern”. FIG. 5 shows a specific example of the variation category and the variation pattern in the present embodiment.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 101 also includes data (for example, information for specifying the contents of the control command) 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, Data constituting a table as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. The first special symbol display result determination table 130A sets the variable display result as “big hit” before the definite special symbol that becomes the variable display result in the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is derived and displayed. Reference is made to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state and whether to control the small hit gaming state with the variable display result as “small hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table to be. In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, it is compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the short-time state, or the probability variation state. Are assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. The same applies to the second special figure display result determination table 130B.

  In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is in the probable variation state, more determination values are obtained than in the normal state or the short-time state. It is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit”. Thereby, in the probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is a higher probability that it will be determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, compared to the normal state or the short time state. Become.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 131, for determining the jackpot type depending on whether the first special symbol game is executed by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol game is executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. A numerical value to be compared with the random number MR2 is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables having different determination values assigned to at least one variation category among a plurality of types of variation categories.

  The ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables having different determination values assigned to at least one variation pattern among a plurality of types of variation patterns.

  The RAM 102 only needs to be backed up by a backup power source. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are stored until the power supply of the backup power source becomes impossible. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data (for example, a special figure) Process flag).

  The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8 as an area for holding various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A stores the holding data of the special figure game that has not started yet although the game ball has passed through the first starting prize opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting prize has been generated. Remember. The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A indicates the random numbers MR1 to MR3 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the reservation numbers in the order of winning in the first start winning opening. Numerical data or the like is stored as pending data until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value. The same applies to the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  The universal figure holding storage unit 151 </ b> C stores the pending data relating to the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. The general figure hold storage unit 151C is used for determining a general figure display result that is extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed the passing gate 41. The numerical data indicating the random value MR4 is stored as pending data until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value.

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting a count value used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The I / O 105 includes an input port for taking in various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. Has been.

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

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

  The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a signal indicating an effect image for the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a signal indicating a command for the sound control board 13, and a signal indicating a command for the lamp control board 14. For detecting the player's operation act on the push button 31B, wiring for transmitting the signal indicating that the player's operation act on the stick controller 31A is detected from the controller sensor unit 35A. Wiring for transmitting the signal shown from the push sensor 35B is connected.

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

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the production control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a hold display mode determination table that is referred to in order to determine the display mode of the first hold display displayed in the first start winning prize storage display area 5HL to be one of a plurality of types. Yes. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of hold display mode determination tables that are different from each other in the types of display modes that can be determined in the table and the respective determination ratios. In the hold display mode determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number MR6 (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display is assigned to each display mode of the first hold display. . The same applies to the hold display mode determination table for the second hold display.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores a hold effect execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to for determining whether or not to execute a hold effect (also referred to as an action effect or a hold change effect). Specifically, in this table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random value MR7 (not shown) for determining whether or not to execute the holding effect is assigned to each of whether or not the holding effect is executed. . In the present embodiment, the holding effect is a pre-reading notice effect that changes the display mode of the hold display displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL to the notice mode, and is displayed in the second start-winning memory display area 5HR. This is a pre-reading notice effect that changes the display form of the held display to the notice form. Note that there are a plurality of types of hold effects, and there is also a hold change effect in which a character or the like acts on the hold display in the display area of the image display device 5 to change the display mode of the hold display. In the hold change effect, there is also a hold change gaze effect in which a character or the like acts on the hold display in the display area of the image display device 5 but does not change the display mode of the hold display.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores an active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to execute an active display change effect (success effect) that changes a special image including an active display. Specifically, in this table, a numerical value to be compared with a random value MR7 (not shown) for determining whether or not to execute the active display change effect is assigned to each of whether or not the active display change effect is executed. Yes.

  The ROM 121 stores an active display change effect pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of effect patterns for the active display change effect. Specifically, in this table, a numerical value to be compared with a random number (not shown) for determining the effect pattern of the active display change effect is assigned to each effect pattern of the active display change effect.

  Further, the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of effect control patterns used for the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations by various effect devices. By setting the effect control pattern, various variable display operations such as decorative symbols, notice effects, and the like are realized.

  The various effect control patterns are configured by data indicating control contents of various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern is a decoration corresponding to a plurality of types of variation patterns, in the period from when the variation of the special symbol is started in the special game until the finalized special symbol that is the special graphic display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as effect operations in symbol variable display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect operations without variable symbol display.

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. The effect control pattern is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations such as an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. The contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, and the like may be set in series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value that is compared with the value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control CPU 120, and at the execution time of each effect operation. Corresponding determination values are set in advance.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. The audio control data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 8 such as data indicating an output mode of a production sound or the like interlocked with a variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating the light emission operation mode of the lamp 9 (light emitter). The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all effect control patterns.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the production control process timer value matches any of the production control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the production control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speaker 8 in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control is performed to cause the lamp 9 to emit light in a mode specified by the lamp control data, and an operation specified by the operation detection control data. Control is performed to determine the content of the effect by accepting an operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B in the effective period.

  When setting the effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the ROM 121 of pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern. The storage address may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and the read position of the stored data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer determination values. If the production control process timer value matches, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 advances the control of the effect device according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that receives a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like develops the image data indicated by the command by reading it from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  The RAM 122 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 10A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. In the effect control flag setting unit 191, a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the first start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the first start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of reserved storage is provided. When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening, a set of four commands including a start opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command is set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Sent to. The first start winning reception command buffer 194A has a storage area so that among these commands, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a first reserved memory number notification command can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the time of the first start prize from the head in the empty area of the first start prize reception command buffer 194A. At the time of the first start winning, command transmission is performed in the order of the first start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the first reserved memory number notification command. Accordingly, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. The category command and the first pending storage number notification command are stored in this order.

  The command stored in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A is deleted one by one every time the decorative symbol variable display is started in synchronization with the first special game, while maintaining the buffer number, Subsequent commands are shifted. Specifically, when the decorative symbol variable display is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, it is stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the first start opening prize designation command. One deleted command is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command is shifted while maintaining the winning order. The second start prize receiving command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 10C is the same as the first start prize receiving command buffer 194A shown in FIG.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data constituting the first prefetch notice buffer 194C as shown in FIG. 10D is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first prefetch notice buffer 194C is provided with a storage area corresponding to each data constituting the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C, the contents of the decision concerning the prefetch notice effects related to the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 or the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. Is done. When pending data associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., the first prefetch notice buffer 194C The contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. In addition, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B, the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is changed to another buffer number. In the first prefetch notice buffer 194C, the content associated with the buffer number is also shifted to the other buffer number. The second prefetching notice buffer 194D as shown in FIG. 10E is the same as the first prefetching notice buffer 194C of FIG.

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

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

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

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

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a command control process (S17). After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 11 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S101 of FIG. 12 as the start winning determination process. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S208 and S211 in FIG. FIG. 15A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S220 of FIG. 14 as the winning random number determination process.

  In the start winning determination process in the special symbol process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first detects 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. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON (S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number (the first special figure game holding number) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit memory number). (4)) is determined (S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. If the first special figure reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in S202 (S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” (S207).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is off in S201 (S201; No), or when the number of first special figure reservation storage reaches the upper limit in S202 (S202; Yes), the process of S209 is executed. Thereafter, whether or not the second start port switch 22B is turned on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Is determined (S203). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (S203; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number (the holding number of the second special figure game) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit memory number). (4)) is determined (S204). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding memory number is not the upper limit value in S204 (S204; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” (S210).

  After the process of S207 is executed, a start winning process (FIG. 14) is executed (S208), the stored value of the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (S209), and the process proceeds to S203. After the process of S210 is executed, a start winning process (FIG. 14) is executed (S211), the stored value of the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (S212), and the start winning determination process is terminated. . Thereby, even if it is a case where the start winning of a game ball is detected at the same time in the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, the processing based on each detection can be completed.

  As the start winning process (S208, S211), the CPU 103 updates the special figure holding storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value stored in the start port buffer by 1 (S215 in FIG. 14). Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. Subsequent to the process of S215, the total pending storage number is updated to be incremented by 1 (S216).

  After executing the process of S216, the CPU 103, among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the jackpot type determining The numerical data indicating the random value MR2 and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category are extracted (S217). The numeric data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit 151 corresponding to the start port buffer value (S218).

  Subsequent to the processing of S218, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (S219). The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is done.

  Following the process of S219, a winning random number determination process is executed (S220). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (S221). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is done.

  As the winning random number determination process (S220), the CPU 103 checks the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by confirming the state of the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example. It is identified (S401 in FIG. 15A). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Subsequent to the processing of S401, from the table data constituting the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the starting port buffer value ("1" or "2") and the current game The special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the state is selected (S402). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in S217 of FIG. 14 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (S403). In the big hit determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result decision table data selected by the process of S402 are set, and the CPU 103 decides each random number MR1 and each decision value. It suffices if it is possible to determine the presence or absence of a decision value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the values one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, when it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit” (big hit start determination) it can.

  When it is determined in S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (S403; No), it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 is within a predetermined small hit determination range (S404). The CPU 103 executes the same process as in the big hit determination range for the determined value assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit” in the special figure display result determination table data selected by the process of S402. It suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the small hit determination range. If it is determined in S404 that it is not within the small hit determination range (S404; No), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Is set (S405).

  If it is determined in S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (S404; Yes), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (S407).

  When it is determined in S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (S409). At this time, the CPU 103 determines in accordance with the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified in correspondence with the start port buffer value. The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. Settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result in the process of S409 to the effect control board 12 are performed (S410).

  After performing any of the processes of S405, S407, and S410, the variation category is determined (S412). That is, the variation category is determined as one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. In the process of S412, the CPU 103 determines that there are a plurality of variation category determination tables stored in the ROM 101 (a plurality of types of variation category determination tables having different types of variation categories that can be determined in the variation category determination table, different determination ratios, and the like). ) To select one of the variation category determination tables to be set as the use table.

  Specifically, the CPU 103 displays the special figure display result (for example, the determination result of S403 or S404, etc.), the reserved memory number (for example, the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154). Or the like, the variable category determination table to be set as the use table is selected. Subsequently, the CPU 103 converts the variation category determination table set as the use table and numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation category extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Based on the plurality of types of variation categories, one of the variation categories is determined.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a selection example of the variation category determination table. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a variation category determination table. This variation category determination table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of variation categories. For simplification of explanation, the variation category determination table in which the determination ratio is set as shown in FIG. 17A may be simply referred to as the variation category determination table in FIG. FIG. 16 shows a selection example in which any setting is selected from the four types (setting “C-TBL1” to setting “C-TBL4”) of FIG. 17A to FIG. This is a selection example in which any one of the variation category determination tables is selected from the four types of variation category determination tables.

  In the variation category determination table of FIG. 17, numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation category are assigned to a plurality of types of variation categories.

  After that, according to the determination result (determination result) in the process of S412, a setting for transmitting any of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 15B to the effect control board 12 is performed (S413). The winning random number determination process is terminated.

  After executing the start winning determination process in S101 of FIG. 12, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. To do.

  The special symbol normal process of S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of a special symbol or decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Done. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance. The special symbol normal process will be described later.

  The variation pattern setting process of S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 5, a first variation start command (or a second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command. The transmission setting process for transmitting etc. is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”. The setting of the variation pattern will be described later.

  The special symbol variation process of S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. The process etc. which measure is included. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted by 1 or added by 1, It is a first special figure game (special game using the first special figure) by the special symbol display device 4A, or a second special figure game (special drawing using the second special figure) by the second special symbol display device 4B. The elapsed time is measured by a common timer regardless of whether it is a game. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Thus, the special symbol variation process of S112 may be a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the first special game or the second special game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

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

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

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

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

  The big hit end process of S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot ending process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, or the lamp 9. And a process for performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit release pre-processing of S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process of S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”.

  The small hit end processing of S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process waits until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an effect operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, or the lamp 9. The processing to do is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S110 of FIG. 12 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (S231). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second special figure game is put on hold. For example, in the process of S231, the second pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

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

  Subsequent to the processing of S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated to be subtracted by 1, and the second special figure reserved memory unit In 151B, the hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry ( S233). In the process of S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in S231 (S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (S235). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special figure game is put on hold. For example, in the process of S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. .

  As described above, since the process of S235 is executed when it is determined in S231 that the second special figure holding memory number is “0”, the first special figure game and the second special figure game Is held, the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game. It should be noted that the second special figure game is not limited to being executed in preference to the first special figure game, and the game ball enters (passes through) the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening). ) And special drawing games (first special drawing game, second special drawing game) may be executed in the order in which the starting prizes (first starting prize, second starting prize) are generated. In this case, it is only necessary to provide a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated, and to determine which of the first special game and the second special game is to be executed from the stored data.

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

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

  After executing either of the processes of S234 and S238, as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “losing”, FIG. Similarly to the process of S402 shown in (A), special table display result determination table data is selected (S239). That is, in the process of S402, the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B is set in the use table according to the start port buffer value (“1” or “2”). In the process of S239, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A is set in the use table, and when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”. The second special figure display result determination table 130B may be set in the use table. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 stored in the fluctuation random number buffer is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. Compared with the value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” (S240).

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

  Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (S245), the determined jackpot type is set. Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

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

  When it is determined in S246 that it is not “small hit” (S246; No), or after executing any of the processes of S245 and S247, whether to control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state in advance A determined special symbol is set corresponding to the determination result, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state (S248).

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in S248, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S249), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. If the number of reserved games stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in S235 (S235; Yes), the predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (S250), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. To do. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  In the variation pattern setting process of S111, the CPU 103 determines the random value MR3 for determining the variation category and the variation pattern determining variation from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR5 is extracted.

  As described above, when there is a determination value of the random value MR3 corresponding to the same variation category in any of the variation category determination tables corresponding to the number of reserved memories, the determination corresponding to the same variation category When the random number value MR3 that matches the value is extracted at the time of winning, the number of reserved memories differs greatly between when the winning random number determination process (S220) is executed and when the variation pattern setting process (S111) is executed. In the variation pattern setting process, the same variation category as the winning random number determination process is determined. For example, in the specific examples of the variable category determination tables “C-TBL1” to “C-TBL3” described above, if the random value MR3 extracted at the time of winning is, for example, “99”, the winning is won regardless of the number of reserved memories. The fluctuation category “PA5” is determined in both the random time value determination process and the fluctuation pattern setting process. For example, if the random number MR3 extracted at the time of winning is in the range of “97” to “98”, the variation category “PA4” is determined regardless of the number of reserved memories, both in the winning random number determination process and the variation pattern setting process. Is done. In the process of S261, it is preferable to determine the variation category using the variation category determination random value MR3 stored as the pending data, but the CPU 103 newly extracts the variation category determination random value MR3. Alternatively, the variation category may be determined using the newly extracted random value MR3 for determining the variation category.

  Subsequently, using the newly extracted random number MR3 for determining the variation category, the CPU 103 determines the variation category as in S412. That is, as shown in FIG. 16, a variation category determination table to be used is selected from the plurality of variation category determination tables shown in FIG. And the variation category is determined based on the random number MR3 for determining the variation category. Subsequently, the CPU 103 selects any variation pattern determination table to be set as a use table from among a plurality of variation pattern determination tables stored in the ROM 101, based on the variation category that is the determination result. Subsequently, based on the variation pattern determination table set as the use table and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern, the CPU 103 selects any variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns. decide.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio of the variation pattern. Note that the ROM 101 stores eight types of variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the variation categories.

  As described above, in the main board 11, in the start winning determination process in S101, transmission setting for transmitting the start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed to the effect control board 12 (S219). ), Transmission setting for transmitting the symbol designation command according to the special symbol display result determined in S403, S404, S409, etc. is performed (S405, S407, S410), and according to the variation category determined in S412 Transmission setting for transmitting the variable category command (S413) is performed, and transmission setting for transmitting the pending storage number notification command is performed (S221).

  After these processes are executed, the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 11 is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening). When the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, a start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, variation category command, reserved memory number notification command Four commands (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are collectively transmitted as one set within one timer interrupt.

  In the main board 11, in the special symbol normal processing of S110, a fixed special symbol which becomes a variable symbol display result of the special symbol using the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, etc. In the variation pattern setting process of S111, the variation pattern of the decorative design is determined using the random value MR3 for determining the variation category, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern, and the like.

  Further, in the variation pattern setting process of S111, a variable display result notification command for designating the confirmed special symbol determined as described above, a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern of the decorative symbol determined as described above, etc. Transmission settings for transmission to the control board 12 are performed. When the variable display is started by executing the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 11 after these processes are executed, a variable display result notification command, a variation pattern designation command, etc. are included in one timer interrupt. Sent in batch. Note that the commands are not limited to being transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process of S17 for each timer interrupt.

  In other words, at the timing when the special symbol or decorative symbol variable display is started, the special symbol display process (variable display result of the special symbol) is set to “big hit” or “small bonus” in the special symbol normal processing (S110). Whether or not to control to the small hit game state is determined, a specific variable display mode (variation pattern) of the decorative design is determined in the variation pattern setting process (S111), and each effect control command The content determined by is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Prior to this, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening), a “big hit” or “small” is determined by the random number value determination process at winning (S220). Whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state as a “winning”, a determination of a rough variable display mode (variation category) of the decorative design, etc. is performed, and is determined by each production control command The contents are transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 20 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and is mounted on the effect control board 12. Register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (S72; No), the process of S72 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, control that becomes an effect control command or the like 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 signal.

  The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in S72 (S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (S73), and command analysis processing is executed (S74). In the command analysis process executed in S74, for example, 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 are read out and then read out. Settings and control corresponding to the production control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in S74, the effect control process process is executed (S75). In the effect control process in S75, various effect devices such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speaker 8, a light emission operation in the lamp 9, and a drive operation in the effect model are used. With respect to the control content of the effect operation used, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  Following the effect control process of S75, an effect random number update process is executed (S76), and the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are shown as various random values used for effect control. Numeric data is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to S72. The various random number values updated in S76 and used for effect control include various random number values such as MR6 to MR12, in addition to a random number for determining a fixed symbol, which will be described later.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S74 of FIG. 20 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (S501). At this time, if there is no received command (S501; No), the command analysis processing is terminated.

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

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

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

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

  When the received command is a symbol designating command at S506 (S506; Yes), when the received command is a variable category command at S507 (S507; Yes), or any of the processes of S503, S505, S509, and S511 is executed. After that, in the process of S503 for the received command received immediately before the received command, if the first pending storage number notification waiting time is set, the received command is received at the first start winning received command buffer 194A. (S512), the process returns to the process of S501.

  If the received command is a symbol designation command in S506 (S506; Yes), if the received command is a variable category command in S507 (S507; Yes), or any of the processes of S503, S505, S509, and S511 When the second pending storage number notification waiting time is set in the processing of S503 for the received command received immediately before the received command after the execution of the received command, the received command is received at the second start winning received command. After storing at the head of the empty area in the buffer 194B (S512), the process returns to S501.

  If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in S510 (S510; No), after making settings according to other received commands (S513), the process returns to S501. For example, when the received command is a gaming state designation command, the gaming state designation command is analyzed to identify the current gaming state. Also, for example, when the received command is a hit end designation command, the hit end designation command is analyzed to determine whether the time is short.

  Start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designation command, variation category command, reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command, second reserved memory number) An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning is generated as in the case of a notification command) is also referred to as a start winning command. The first reserved memory number notification command, the second reserved memory number notification command, the first start opening prize designation command, and the second start opening prize designation command are also referred to as reserved storage information. The symbol designation command and the variation category command are also referred to as determination result information.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in S75 of FIG. 20 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a winning effect determining process (S150). FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S150 of FIG. 22 as the winning effect determination process.

  In the winning effect determination process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first stores the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer (the first starting winning reception command buffer 194A or the second starting winning reception command buffer 194B). It is checked (S151), and it is determined whether or not a first start port winning designation command is received as a new received command (S152). When it is determined in S152 that the first start opening winning designation command has not been received (S152; No), the contents stored in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B are checked (S153), and as a new received command, It is determined whether a second start opening winning designation command has been received (S153). When it is determined in S154 that the second start opening winning designation command has not been received (S154; No), the winning effect determining process is terminated.

  When it is determined in S152 that the first start opening winning designation command has been received (S152; Yes), if it is specified that the time is not short in the process of S513 in the command analysis process of FIG. 21 (S155). : NO), the first hold effect determination process is executed (S160). The first hold effect determination process includes a process of determining a display mode (also referred to as a display mode at the time of addition) of the hold display when the additional display is performed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. In addition, in the case where a hold change effect or a hold change gaze effect for a hold display when additionally displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is executed, in the step, whether the hold change effect or the hold change gaze effect is executed. What is necessary is just to perform the process which determines the execution timing of a hold | maintenance effect, etc., when the process which determines NO is determined, when it determines to perform a hold | maintenance effect.

  First, the determination process for determining the display mode of the hold display when additionally displaying in the first start winning storage display area 5HL will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display. It is assumed that the ROM 121 stores seven types of hold display mode determination tables corresponding to the variation categories.

  According to FIG. 24, the display mode of the hold display is determined by each of the tables (A) to (G). The types of display modes to be determined are the normal display mode, the first specific display mode, It is roughly divided into three types, the second specific display mode. The normal display mode is “sphere”. The first specific display mode is a display mode (also referred to as a character icon) of an icon shape using “character”. The second specific display mode is a display mode of an icon shape (also referred to as a character icon) using a “character” composed of “human character”. An example of a “sphere” is shown in FIG. Examples of “character icons” are shown in FIGS. 30 and 32. Examples of “character icons” are shown in FIGS. Icon-like hold displays such as “character icons” and “character icons” are used for production as hold displays of a specific display form of a type different from the normal display form of a general “sphere”.

  In the hold display mode determination table of FIG. 24, when the hold display of the hold storage to be determined is determined as the display mode of the character icon, the display mode of a predetermined character icon (for example, the display at the time of appearance consisting of characters “caution”) After the appearance of the hold display in the mode), either the hold display mode change effect or the fluctuation corresponding display mode change effect may be executed in response to the hold storage in which the hold display is made. The on-hold display mode change effect by the character icon is, for example, an effect that suggests that the display mode of the character changes during the on-hold display after the on-hold display by the character icon appears in the normal display mode (for example, “attention”) This is an effect that suggests that the character in the normal display mode changes to the character in the specific display mode of “opportunity” or “hot”. The variation corresponding display mode change effect by the character icon is, for example, an effect suggesting that the display mode of the character icon similarly changes during the active display corresponding to the hold display by the character icon (during display in the active display area AHA). It is. The hold display mode change effect and the variation-corresponding display mode change effect may be collectively referred to as a display mode change effect. A specific example of the hold display mode change effect by the character icon and the change corresponding display mode change effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the table of FIG. 24, when the hold display of the target hold storage is determined as the display mode of the character icon, the hold display is performed in the display mode of the predetermined character icon (for example, the display mode when appearing consisting of one character). After the appearance, either the hold display mode change effect or the fluctuation corresponding display mode change effect may be executed in response to the hold storage in which the hold display is performed. The on-hold display mode change effect by the character icon is, for example, an effect (for example, one character) suggesting that the display mode of the character changes during the on-hold display after the on-screen display by the character icon appears in the normal display mode. This is an effect suggesting a change from the normal display mode to the specific display mode of two characters or three characters). The variation corresponding display mode change effect by the character icon is an effect suggesting that the display mode of the character icon similarly changes during the active display corresponding to the hold display, for example. A specific example of the hold display mode change effect and the variation corresponding display mode change effect by the character icon will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The “sphere” hold display shows “red sphere”, “yellow sphere”, “blue sphere”, and “white sphere” in each table of FIG. In the hold display of “sphere”, for example, in the case of reach, red and yellow are more easily determined than in the case of non-reach, and blue and white (initial color) are less likely to be determined. In addition, in the case of reaching, it is easier to determine red and yellow, and it is more difficult to determine blue and white than in the case of reaching hot (eg, normal reach) when it is hot (eg, super reach). ing. Alternatively, according to FIGS. 16, 17, and 24, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, red and yellow are more easily determined than when the special figure display result is “losing”. The white color is difficult to determine. In other words, the red and yellow display modes have a higher expectation level for a hot performance and a big hit than the blue and white display modes. More specifically, in the order of red, yellow, blue, and white, the degree of expectation that a hot performance is executed and the degree of expectation that becomes a big hit are high.

  The display mode of the suspension display of the character icon is displayed as “character” in each table of FIG. When it is determined to be “character”, the newly added hold display appears as the display mode (normal display mode) of the character icon, and the hold as described above corresponding to the hold storage in which the hold display is made Either the display mode change effect or the fluctuation corresponding display mode change effect can be executed.

  The display mode of the character icon hold display is displayed as “character character” in each table of FIG. When it is determined to be “character”, the newly added hold display is set as the character icon display mode (normal display mode), and the above-described hold display corresponding to the hold storage in which the hold display is performed. Either the display mode change effect or the fluctuation corresponding display mode change effect can be executed.

  According to the table of FIG. 24, as understood with reference to the determination ratio of the random number MR6, the higher the expectation level of the jackpot, the higher the variation display, the longer the display with the character icon or the display with the character icon is selected. The ratio is high. In this example, the higher the degree of expectation that is a big hit, the higher the percentage of the reserved display by the character icon selected than the reserved display by the character icon.

  In the first hold effect determination process (S160), the effect control CPU 120 uses the change category specified by the change category command transmitted from the main board 11 to store the plurality of hold display mode determination tables shown in FIG. A hold display mode determination table to be used is selected, and a hold is additionally displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL based on the selected hold display mode determination table and the random number MR6 for determining the display mode of the hold display. The display mode of display (display mode when added) is determined. As a result, the display mode of the hold display to be additionally displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is determined as one of “sphere”, “character icon”, and “character icon”. ", The color is determined.

  After executing the first hold effect determining process (S160), the effect control CPU 120 stores the determination content of the first hold effect determining process based on the determination result of the first hold effect determining process (S161). Specifically, for example, the CPU 120 for effect control uses a first display corresponding to the buffer number of the first start winning in the first start winning received command buffer 194A as the display mode of the hold display in the first hold effect determining process. The determination content (display mode at the time of addition) of the first hold effect determination process is stored in association with the buffer number of the prefetch notice buffer 194C.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the hold change effect in the first hold effect determination process for the hold display of “sphere”, and determines to execute the hold change effect. Received command buffer at the time of first start winning corresponding to the determination contents of the determination process (execution timing when executing the hold change effect, execution timing when executing the hold change effect effect, execution timing when executing the hold change effect) In association with the buffer number of the first prefetch notice buffer 194C corresponding to the buffer number in 194A, the determination contents of the hold effect determination process (information (for example, flag) indicating that the hold change effect is executed, the hold change gasset effect) Information indicating execution (for example, flag), information indicating execution of pending change (for example, flag)), and target Information (for example, corresponding to the buffer number of the first start winning in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A) specifying the hold display changed by the hold effect (ie, the hold display by the first start winning) as the stop display The first prefetch preview buffer 194C buffer number) may be stored.

  In this case, for example, in the first hold effect determination process at the time of the first start winning of the third special figure hold memory number 3, the additional display mode “white”, the hold effect “executed (hold change effect executed) When the execution timing is determined as “next variation”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the buffer number of the first start winning in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A (for example, the buffer number “3”). ”) Is stored in association with the buffer number (buffer number“ 3 ”) of the first prefetch notice buffer 194C corresponding to the first prefetch notice buffer 194C, and the first corresponding to the execution timing“ next variation ”is stored. The buffer number (buffer number) of the first prefetch notice buffer 194C corresponding to the buffer number (buffer number “1”) in the reception command buffer 194A at the time of 1 start winning prize It may be stored and "1") information and buffer number '3' indicating running held change effect in association with the.

  When the CPU 120 for effect control determines to execute the hold change effect in the first hold effect determination process for the hold display of “sphere”, the first start corresponding to the execution timing of the first hold effect determination process In association with the buffer number of the first look-ahead preview buffer 194C corresponding to the buffer number in the winning reception command buffer 194A, only the information specifying the target hold display (hold display by the first start win) is stored. (It is not necessary to store information indicating that the hold change effect is executed.)

  After executing the process of S161, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the display mode of the hold display determined in the first hold effect determining process (S160) (the first start winning buffer in the first start winning received command buffer 194A). The first hold addition for adding a new hold display to the first start winning memory display area 5HL based on the display mode at the time of addition stored in association with the buffer number of the first prefetch notice buffer 194C corresponding to the number The process is executed (S162). More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 causes the first start-winning memory display area 5HL to display a hold display according to the display mode at the time of addition stored in association with the buffer number of the first prefetch notice buffer 194C described above. By setting the control pattern as a usage pattern and transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set presentation control pattern to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, the first hold effect The hold display according to the display mode at the time of addition determined in the determination process is added to the first start winning prize storage display area 5HL. Then, the winning effect determination process is terminated.

  In S154, it is determined that the second start opening winning designation command is received (S154; Yes), and when it is specified that the time is short in the process of S513 in the command analysis process of FIG. 21 (S156: YES) ), The second hold effect determination process is executed (S163). The second hold effect determination process includes a process for determining a display mode (also referred to as a display mode at the time of addition) of the hold display when the additional display is performed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR. Thereby, the display mode of the hold display to be additionally displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR is determined as one of “sphere”, “character icon”, and “character icon”. ", The color is determined. In addition, in the case of executing a hold change effect or a hold change gaze effect for a hold display when additionally displaying in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, in the step, whether the hold change effect or the hold change gaze effect is executed. What is necessary is just to perform the process which determines the execution timing of a hold | maintenance effect, etc., when the process which determines NO is determined, when it determines to perform a hold | maintenance effect.

  The processes of S163, S164, and S165 related to the second start opening prize are the same as the processes related to the respective processes of S160, S161, and S162 related to the first start opening prize, and the “first” in each step. "Is replaced with" second ", and the code can be replaced in accordance with the replacement, and the description is omitted.

  When it is determined in S152 that the first start opening winning designation command has been received (S152; Yes), and it is specified that the time is short in the process of S513 in the command analysis process of FIG. 21 (S155: YES), The CPU 120 for effect control determines the display mode of the first hold display to be additionally displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL as the initial color (white), and uses the stored content in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. In association with the same buffer number as the corresponding buffer number, the first hold display in the white display mode is added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL (S166). Then, the winning effect determination process is terminated.

  In S154, it is determined that the second start opening winning designation command is received (S154; Yes), and it is specified that the time is not short in the process of S513 in the command analysis process of FIG. 21 (S156: YES) ), The effect control CPU 120 determines the display mode of the second hold display to be additionally displayed in the second start winning memory display area 5HR as the normal display (white ball), and the second start winning prize reception command buffer 194B In association with the same buffer number as the buffer number corresponding to the stored content, the second hold display in the normal display (white ball) display mode is added to the second start winning storage display area 5HR (S166). Then, the winning effect determination process is terminated.

  After the winning effect determination process of S150 shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, the following S170 to 177 are performed. Select one of the processes and execute it.

  The variable display start waiting process of S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” which is the initial value. This variable display start waiting process is based on whether a first variation start command (or second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11 are received. This includes processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the display device 5. When it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process of S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 Active to shift the first hold display or the second hold display, to determine the fixed decorative pattern according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, etc. Processing for displaying a special image representing information corresponding to the active display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display in the display area AHA, various effects and effects of various effects (for example, active display as a main notice effect) It includes a process for determining a change effect and an effect mode of the active display change effect. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The effect process during variable display in S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect process during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process. Various control data are read out, and various effect controls (for example, variable display control of decorative symbols during variable display of decorative symbols) are performed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a video signal (effect image) to the image display device 5 based on the read control data, and displays the effect signal on the screen. Then, various kinds of effect control such as control for outputting the effect sound from the speaker 8 and control for turning on / off / flashing the lamp 9 by outputting the illumination signal to the lamp control board 14 are executed.

  After performing such effect control, for example, corresponding to the fact that an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols has been read from the effect control pattern, or that a symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Then, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the fixed decorative design is displayed in a completely stopped state in response to the end code being read from the production control pattern, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, Even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative symbol on the production control board 12 side. When the definitive decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

  The small hitting effect process in S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit gaming state, reads various control data based on the setting contents, and changes in S172. Similarly to the effect processing during display, various effect control in the small hit gaming state is executed by outputting a video signal, a sound effect signal, an electrical decoration signal, or the like. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. .

  The small hit end effect process of S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, etc., reads various control data based on the set contents, and the variable of S172 Similarly to the effect processing during display, various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electrical decoration signal, or the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit gaming state, reads various control data based on the set contents, and is performing variable display in S172. Similar to the effect process, various effect controls in the big hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electric decoration signal, or the like. Further, in the big hit effect process, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  The ending effect process of S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, etc., reads various control data based on the set content, and the variable display effect in S172 Similar to the processing, various kinds of effect control at the end of the big hit gaming state is executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electric decoration signal, or the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S171 of FIG. 22 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (S522; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated fluctuation pattern is changed. This is a non-reach variation pattern (that is, “PA1-1”, “PA2-1”, “PA2-2”, “PA2-3” in FIG. 5) corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach”. It is determined whether or not (S523).

  When it is determined in S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (S523; Yes), a combination of a definite decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting a non-reach combination is determined (S524).

  If it is determined in S523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (S523; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting a reach combination is determined (S525). As an example, in the process of S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left / right fixed symbol determination table, etc., the symbols that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the fixed decorative symbols. The decorative design with the same number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When it is determined in S522 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (S522; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display result is “ It is determined whether it is a “small hit” or other cases (S526). When it is determined to be “Accuracy” or “Small Hit” (S526; Yes), for example, a definite decorative symbol that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small Hit”, such as an opening chance. Is determined (S527). In this case, numerical data indicating a random number for chance determination that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined chance determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the above, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chances may be determined.

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

  If it is specified that the time is not short in the processing of S513 in the command analysis processing of FIG. 21 (S155: NO), after executing any of the processing of S524, S525, S527, or S528, the pending digest processing is executed. (S531). Specifically, an active display corresponding to the variation is displayed in the active display area AHA (in other words, a special image including the active display corresponding to the variation is displayed). For example, when the change of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special symbol game (when the variable display of the decorative symbol is linked to the first special symbol game), the first start winning memory display area An active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of 5HL is displayed in the active display area AHA (a special image including an active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the first start winning storage display area 5HL Is displayed). More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 moves the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the first start winning memory display area 5HL to the active display area AHA to display the active display. Is set as a usage pattern, and the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set production control pattern is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. An active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the area 5HL is displayed in the active display area AHA. The same is true when the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game.

  Further, in the process of S531, when there is a hold display in addition to the hold display (active display) to be digested in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the effect control CPU 120 starts the other hold display for the first start. When there is a hold display in addition to the active display in the second start-winning memory display area 5HR, the other hold display is shifted in the second start-winning memory display area 5HR.

  After executing the process of S531, an effect execution setting process is executed (S532). In the effect execution setting process (S532), when the hold display is determined to be “sphere”, it is determined whether or not to execute a silhouette effect that makes the change in the hold display difficult to view or invisible (hidden state). A process for determining, a process for determining whether or not an action effect suggesting a change in the mode of the hold display is executed, a process for determining whether the change in the mode of the hold display succeeds or fails as a result of the action effect, and In addition, processing for setting (or resetting) an effect control pattern based on these processing results is included.

  Further, in the effect execution setting process (S532), when the newly appearing hold display is determined to be a display form of an icon shape such as a character icon or a character icon, a display form change effect execution timing selection process, It further includes a display mode change effect type selection process, an icon effect setting process for executing the change mode selection process, a process for setting (or resetting) an effect control pattern based on the processing results, and the like.

  The display mode change effect execution timing selection processing is the execution timing of the display mode change effect (hold display mode change effect or variation-corresponding display mode change effect) corresponding to the hold storage in which the icon display of the character icon or the character icon is held. This is a process of selecting and determining. As shown in FIGS. 27A, 27B, etc., the execution timing of such hold display is, for example, during hold display after the first hold display shift after the hold display corresponding to the hold storage appears. And the timing during active display corresponding to the reserved storage are selected and determined.

  The display mode change effect type selection processing selects and determines the type of display mode change effect (hold display mode change effect or variation-corresponding display mode change effect) of the “character” or “character” icon shape display or active display. It is processing. As shown in FIGS. 27C, 27D, etc., the type of display mode change effect is selected and determined as one of the first change effect to the fourth change effect.

  In the change mode selection process, the display mode change effect (hold display mode change effect or variation-corresponding display mode change effect) of the display of the “character” or “character” icon shape display is selected and determined. It is processing. As shown in FIGS. 27E to 27L, the display mode change effect (holding display mode change effect or change-corresponding display mode change effect) of the character icon is displayed as “no change” and “opportunity”. And “Intense heat” are selected and determined. The display mode change effect of the character icon (the hold display mode change effect or the variation-corresponding display mode change effect) is selected and determined from among “no change”, “two people” display, and “three people” display. The

  After executing the processing of S532, the execution execution setting during other variable display is performed (S533). As an example, in the processing of S533, execution setting of “single notification effect” that immediately notifies (determined notification) that the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the big hit notification sound or the big hit notification light emission may be performed. . Examples of jackpot notification sounds are alarm sounds, chime sounds, siren sounds, and the like. An example of the big hit notification light emission is light emission of a flash lamp constituting the light emitting member 9CC. Moreover, in the process of S533, you may set so that the production | presentation of a predetermined aspect may be performed, for example for liveliness, regardless of whether a variable display result turns into "big hit". For example, you may set so that the effect of the aspect which a predetermined lamp 9 (for example, light emission member 9SL, 9SR) light-emits is performed.

  After executing the processing of S533, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (S534). Subsequently, a change display start setting process for setting the start of the change of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is executed (S535). For example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern set as the use pattern in the effect execution setting process of S532 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The sound output from the speaker 8 is output by transmitting the effect sound signal specified by the sound control data included in the effect control pattern to the sound control board 13 or the like for starting the variation of the decorative design on the screen 5. The setting for starting, the setting for starting the light emission in the lamp 9 is performed by transmitting an illumination signal designated by the lamp control data included in the effect control pattern to the lamp control board 14.

  After executing the processing of S535, the command stored in the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A or the second starting winning prize reception command buffer 194B is digested (S536). Specifically, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special game, the effect control CPU 120 is the smallest of the commands associated with the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A. The command (first set entry prize designation command) stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command is deleted while deleting the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number. The command associated with is shifted while maintaining the winning order, and when the variable display of the decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, it is stored in the received command buffer at the second start winning prize. The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number is deleted and deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to the larger buffer number than the buffer number of the command, shifts while maintaining the winning order.

  In the processing of S536, deletion or shift of information stored in the first prefetching preview buffer 194C or the second prefetching preview buffer 194D provided in the RAM 122 or the like is also performed in accordance with the command deletion or shift. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (S537), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  Here, the effect execution setting process (S532) will be described in detail. First, a process for determining whether or not to execute a silhouette effect that makes a change in the hold display difficult to view or invisible (a concealed state), and whether or not to execute an effect effect that suggests a change in the mode of the hold display The process for determining whether the change of the mode of the hold display is successful or unsuccessful as a result of the effect and the effect effect will be described.

  FIG. 26 is a first diagram illustrating the on-hold selection effect pattern table. Referring to FIG. 26, this table shows whether or not the silhouette effect is executed according to the type of the variation pattern corresponding to the hold display, or the action effect is executed when the hold display is determined to be a sphere. It is a table for determining whether the change of the mode of a pending | holding display succeeds or fails as a result of an effect presentation.

  In this table, the number of determination values to be compared with the random value MR7 is shown. For the non-reach variation patterns PA1-X and PA2-X, 100 determination values are assigned to the silhouette effect non-execution and the action effect non-execution. Similarly, for each variation pattern PA3-X to PB5-X, silhouette effect execution and action effect success, silhouette effect execution and action effect failure, silhouette effect execution and action effect non-execution, silhouette effect non-execution and effect effect The number of determination values is assigned to each of success, silhouette effect non-execution and action effect failure, and silhouette effect non-execution and action effect non-execution.

  In this table, the number of determination values is allocated so that the action effect execution is determined at a higher rate when the silhouette effect is executed than when the silhouette effect is not executed. As a result, there can be a relationship between the silhouette effect and the action effect. As a result, the interest of the silhouette effect and the effect effect can be improved.

  In addition, the number of judgment values is allocated so that the action effect success is determined so that the rate of change of the hold display varies depending on the success of the action effect depending on the type of variation pattern and the execution / non-execution of the silhouette effect. It has been. As a result, whether or not the hold display changes before and after the concealment state due to the difference in the expectation that the hold display changes depending on the type of variation pattern and the type of action effect for each execution / non-execution of the silhouette effect. The attention of the person can be noticed, and the interest of the effect production can be improved.

  Next, when the newly displayed on-hold display is determined to be a display form of an icon shape such as a character icon or a character icon, a display form change effect execution timing selection process, a display form change effect type selection process, a change The icon effect setting process for executing the mode selection process will be described. FIG. 27 is a second diagram showing the on-hold selection effect pattern table.

  FIG. 27A is a character hold display change effect timing selection table used when the hold display is determined as the character icon display mode. In FIG. 27 (A), the random number MR10 for determining the display mode change effect timing is selected as the relationship “on hold display> active display” at two types of display mode change effect timings during hold display and active display. Allocated as a percentage.

  FIG. 27B is a character hold display change effect timing selection table used when the hold display is determined as the character icon display mode. In FIG. 27B, the random number MR10 for selecting the display mode change effect timing is selected at a selection ratio of the relationship “hold display <active display” at two types of change effect timings during hold display and active display. Allocated.

  According to FIGS. 27A and 27B, when the hold display is the display mode of the character icon, the display during the hold display is more active during the display than when the hold display is the display mode of the character icon. Also, the rate at which the display mode change effect is executed is high. On the other hand, when the hold display is the display mode of the character icon, the ratio that the display mode change effect is executed in the active display than in the hold display compared to when the hold display is the display mode of the character icon Is expensive. Thereby, the player is focused on the display type (for example, the display type of character icon and character icon) to be changed in the display mode change effect and the timing of the display mode change (for example, the timing of holding display and active display). It is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the effect of changing the mode of the hold display.

  As for the display of the character icon and the display of the character icon, as shown in FIGS. 27 (E) to (L) described later, the ratio of the actual change of the display mode after the execution of the display mode change effect is the hold display. Equal to medium and active display. Therefore, when the hold display is the display mode of the character icon, the ratio of the display display change effect is higher in the hold display than in the active display, compared to when the character icon display mode, When the hold display is the display mode of the character icon, the ratio of the display mode change effect is higher in the active display than in the hold display compared to when the hold display is the display mode of the character icon Based on whether the hold display is displayed in the character icon display or the character icon display, the frequency of the icon display mode changes between the hold display and the active display, The ratio for selecting whether to change the display mode is different between the hold display and the active display. Thereby, about the change of the display mode of the hold display displayed in the icon shape and the display mode change of the active display, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the type of display to be changed and the timing of the display mode change. It is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to changes in the game.

  FIG. 27C is a character hold change effect type selection table used when the hold display is determined as the display mode of the character icon. As a kind of change effect when the hold display by the character icon is executed, a blue arrow as shown in FIG. 31 acts on the hold display or the active display (sometimes referred to as a blue effect) and the first change effect A red arrow as shown in FIG. 31 is provided so as to be selectable from a second change effect (sometimes referred to as a red effect) that acts on a hold display or an active display. The first change effect and the second change effect are different in the selection ratio of the icon display change mode after execution of the display mode change effect. For example, the second change effect (red effect) is the first change effect (blue effect). ) Is set to be higher in the selection ratio of the change mode having a higher expectation level that is a big hit (see FIGS. 27E to 27H). In FIG. 27 (C), the random number MR11 for selecting the display mode change effect type is allocated to the first change effect and the second change effect at a selection ratio of “first change effect = second change effect”. It has been.

  FIG. 27D is a character hold change effect type selection table used when the hold display is determined as the character icon display mode. As a kind of display mode change effect when the hold display by the character icon is executed, a blue arrow as shown in FIG. 31 acts on the hold display or the active display (sometimes referred to as a blue effect). An effect and a fourth change effect in which a red arrow as shown in FIG. 31 acts on hold display or active display (sometimes referred to as a red effect) are provided so as to be selectable. The third change effect and the fourth change effect have different selection ratios of icon display change modes after execution of the display mode change effect. For example, the fourth change effect (red effect) has a third change effect (blue effect). ) Is set to be higher in the selection ratio of the change mode having a higher degree of expectation that is a big hit (see FIGS. 27I to 27L). In FIG. 27D, the random number MR11 for selecting the display mode change effect type is allocated to the third change effect and the fourth change effect at a selection ratio of the relationship “third change effect = fourth change effect”. It has been.

  FIGS. 27E to 27H show the display mode change effect timing and the display mode selected and determined by the data tables of FIGS. 27A and 27C for the change display effect of the hold display by the character icon. It is a change selection table used when selecting and deciding a change mode of icon display according to a combination with a change production type. In these change selection tables, the change mode is divided into “no change”, “opportunity” display, and “extreme heat” display when the display result of the variable display becomes the jackpot display result and the loss display result. The random number value MR12 for selection is allocated with different selection ratios.

  FIG. 27E is a first change effect pending display change selection table used when the display mode change effect timing is selected and determined as being on hold display and the display mode change effect type is selected and determined as the first change effect. is there. FIG. 27F is a first change effect active display change selection table used when the display mode change effect timing is selected and determined as being active display, and the display mode change effect type is selected and determined as the first change effect. is there. FIG. 27G is a second change effect pending display change selection table used when the display mode change effect timing is selected and determined during hold display and the display mode change effect type is selected and determined as the second change effect. is there. FIG. 27H is a second change effect active display change selection table used when the display mode change effect timing is selected and determined during active display and the display mode change effect type is selected and determined as the second change effect. is there.

  27E to 27H, “no change” indicates an aspect in which the character icon does not change, and “opportunity” display indicates an aspect in which the character icon changes to an icon of the character “opportunity”. The “Intense fever” display indicates that the character icon is changed to an icon with a character “Intense fever”.

  In FIGS. 27E to 27H, the change selection random value MR12 is “no change <opportunity + rapid heat (changes)” when the jackpot display result is obtained, and “changes” when the loss display result is obtained. Allocation is based on a selection ratio of “None> Opportunity + Intense fever (changes)”. In FIGS. 27E to 27H, the random number MR12 is selected at a selection ratio of “opportunity <extreme heat” when the big hit display result is obtained, and “opportunity> extreme heat” when the loss display result is obtained. Allocated. Thereby, when the character icon changes, the degree of expectation that results in a jackpot display is higher than when the character icon does not change. In addition, when the character icon changes to “extremely hot”, the expectation that a jackpot display result is higher than when the character icon changes to “opportunity”.

  In FIG. 27 (F) and (H) used when the display mode change effect timing is selected and determined during active display when the character icon is on hold display, the display mode change effect timing is selected during the hold display. Compared to FIGS. 27E and 27G used when the determination is made, the selection ratio of the “extreme heat” display is set higher when the big hit display result is obtained.

  With such a setting, as for the character icon display, as shown in FIGS. 27A and 27B, the ratio of the character icon display mode change selected during active display is lower than during hold display. When the result is a big hit display result, there is a ratio that the display mode change that becomes a “hot” display with a higher level of expectation that is a big hit than the “opportunity” display compared to the hold display during active display is selected high. Thereby, the player can be made to pay more attention to the display mode change mode of the icon display based on the display type of the display mode change target and the selected change timing.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 27E to 27H, when the big hit display result is obtained, the second change effect (red effect) is more “opportunity or intense than the first change effect (blue effect). The rate of “heat (changed)” is high. Thus, when “opportunity or intense heat (changed)” is displayed by the second change effect (red effect), “opportunity or intense heat (changed)” is displayed by the first change effect (blue effect). Compared with the time of the game, the expectation level that results in the jackpot display is high, and the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot can be enhanced.

  In addition, the ratio of the “opportunity or intense heat (changed)” display is different between the first change effect (blue effect) and the second change effect (red effect), so that the icon display is being suspended, Alternatively, the player can be focused on the change mode during active display, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  FIGS. 27 (I) to 27 (L) show the display mode change effect timing selected and determined by the data table of FIGS. 27 (A) and 27 (C) for the display mode change effect of the hold display by the character icon. It is a change selection table used when selecting and deciding a change mode of icon display according to a combination with a display mode change production type. In these effect selection tables, when the display result of the variable display is the jackpot display result and when the display result is the loss display result, the display changes to “no change”, “two people” display, and “three people” display. The random number value MR12 for selection is allocated with different selection ratios.

  FIG. 27I is a third change effect on-hold display change selection table used when the change effect timing is selected and determined as being on hold display and the display mode change effect type is selected and determined on the third change effect. FIG. 27J is a third change effect active display change selection table used when the display form change effect timing is selected and determined as active display and the display form change effect type is selected and determined as the third change effect. is there. FIG. 27K is a fourth change effect on-hold display change selection table used when the display mode change effect timing is selected and determined as being on hold display, and the display mode change effect type is selected and determined on the fourth change effect. is there. FIG. 27L is a fourth change effect active display change selection table used when the display mode change effect timing is selected and determined as being active display, and the display mode change effect type is selected and determined as the fourth change effect. is there.

  27 (I) to (L), “no change” indicates a mode in which the character icon does not change, “2 people” display indicates a mode in which the character icon changes to an icon of “2 people”, and “ The “three people” display indicates that the character changes to the “three people” icon.

  In FIGS. 27I to 27L, the change selection random value MR12 is “no change <2 + 3 (with change)” when the jackpot display result is obtained, and “change” when the loss display result is obtained. None> 2 + 3 (changes) ”. In addition, in 26 (I) to (L), the random number MR12 has a selection ratio of “2 people <3 people” when the jackpot display result is obtained, and “2 people> 3 people” when the display result is lost. Is allocated. Thereby, when the character icon changes, the degree of expectation that results in a jackpot display is higher than when the character icon does not change. Also, when the character icon changes to “3 people”, the expectation level that results in a jackpot display is higher than when the character icon changes to “2 people”.

  27 (I) and (K) used when the change effect timing is selected and determined during the hold display when the character icon is displayed as a hold, when the change effect timing is selected and determined during the hold display. Compared with FIGS. 27 (J) and (L) used in FIG. 27, the selection ratio of the “three people” display is set higher when the big hit display result is obtained.

  With such a setting, as for the character icon display, as shown in FIGS. 27A and 27B, the ratio of selecting the character icon display mode change during the hold display is lower than during the active display. Proportion of selection of a display mode change that results in a “three-person” display with a higher level of expectation than a “two-person” display compared to an active display during hold display when the result is a jackpot display result Is expensive. Thereby, the player can be made to pay more attention to the display mode change mode of the icon display based on the display type of the display mode change target and the selected change timing.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 27I to 27L, when the big hit display result is obtained, the fourth change effect (red effect) is more “two people” than the third change effect (blue effect). Or the ratio of “3 people (changed)” is high. Thus, when “2 or 3 people (changed)” is displayed by the fourth change effect (red effect), “2 or 3 people (changed)” by the third change effect (blue effect). Compared to the case where the display is made, the expectation level of the big hit display result is high, and the player's sense of expectation for the big hit can be enhanced.

  In addition, the third change effect (blue effect) and the fourth change effect (red effect) are displayed on hold for the icon display because the ratio of “two or three (changed)” display is different. Alternatively, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the change mode during active display, and to further improve the interest of the game.

  Here, returning to FIG. 25 again, the variable display start setting process will be further described. In the effect execution setting process (S532), the effect control CPU 120 has a character icon or a character icon hold display selected by the hold display mode determination table of FIG. 24 as a newly appearing hold display. Sometimes, for example, as described with reference to FIGS. 27A to 27L, a process for realizing a display mode change effect with the effect content selected and determined is executed. For example, when the display mode change effect timing is selected and determined as being on hold display in FIG. 27 (A) or FIG. 27 (B), after the hold display is shifted in accordance with the hold on the variable display to be started, As described above, a setting process for executing the display mode change effect with the effect content selected and determined is performed.

  On the other hand, in the effect execution setting process (S532), when the display mode change effect timing is selected and determined as active display in FIG. 27 (A) or FIG. 27 (B), the active display corresponding to the hold storage as the effect object. Until the time is executed, the data specifying the content of the effect selected and determined as described above is associated with the data of the buffer number in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A corresponding to the reserved storage to be effected. The display mode change data provided in the RAM 122 is stored in the RAM 122, while storing the change effect designation data during active display designating that the display mode change effect is to be executed. Store in the effect storage area. Then, in step S532 of the effect execution setting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display to be started is a variable display corresponding to the pending storage of the effect target designated by the active display change effect designation data. Display mode change during active display based on the data specifying the content of the effect stored in the display mode change effect storage area when it is determined that the display is variable display corresponding to the hold storage of the effect target The production is executed.

  By executing the processing as described above, in the performance execution setting process (S532), when the display mode of the hold display is selected by the character icon or the character icon and the display mode change effect is executed, the display mode Effect execution setting process (S532) during the first on-hold display after the appearance of the on-hold display to be changed, or during the active display when the variable display based on the on-hold storage corresponding to the on-hold display is executed. The display mode change effect is executed based on the effect setting.

  Also, in the effect execution setting process (S532), the effect control CPU 120 executes the execution / non-execution of the silhouette effect and the execution / non-execution of the effect effect according to the type of the variation pattern for the hold display displayed as “sphere”. Execution and success / failure at the time of execution of action effect are determined.

  Next, processing for setting (or resetting) an effect control pattern based on the selection result of the active display change effect will be described.

  The effect control CPU 120 performs execution / non-execution of the silhouette effect, execution / non-execution of the effect effect, and execution of the effect effect determined based on the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. A production control pattern is set according to the success / failure of the. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command as the effect control pattern, and produces the effect pattern corresponding to the effect aspect of the selected effect. Set as control pattern. Then, the effect execution setting process (S532) ends.

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

  On the main board 11 side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the first start condition is satisfied, the CPU 103 updates the first reserved memory number, and when the second start condition is satisfied, the CPU 103 determines the second reserved memory number. Is updated (S215). The CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category (S217). The CPU 103 determines the special figure display result using the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the like (S403, S404). The CPU 103 determines the variation category based on the special figure display result that is the determination result, the number of reserved storage updated in S215, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category extracted in S217 (S412). The CPU 103 that has determined the variation category sets transmission of a variation category command that specifies the variation category that is the determination result (S413), and executes command control processing (S17). Thereby, a variation category command or the like for designating the variation category determined in S412 is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  On the main board 11 side, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the CPU 103 first determines the random value MR3 for determining the variation category extracted in S217 in the variation pattern setting process (S111). The random number MR3 for determining the variation category is extracted again, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is extracted. Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern based on numerical data indicating the newly extracted random value MR3 for determining the variation category and numerical data indicating the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern. The CPU 103 that has determined the variation pattern sets transmission of a variation pattern designation command that designates the variation pattern that is the determination result, and executes command control processing (S17). Thereby, a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern determined in S111 is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  On the side of the effect control board 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the first start condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 120, in the hold effect determination process (S160), the first start prize storage display area 5HL or the second start prize. The display mode (display mode at the time of addition) of the hold display when the additional display is performed in the storage display area 5HR is determined. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 stores the determination contents of the hold effect determination process (for example, the display mode at the time of addition) based on the determination result of the hold effect determination process in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C or the second prefetch notice buffer. While storing (S161), a hold display is added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL or the second starting winning storage display area 5HR based on the stored content (display mode at the time of addition) (S162).

  On the side of the production control board 12, when the first start condition is satisfied, the production control CPU 120 refers to the first prefetch notice buffer 194C or the second prefetch notice buffer 194D, and in the variable display, An effect control pattern is set based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the board 11.

  FIG. 28 is a display screen diagram illustrating an effect display example of the effect effect and the silhouette effect in the case of the sphere hold display in the image display device 5. Referring to FIG. 28, after the setting of the effect effect and the silhouette effect is completed in step S532 of FIG. 25, in step S172 of FIG. 22, the image display apparatus 5 displays the decoration as shown in FIG. Variable display of symbols 5L-5R is started.

  If it is determined in step S532 in FIG. 25 that the effect effect is to be executed, after the variable display is started, the effect effect in which the arrow acts on the hold display is executed as shown in FIG. The

  In response to this, when it is determined in step S532 in FIG. 25 that the effect is successful, the color and shape of the hold display change as shown in FIG. Specifically, when the color is white, it changes to blue, when it is blue, it changes to yellow, and when it is yellow, it changes to red. The shape changes so that the sphere is surrounded by an aura. Further, when the hold display changes, a change sound indicating that the hold display mode has changed is also output.

  Thereafter, whenever the variable display of the decorative design is finished, the hold display is shifted and when the variable display corresponding to the changed hold display is started, as shown in FIG. The active display AH is displayed in the same color.

  If it is determined in step S532 in FIG. 25 that the silhouette effect is to be executed, after the variable display is started, as shown in FIG. A silhouette effect that is displayed so as to conceal the display and variable display of the decorative design is executed. In this silhouette effect, the colors of the hold display and the active display are displayed in black, and cannot be viewed. That is, the hold display and the active display are changed from the non-hiding mode to the partially hiding mode (due to difficulty in visually recognizing the color).

  If it is determined in step S532 of FIG. 25 that the effect effect is to be executed in addition to the silhouette effect, the effect effect that the arrow acts on the hold display as shown in FIG. 28F after the start of the silhouette effect. Is executed. The action effect arrow is difficult to view, but the fact that the action effect is being executed is displayed in a visible manner.

  In response to this, when it is determined in step S532 in FIG. 25 that the action effect is successful, the shape of the hold display changes as shown in FIG. Whether the color of the hold display has changed is not visible. Specifically, the shape is difficult to visually recognize, but the fact that the circumference of the sphere is changed so as to be surrounded by the aura is displayed in a visible manner. Further, when a new start prize is generated during execution of the silhouette effect, a hold display corresponding to the new start prize is displayed in the first start prize storage display area 5HL. Even in this case, the hold display corresponding to the new start winning is displayed in black and cannot be visually recognized.

  When the silhouette effect is not executed, as described in FIG. 28C, the change sound is output when the effect effect is executed, but when the silhouette effect is executed, It is difficult to see whether or not it is changing, and a change sound is output even if the color of the hold display changes to give the player a sense of expectation until the silhouette production ends. Do not be.

  After that, when the silhouette effect ends, as shown in FIG. 28H, when the effect effect is successful and the color of the hold display has been changed, the hold display with the color changed becomes visible. At this time, a change sound indicating that the hold display mode has been changed is output. Thereafter, whenever the variable display of the decorative design is finished, the hold display is shifted and when the variable display corresponding to the changed hold display is started, as shown in FIG. The active display AH is displayed in the same color.

  FIG. 29 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the display mode change effect and the presence or absence of display mode change execution in the display mode change effect. FIG. 29 (A) shows an example in which the display mode change is executed after the display mode change effect is executed for the hold display or the active display. FIG. 29B shows an example in which the display mode change is not executed after the display mode change effect is executed for the hold display or the active display.

  As shown in FIGS. 29 (A) and 29 (B), the display mode change effect that suggests that the display mode changes for the hold display or the active display is the display mode of the target hold display or active display. The same effect is executed regardless of whether or not it actually changes. Then, when “no change” is selected as the change effect mode as shown in FIGS. 27E to 27L, as shown in FIG. 29B, the hold display or the active display is targeted. After the display mode change effect is executed, the hold display or the active display is not changed. On the other hand, when “opportunity” display or “extreme heat” display, “two people” display or “three people” display is selected as the change effect mode as shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 29A, after the display mode change effect for the hold display or the active display is executed, the change of the hold display or the active display is executed. As described above, execution of the display mode change effect of the hold display or the active display is different from the execution of the change of the hold display or the active display.

  Next, a character icon selection table in which data for selecting a character icon to be used as a first specific display mode for hold display or active display is set, and a character used as a second specific display mode for hold display or active display A character icon selection table in which data for selecting an icon is set will be described. These tables are stored in the RAM 122.

  FIG. 30 shows a character icon selection table and a character icon selection table. FIG. 30A shows a character icon selection table, and FIG. 30B shows a character selection table.

  In the character icon selection table of FIG. 30A, the character icon made up of the characters “Caution” in the normal display mode selected as the display when the hold display appears, and the effect selection of FIGS. 27E to 27H The second change at the time of the display mode change effect by the character icon made up of the characters “opportunity” that can be selected as the first change display at the time of the display mode change effect by the table and the effect selection table of FIGS. A character icon made up of characters of “hot” that can be selected as a display is set to be selectable. The degree of expectation for the jackpot of these character icons has a relationship of “attention” <“opportunity” <“extreme heat”.

  In the character icon selection table of FIG. 30 (B), the “one person” character icon in the normal display mode selected as the display when the hold display appears and the effect selection tables of FIGS. 27 (I) to (L). It can be selected as the second change display at the time of the display mode change effect by the “two” character icons that can be selected as the first change display at the time of the display mode change effect and the effect selection table of FIGS. The “three” character icons are set to be selectable. The degree of expectation for the jackpot for these character icons has a relationship of “1 person” <“2 people” <“3 people”.

  Next, the change effect pattern table in which data for selecting the effect patterns of the first change effect to the fourth change effect described above is set will be described. The change effect pattern table is stored in the RAM 122.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a change effect pattern table. In the change effect pattern table, for each type of the first change effect to the fourth change effect, the effect pattern when the change effect is selected during the hold display and the change effect during the active display are selected. The effect pattern at the time is shown. Each of the selection for performing the change effect during the on-hold display and the selection for performing the change effect during the active display are performed using the data tables of FIGS.

  When the first change effect is selected to be in the hold display, the effect of the effect pattern (see FIG. 32) in which the blue arrow acts downward with respect to the hold display of the character icon to be effected is selected. To be executed. For the first change effect, when the active display is selected, the effect of the effect pattern in which the blue arrow acts in the horizontal direction is selected and executed for the active display of the character icon to be effected. .

  When the second change effect is selected to be in the hold display, the effect pattern effect in which the red arrow acts downward is selected and executed with respect to the hold display of the character icon to be effected. . For the second change effect, when an active display is selected, an effect pattern effect in which a red arrow acts in the horizontal direction is selected and executed with respect to the active display of the character icon to be effected. .

  When the third change effect is selected to be in the hold display, the effect of the effect pattern in which the blue arrow acts downward is selected and executed for the hold display of the effect target character icon. . For the third change effect, when an active display is selected, an effect pattern effect in which a blue arrow acts in the horizontal direction is selected and executed with respect to the active display of the character icon to be effected. .

  When the fourth change effect is selected to be in hold display, the effect pattern effect in which the red arrow acts downward is selected and executed for the hold display of the effect target character icon. . For the fourth change effect, when an active display is selected, an effect pattern effect in which a red arrow acts in the horizontal direction is selected and executed with respect to the active display of the character icon to be effected. .

  Next, an effect display example when a character icon is displayed as a hold display will be described. FIG. 32 is a display screen diagram showing an example of an effect display when the character icon 61 is displayed as a hold display in the image display device 5.

  When a new first hold memory is generated and the hold display mode based on the character icon is determined using the hold display mode determination table as shown in FIG. 24, first, as shown in FIG. A display that causes the on-hold display by the character icon 61 of “caution” display, which is a normal display mode, to appear in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is displayed.

  The change effect timing is selected and determined as “pending display” in the character hold display change effect timing selection table in FIG. 27A, and the change effect type is selected in the character hold change effect type selection table in FIG. Is selected and determined as the “first change effect”, during the hold display after the first hold shift after the hold display by the character icon 61 with the “caution” display appears, FIG. 32 (B). As shown, a first change effect is performed as a display mode change effect, in which the blue arrow acts downward with respect to the hold display by the character icon 61 of “caution” display.

  When the display after the first change effect is selected and determined to be “Intense heat” display by the change selection table during the first change effect hold display of FIG. 27 (E), as shown in FIG. After execution of the display mode change effect by the change effect, the hold display by the character icon 61 is changed from the “caution” display to the “extremely hot” display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. Thus, when the hold display by the character icon 61 changes, the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot for the hold display can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, an effect display example when a character icon is displayed as the active display after the hold display will be described. FIG. 33 is a display screen diagram illustrating an effect display example of the active display after the character icon 62 is displayed as the hold display in the image display device 5.

  When a new first hold memory is generated and a hold display mode based on a character icon is determined using a hold display mode determination table as shown in FIG. 24, first, as shown in FIG. A display that causes the hold display by the character icon 62, which is the “one person” display, which is the normal display mode, to appear in the first start winning storage area 5HL is displayed. In the state shown in FIG. 33A, after the on-hold display by the character icon 62 of “one person” appears and is displayed, the previous on-hold display is digested and the next on-screen display for change display is “1”. A state in which the character icon 62 of “person” is displayed on hold is shown.

  Then, the change effect timing is selected and determined as “active display” by the character hold display change effect timing selection table of FIG. 27B, and changed by the character hold change effect type selection table of FIG. 27D. When the effect type is selected and determined as “fourth change effect”, the active display corresponding to the hold display by the character icon 62 displayed as “one person” as shown in FIG. 33B is displayed in the active display area. In AHA, a character icon 62 of “one person” is displayed. As shown in FIG. 33B, a red arrow is displayed next to the active display of the character icon 62 of “one person” as a display mode change effect. A fourth change effect acting from the direction is executed.

  Then, when the display after the third change effect is selected and determined to be “three people” display by the fourth change effect active display change selection table of FIG. 27 (L), as shown in FIG. 33 (C), After execution of the change effect by the fourth change effect, the hold display by the character icon 62 is changed from the “one person” display to the “three person” display in the active display area AHA. As described above, when the active display by the character icon 62 is changed, the player's expectation for the big hit of the current variation display can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, an icon effect is included in the effect execution setting process (S532), and an icon effect for setting an effect when performing a hold display with a character icon and a character icon using the various data tables of FIGS. The setting process will be described.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing icon effect setting processing. About the process for setting the effect when performing the hold display or the active display by the character icon and the character icon using the various data tables of FIGS. 27A to 27L, the above-described effect execution setting process (S532). In FIG. 34, in order to clarify the flow of setting the effect when performing the hold display or the active display using the character icon and the character icon, a specific example of the icon effect setting process is described. Processing contents will be described.

  In the table of FIG. 24, the icon effect setting process is executed when the character icon or the character icon hold display mode is selected and determined. In the icon effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the following process. First, the random value MR10 is extracted, and the change effect timing selection table shown in FIG. 27A or FIG. 27B is used according to the character icon selected in the table of FIG. Then, either “pending display” or “active display” is selected and determined as the execution timing of the display mode change effect (S700).

  Next, the random value MR11 is extracted, and the change shown in FIG. 27C or FIG. 27D is performed according to the change effect execution timing of “pending display” or “active display” selected and determined in S700. Using the effect type selection table, “first change effect” or “second change effect” is selected and determined for “pending display”, and “third change effect” or “ The “fourth change effect” is selected and determined (S701).

  Next, it is determined whether or not “first change effect” has been selected and determined in S701 (S702). If it is determined in S702 that the “first change effect” has been selected and determined, it is determined whether or not “pending display” is selected and determined in S700 (S703). When it is determined in S703 that “pending display” is selected and determined, in order to execute the first change effect during hold display, the random value MR12 is extracted, and the first change effect hold in FIG. The display change mode after the first change effect is selected from “no change”, “opportunity” display, and “extreme heat” display according to the display result (big hit, loss) using the display change selection table. Is selected and determined (S704), and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S703 that “pending display” is not selected and determined (when active display is selected and determined), the random number value MR12 is used to execute the first change effect during active display. 27F, and using the change selection table during the first change effect active display of FIG. 27 (F), “no change”, “opportunity” display, “extreme heat” display is displayed according to the display result (big hit, loss). One of them is selected and determined as the display change mode after the first change effect (S705), and the process is terminated.

  If it is determined in S701 that the “first change effect” is not selected and determined in S701, it is determined whether or not the “second change effect” is selected and determined in S701 (S706). If it is determined in S706 that the “second change effect” has been selected and determined, it is determined whether or not “pending display” is selected and determined in S700 (S707).

  When it is determined in S707 that “pending display” is selected and determined, in order to execute the second change effect during hold display, the random value MR12 is extracted, and the second change effect hold in FIG. The display change mode after the second change effect is selected from “No change”, “Opportunity” display, and “Intense fever” display according to the display result (big hit, loss) using the display change selection table. Is selected and determined (S708), and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S707 that “pending display” is not selected and determined (when active display is selected and determined), the random number value MR12 is used to execute the second change effect during active display. And using the second change effect active display change selection table in FIG. 27 (H), “no change”, “opportunity” display, “extreme heat” display according to the display result (big hit, loss) One of them is selected and determined as the display change mode after the second change effect (S709), and the process is terminated.

  If it is determined in S706 that the “second change effect” is not selected and determined, it is determined whether or not the “third change effect” is selected and determined in S701 (S710). When it is determined in S710 that the “third change effect” has been selected and determined, it is determined whether or not “pending display” is selected and determined in S700 (S711). When it is determined in S711 that “pending display” is selected and determined, in order to execute the third change effect during the hold display, the random value MR12 is extracted, and the third change effect hold in FIG. Using the display change selection table, the display change after the third change effect is selected from “No change”, “2 people” display, and “3 people” display according to the display result (big hit, loss) The mode is selected and determined (S712), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S711 that “pending display” is not selected and determined (when active display is selected and determined), the random number MR12 is used to execute the third change effect during active display. , And using the third change effect active display change selection table of FIG. 27 (J), “no change”, “2 people” display, “3 people” display according to the display result (big hit, loss) Is selected and determined as the display change mode after the third change effect (S713), and the process ends.

  If it is determined in S701 that the “third change effect” is not selected and determined in S701, it is determined whether or not the “fourth change effect” is selected and determined in S701 (S714). If it is determined in S714 that the “fourth change effect” is selected and determined, it is determined whether or not “pending display” is selected and determined in S700 (S715). When it is determined in S715 that “pending display” is selected and determined, in order to execute the fourth change effect during hold display, the random value MR12 is extracted, and the fourth change effect hold in FIG. Using the display change selection table, the display change after the fourth change effect is selected from “No change”, “2 people” display, and “3 people” display depending on the display result (big hit, loss) The mode is selected and determined (S716), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S715 that “pending display” is not selected and determined (when active display is selected and determined), the random number value MR12 is used to execute the fourth change effect during active display. And using the fourth change effect active display change selection table in FIG. 27 (L), “no change”, “2 people” display, “3 people” display according to the display result (big hit, loss) Is selected and determined as the display change mode after the fourth change effect (S717), and the process ends.

  By the icon effect setting process described above, the effect using the character icon or the character icon is set, and the variable display effect process (S172) is executed based on the setting in the process, for example, FIG. Such a hold display mode change effect and a variation corresponding display mode change effect as shown in FIG. 33 are executed.

  [Modification of display mode change effect by icon display]

  Next, various modified examples of the effect of active display as described above will be described. In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 27A to 27L, FIG. 32, and FIG. 33, a total of two timings, one timing during hold display and one timing during active display, are displayed. The example which enabled the display mode change effect which changes the display mode of a character icon display or a character icon display at any one timing was shown. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and as shown in FIG. 35, the execution timing of the display mode change effect during the hold display may be selectable from a plurality of timings.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an effect example in which the execution timing of the display mode change effect during the hold display is selected from a plurality of timings. FIG. 35A shows a first start winning storage display area 5HL and an active display area AHA for explaining the timing of the display mode change effect. FIG. 35B shows a modification of the character hold display change effect timing selection table shown in FIG. FIG. 35C shows a modification of the character hold display change effect timing selection table shown in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 35 (A), in this modification, character icon display is performed at any one of a total of three timings including two timings during hold display and one timing during active display. Alternatively, it is possible to execute a display mode change effect that changes the display mode of the character icon display. The two display mode change effect execution timings during the hold display are, for example, the numbers “2” in the hold display areas numbered “1” to “4” in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. When the hold display is made in the display area where the hold display corresponding to the second old hold storage marked with is displayed (in the first hold display), the first old hold with the number “1” is given. There are two cases when the hold display is made in the display area where the hold display corresponding to the storage is made (during the second hold display).

  In this modification, as described above, the display mode change effect is executed at one timing selected from the three timings during the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display. In this modification, when the hold display is performed with the character icon display, the timing is selected using the character hold display change effect timing selection table of FIG. In the table of FIG. 35 (B), as in the table of FIG. 27 (A), the rate at which the display mode change of the character icon is selected during the active display is set lower than during the hold display. On the other hand, in this modification, when the hold display is performed with the character icon display, the timing is selected using the character hold display change effect timing selection table of FIG. In the table of FIG. 35 (C), as in the table of FIG. 27 (B), the ratio at which the character icon display mode change is selected during the hold display is set lower than during the active display. With this setting, in this modification, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained. Furthermore, if it does in this way, the production will be more varied, and the fun of the production can be further improved.

  Further, when the hold display is performed with the character icon display, the closer to the hold display area where the hold display appears, the higher the selected ratio is set. Thereby, when the hold display is performed in the character icon display, when the display mode change effect is executed at the timing during the first hold display, and when the display mode change is executed at the timing during the second hold display. The selection ratio of “no change”, “opportunity” display, and “extreme heat” display may be different (for example, the higher the selection ratio, the lower the selection ratio of “extreme heat” display).

  Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.

  (1) As shown in FIGS. 27 (A) and 27 (B), when the hold display is in the character icon display mode, the hold display is in progress compared to the character icon display mode. The rate at which the display mode change effect is executed is higher than during active display. On the other hand, when the display mode is the character icon display mode, the display mode change effect is executed more actively during the active display mode than when the hold display is the display mode of the character icon. Thereby, the player is focused on the display type (for example, the display type of character icon and character icon) to be changed in the display mode change effect and the timing of the display mode change (for example, the timing of holding display and active display). It is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the effect of changing the mode of the hold display.

  (2) About the display of the character icon and the display of the character icon, as shown in FIGS. 27 (E) to (L), the ratio of the display mode actually changing after the execution of the display mode change effect is being displayed on hold. Is equal to that during active display. Therefore, when the hold display is the display mode of the character icon, the ratio of the display display change effect is higher in the hold display than in the active display, compared to when the character icon display mode, When the display mode of the character icon is based on the fact that the display mode change effect is executed more actively during the active display than when the hold display is the display mode of the character icon. Depending on whether the hold display is displayed as a character icon display or a character icon display, the frequency at which the icon display mode changes between the hold display and the active display is different. The ratio of selecting whether to change the display mode during active display is different. Thereby, about the change of the display mode of the hold display displayed in the icon shape and the display mode change of the active display, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the type of display to be changed and the timing of the display mode change. It is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to changes in the game.

  (3) As a modification of the change pattern of the display mode change effect, for example, when the hold display is a character icon, the character icon is changed to another icon such as a character icon by the display mode change effect at a predetermined rate. An explanation has been given of an effect of changing a character icon to another icon such as a character icon by a display mode change effect at a predetermined rate when the hold display is a character icon. Then, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the change in the display mode of the specific display (icon display mode) or the change in the type of specific display (the type of icon), thereby further improving the interest of the game. be able to.

  (4) As shown in FIGS. 27 (E) to (H) and the like, the display of “opportunity or intense heat (with change)” is displayed in the first change effect (blue effect) and the second change effect (red effect). By changing the ratio of being played, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the change mode during the pending display or the active display of the icon display, and to further improve the interest of the game. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 27 (I) to (L) and the like, the display of “2 or 3 (changed)” is displayed in the third change effect (blue effect) and the fourth change effect (red effect). By changing the ratio of being played, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the change mode during the pending display or the active display of the icon display, and to further improve the interest of the game.

  (5) As for the character icon display, as shown in FIGS. 27 (A) and (B), the ratio of selecting the display mode change of the character icon is lower during active display than during suspension display. As shown in E) to (H), when a big hit display result is obtained, the level of expectation that is a big hit is higher than the “opportunity” display compared to the active display during the hold display, and the “hot” display The ratio at which the display mode change is selected is high. Thereby, the player can be made to pay more attention to the display mode change mode of the icon display based on the display type of the display mode change target and the selected change timing. As for the character icon display, as shown in FIGS. 27 (A) and 27 (B), the ratio of the character icon display mode change selected during the hold display is lower than during the active display. )-(L) When the result is a big hit display result, the level of expectation that is a big hit is higher than the "two people" display compared to the active display during the hold display, the "three people" display The ratio at which the display mode change is selected is high. Thereby, the player can be made to pay more attention to the display mode change mode of the icon display by the display type of the display mode change target and the selected change timing.

  Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.

  (1) Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, various configurations including the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 are described. The production operation and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the action effect is executed for the hold display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect may be executed on a specific display (for example, active display) corresponding to a variable display of special symbols / decorative symbols different from the hold display.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the period during which the silhouette effect is executed is a predetermined period during which the variable display of the decorative design is executed once. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a period during which an effect of changing a specific display corresponding to a variable display of special symbols / decorative designs, such as a silhouette effect, between a hidden state and a non-hidden state is performed multiple times. It may be a period spanning variable display, may be a period spanning a plurality of pseudo-series, or may be a period until reach or timing after reach when the specific display is active display. . When the specific display is concealed for a period of a plurality of variable displays, the display result of the variable display is visible. In addition, such a process is what kind of effect pattern (period which makes a specific display a concealment state) in the 1st hold | maintenance effect determination process of S160 in the winning effect determination process of FIG. It may be determined whether the action effect is executed or not, whether the action effect is successful or unsuccessful, and a specific display mode after the action effect is executed.

  For example, in the case where the silhouette effect is executed for a period spanning a plurality of variable displays, in the above-described step S532 of FIG. 25, the nth time in the subsequent variable display (n is a time until the target hold display is consumed). Whether or not the action effect is to be executed for any hold display, and if the action effect is to be executed, whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display (that is, whether the action effect is successful or unsuccessful) ) And whether or not the silhouette effect is to be executed regardless of whether or not it is changed. If it is decided to execute, the target hold display (when the target hold display is active display when the nth variable display becomes active If the action presentation is executed and the display mode of the target hold display is determined to be changed, the display mode of the target hold display (if the target hold display is active display is active) The display mode of the display may be changed, and the silhouette effect may be terminated at a predetermined timing of the nth variable display so that the display mode of the hold display becomes visible.

  (4) In this case, according to the period of the concealment state, the suggestion effect mode (for example, change expectation degree) suggesting the change of the specific display mode, such as the above-described action effect, is varied. Alternatively, the change mode (for example, the number of change steps) of the specific display may be made different. In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the length of the period in which the concealment state is set, and it is possible to improve the interest of the specific display in a state where the specific display is concealed.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the action effect is successful every time the variable display is started until the variable display of the special symbol / decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display is executed after the hold display is displayed. I decided to make it. That is, the hold display can be changed in a plurality of stages. And in addition to being able to perform a silhouette effect when the hold display has not changed even once, the silhouette effect can be performed after the hold display is changed. Thereby, the variation of the change of a hold display can be increased and the interest by the hold display in the state where the hold display was hidden can be improved.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display may be changed in a plurality of stages in one variable display of special symbols / decorative symbols. Then, in addition to being able to execute the silhouette effect before the hold display is changed, the silhouette effect may be executed after the hold display is changed at least once. This also has the same effect.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the on-hold display or the like is hidden in the upper layer image (curtain-like image). However, as long as a specific display such as a hold display can be concealed, the display is not limited to an image. For example, a plastic plate with low transparency may be used, or when an image is not displayed. It may be a transmissive liquid crystal in which the back side is visible.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, the expected degree of change of the hold display may be different depending on the mode of action effect (for example, the size, shape, pattern, and color of the arrow) shown in FIG. You may make it the aspect (for example, change stage number) of a change of a hold display differ. In this case, the mode of action effect may be made visible.

  (8) In the embodiment described above, when the action effect is executed while the silhouette effect is being executed, when the hold display changes, the effect (change sound) indicating that the hold display has changed. ) Output) is prohibited.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this. When an effect that hides a specific display (holding display, active display) such as a silhouette effect is performed, the specific display changes when the specific display changes. (For example, when the change sound is made smaller than normal. When it is not concealed, the change sound according to the change mode of the specific display (melody or rhythm such as scale or melody)) (That is, when the change mode of the specific display and the change sound correspond one-to-one), when the cover is in the concealed state, a common change sound that is not output in the non-hide state is output.) Also good. Thus, although it can recognize that the specific display changed, you may make it unrecognizable to what kind of aspect it changed.

  In the above-described embodiment, a change sound is output. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined light emitting unit (for example, an LED lamp) is caused to emit light when the hold display changes. Also good.

  In this case as well, when the effect of concealing the specific display is being performed, the light emission of a predetermined light emitting unit indicating that the specific display has changed is limited when the specific display changes (for example, the light emission is performed). Prohibit the emission brightness lower than normal.When not in the concealed state, the light emission mode according to the change mode of the specific display (that is, the change mode of the specific display and the light emission mode are 1: 1). In the case of correspondence, the light emission mode may be a common light emission mode that is not performed in the non-hidden state.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, there is one image display device 5, and the variable display of decorative symbols, the hold display, and the active display are performed on the same image display device 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of display devices may be provided, decorative display variable display may be performed on any display device, and hold display and active display may be performed on other display devices. In this case, the above-described silhouette effect may be performed on a display device that performs on-hold display and active display.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the silhouette effect is executed on the hold display displayed on the image display device 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a light emitting means (light emission controlled by the effect control CPU) for displaying the hold memory may be provided separately from the first hold indicator 25 and the second hold indicator 25B. Good. In this case, the light emission display mode (for example, display color) is configured to be changeable in the same manner as the on-hold display displayed on the image display device 5 described above, and the silhouette effect is executed on the light emitting means. May be. Specifically, the light-emitting means is concealed so that the display mode of the light-emitting means is difficult or impossible to see (for example, a plastic plate with low transparency may be used, or when an image is not displayed) When the silhouette effect is executed by providing a transparent liquid crystal that can be seen through the back side, the light emitting means may be concealed by this accessory.

  (11) In the probability variation control, a gaming machine may be provided in which a specific region is provided in advance in the special winning opening, and the gaming ball is controlled to be in a certain variation state based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific region. For example, based on the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type, a game ball enters a specific area in the big prize opening by being assigned to multiple types of big hit types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. It may be a gaming machine that controls to an easy gaming state and controls to a probable change state based on the passing of a game ball through this specific area.

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

  (13) A game score for use in a game is given and given by using the number of game values having a size specified from the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a gaming score or a gaming score given by winning a game.

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

  (14) In the above description, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer (effect control CPU 120) of the change pattern indicating the change mode, such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous, Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 (CPU 103) uses the first command before reaching reach, such as presence / absence of a pseudo-ream, presence / absence of a slip effect, etc. Is a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the so-called second stop, and the second command has reached a reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect. May be configured to transmit a command indicating the variation time and variation mode after the so-called second stop. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a predetermined time elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  (15) The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, You may take the form distributed by pre-installing in the memory | storage device which a computer apparatus etc. have. 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.

  (16) The game is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the downloaded program and data through a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is possible to adopt a form in which execution is possible, or a form in which execution is performed 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.

  (17) In the embodiment described above, “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and for example, a value within a range of 0% to 100% Of these, values including 0%, values including 100%, values not including 0% and 100% may be used.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, the probability variation state control example is shown in which the variation display result is derived and displayed as the probability variation big hit, and then is controlled unconditionally to the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is finished. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation determination device that is controlled to the probability variation state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable prize ball device 7. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

  (19) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 151A 1st special figure reservation memory | storage part, 151B 2nd special figure reservation memory part, 194A 1st start winning reception command buffer, 194B 2nd starting winning reception command buffer, 5 image display device, 102 RAM 5HL First start winning memory display area, 5HR Second start winning memory display area, 120 effect control CPU, Y1 graphic group, Y2 arrow, AHA active display area.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display;
Concealment means for changing the specific display between a concealed state and a non-hidden state;
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an suggestion effect suggesting a change in the aspect of the specific display,
When the specific display is in the concealed state, the suggestion effect is executed, and when the specific display is subsequently in the non-hidden state, the specific display can be displayed in a mode different from that before the concealed state. Yes,
The suggestion effect execution means executes the suggestion effect at a different rate depending on whether or not the specific display is in the concealed state by the concealment means.