JP2017104173A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing a decrease in interest in a game by preventing a player from easily identifying variation display subjected to read-ahead determination.SOLUTION: In-read-ahead notification is executed when a read-ahead performance is executed for a plurality of times of variations, and the in-read-ahead notification is completed after, instead of at the time of, completion of variation display subjected to read-ahead determination.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that performs a variable display.

  As what is generally known as this type of gaming machine, there is one that performs variable display (also referred to as variable display). As such a gaming machine, there is one that performs a pre-reading determination on a variable display that has not yet been started, and performs a pre-reading effect as a specific effect according to the determination result.

  As a gaming machine that performs a pre-reading effect, there is a game machine that gives a notification regarding the pre-reading effect by causing the light emitting means to emit light until the variable display of the pre-reading determination target is executed during the execution of the pre-reading effect (Patent Document 1). . Furthermore, as a gaming machine that performs a pre-reading effect, the next time when the pre-reading determination target variation display to be executed first ends when a plurality of pre-reading determination target variable displays are stored on hold during execution of the pre-reading effect. In some cases, the pre-reading effect corresponding to the pre-reading determination result of the pre-reading determination target to be executed later is started from the variation display executed at the same time.

JP2011-087666 A (paragraph 0625) JP2013-233266 (paragraph 0362)

  However, the above-described notification regarding the prefetching effect by the light emitting means of Patent Literature 1 ends when the variation display of the prefetching determination target is executed, and when the notification is executed by the gaming machine of Patent Literature 1, In either case of applying to the gaming machine of Patent Document 2 and executing the notification, the player can clearly identify the change display of the prefetch determination target by the end of the notification. When the display result of the display is disadvantageous for the player, the interest of the game may be reduced.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in interest of a game by making it difficult for a player to identify a change display of a prefetch determination target.

(1) A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display,
Prefetch determination means (a microcomputer 560 for game control, S312 in FIG. 9, S1215 in FIG. 10, S1225, etc.) for making a prefetch determination on a variation display that has not yet been started (variation display stored as on-hold storage information);
A plurality of types of specific effects according to the determination result of the prefetch determination by the prefetch determination means (prefetch effects such as a chance eye notice effect, a background change notice effect, and a hold change notice as shown in FIGS. 16B1 to 16B3) And the like) can be executed before the start of the variable display of the prefetch determination target (production control microcomputer 100, S700 in FIG. 14, S717 to S725 in FIG. 22, S616 in FIG. 23, S632 in FIG. 24, S802 in FIG. 14)
Corresponding to the execution of the specific effect by the specific effect means, a predetermined notification means (effect control) for executing a predetermined notification (notification during pre-reading by displaying the pre-read notification image 94 in FIGS. 16B1 to 16B3). Microcomputer S100, S801 in FIG. 14, S616 in FIG. 23, S634 in FIG. 24, S634 in FIG. 24, S636A, S636B, S640, S641, S802 in FIG.
The predetermined notification means can execute the predetermined notification before the start of the variation display of the prefetch determination target (FIG. 17A, etc.), and ends the predetermined notification after the end of the variation display (FIG. 17 ( E), (A2) to (D2) in FIG. 21, S801 in FIG. 14, S616 in FIG. 23, S640 in FIG. 24, S802 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game by making it difficult for the player to identify the change display of the prefetch determination target.

(2) The gaming machine according to (1),
Advantageous state control means (game control microcomputer 560, which can be controlled to an advantageous state (such as a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result (such as a big hit display result) Further including S305 to S307 in FIG.
The predetermined notification means includes
When the advantageous state is controlled based on the display result of the variation display of the prefetch determination target, the first notification is terminated before the end of the variation display (such as when the variation display of the prefetch determination target ends) Predetermined notification means (Y in S636 in FIG. 24, S636B, S802 in FIG. 14 and the like);
Second predetermined notification means (N in S636 in FIG. 24, S636A, S640) that terminates the predetermined notification after the end of the variable display when the advantageous state is not controlled based on the display result of the variable display of the prefetch determination target. , S802 in FIG. 14).

  According to such a configuration, when the preferential determination determination target is not controlled to be in an advantageous state based on the display result of the variable display of the prefetch determination target, the predetermined notification is ended after the variable display ends, thereby triggering the variable display of the prefetch determination target. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game when it is not controlled to the advantageous state.

(3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2),
The predetermined notification means is executed when at least two types of the specific effects are executed with a time difference by the specific effect means (for example, as shown in FIG. When the eye notice effect is started at the end of the variable display, etc., the time corresponding to the execution time of the specific effect that is executed first (for example, as shown in FIGS. 21C1 and 21D1) The predetermined notification is executed (at the same time as the start of the background notice effect at the start of execution) (FIG. 21 (D1), S634 in FIG. 24, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, (when at least two types of specific effects are executed with a time difference, a predetermined notification is executed at a time corresponding to the execution time of the specific effect executed first) The execution time of the predetermined notification when a plurality of specific effects are executed can be set to an appropriate time.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
The specific effect means can execute the specific effect over a plurality of variable displays (FIG. 15 and the like)
When the specific effect is executed over a plurality of fluctuation displays by the specific effect means (FIG. 21 (B1), (C1), etc.), the predetermined notification means performs the predetermined notification over a plurality of fluctuation displays. (S630, S633-S635, S636C, etc. in FIG. 21).

  According to such a configuration, (when a specific effect is executed over a plurality of variable displays, a predetermined notification can be executed over a plurality of variable displays, which corresponds to the execution time of the specific effect. Predetermined notification can be executed, and the recognizability of the specific performance can be further improved.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
The predetermined notification means executes the specific effect by the specific effect means for both the variation display of the first prefetch determination target and the variation display of the second prefetch determination target for which the prefetch determination is performed by the prefetch determination unit. (S638Y in FIG. 24), the predetermined notification is continued in a period from the end of the variable display of the first prefetch determination target until the start of the variable display of the second prefetch determination target. Are executed ((A3) to (D3) in FIG. 21, S641 in FIG. 24, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, (when there are a plurality of prefetch determination targets, in a mode that continues during a period from the end of the variable display of the first prefetch determination target to the start of the variable display of the second prefetch determination target. Since the predetermined notification is executed), the player is given an impression that the specific effect is continuously executed until the variation display of the second prefetch determination target even after the end of the variation display of the first prefetch determination target. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game between the variable display of a plurality of prefetch determination targets.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
The predetermined notification means performs the predetermined notification in a common manner regardless of the degree of expectation that would be advantageous to the player (such as a big hit gaming state) for the specific effect to be executed (by S634 in FIG. 24, etc.). When any type of pre-reading effect is executed, a common pre-reading notification is executed regardless of the big hit expectation degree).

  According to such a configuration, the control when executing the predetermined notification (because the predetermined notification is executed in a common manner regardless of the degree of expectation that is advantageous for the player regarding the specific effect to be executed). Processing can be simplified.

(7) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6),
The predetermined notification means executes a predetermined display effect in which the display area and the display mode are common regardless of the type of the specific effect to be executed as the predetermined notification (according to S634 in FIG. 24 or the like) The common pre-reading notification is also executed when the type of pre-reading effect is executed.)

  According to such a configuration, the player can check whether or not the predetermined notification is being executed based on whether or not the predetermined effect is displayed, so that the recognizability of the plurality of types of specific effects is further increased. Can be improved.

(8) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7),
Adjustment means (such as a production control microcomputer of the second embodiment) capable of adjusting the production effect according to the adjustment operation by the player at least during execution of the variable display;
Adjustment image display means (second embodiment) for displaying an adjustment image (adjustment result image R shown in FIGS. 28B to 28D) corresponding to the adjustment by the adjustment means for a predetermined period (such as a predetermined period T1 in FIG. 28). A microcomputer for effect control of the form),
When the variable display result is derived and displayed within the predetermined period, the adjustment image display means is configured to display the variable display result in the predetermined period (such as the derived display period T2 in FIG. 28). There is provided specific notification means for making the adjustment image invisible (e.g., erasing the adjustment image) or difficult to see (e.g., making the adjustment image semi-transparent or blinking).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the variation display result derived and displayed.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a prefetch effect type table showing the relationship between the type of prefetch effect, the contents of the prefetch effect, and the start time of the prefetch effect. It is a display screen figure of the production | presentation display apparatus for demonstrating prefetching production | presentation. It is a display screen figure of the production | presentation display apparatus which shows the alerting | reporting completion | finish effect in the prefetching for ending the alerting | reporting in prefetching when the alerting | reporting in prefetching is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the various determination tables for determining whether a prefetch effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the prefetch effect execution start variation selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data holding area by the side of a production control board, and the reception command buffer at the time of a start winning prize. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between prefetching production | presentation and alerting | reporting in prefetching. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. An example of specific settings for displaying various images on the screen of the effect display device is shown. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect effect setting process. It is a display screen figure of effect display performed according to effect effect setting processing in the effect display device. It is a figure which shows the example of a display with an effect display apparatus in case an adjustment result image is displayed during a predetermined effect.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine. Any game machine may be used.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

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

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can be instructed is provided.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects the player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example. As operation means, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. In the game area 7, the first path among the downflow paths through which the game balls flow down is mainly provided in the area on the left side of the effect display device when viewed from the front, and the first of the downflow paths through which the game balls flow down. A second route different from the route is mainly provided in a region on the right side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front.

  Driving the game ball into the left area of the effect display device 9 to cause the game ball to flow down on the first path is called left-handed. Driving the game ball into the right area of the effect display device 9 to cause the game ball to flow down on the second path is called right-handed.

  Note that the first route and the second route may be configured by completely different routes, or may be partially shared routes. The first route may be called a left-handed route because the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the left side of the game area 7. In addition, the second route may be called a right-handed route because the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the right side of the game area 7.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9 and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and displays various images such as a variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. An area is provided. In such a display area, a symbol display area (also referred to as a symbol display area) for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed. .

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

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are synchronously changing while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set such that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than normal reach (normal reach). Such a special reach is called super reach. In addition, the reach includes a normal reach, which is a basic reach, as a reach other than a special super reach. Normal reach is set so that big hits are less likely to occur than super reach.

  In this embodiment, in the super reach, after the reach symbol is formed, after displaying a predetermined moving image (for example, a moving image such as a predetermined character moving image), in the final effect display before displaying and displaying the display result A complicated effect display that improves the player's expectation, such as an effect of scrolling a medium effect symbol during fluctuation, is executed. Also, in normal reach, after the reach symbol is formed, the type of background image (the image that constitutes the background of the symbol) is not different from the image that was displayed before reaching the reach state without displaying the aforementioned moving image. A relatively simple presentation display is executed. In such a normal reach, for example, in the scroll state before the stop display of the final stop symbol of the middle symbol, for example, the effect of decelerating the variable display speed from the symbol before any symbol number (number of symbol arrangements) such as three symbols before As a result, the final effect display before the display result derivation display is performed. In the normal reach, other effect display may be performed.

  After reaching the reach state, when a reach display result other than the jackpot display result is obtained in a form in which the reach symbol is formed, it is called reach reach. In addition, when a reach display result is obtained in a mode in which a reach pattern is not formed without being in a reach state, this is called non-reach shift.

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

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The variable winning ball apparatus 15 is provided with a pair of left and right movable wing pieces (so-called electric tulips) that can be electrically opened and closed at the upper part of the second start winning opening 14, and when the movable wing pieces are in a closed state, It becomes a disadvantageous state for a player who cannot enter, and when the movable wing piece is in an open state, the state is controlled so as to be advantageous for a player who can enter a game ball. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the winning ball may be difficult (that is, the gaming ball is difficult to win) although it is difficult to win.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a gate 32 is provided that allows the normal symbols on the normal symbol display 10 to be displayed in a variable manner based on the passage of the game ball. When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  When the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in an open state based on the fluctuation display result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 10, the game ball is in a state where it can win the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variation display is established (for example, the game ball is After passing through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as a start winning area (including winning), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0) The first special symbol and the second special symbol are not displayed in a variable display, and the big hit game is not executed), and the variable display time (variable time) is set. When the time elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information). In addition, the variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game ball has entered the start area such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is within a predetermined upper limit range. Storing information is called pending storage. The term “holding storage” is also used when indicating (specifying) information stored on hold (referred to as “holding storage information” or “holding information”). In this way, the hold display is to display a variable display that has not yet started as a hold display.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, The first start condition that enables the display of the variation of one special symbol is established), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 In step S, the variation display of the effect design is started. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, the first start winning opening 13 can win a game ball from the first path on the left side of the effect display device 9 according to the manner of arrangement of the game nails provided in the game area 7. However, it is impossible to win a game ball from the second route on the right side of the effect display device 9. Therefore, it is possible to win a game ball to the first start winning opening 13 only when the player has left-handed.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2) The second start condition that allows the variable symbol display to start is established), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 In step S, the variation display of the effect design is started. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, the second start winning opening 14 has a first route on the left side of the effect display device 9 and a second route on the right side of the effect display device 9 depending on the arrangement of the game nails provided in the game area 7. It is possible to win game balls from both. However, since the gate 32 used as a condition for executing the normal symbol variation display, which is a condition for opening the second start winning opening 14, is provided on the second path on the right side of the effect display device 9, the second When aiming for a winning at the start winning opening 14, it is necessary to strike the game ball to the right and aim for passage to the gate 32. Therefore, the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 mainly from the second path when the player strikes the right.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. Variation display of the effect design as the design of. The variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol are synchronized. The variation display of the second special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol are synchronized. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the combination of effect symbols reminiscent of the jackpot display is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9.

  In addition, on the lower end portion in the display area of the effect display device 9, an image for displaying the generated stored storage information (hereinafter referred to as a stored image or display) is displayed in correspondence with the number of the stored storage information. A display area is formed (not shown, hold display area 18c in FIG. 15). In the hold display area, the hold storage information is displayed in a format in which the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number are distinguished. For example, in the effect display device 9, the first reserved memory number is displayed in the left reserved display area, and the second reserved memory number is displayed in the right reserved display area. By distinguishing and displaying the first hold display area and the second hold display area, the first hold storage information and the second hold storage information can be easily distinguished.

  An image (hereinafter referred to as an active image or an active display) showing a fluctuation corresponding display corresponding to the fluctuation display during execution of the fluctuation display corresponding to the hold display erased (moved or shifted) from the hold display area. Is formed in the central portion of the hold display area (not shown, active display area AHA with variable display in FIG. 15). In the active display area, it is specified that the hold image displayed in the hold display area corresponds to the hold image displayed so far, for example, moved (shifted) to the active display area. The active image is displayed in a possible manner. The active display area may be arranged at any position in the display area of the effect display device 9.

  In the hold display area, the hold storage information may be displayed in a display form in which the first hold display area and the second hold display area are not distinguished from each other. Such a summed pending storage display makes it easy to grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and is in an open state advantageous for the player (advantageous when the game ball can be won), and a closed state advantageous for the player (advantageous because the game ball cannot be awarded). ) Can be opened and closed. A specific gaming state that occurs when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b When the open / close plate is controlled to be in the open state by the solenoid 21 in the (big hit game state), the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that although it is difficult to win, it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win).

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. The repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

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

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or When the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated, the closed state is established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the probability change state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal gaming state that is not the probability change state) as the special gaming state. The type (type) of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability jackpot”. The special gaming state may be controlled to a short time state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or effect symbol is shortened from the non-short time state in association with the probability variation state. Note that the special game state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability change state.

  As the probability variation jackpot, the following first probability variation jackpot and second probability variation jackpot may be selectable. The first probability variation jackpot is allowed up to a relatively large number of times (for example, 15 times) the number of times a big prize opening is opened in the big hit gaming state, and the opening time of the big prize opening is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds). It is. The second probability variation jackpot is allowed up to a relatively small number (for example, two times) of opening the grand prize opening in the big hit gaming state, and the opening time of the big prize opening is extremely short (for example, 0.1 seconds). Is. The first probable big hit shifts to a promiscuous state through a big hit gaming state in which the big prize opening is opened in an open manner that is easy for the player to visually recognize. On the other hand, the second probability variation jackpot shifts to a probability variation state through a jackpot gaming state in which the big prize opening is opened in an open manner that is difficult for the player to visually recognize. Such second probability variation jackpot is a probability variation jackpot that makes it seem as if the player suddenly entered a certain probability variation state by making it difficult for the player to visually recognize the open state of the big prize opening. ", And also abbreviated as" accuracy ".

  Since the transition time to the short-time state shortens the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol, when the short-time state is reached, an effective start winning is likely to occur and the possibility of being controlled by the big hit game is increased. Of the big hits, the type (type) of the big hit that does not shift to the probable change state after being controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state is called “ordinary big hit”.

  Further, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency that the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the short time state. There are cases where the control is performed in an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approaching and higher frequency) in the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as will be described later, in the following description, it is mainly referred to as a high base state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). By this control, the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 is increased, so that a gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the execution frequency of the variation display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state (high frequency state) in which the winning frequency at the second start winning opening 14 is increased by the electric Chu support control is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as a winning ball according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the “base” is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called a “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  The terms “low accuracy low base state” and “high accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating a combination of the big hit probability state and the base state. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  When controlled to a high probability state, it is controlled to a short time state and a high base state, but since the start condition and the end condition of the control are the same, the short time state and the high base state are controlled to the short time state and the high base state. The state being displayed may be represented by the term “short-time state” and may be represented by the term “high base state”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment has a configuration in which a game ball can enter the first start winning opening 13 only from the first path on the left side of the effect display device 9, and therefore the second start winning than the high base state. In a low base state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the mouth 14, the player generally makes a left-handed strike to execute a special symbol variation display by aiming for the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 13. Is. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, since the gate 32 is provided on the second path on the right side of the effect display device 9, it is easier to allow the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 than in the low base state. In a high base state, a player generally makes a special symbol change display by making a right strike and aiming for a game ball to enter the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14.

  Therefore, in a low base state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 than in the high base state, the player aims to enter the first start winning opening 13 by making a left strike. Since it is general, only the first hold memory is likely to occur, and as the hold display, only the hold image corresponding to the first hold memory is mainly displayed. On the other hand, in a high base state where it is easier for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 than in a low base state, the player hits the right and aims to enter the game ball into the second start winning opening 14. Due to the generality, only the second reserved memory is likely to occur, and as the reserved display, only the reserved image corresponding to the second reserved memory is mainly displayed.

  The game balls may be allowed to enter the first start winning opening 13 from both the first route and the second route. In addition, the game ball may be allowed to enter the second start winning opening 14 only from the second route. Further, the gate 32 may be provided on the first route on the left side of the effect display device 9, and both the first route on the left side of the effect display device 9 and the second route on the right side of the effect display device 9. May be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the short time state, and the high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state. Normally, in the big hit, the non-probable change state continues for the period until the next big hit occurs, the condition that the short-time state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times, such as 100 fluctuation displays, and the next big hit It continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition until the occurrence of, occurs.

  The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the time-short state, and the high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the jackpot gaming state. In the probabilistic big hit, such a high-precise base state is satisfied, whichever is earlier, a condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or a condition that the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created by a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

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

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

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, or from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Various production controls are performed by controlling the sound output.

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 4 shows the type of random number, the update range, the usage, and the addition condition. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types, that is, a normal big hit and a probable big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Determined by type. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type. The variation pattern type may be referred to as a variation type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves reach.

  When the display result is out of order, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different depending on whether it is in the short-time state or not in the short-time state. When this is the case, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not short. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when the time-short state is not, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than when the time is not short, or the fluctuation pattern type is the most variable. The variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected more frequently, and even when the reach type is selected, the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when not in the time-short state.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5 (B) shows a case where a jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when FIG. 5 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (the second special symbol variable display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1), the type of jackpot is determined to be either “normal jackpot” or “probable variation jackpot”, and is also referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and is a determination value corresponding to each of “normal jackpot” and “probability variable jackpot” (jackpot type determination) Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are judgment values corresponding to “normal jackpot” and “probable variation jackpot” (jackpot type judgment). Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using the jackpot type jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with which the random 1 value is matched as the jackpot type, and also matches the jackpot symbol with the random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. To decide. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5C have the same ratio determined for probability variation jackpots. In such a case, the big hit type determination table may not be divided between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, when the big hit type is selected from a plurality of types of big hits having different maximum round numbers in the big hit gaming state as the big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. You may set so that the ratio by which the big hit type with many round numbers is selected becomes higher than the 1st special symbol big hit type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, the big hit type selection is advantageous for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the ratio of the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C may be higher than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B. . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be more likely to be a big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used for selecting and determining the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern in a table format.

  In FIG. 6, (a) shows a determination table for when the normal state is shifted, and (b) shows a determination table for when the time-short state is shifted. Further, (c) shows a normal big hit determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation big hit determination table. Each determination table of FIGS. 6A to 6D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table that indicates the relationship between random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between random 3 and each variation pattern for each variation pattern type. Including.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

  Further, “normal reach” in each table of FIG. 6 indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. “Super Reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when the reach state is reached.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is higher than that of “normal reach” is high, and the reliability of the big hit is high. Furthermore, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the variation time is longer than that of “normal reach” (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 30 seconds to 60 seconds). In addition, four types of fluctuation patterns are set for the super reach, and the big hit expectation degree (the big win becomes the first super reach <the second super reach <the third super reach <the fourth super reach). (Possibility) is high.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined effect is produced in the effect display device 9 until the display result is derived and displayed after the variation display of each of the effect symbol as identification information and the first and second special symbols is started. There is a case where an effect called a pseudo-continuous effect (hereinafter referred to as a pseudo-continuous effect) is executed. A pseudo-ream is a pseudo display that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed instead of a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for continuous variation.

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is within the variation time determined with respect to one start winning prize in order to make it appear as if multiple symbols of variable display (variable display) have been executed for one starting winning prize. The temporary stop and re-variation are executed (repeated) a predetermined number of times for all symbol sequences (left, middle, and right). For example, the greater the number of repeated re-executions (the total number of changes including the initial change and subsequent re-changes, also referred to as the pseudo-variable number of times), the greater the reliability of the big hit (the difference from the big hit) The ratio of the ratio that is selected when the jackpot is large, the ratio of the ratio that is jackpot, that is, the degree of reliability that is the jackpot) is increased. More specifically, the ratio selected when the jackpot is determined to be high suggests whether or not the jackpot gaming state is to be achieved by a pseudo-continuous effect. In the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, a pseudo-continuous design (for example, a symbol (numerical number) attached with a predetermined character or character, etc., which is not included in the effect design that is normally displayed in a varying manner (basically variation display) on the effect display device 9. )) Are temporarily stopped. It should be noted that in the quasi-continuation, the effect symbol (numerical symbol in the present embodiment) that normally displays variation (basically variation display) may be temporarily stopped. The combination of symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 9 is called a temporary stop symbol combination. The combination of the temporary stop symbols is determined as one of the pseudo consecutive chances among a plurality of types of chances (hereinafter referred to as pseudo consecutive eyes (pseudo consecutive chances)) consisting of combinations of symbols other than the jackpot symbol combination. What should I do?

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, there may be an effect that the effect symbol slides. Here, the slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display. In the second super reach, the reach appearance (reach) is reached by stopping after one of the two production symbols that have been temporarily stopped in the left and right symbol display areas due to a slippage (combination of the symbols). The effect is such that a reach effect is executed.

  Note that the variation pattern shown in the loss determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a display result of “out”. The variation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a display result of “normal jackpot”. The variation pattern shown in the probability variation jackpot determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of “probability variation jackpot”.

  Based on this information, for example, the variation pattern “fourth super reach (60 seconds)” shown in the “variation pattern” column of FIG. It is shown that the variation pattern of the fourth super reach executed in seconds.

  The column labeled “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type” in the table of FIG. 6 has a function as a variation pattern type determination table section indicating the relationship between “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type”. It is a column to show. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, a plurality of random 2 (1-251) values are included in each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. It is divided into numerical ranges. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, if the random 2 value extracted at a predetermined timing matches one of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random values 1 to 251. Then, it is determined that the variation pattern type is “normal reach”.

  In the table of FIG. 6, “Random 3 range” and “Fluctuation pattern” are described as functions of a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between “Random 3 range” and “Variation pattern”. It is a column. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of “super reach” are “first super reach”, “second super reach”, “third super reach”, and “first super reach”. “4 Super Reach”.

  All values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “super reach” is selected, random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 to 220 of random values of 1 to 220. If it matches any numerical value of the determination value assigned to ˜70, it is determined that the variation pattern of “first super reach (15 seconds)” is set.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is off, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the variation pattern. In the non-time-short state, when the variation display result is out of place, the normal state out-of-state determination table in FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display result is out of time in the time reduction state, the time reduction state determination table in FIG. 6B is selected. It should be noted that by using the determination tables of FIGS. 6A and 6B, the reach ratio at the time of deviation from the normal state and from the short-time state is constant regardless of the number of holds.

  When the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time is short or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 6C is selected. When the variation display result is a probable big hit regardless of whether the time is short or not, the probable big hit determination table of FIG. 6D is selected.

  In the time short state deviation determination table in FIG. 6B, the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that in the normal state deviation time determination table in FIG. 6B is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) compared to the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 6A. So that the percentage determined for normal fluctuations (non-reach deviation fluctuations (variations resulting in deviation display results instead of reaching reach)) is low, and the percentage determined for reach fluctuations with longer fluctuation times than normal fluctuations is low. Data is set.

  As a result, compared to the non-time-short state (normal state), the rate of change in the short-time state is higher in the time-short state, so the time-short state is the non-time-short state. The change display is performed with a change time shorter than that in the mean time. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized. In addition, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-short state than in the non-time-short state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion during the time-short state.

  In the determination tables shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B that are selected when there is a deviation, the data is set so that the selection type of the reach type is selected in a height relationship such that normal reach> super reach. Has been. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D that are selected when a big hit is made, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high / low relationship such that normal reach <super reach. Data is set. As a result, the ratio of super reach reach production (the ratio of super reach reach production when a reach is selected) is higher when a big hit is made than when it is out of reach. The performance can increase the player's expectation.

  In addition, the determination table shown in FIG. 6D that is selected when a promising big hit out of the big hits has a normal reach compared to the determination table shown in FIG. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach production is high. As a result, when the probability is a big hit, the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach (the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than the case of the normal big win. By performing the reach of reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a promising big hit.

  Note that such a variation pattern is obtained when the total number of reserved storage (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that display variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different from when the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storage is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the variation time is longer than when the total number of pending storage is less than the predetermined number It is also possible to execute the hold number shortening control for shortening. However, the expectation for reach can be maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the total number of stored holds is 3 or more). In addition, only the super reach in the reach may not be shortened so as to execute the hold time reduction control. Furthermore, the short time control of the number of holdings may be executable by selecting a high rate of normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time, or may be executable by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself, The combination may be used.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 7, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used as shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Accordingly, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design determination designation command) for designating to end the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands that designate the jackpot gaming state start for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening open designation command that indicates a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designation command after opening the big prize opening indicating the opening (closing) of the big prize opening of the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the jackpot gaming state end for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability state). Command B001 (H) is a short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state). Command B002 (H) is a probability variation state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

  Command C0XX (H) is a first reserved memory number designation command for designating the first reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. Command C1XX (H) is a second reserved memory number designation command for designating the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

  In the production control microcomputer 100, a first reserved memory number designation command for indicating the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory number designation command for indicating the second reserved memory number are transmitted. The number of reserved memories can be specified, but not limited to this, each time a variable display is executed, a reserved memory number subtraction designation command for subtracting the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is transmitted. Thus, in the production control microcomputer 100, the number of reserved memories may be specified.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning determination results such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is.

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing (see S1215 in FIG. 10), the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not it will be a big hit at the time of starting winning, the value of the big hit type, and the random number for determining the variation pattern type. Is within which range of determination values. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. A value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or not and the type of the big hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, The variation pattern type can be recognized based on the variation type command.

  Next, a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data (holding storage data) such as random numbers corresponding to the holding storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described. The reserved storage buffer is provided in the RAM 55.

  In the first reserved memory buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and random number for variation pattern determination (Random 3) are stored.

  Based on the winning at the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating a software random number, A process of saving (storing) in the saving area in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, on the basis of winning at the first start winning opening 13, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

  In some cases, “holding stored” indicates that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer. Note that the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in the storage area in advance. It may be extracted at the time of the start of symbol variation.

  As described later, the data stored in the hold storage buffer is read out at the time of starting winning and used for the pre-reading notice effect, and is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display.

  When there is a start prize at the first start prize port 13 or the second start prize slot 14, a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a first (second) start prize designation command, and a first (second) hold A command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process (for example, the winning effect process in S1215 and S1225), such as a memory number designation command, is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In the start winning reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, the received symbol designation command, variation type command, first (second) start prize designation command, and first (second) A storage area for storing data that can identify a received command is secured so that various commands such as a reserved storage number designation command can be stored in association with each other.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach It is composed of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effects, etc., or various effect operations that are not accompanied by display changes of effect symbols. The notice effect control pattern includes data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol determination random number and a big hit type determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). . The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a corresponding symbol is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, as described above, the RAM 55 stores reserved storage data (first reserved storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13. A first reserved storage buffer to be stored, and a second reserved storage buffer in which reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is stored Is provided. In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of the first reserved memory data stored on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). 1 is incremented by 1 and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (Random number for use) is extracted, and processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second reserved memory data is counted on the condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (for example, 4). Increase the value of the pending storage number counter by 1 and extract numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed.

  With respect to the following description regarding the hold storage, the fact that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. In addition, numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer may be referred to as first reserved storage information, and numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as second reserved storage information.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of the big hit. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern is determined (the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are determined), and the variation time is measured according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of the fluctuation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), the control for transmitting the production control command for the round display production in the big hit gaming state to the production control microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening are confirmed. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (S305). When all the rounds are finished, the process shifts to a big hit end process (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1221. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1222.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1213). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (S1214). In the process of S1214, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process in which a variation display result and a variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the starting winning (S1215).

  In this embodiment, after the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 is generated and various data obtained at the start winning is stored as the stored storage information, the variable display is started. When the condition is satisfied, at the timing of starting the variable display, the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) for which the variable display is started is changed based on the reserved storage information in the special symbol normal process (S300). Whether or not the display result is the jackpot display result and the determination of the jackpot type are made based on the jackpot determination value and the jackpot type determination value set in correspondence with the various random numbers described above. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern (including the variation pattern type determination) is determined based on the variation pattern type determination value and the variation pattern determination value set in correspondence with the various random numbers described above. Based on.

  On the other hand, apart from such a determination, the timing before the start of variation display based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, specifically, the game ball is first started. At the timing of winning a winning at the winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (the timing at which the hold storage information is stored), the hold storage information storing various data obtained at the start winning is pre-read, and the pre-read hold Based on the stored information, the jackpot determination value and the jackpot type determination value set in correspondence with the various random numbers described above are determined in advance as to whether or not the jackpot is to be won, the jackpot type is determined, and the variation pattern is determined. In addition, a winning effect process is performed based on the variation pattern type determination value. By doing so, the effect control microcomputer 100 predicts the change display result in advance before the change display of the effect symbol is executed, and based on the various determination results at the time of starting winning, It is possible to execute a pre-reading effect such as a pre-reading notice for notifying that a big hit (possibility of winning a big hit) during the variable display.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1216), and transmits a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1217). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1218), and sets the value of the first reserved memory number counter to EXT data to designate the first reserved memory number. Control to transmit the command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1219).

  By executing the processing of S1216 and S1217, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) Each time the start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening 13, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs by executing the processing of S1216 to S1219, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the first start prize designation command A set of four commands, the first reserved memory number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (S1221). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S1222). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1223). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (S1224). In the process of S1224, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process as described in S1215 (S1225). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1226), and control to transmit a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1227). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1228), and sets the value of the second reserved memory number counter to the EXT data to designate the second reserved memory number. Control to transmit the command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1229).

  By executing the processing of S1226 and S1227, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) Every time a start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening 14, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs by executing the processing of S1226 to S1229, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the second start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). When neither the first hold storage buffer nor the second hold storage buffer has any hold storage data, a process (not shown) for transmitting a customer wait demo designation command for designating execution of the customer wait demo display was performed. Then, this process is terminated.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). If there is stored data in the second reserved memory buffer, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating “second” is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  If there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer by the control of S52 to S54, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved memory data is It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data in the first reserved memory.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Are stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (S57). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved storage number designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved storage number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer and executes a jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 extracts in S214 of the start port switch passing process and S224 of the start port switch pass process and stores it in the first reserved memory buffer and the second reserved memory buffer, and reads it into the random number buffer in the specific symbol normal process. The jackpot determination is performed on the stored jackpot determination random number. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. When the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table. In the idle state or the short time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (S61), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and then either the condition that the fluctuation display is performed a predetermined number of times (100 times) or the condition that the next big hit is determined. When the earlier condition is satisfied, the change display of the special symbol is ended and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S61), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any one of the jackpot determination values in S61, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 5C. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG.

  When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot type determination random number extracted by the start port passing process and stored in the first reserved memory buffer or the second reserved memory buffer, and read and stored in the random number buffer in the specific symbol normal process. Using the jackpot type determination table selected in S72, the jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value matching the random number (random 1) value for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer is determined (S73).

  As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set so that the big hit type is different for each big hit type, Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control corresponding to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  Further, the CPU 56 indicates the determined jackpot type and sets the jackpot type data in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is set as the jackpot type data. When the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the big hit type data.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a lost symbol, is set as a special symbol stop symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be “normal jackpot”, “3” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “probable big hit”, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process.

  In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). The big hit flag is set when it is determined that the big hit is made, and the CPU 56 is in the big hit type information stored in S74, the non-short-time state or the short-time state. As a table used to determine the variation pattern type and the variation pattern according to the time-shortening information indicating, the normal state deviation time determination table shown in FIG. Any one of a loss judgment table, a normal big hit judgment table, and a probability variation big hit judgment table is selected.

  Here, the time reduction information is information indicating whether or not the time reduction state is present. The time reduction information is set at the end of the big hit gaming state, and is reset when the variable display resulting in the missed display result is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) in the time reduction state (next big hit Once a gaming state occurs, it is reset once.) The time reduction information indicates that the time reduction state is set when the time reduction flag is set, and the non-time reduction state is indicated when the time reduction flag is not set.

  When the big hit flag is set in S91, it is confirmed based on the big hit type data stored in S74 whether the big hit is a probable big hit (S92). When it is a probable big hit, the probable big hit determination table of FIG. 6D is selected (S93), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, when it is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 6C is selected (S94), and the process proceeds to S114.

  Further, when the big hit flag is not set in S91, that is, when it is off, it is confirmed whether or not the hourly flag is set (S95). If the time reduction flag is not set, the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 6A is selected (S96), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is set, the time reduction state determination table in FIG. 6B is selected (S97), and the process proceeds to S114.

  Thereby, as a table used for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern according to the gaming state, based on the selection condition of the determination table as described above, the normal state deviation determination table shown in FIG. Any one of the judgment table at the time-short state deviation, the normal big hit judgment table, and the probability variation big hit judgment table is selected.

  Next, in S114, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (variation pattern type determination random number) from the random number buffer, and refers to the data of the variation pattern type determination table portion in the determination table selected in the processing of S93, S94, S96 or S97. Thus, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (S114).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 3 (variation pattern determination random number) from the random number buffer and relates to the variation pattern type determined in S114 in the variation pattern determination table section in the determination table selected in the processing of S93, S94, S96 or S97. By referring to the data, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (S115).

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S116). Then, the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command is transmitted as a command for designating the start of the variation of the special symbol indicated by the special symbol pointer of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Is performed (S117).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (S118). For example, by setting a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32, the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b performs the variable display as described above. Let it begin. When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display of the first special symbol, and data indicating “second” in the special symbol pointer. Is set, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is started. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S119). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S120).

  In the display result designation command transmission process (S302) described above, the CPU 56 selects any one of the display result 1 designation command and the display result 3 designation command for designating the display result in accordance with the determined type of jackpot or loss. Control for transmitting the effect control command (see FIG. 7).

  In the special symbol changing process (S303) described above, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1, and when the variable time timer times out, the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (S304). Update to the value and proceed to the special symbol stop process.

  As a result of the variable display, when the big win is achieved, the big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305), the big winning opening open processing (S306), and the big winning end processing (S307) are executed to control the big winning game state. Is done. In the big hit ending process (S307), the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are set when the probability change big hit ends, and the time reduction flag is set when the normal big hit ends. As a result, after the end of the probable big hit, the state is controlled to the probable change state and the short time state, and after the normal big hit, it is controlled to the short time state.

  It is necessary to continue the time-short state after the probable big hit and the normal big hit until one of the conditions of the change display is executed 100 times and the next big hit occurs. In such a duration of 100 times of variable display, in the jackpot ending process (S307), a time-count counter that indicates the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time-short state is set to 100 times, and thereafter the variable display is executed. The special time stop process is performed by subtracting and updating. Based on the fact that the time reduction counter has counted up, the time reduction flag is reset to control to end the time reduction state.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify a received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, random numbers (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol used by the microcomputer 100 for effect control) Then, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the variable display is executed (S706) Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR7 is counted by a random counter that updates the count value by software. It is generated, is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each, and is extracted as a random number by being extracted at a timing determined for each.

  Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving or deleting the hold display, etc.) is executed (S707). In the hold storage display control process in S707, display control of active display (active display) displayed in the active display area is also executed. Specifically, display control is performed in the following processing. For example, in the process of S704, a predetermined first update flag is set when a variable display is received, and a predetermined second update flag is set when a variable display is received. If the first update flag is set, in the process of S707, one first hold display in the hold display area is deleted, and the remaining first hold display is directed toward the active display area one by one. While shifting and updating the display of the hold display area, if the variable display second update flag is set, one second hold display in the hold display area is deleted in the process of S707, and the remaining second hold The display is shifted one by one toward the direction of the active display area to update the display of the hold display area, and after the variable display, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 executes the pre-read effect process (S700) for determining whether to perform the pre-read effect and selecting the type of the pre-read effect, and then the value of the effect control process flag. Depending on, any one of S800 to S807 is performed.

  In the effect control process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbols, but the control related to the change display of the effect symbols synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

  The pre-reading effect process (S700) is a process of performing pre-reading determination such as whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, and determining an effect mode when the pre-reading effect is executed. The pre-reading effect is a special symbol change based on the hold information by pre-reading the hold information before the order of the change display (symbol change) of the special symbol based on the hold information (holding storage information) comes. This is a production technique such as determining the contents of the display and giving a notice in advance of how the future special symbols will change. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, before the fluctuating display by the hold information is executed, a big hit occurs later based on the display mode of the hold display or the display mode of the active display corresponding to the hold information. A kind of effect (see FIG. 17 or the like) for notifying that there is a possibility is performed as a pre-reading effect. Hereinafter, the hold information that is the target of the pre-reading effect is referred to as “target hold information”. Further, the fluctuation display based on the hold information that is the target of the pre-reading effect is referred to as “target fluctuation display”. Further, the hold display based on the hold information targeted for the pre-reading effect is referred to as “target hold display”, and the active display based on the hold information targeted for the pre-read effect is referred to as “target active display”.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) to be started. The effect symbol variation process (S802) is a process for performing processing for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) is a process for performing control to stop the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and derive and display the display result of the fluctuation display (final stop symbol).

  The jackpot display process (S804) is a process for performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the jackpot after the end of the variation time. The round process (S805) is a process for performing display control during a round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to post-round processing, and if the final round has ended, the process proceeds to jackpot end processing. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to in-round processing. The jackpot end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended in the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 is a process stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the table, an effect device (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled.

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, information related to the variable display of the hold storage information that is displayed on hold is pre-read before the change display based on the hold storage information is executed, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the pre-read result is displayed. Based on the pre-read hold storage information, the production control microcomputer 100 executes production control for executing the pre-reading production as the specific production at a predetermined timing.

  FIG. 15 is a prefetch effect type table showing the relationship between the type of prefetch effect, the contents of the prefetch effect, and the start time of the prefetch effect. The prefetch effect type table is stored in the ROM 102. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute a plurality of types of pre-reading effects such as a chance eye notice effect, a background change notice effect, and a hold change notice effect.

  The chance eye notice effect displays a display result of a combination of specific symbols called a chance eye (for example, a combination of a predetermined odd number of symbols) in a plurality of times of variation display before the variation display corresponding to the target hold storage information. This is a look-ahead production. In this embodiment, for the chance eye notice effect, any one of a plurality of types of chance eye effect patterns set so that the degree of expectation as a big hit is different is used. Note that the chance eye notice effect may use only one kind of chance eye effect pattern that is fixedly set.

  A plurality of types of chance eye effect patterns set so that the degree of expectation that is a big hit is different, for example, a first chance eye effect pattern in which the display color of the effect symbol when the chance eye is stopped and displayed is blue, The second chance eye effect pattern in which the display color is green and the third chance eye effect pattern in which the display color is red are included. These multiple types of chance eye notice effect patterns are selected according to display results so that the degree of expectation that will be a big hit is the magnitude relationship of, for example, “blue <green <red” with respect to the display color of the effect symbol at the chance eye stop display A percentage is set.

  Selection of such a chance eye notice effect pattern is performed using a chance eye notice effect mode selection table stored in the ROM 102. In the chance eye notice effect mode selection table, each chance eye notice is set so that the random number SR6 for selecting the chance eye notice effect style updated by the random number update process (S706) described above can realize the selection ratio as described above. It is associated with the production pattern. In the chance eye notice effect mode selection table, a chance eye notice effect pattern corresponding to the value of the random number SR6 extracted at a predetermined timing is selected.

  In this embodiment, a chance combination uses a combination of symbols having a wide range of variations such as an odd symbol combination. For example, a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right symbols are “1, 2, 3”. You may use the combination of a pattern with a narrow variation | variation width | variety that only is a chance eye.

  In the background change notice effect, a predetermined background image (such as a background image constituting the background of the effect design) that is normally used in a plurality of change display before the change display corresponding to the target storage information is used as a special background. This is a look-ahead effect that is displayed as an image. In this embodiment, for the background change notice effect, any one of a plurality of types of background change notice effect patterns set so as to differ in the degree of expectation to be a big hit is used. Note that only one type of background change notice effect that is fixedly set may be used as the background change notice effect.

  The plurality of types of background change notice effect patterns that are set so that the degree of expectation that is a big hit is different, for example, the first background change notice effect pattern in which the special background image is the first special background image and the special background image 2 is composed of a second background change notice effect pattern that becomes a special background image and a third background change notice effect pattern that makes the special background image a third special background image. These multiple types of background change notice effect patterns are such that the degree of expectation of a big hit with respect to the special background image has a magnitude relationship of, for example, “first special background image <second special background image <third special background image”. A selection ratio is set for each display result.

  Such selection of the background change notice effect pattern is performed using the background change notice effect mode selection table stored in the ROM 102. In the background change notice effect mode selection table, the background change notice effect mode selection random number SR7 updated by the random number update process (S706) described above allows each background change notice so that the selection ratio as described above can be realized. It is associated with the production pattern. In the background change notice effect mode selection table, a background change notice effect pattern corresponding to the value of the random number SR7 extracted at a predetermined timing is selected.

  The hold change notice effect is a pre-read effect that displays a change in the display mode of the hold image displayed in the hold display area a predetermined number of times (one or more times) before the variable display corresponding to the hold storage information of the target. . In the following description, the change display in which the prefetch effect is executed may be referred to as prefetch effect execution change.

  In the hold change effect, for example, the following change in the display mode of the hold image is possible. An image that appears and is displayed in the normal color (yellow) can be changed to a white, blue, green, or red image. An image appearing and displayed in white can be changed into a blue, green, or red image. The image appearing and displayed in blue can be changed to a green or red image. An image appearing and displayed in green can be changed to a red image. Thus, in the hold change effect, the change effect of the display mode can be executed in the change mode in which the degree of expectation that is a big hit is high. Note that, in the hold change effect, the change effect of the display mode may be executed in a change mode in which the degree of expectation that is a big hit is low.

  In this embodiment, the hold change notice effect is selected and used from among a plurality of types of hold change notice effect patterns set so that the degree of expectation for a big hit is different.

  As a plurality of types of hold change notice effect patterns set so that the degree of expectation that is a big hit is different, for example, the degree of expectation that becomes a big hit is “normal color (yellow)” regarding the display color of the hold image that is finally displayed. A plurality of types of on-hold change effect patterns are set so as to have a size relationship of <white <blue <green <red. Furthermore, among the plural types of hold change effect patterns, an effect pattern in which the hold change is executed only once and an effect pattern in which the hold change is executed a plurality of times are included.

  These multiple types of hold change notice effect patterns are selected according to the display result so that the display color of the hold image to be finally displayed has a relationship of “normal color (yellow) <white <blue <green <red”. Is set.

  The selection of such a hold change notice effect pattern is performed using a hold change notice effect mode selection table stored in the ROM 102. In the hold change notice effect mode selection table, the hold change notice effect mode selection random number R8 updated by the random number update process (S706) described above allows each hold change notice so that the selection ratio as described above can be realized. It is associated with the production pattern. In the hold change notice effect mode selection table, a hold change notice effect pattern corresponding to the value of the random number R8 extracted at a predetermined timing is selected.

  These multiple types of pre-reading effects may correspond to a case where only one of the effects is executed or a plurality of kinds of effects are executed in parallel, corresponding to one variation display. Note that, as the pre-reading effect, in addition to the above-described effects, other types of notice effects such as a dialog (sentence) notice effect and an active change notice effect may be executable.

  A serif notice effect is, for example, a scene in which a character image such as a human image that can be displayed separately from the effect design and the background image says a special serif that is different from the usual speech in a predetermined number of variable displays. This is a look-ahead effect that produces an effect to be displayed. The active change notice effect is a special display that is different from the display mode that normally displays the display mode of the active image displayed in the active display area in the variable display multiple times before the variable display corresponding to the target hold storage information. This is a look-ahead effect displayed in a different display mode.

  FIG. 16 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 9 for explaining the prefetch effect. In FIG. 16, as basic display images on the effect display device 9, left, middle, and right effect symbols 91, 92, and 93, a hold image H in the hold display area 18 c, and an active display area AHA An active image AH is shown. In FIG. 16, in the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91, 92, and 93, the state during variation display is indicated by a downward arrow, and the state during variation stop is indicated by a numerical symbol.

  FIG. 16A shows a display state when the pre-reading effect is not executed. FIG. 16B1 shows a display state when the chance eye notice effect is being executed as the prefetch effect. FIG. 16B2 shows the display state when the background change notice effect is being executed as the prefetch effect. FIG. 16 (B3) shows a display state when the hold change notice effect is being executed as the prefetch effect.

  When the chance eye notice effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 16 (B1), a predetermined chance eye is configured at the time of the derivation display of the change display result at the end of each of the plurality of change displays for which the effect is executed. An effect of stopping and displaying the combination of effect symbols to be performed is performed.

  When the background change notice effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 16B2, the background symbol is changed from the normal background symbol to the special background symbol at the start of the first variable display of the plurality of variable indications where the effect is executed. After that, the effect of continuously displaying the special background symbol in a plurality of variation displays is performed.

  When the hold change notice effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 16 (B3), the change is displayed during the change display of the change display one or more times when the effect is executed (when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect display). After the image H is temporarily deformed into a star shape and displayed by light emission, the display mode (display color) of the reserved image H is changed. The hold image for hold display can be displayed in different display modes depending on the degree of expectation that the variable display result becomes the jackpot display result, that is, the ease of display when the jackpot display result is obtained. For example, the reserved image is displayed in a predetermined shape such as a circle, and can be displayed in different image colors depending on the degree of expectation that the variable display result is the jackpot display result.

  The reserved image can be expected to be a big hit in a mode (color mode) where the degree of expectation varies depending on the type of image color due to the magnitude relationship between the normal color (yellow) <white <blue <green <red It is. Based on the occurrence of the new reserved storage information, when the display of the reserved image corresponding to the new reserved storage information appears on the effect display device 9, the new reserved image is displayed in the normal color (yellow), white, It is displayed in a display mode such as blue, green, or red. When the hold image is changed to a display mode having a high expectation degree of jackpot due to the hold change notice effect, it is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot and improve the interest of the game.

  In this embodiment, the on-hold change notice effect is an effect on which the color of the on-hold image changes. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an on-change effect on the shape of the on-hold image is executed. May be. As the hold change notice effect, an effect in which the size of the hold image changes may be executed. As the hold change notice effect, an effect in which the type of the hold image changes may be executed. As the hold change notice effect, an effect in which the image added to the hold image changes may be executed. Further, an effect may be executed by combining any one of color change, shape change, size change, type change, and additional image change. As described above, as the hold change notice effect, any effect may be executed as long as the display mode changes.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 (B1) to (B3), any one of a plurality of types of prefetching effects such as a chance eye notice effect, a background change notice effect, and a hold change notice effect is executed. , By displaying the pre-reading notification image 94 displaying the characters “pre-reading” in the telop display mode as a common notification image, it is notified that the pre-reading performance is being performed in the common mode regardless of the type of the pre-reading effect. A pre-reading notification (predetermined notification) effect is executed. Thus, in response to the execution of the pre-reading effect as the specific effect, the player can determine whether or not the pre-reading effect is being performed by executing the pre-reading notification in the common mode regardless of the type of the pre-reading effect. It becomes easy to recognize, and the recognizability about a plurality of types of prefetch effects can be improved.

  In addition, as described above, for each of a plurality of types of prefetching effects such as a chance eye notice effect, a background change notice effect, and a hold change notice effect, a plurality of kinds of effect modes (effect patterns) are provided. The pre-reading effect can be executed in the effect mode selected from among the above-mentioned effect modes, but when each of the pre-reading effects such as the chance eye notice effect, the background change notice effect, and the hold change notice effect is executed Regardless of which effect mode is executed, effect control is performed in which the pre-reading notification image 94 that displays the above-described characters “pre-reading” in the telop display mode is displayed as a common notification image. As a result, for each type of pre-reading effect, a pre-reading notification effect for notifying that the pre-reading effect is being performed in a common mode is executed regardless of the type of the effect mode. Thereby, it becomes easy for a player to recognize whether or not the pre-reading effect is being performed, and the recognizability for the pre-reading effects of a plurality of types of effect modes can be improved.

  In addition, as described above, a pre-read notification image that displays the characters “pre-reading” in a telop display mode in a plurality of types of pre-read effects such as a chance eye notice effect, a background change notice effect, and a hold change notice effect. When the effect control for displaying 94 as a common notification image is performed and each prefetch effect of the chance eye notice effect, the background change notice effect, and the hold change notice effect is executed, a plurality of types in each prefetch effect As for the effect mode of the game, whether or not the pre-reading effect is being performed is performed by performing the effect control that displays the pre-reading notification image 94 displaying the characters “pre-reading” in the telop display mode as a common notification image. It becomes easier for a person to recognize, and the recognizability for a plurality of types of pre-reading effects can be further improved.

  As the pre-reading notification, the following notification may be executed in addition to the pre-reading notification image 94 or instead of the pre-reading notification image 94. First, a notification of outputting a sound such as “pre-reading” from the speaker 27 may be given. Further, as the pre-reading notification, a notification such as “pre-reading” may be output from the speaker 27 without displaying the pre-reading notification image 94. As an example of performing the pre-reading notification by voice, the notification may be performed by outputting a special sound that is not output in a normal gaming state. In addition, as pre-reading notification, notification may be performed by operating a movable body such as a predetermined accessory. In addition, as the pre-reading notification, the pre-reading notification image 94 on the effect display device 9 may not be displayed, and a display capable of specifying “pre-reading” on another display device may be displayed. In this case, the other display devices include a sub display device (such as a small image display device) that is smaller than the effect display device 9 and various display devices such as a dot matrix display device. In addition, the indication that can be specified as “pre-reading” is a character that can be specified as pre-reading, a predetermined figure that can be specified as pre-reading, and a specification that is pre-reading Any display may be used as long as it is a display that can directly or indirectly specify that prefetching is possible, such as a predetermined number. Further, the pre-reading notification may be executed in an effect mode in which any of the various notification modes described above is combined.

  In a conventional pachinko machine, when a pre-reading effect as a specific effect is executed when a variable display of the effect symbol is executed, various effects such as a reach effect executed for the variable display, and a pre-reading Differences in performance from production may be ambiguous, and for first-time players, it is difficult to determine whether or not pre-reading production is being executed, and the level of understanding of the production is insufficient. Therefore, there is a problem that there is a possibility that the interest of the game cannot be improved. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, as described above, since a common mode pre-reading notification is made corresponding to a plurality of types of pre-reading effects, it is clear that the pre-reading effects are being executed. Can be notified. As a result, by executing the pre-reading notification in the common mode, even the first-time player described above can easily determine whether or not the pre-reading effect is being executed, and the understanding level of the effect is insufficient. Can improve the interest of the game.

  FIG. 17 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 9 showing the pre-reading notification end effect for ending the pre-reading notification when the pre-reading notification is executed. In FIG. 17, the display state of the effect display device 9 is shown as time passes. In FIG. 17, the pre-reading notification end effect for the pre-reading notification when the hold change notice effect is executed is shown as a representative example. However, the pre-reading notification end effect shown in FIG. Are executed in the same way.

  In the variable display for a plurality of times during the effect period in which the hold change notice effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 17A, a pre-reading notification is displayed by displaying a pre-reading notification image 94. Then, as shown in FIGS. 17B and 17C, the pre-read determination target variation display times are based on the display of the pre-read notification image 94 in the same manner as the immediately preceding variation display times shown in FIG. The pre-reading notification is executed from the start of the variable display to the end of the variable display. Further, as shown in FIG. 17C, the pre-reading notification by displaying the pre-reading notification image 94 is continuously executed even after the end of the variable display of the prefetch determination target. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17D, the pre-reading notification by displaying the pre-reading notification image 94 is continued even when the variable display time of the variable display cycle immediately after (next time) the variable display cycle of the prefetch determination target is started. As shown in FIG. 17D, when the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display, the display of the pre-reading notification image 94 is ended, whereby the pre-reading notification is ended.

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing various determination tables for determining whether or not to execute a prefetch effect. 18A to 18C show a chance eye notice effect presence / absence determination table used for determining whether or not to execute a chance eye notice effect. FIGS. 18D to 18F show background change notice effect presence / absence determination tables used for determining whether or not to execute a background change notice effect. FIGS. The hold change notice effect presence / absence determination table used for determining whether or not to execute the hold change notice effect is shown.

  In the chance eye notice effect presence / absence determination table, (A) the chance hit notice effect presence / absence determination table of (B), the chance reach notice effect presence / absence determination table of (B) super-reach, and other than (C) super reach A time chance eye notice effect presence / absence determination table is included. The background change announcement effect presence / absence determination table includes (D) a big hit background change announcement presence / absence determination table, (E) super-reach out-of-background change notice effect determination / existence determination table, and (F) other than super-reach. A background change notice effect presence / absence determination table is included. In the hold change notice effect presence / absence determination table, (G) big hit hold change notice presence / absence decision table, (H) super reach detachment hold change notice notice presence / absence determination table, and (I) other than super reach. A hold change notice effect presence / absence determination table is included. Each of the notice effect presence / absence determination tables is stored in the ROM 102.

  The (H) big hit chance notice announcement effect determination table, the (D) big hit background change notice effect presence determination table, and the (G) big change hold notice announcement presence determination table correspond to the hold display. This is used at the time of jackpot prediction in which the variable display result of the variable display based on the hold storage information is predicted to be the jackpot display result.

  (B) Super-reach off chance eye advance notice presence / absence determination table, (E) Super-reach off background change notice effect presence / absence determination table, and (H) Super reach off-hold change notice notice presence / absence determination table. The variable display result of the variable display based on the stored storage information corresponding to the hold display is used for predicting the super-reach that is predicted to be the jackpot display result.

  (C) Except for super reach, chances for announcement of presence / absence of notice announcement effect, table for presence / absence of change notice of background change except for super reach of (F), and presence / absence of notice of change for hold notice when deviation occurs except for super reach in (I) The determination table is used at the time of deviation prediction except for the super reach that is predicted that the variable display result of the variable display based on the hold storage information corresponding to the hold display is the jackpot display result.

  In each chance eye notice effect presence / absence determination table of (A) to (C), a total of 100 numbers of random numbers SR2 (numerical range of 0 to 99) for determining the presence or absence of chance eye notice effect execute the notice effect. It is assigned to the decision and the decision not to execute the notice effect. In each of the background change notice effect presence / absence determination tables (D) to (F), a total of 200 numerical values of the random number SR3 (value range of 0 to 199) for determining whether or not the background change notice effect is executed execute the notice effect. It is assigned to the decision and the decision not to execute the notice effect. In each of the on-hold change notice effect presence / absence determination tables (G) to (I), a total of 300 numerical values of the random number SR4 (numerical range of 0 to 299) for determining whether or not to hold on / off notice effect execution execute the notice effect. It is assigned to the decision and the decision not to execute the notice effect. For each of SR2 to SR4, the number of assigned random number values is shown for clarity of explanation.

  In each of (A) big hit chance notice announcement presence determination table, (D) big hit background change notice effect presence determination table, and (G) big hit hold change notice effect presence decision table, predetermined timings are used. The data is set so as to have a magnitude relationship of “execute the notice effect> do not execute the notice effect” according to the value of SR2 extracted in (1). (B) Super-reach off chance eye advance notice presence / absence determination table, (E) Super reach off-background change notice effect presence / absence determination table, and (H) Super reach off-hold change notice notice presence / absence determination table. In each case, data is set so as to have a magnitude relationship of “execution of the notice effect = not execute the notice effect” according to the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing. (C) Except for super reach, chances for announcement of presence / absence of notice announcement effect, table for presence / absence of change notice of background change except for super reach of (F), and presence / absence of notice of change for hold notice when deviation occurs except for super reach in (I) In each of the determination tables, data is set so as to have a magnitude relationship of “execute a notice effect <do not execute a notice effect” according to the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing.

  Further, when (A) to (C), (D) to (F), and (G) to (I) are compared, the ratio of executing the pre-reading effect at the time of determining the big hit is “chance eye notice effect <background change notice. Data is set so as to have a magnitude relationship of production <pending change notice production. In addition, the data is set so that the ratio of executing the pre-reading effect at the time of disconnection has a magnitude relationship of “chance eye notice effect> background change notice effect> pending change notice effect”. Accordingly, the degree of expectation for the big hit when the effect is executed is high due to the magnitude relationship of “chance eye notice effect <background change notice effect <pending change notice effect”. Note that other magnitude relations may be set, such as the degree of expectation for the big hit when the pre-reading effect is executed is the same for each of the notice effects.

  18A to 18I, when the variable display result of the variable display based on the stored storage information becomes the jackpot display result, the chance of the chance For each of the notice effect, the background change notice effect, and the hold change notice effect, the ratio to be determined increases. Thereby, when such a prefetch effect is performed, the expectation degree with respect to the big hit of a player can be raised compared with the case where it is not performed. 18A to 18I, the variable display result of the variable display based on the stored storage information becomes an outlier display result. However, in the super reach with a high expectation level that is a big hit, the misalignment display result. The chance of winning a big hit is lower than when super-reach is reached, and a non-super-reaching variation display (for example, normal reach variation display, normal variation display, etc.) is more likely to be a misaligned display result. For each of the notice effect, the background change notice effect, and the hold change notice effect, the ratio to be determined increases. Thereby, when such a prefetch effect is performed, the expectation degree with respect to the big hit of a player can be raised compared with the case where it is not performed.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of a prefetch effect execution start change selection table. The pre-reading effect execution start variation selection table is a variable display that starts execution of the pre-reading effect when it is determined to execute the pre-reading effect such as the chance eye notice effect, the background change notice effect, and the hold change notice effect. Is used to select and determine. The prefetch effect execution start variation selection table is stored in the ROM 102.

  The pre-reading effect is executed on the condition that there is at least two pieces of reserved memory information including newly generated reserved memory information, and the upper limit number of the first reserved memory number is four. The fluctuation display for starting the execution of the prefetch effect is based on the fluctuation display based on the pre-stored determination target hold storage information, the fluctuation display of the previous time, the fluctuation display of the previous time, and the fluctuation of the third time. It can be executed from any time during the display.

  In the pre-reading effect execution start variation selection table of FIG. 19, once for each of the 2 to 4 reserved memory numbers (first reserved memory numbers) of the first special symbol including the newly generated reserved memory information. A total of 400 numerical values of random number SR5 (numerical range of 0 to 399) for selecting pre-reading effect execution start variation are allocated at the time of displaying the variation three times before.

  In the pre-reading effect execution start variation selection table, data is set so that the more the first reserved memory number is, the easier it is to start execution of the pre-reading effect from the time of the previous change display. When it is decided to execute a pre-reading effect such as a chance eye notice effect, a background change notice effect, and a hold change notice effect, a change that starts execution of the prefetch effect using the prefetch effect execution start variation selection table The display is selected and determined. Thereby, the execution start timing of the pre-reading effect is not fixed, so that it is possible to enrich the variation of the effect.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the prefetch effect is executed only in the low base state, the prefetch effect is executed with the first reserved memory as a target. Note that the prefetch effect may be executed even in the high base state.

  Regarding the pre-reading effect, after randomly determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, when it is decided to execute the pre-reading effect, the chance eye notice effect, the background change notice effect, and the pending change notice From the effects, any one of the notice effects or any of a plurality of types of notice effects may be selected, and the selected effects may be executed as a pre-read effect.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a data holding area on the side of the effect control board 80 and a reception command buffer at the time of a start winning prize. In the RAM 103 mounted on the effect control board 80 shown in FIG. 3, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 20A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 20A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 can update the state according to an effect operation state such as an effect image display state on the screen of the effect display device 9, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 31, or the like. Types of flags are provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of a flag and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the effect display device 9. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations, such as SR1-1 to SR5 described above. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count values in each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In this embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer and the effect buffer as shown in FIG. 20B are stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As shown in FIG. 20B, there are provided two types of start command reception command buffer and effect buffer, one for the first special symbol and one for the second special symbol. In FIG. 20 (B), the start winning reception command buffer and the effect buffer corresponding to the first special symbol for executing the prefetch effect are shown as an example. The starting command reception command buffer for the first special symbol corresponds to the columns of symbol designation, variation type, starting prize designation, and reserved memory number designation in the buffer shown in FIG. This is a storage buffer for receiving a received command when a pending storage occurs. In the start winning reception command buffer, a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the first reserved storage number is provided. In such a start winning reception command buffer, presence / absence of pre-reading effect determination, pre-reading effect execution change designation, chance eye notice effect form designation, background change notice effect form designation, and pending change shown in FIG. An effect buffer including a storage area corresponding to a column for specifying the notice effect form is added in a form associated with each reserved storage. Note that the start winning reception command buffer and the effect buffer may be provided separately in different areas in the RAM 103.

  Regarding the received command buffer at the time of the start winning prize, the area for storing the design designation command (“design designation” in the figure) and the area for storing the variation type command (in the figure “variation type” in the figure) ”), An area for storing a start winning designation command (first starting prize designation command) (“ start winning prize designation ”in the figure), and an area for storing a reserved storage number designation command (first reserved storage number designation command) ( In the figure, “pending storage number designation”) is provided.

  When there is a start prize at the first start prize port 13 or the second start prize slot 14, a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a start prize designation command (first or second start prize designation command), and a reserved memory A command called a number designation command (first or second reserved memory number designation command) is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 stores the data specifying the commands in the order received at the time of the start winning, from the head in the empty area of the start winning received command buffer. As a result, when there is a start winning, the received command is stored in the respective areas of “design designation”, “variation type”, “start winning designation” and “holding memory count designation” in the figure. .

  Various data stored in the start winning reception command buffer and the corresponding effect buffer shown in FIG. 20B are stored in the first storage area (buffer number “1” each time the effect symbol variation display is started. Is stored in the area corresponding to “)” and then deleted for use in the production of the variable display, and then the stored contents are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 20B, when the variation display of the effect symbol is started next, each data stored in the buffer number “1” is read and deleted, and the buffer number “2” is read out. Each data stored in the area corresponding to "" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number "1".

  In the effect buffer shown in FIG. 20B, a storage area may be provided in correspondence with an address linked (subordinated) to the start winning reception command buffer, and an address independent of the starting winning reception command buffer. In the storage area, a storage area may be provided corresponding to each start winning memory.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (C), in the “design designation” command area, “C200 (H)” indicates a missed display result designation, and “C201 (H)” represents a jackpot display result designation. In the “variation type” command area, “C300 (H)” indicates the type of normal variation, “C301 (H)” indicates the type of normal reach variation, and “C302 (H)” indicates the type of super reach variation. Show. In the “start winning prize designation” command area, “A 401 (H)” indicates the first starting prize designation, and “A 402 (H)” indicates the second start prize designation. In the “reserved memory number designation” area, “C001 (H)” to “C004 (H)” indicate the first reserved memory numbers “0” to “4”, and “C101 (H)” to “C104 ( H) ”indicates the second reserved storage numbers“ 0 ”to“ 4 ”.

  The empty area of the reception command buffer at the time of start winning, that is, the data in the area where no data is stored is “0000 (H)”. At the time of starting winning, command transmission is performed in the order of a symbol specifying command, a variation type command, a starting winning specifying command (first and second), and a reserved storage number specifying command (first and second). Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the start prize designation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. Commands and pending storage number designation commands are stored. FIG. 20B shows an example in which commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”.

  In the effect control buffer setting unit 194, the following information for effects is stored corresponding to the data of the buffer numbers “1” to “4” in the reception command buffer at the time of start winning for the first special symbol. An effect buffer is provided as a storage area. For the second special symbol, in this embodiment, since the pre-reading effect is not executed, no effect buffer for executing the pre-reading effect is provided. For the second special symbol, an effect buffer for executing the prefetch effect may be provided, and the prefetch effect may be executed in the same manner as the first special symbol.

  Regarding the first special symbol, “pre-reading effect determination presence / absence” is performed in the pre-reading effect processing described later by the effect control microcomputer 100 based on predetermined data such as symbol designating information stored in the reception command buffer at the time of starting winning prize. Data, “pre-reading effect execution change designation” data, “chance eye notice effect form designation” data, “background change notice effect form designation” data, and “hold change notice effect form designation” data are started. A data storage area of “pre-reading effect determination presence / absence” provided in the effect buffer corresponding to each data of the buffer numbers “1” to “4” corresponding to the hold storage information in the received command buffer at the time of winning, Data storage area for “designation of execution execution variation”, data storage area for “designation of chance notice announcement mode”, “background change notice production mode” Data storage area of the constant ", and is stored in the data storage area of the" pending change prediction effect mode designation ".

  The “pre-reading effect determination presence / absence” data is data indicating whether or not the pre-reading effect determination is made (presence / absence). The “prefetching effect execution variation designation” data is data indicating whether or not it is designated (determined) as a variation display when the prefetching effect is executed. The “chance eye notice effect mode designation” data is data indicating whether or not the chance eye notice effect is executed and the effect aspect. The “background change notice effect designation” data is data indicating whether or not the background change notice effect is executed and the effect form. “Holding change notice effect designating” data is data indicating the presence / absence of the hold change notice effect and the effect form.

  With respect to the pre-reading determination target as the hold storage information corresponding to the new start winning prize, when the execution determination of the pre-reading effect based on the various notice effect presence / absence determination tables of FIGS. In the data storage area of “determination presence / absence”, data of “1000 (H)” that can specify “no determination” is stored, and when it is determined whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect, “pre-reading effect determination presence / absence” In the storage area, data “1001 (H)” capable of specifying “determined” is stored.

  When it is determined to execute at least one of the chance eye notice effect, the background change notice effect, and the hold change notice effect for the pre-reading determination target as the hold memory information corresponding to the new start winning prize In accordance with the contents of the effect, “2001 (H)” can specify “prefetch effect execution variation designation” in the data storage area of “prefetch effect execution variation designation” corresponding to the stored information before the prefetch determination target. Are stored. On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute any of the notice effects, “2000 (H)” that can specify “no effect” is stored in the data storage area of “prefetch effect designation” corresponding to the prefetch determination target. Data is stored.

  When it is determined according to the determination table of FIGS. 18A to 18C that the chance eye notice effect is not executed for the pre-reading determination target as the hold storage information corresponding to the new start winning prize, In the data storage area of “designation”, data of “3000 (H)” that can specify “no effect” is stored. On the other hand, when it is determined that the chance eye notice effect is to be executed, the chance eye notice effect is to be executed from the previous fluctuation display time using the chance eye effect execution start change selection table of FIG. Furthermore, any type of chance eye notice effect pattern is selected and determined using the above-mentioned chance eye notice effect mode selection table.

  Then, in order to execute the determined chance eye notice effect pattern in the data storage area of “chance eye notice effect mode designation” corresponding to the hold information before the hold information to be prefetched, the chance eye notice effect is executed. Data that can specify a pattern (3001 (H) to etc.) is stored. In FIG. 20B, the reserved storage information of the buffer number 4 is the prefetch determination target, and it is determined to execute the chance eye notice effect for the prefetch determination object, and all “chance eye notice effects before the prefetch determination object” are determined. An example is shown in which data of the first chance notice effect pattern is set in the data storage area of “designation”.

  When it is determined by the determination tables of FIGS. 18D to 18F that the background change notice effect is not executed for the prefetch determination target as the hold storage information corresponding to the new start winning prize, In the data storage area of “designation”, data of “3000 (H)” that can specify “no effect” is stored. On the other hand, when it is determined that the background change notice effect is to be executed, the prefetch effect execution start change selection table shown in FIG. Furthermore, any type of background change notice effect pattern is selected and determined using the background change notice effect mode selection table described above.

  In order to execute the determined background change notice effect pattern in the data storage area of “background change notice effect type designation” corresponding to the hold information before the hold information to be prefetched, the background change notice effect is executed. Data (3101 (H) to etc.) that can specify the pattern is stored. In FIG. 20B, the stored storage information of buffer number 4 is the prefetch determination target, and it is determined that the background change notice effect is to be executed for the prefetch determination target. An example in which data of the first background change notice effect pattern is set in the data storage area of “designation” is shown.

  When it is determined by the determination tables in FIGS. 18G to 18I that the hold change notice effect is not executed for the prefetch determination target as the hold memory information corresponding to the new start winning prize, In the data storage area of “designation”, data of “3000 (H)” that can specify “no effect” is stored. On the other hand, when it is determined that the hold change notice effect is to be executed, the pre-read effect execution start change selection table of FIG. In addition, any type of hold change notice effect pattern is selected and determined using the aforementioned hold change notice effect mode selection table.

  Then, in order to execute the determined hold change notice effect pattern in the data storage area of “hold change notice effect mode designation” corresponding to the hold information before the hold information to be prefetched, the hold change notice effect is executed. Data (3201 (H) to etc.) that can specify the pattern is stored. In FIG. 20B, it is determined that the hold storage information of the buffer number 4 is a prefetch determination target, and it is determined not to execute the hold change notice effect for the prefetch determination target. In the data storage area of “designation”, an example in which data without effect is set is shown.

  In the data storage area of “prefetch effect execution change designation” corresponding to each hold storage information, it is determined to execute any of the chance eye notice effect, the background change notice effect, and the hold change notice effect. Sometimes “2001H” that can specify “pre-reading effect execution variation designation” is stored, and when it is decided not to execute any notice effect, “pre-reading effect execution variation designation” can be specified. 2000H "is stored.

  As described above, in the effect buffer, “pre-reading effect determination presence / absence”, “pre-reading effect execution variation designation”, “chance eye notice effect aspect designation”, “background change notice effect aspect designation”, and “pending change notice effect aspect” By storing the above-described data in each of the “designated” data storage areas, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms such data, and based on the confirmation of such data, the chance eye notice effect and the background change notice are obtained. It is possible to execute a prefetch effect such as an effect and a pending change notice effect.

  FIG. 21 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the pre-reading effect and the pre-reading notification. In FIG. 21, in (A1), (B1), (C1), and (D1), the relationship between the prefetching effect and the pre-reading notification before the change display of the prefetching determination target is shown. In FIG. 21, in (A2), (B2), (C2), and (D2), a first example of the relationship between the prefetch effect and the pre-reading notification in the variable display after the prefetch determination target is shown. In FIG. 21, (A3), (B3), (C3), and (D3) show a second example of the relationship between the prefetch effect and the pre-reading notification in the variable display after the prefetch determination target.

  As shown in (A1) to (D1), before the pre-reading determination target variation display, based on the pre-reading determination target, as the pre-reading effect, the chance eye notice effect is executed from the time of the three-time variation display before the pre-reading determination target. Is started, and when it is decided to start the background change notice effect from the time of the change display three times before the prefetch determination target, a plurality of types of prefetch effects are executed as follows.

  As shown in (C1), the execution of the background notice effect is started simultaneously with the start of the change display three times before the prefetch determination target. Since this point in time is the start of the variable display, the chance eye notice effect is not executed. When a plurality of types of pre-reading effects are executed in response to one variation display in this way, as shown in (D1), pre-reading is in progress at the start of the pre-reading effect by the background notice effect that starts executing first. The execution of notification is started. As shown in (B1), the chance eye notice effect is executed at the time of the derivation display of the display result immediately before the end of the variable display three times before, the second time, and the previous time of the prefetch determination target.

  Thus, when a plurality of types of pre-reading effects are executed in response to one variation display, execution of the pre-reading notification is started at the start of the pre-reading effects by the background notice effect that is executed first. Therefore, the execution time of the pre-reading notification when a plurality of specific effects are executed can be set to an appropriate time.

  Further, when a specific effect is executed over a plurality of fluctuation displays as shown in (B1) and (C1), a pre-reading notification can be executed over a plurality of fluctuation displays as shown in (D1). As a result, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notification corresponding to the execution time of the prefetch effect, and it is possible to further improve the recognizability of the prefetch effect.

  Next, state control of the pre-reading notification at the time of variation display after the prefetch determination target will be described. When the variable display of the prefetch determination target is executed, when there is no reserved storage information that is determined to execute the next prefetch effect, it is shown in (A2), (B2), (C2), (D2). As described above, the background notice effect ends in correspondence with the end of the variable display of the prefetch determination target as shown in (C2). At that time, the pre-reading notification is continued even after the variation display of the prefetch determination target ends, and is terminated when a predetermined time has elapsed since the first variation display of the variation display of the prefetch determination target is started.

  Regarding the pre-reading notification, as shown in (D2), the pre-reading determination target when the pre-reading effect is executed is displayed by ending the pre-reading notification after the end of the pre-reading determination target variation display. The player can not easily identify which variation display, and the variation display of the pre-read determination target is not easily identified by the player, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

  In a conventional pachinko machine, when a pre-reading effect as a specific effect is executed, in particular, a variable display that results in a shift display instead of reaching reach, and a variable display that results in a shift display result after normal reach is achieved. In such a case, when the hold storage information for which the fluctuation display with a relatively low expectation level for the big hit is executed is the prefetch determination target (target), the prefetch effect is performed when the prefetch determination target fluctuation display is executed and ended. When finished, the player can easily recognize the change display of the pre-reading determination target, and there is a problem that the player has a sense of excitement and the interest of the game is reduced. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, when the pre-reading effect is executed by ending the pre-reading notification after the end of the variable display of the pre-read determination target, but not after the end. It is possible to prevent the player from easily recognizing which variation display is the variation display of the prefetch determination target (recognition of the prefetch determination target can be reduced). Thereby, in this embodiment, it can relieve that a player has the above-mentioned feeling of excitement about a prefetching effect, and can suppress the fall of the interest of a game.

  Further, when the variation display of the prefetch determination target is executed, when there is pending storage information for which it is determined to execute the next prefetch effect when the variation display of the prefetch determination target is performed, (A3 ), (B3), (C3), and (D3), as in the case where there is no reserved storage information, the pre-reading notification continues even after the change display of the prefetch determination target ends, Corresponds to the prefetch determination target for which it is determined that the next prefetch effect is to be executed without ending even if a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the variable display one time after the variable display of the prefetch determination target. It is executed continuously until the variable display is executed.

  Thus, the pre-reading notification is continued during the period from the end of the variation display of the previous prefetch determination target to the start of the next variation display of the second prefetch determination target when there are a plurality of prefetch determination targets. Since the notification is executed in such a manner, the player has the impression that the pre-reading notice effect is continuously executed until the next pre-reading determination target variation display even after the previous pre-reading determination target variation display. It is possible to suppress the decrease in the interest of the game between the plurality of pre-reading determination target variation displays.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the above-described prefetch effect process (S700). In the pre-reading effect process, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the following process.

  First, the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer and the effect buffer for the first hold memory shown in FIG. 20 are checked, and the first hold for which it is not determined whether or not to execute the pre-read effect is included therein. It is determined whether there is a memory (S711). For example, it is determined whether or not there is pending storage data in which data of “1000 (H)” is stored in the storage area for presence or absence of pre-reading effect determination.

  If it is determined in S711 that there is no first pending storage for which it is not determined whether to execute the prefetch effect, the process ends. On the other hand, in S711, when there is a first pending storage in which it is not determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, it is determined whether or not the current first reserved memory count is 2 or more. Confirmation is performed based on the first reserved storage number specified by the specified command (S712). In S712, when the first reserved memory number is less than 2, there is no first reserved memory information for executing the variable display before executing the variable display based on the new first reserved memory information, and the new first reserved memory Since there is no previous variable display that is the target of executing the prefetch effect based on the stored information, it is confirmed whether or not the variable display that executes the prefetch effect can be executed.

  If the current first reserved storage number is not 2 or more in S712, it is determined not to execute the prefetch effect (S727), and the process proceeds to S728 described later. On the other hand, when the current first reserved storage number is 2 or more in S712, the corresponding variation display result and variation type are confirmed in the start winning reception command buffer for the reserved storage information to be prefetched (S713). . Then, based on the variation display result and variation type confirmed in S713, the corresponding table is selected from the chance eye notice effect presence / absence determination table of FIGS. 18A to 18C, and the random number SR3 is extracted and selected. Based on the extracted value of the random number SR3, it is determined whether or not to execute the chance eye notice effect using the table (S717).

  Next, based on the change display result and change type confirmed in S713, the corresponding table is selected from the background change notice effect presence / absence determination table of FIGS. 18D to 18F, and the random number SR4 is extracted and selected. Based on the extracted value of the random number SR4, it is determined whether or not the background change notice effect is to be executed (S718).

  Next, based on the change display result and change type confirmed in S713, the corresponding table is selected from the hold change notice effect presence / absence determination table shown in FIGS. 18G to 18I, and the random number SR5 is extracted and selected. Based on the extracted value of the random number SR5, it is determined whether or not to execute the hold change notice effect using the table (S719).

  Then, with respect to the first hold storage information to be prefetched, the data “determined” is stored as the data in the storage area of “change presence / absence determination of hold etc.” (S720).

  Next, based on the determination results in S717 to S719, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined to execute any pre-reading effect corresponding to the pre-read determination target (S721). When it is determined in S721 that no pre-reading effect is to be executed, “undesignated” data is stored as stored data of “pre-reading effect execution variation designation” corresponding to the first reserved storage information to be prefetched. In addition, data of “no effect” is stored as storage data for various types of notice effect designations such as “chance eye effect form designation”, “background change notice effect form designation”, and “holding change notice effect form designation”. (S726). Then, the process proceeds to S728.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S721 that any one of the pre-reading effects is to be executed, the fluctuation display result of the pre-stored determination target hold storage information is confirmed in the start winning reception command buffer (S722).

  Then, the pre-reading effect execution start variation selection table of FIG. 19 is selected for one or more pre-reading effects determined to be executed among the chance eye notice effect, the background change notice effect, and the hold change notice effect. Select and extract the random number SR5, and use the selected table to change the number of display times for starting the execution of the prefetching effect to be executed based on the extracted value of the random number SR5 one to three times before the prefetch determination target. A selection is made from the previous ones (S723).

  Next, for one or a plurality of pre-reading effects determined to execute the pre-reading effect among the chance eye notice effect, the background change notice effect, and the hold change notice effect, A selection is made for each type of effect (S724).

  Specifically, in S724, when it is determined to execute the chance eye notice effect, the random number SR6 for selecting the chance eye notice effect mode is extracted, the chance eye notice effect mode selection table is selected, and the random number SR6 is extracted. Based on the value, a chance eye notice effect pattern as a chance eye notice effect pattern is selected and determined from among a plurality of chance eye notice effects patterns. In S724, when it is determined to execute the background change notice effect, a random number SR7 for selecting a background change notice effect mode is extracted, a background change notice effect mode selection table is selected, and a random number SR7 is selected. Based on the extracted value, a background change notice effect pattern as a background change notice effect pattern is selected and determined from a plurality of background change notice effect patterns. In S724, when it is determined to execute the hold change notice effect, the random number SR8 for selecting the hold change notice effect mode is extracted, the hold change notice effect mode selection table is selected, and the random number SR8 is selected. On the basis of the extracted value, a pending change notice effect pattern as a pending change notice effect pattern is selected and determined from a plurality of pending change notice effects patterns.

  Next, in accordance with the start timing and the production mode of the prefetching effect determined in S723 and S724, “prefetching effect execution variation designation”, “chance eye production mode designation”, “background change notice production mode designation”, and Data is stored in a data storage area for various types of notification effect designation such as “pending change notice effect mode designation” (S725), and the process proceeds to S728.

  Specifically, in S725, for the chance eye notice effect, as described above, in the data storage area before the prefetch determination target, data storage of “chance eye notice effect mode designation” for the number of variable display times determined in S723 is stored. In the area, data of a pre-reading effect mode that identifies the chance eye notice effect pattern determined in S724 is stored. In S725, for the background change notice effect, as described above, in the data storage area before the prefetch determination target, in the data storage area of the “background change notice effect mode designation” for the number of times of change display determined in S723, S724. The data of the pre-reading effect aspect which specifies the background change notice effect pattern determined in (1) is stored. In S725, as described above, with regard to the pending change notice effect, in the data storage area before the prefetch determination target, in the data storage area of the “pending change notice effect mode designation” for the number of variable display times determined in S723, S724. The data of the pre-reading effect aspect which specifies the pending change notice effect pattern determined in step S is stored.

  In S728, the random number SR8 for determining the pending display appearance color selection is extracted, and the pending display appearance color selection decision is made based on the extracted value of the random number SR8, using a predetermined data table for determining the pending display appearance color selection. In the data table, the selection ratio of “normal color (yellow) <white <blue <green <red” is selected when the big hit display result is obtained, and “normal color (yellow)> white” is obtained when the off display result is obtained. The data is set so as to have a selection ratio of “blue> green> red”.

  Next, for the first reserved storage information to be read-ahead judgment, a display is made to make the reserved image of the appearance reserved color selected and determined in S727 appear as a new reserved image (S729), and the process is terminated. In this way, in the pre-reading effect process, when new on-hold storage information is generated in response to a new start winning prize, the appearance hold color is selected and determined as the appearance hold display mode, and the newly determined appearance hold display mode is newly selected. The display which makes a reserve image appear in is performed. The hold image displayed in this manner is subjected to a hold shift operation by the hold storage display control process in S707 of FIG. 13 every time the variable display is executed, and the display position is shifted (moved).

  As described above, regarding the process of selecting and determining the appearance hold display mode (appearance hold color) when new hold storage information is generated in response to a new start winning prize, the hold storage display in S707 of FIG. In the control process, the appearance storage display mode may be selected and determined when executing the storage storage display control process.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, it is confirmed whether or not the variation display result is determined to be off (S601). Whether or not it is determined to be out of place is determined by, for example, whether or not the display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area. If it is determined to be off, it is confirmed whether a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern is received as the fluctuation pattern command (S602). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined by, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  If it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, the display result of the loss that does not become reach is determined as the final stop of the effect symbol using the loss symbol determination data table stored in the ROM 102 (S604). The process proceeds to S616. In the loss symbol determination data table, the numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of a plurality of types of effect symbols.

  In the processing of S604, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted numerical data are respectively left and center using the outlier design determination data table. , It is determined as a combination of stop symbols resulting in a variation display result of the right effect symbol. In this way, when determining a combination of non-reach symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with a combination of accidental jackpot symbols, it is corrected so as to be a combination of outlier symbols (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, correction by shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and each stop symbol. Is determined.

  If it is determined in the process of S602 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (if it is determined that the pattern is a reach variation pattern), a stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the combination of reach symbols is determined (S605), and the process proceeds to S616. In the process of S605, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is extracted using the loss symbol determination data table. A symbol corresponding to a random number that matches the counter value extracted from SR1-2 is determined as a stop symbol of the middle symbol, which is determined as a stop symbol of each of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state. In this case as well, when the symbol combination is accidentally a combination of symbols, the stop symbols are determined by correcting the symbols so that they become a combination of symbols that are out of place (for example, correction for shifting the middle symbol by one symbol).

  In addition, when it is not decided to make a shift in the processing of S601 (when it is decided to make a big hit) (N in S601), the production control CPU 101 displays the big hit symbol according to the type of the big win. A stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the combination is determined (S603), and the process proceeds to S616.

  In S603, the winning symbol combination is determined according to the type of jackpot as follows. Based on which display result designation command of the display result 2 designation command and the display result 3 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area, the type of jackpot between the probability big hit and the normal big hit When it is determined that it is determined to be a probability variation jackpot, numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and probability variation jackpot symbol (for example, left, Use the data table (probability variable big hit symbol determination table) in which the relationship between the middle and right is an odd combination of odd numbers such as “7, 7, 7”, etc. The combination of is selected and determined. Also, when it is determined that it is determined to be a normal jackpot, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and a normal jackpot symbol (for example, left, middle, Using the data table (ordinary jackpot symbol determination table) in which the relationship with the right is a combination of even numbers such as “4,4,4” etc.), the combination of one of the normal jackpot symbols from the extracted value Select and decide. The symbol determined in this way is used as a final stop symbol which is a variation display result before being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Next, processing for setting various effects in the variable display (for example, various effects such as a variable symbol display effect (including a variable display mode such as a pseudo-ream), a change effect such as a hold, and a specific notice effect) After performing an effect setting process (S616) for performing an effect setting process), the process proceeds to S617. The contents of the effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In S617, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns. In S617, the symbol variation control pattern table is determined according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the various effect control (effect operation) patterns designated by the effect control pattern of the effect determined in the process of S616. One of the effect control patterns corresponding to the designated various effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the use pattern from among the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in the.

  In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 102, for example, the effect in the display area of the effect display device 9 in the period from when the change of the effect symbol is started until the final effect symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. There are multiple types of data indicating the control content of various effect operations such as the effect change display operation of the symbol, the effect display operation in the reach effect, the effect display operation by the pseudo-reed effect, and the effect display operation in the notice effect. Stored.

  In addition, each symbol variation control pattern is, for example, an effect symbol variation display such as an effect control process timer setting value, an effect control process timer determination value, an effect display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, and an end code. The control data for controlling the various types of performance operations is included, and the contents of the various types of performance control, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like are set in time series.

  Subsequently, the process table according to the production | presentation control pattern selected by S617 is selected (S618). Then, a process timer (effect setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S619).

  When the process of S619 is executed, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as a production component is started (S620). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, an instruction is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of the light emitters such as various LEDs. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation display time timer (S621), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation processing (S802). A symbol variation start process is executed (S622). Then, the effect symbol variation start process ends.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the aforementioned effect setting process (S616). In the effect setting process, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the following process.

  First, it is determined whether or not the current variation display is a variation display designated to execute the pre-reading active change effect (S630). Specifically, in S630, in the effect buffer for the first hold storage shown in FIG. 20B, “prefetch effect execution change designation” data corresponding to the hold storage information for executing the current change display is displayed. When data of “execution execution variation designation” is stored, it is determined that the display is a variation display designated to execute the pre-reading effect. In S630, when it is determined that the display is not the variable display in which the pre-reading effect is designated, the process proceeds to S637 described later.

  When it is determined in S630 that the display is a variable display for which a pre-reading effect is designated, the storage information for executing the current variable display in the effect buffer for the first reserved memory shown in FIG. The pre-reading effect to be executed this time based on confirming the data of “chance eye notice effect mode designation”, “background change notice effect style designation”, and “holding change notice effect style designation” corresponding to The mode is confirmed (S631).

  Next, based on the confirmation result of the effect mode of the pre-reading effect executed in the current variation display in S631, the effect pattern and execution timing of the pre-reading effect to be executed are set (S632), and the process proceeds to S633. Specifically, in S632, for example, in response to the confirmed “chance eye notice effect mode designation”, “background change notice effect style designation”, and “hold change notice effect style designation” data, In the display, an effect pattern of a pre-reading effect is set such as which kind of pre-reading effect is executed with which effect pattern and at which timing. In this case, the type of the pre-reading effect to be executed can be determined and set based on whether or not the data of these effect mode designation areas in the effect buffer is data other than “3000 (H)”. . The effect pattern of the pre-reading effect to be executed can be determined and set based on the data of the effect pattern stored in the data of the effect mode designation area of the effect buffer. The execution timing of the prefetch effect to be executed can be determined and set based on referring to the effect start time for each prefetch effect type set in the prefetch effect type table of FIG.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notification flag is set (S633). The pre-reading notification flag is a flag that is set when the pre-reading notification is being executed in response to the execution of the prefetching effect, and is set in S635 described later.

  When it is determined in S633 that the pre-reading notification flag is not set, it is a time to start execution of the pre-reading notification corresponding to the pre-reading effect to be executed, and depending on the type of the pre-reading effect to be executed, The effect pattern and execution timing of the pre-reading notification effect are set (S634). For example, when the chance eye notice effect is executed, the pre-reading notification is set to be executed from the end of the variable display. When the background change notice effect is executed, the pre-reading notification is set to be executed from the start of the variable display. When the hold change notice effect is executed, the pre-read notification is set to be executed from the hold change time during the variable display. Further, when a plurality of types of prefetch effects are executed during one-variable display, as shown in FIGS. 16A1, 16B1, C1, and D1, when the prefetch effect with the earlier execution timing is started. Set to start production during prefetching.

  Also, in S634, when any type of prefetching effect is executed, the common prefetching notification that displays the common prereading notification image 94 shown in FIG. A pattern is set. Thereby, the control process when performing the pre-reading notification can be simplified. In S634, the pre-reading notification for displaying the common pre-reading notification image 94 shown in FIG. 16 is executed regardless of the type of the prefetching effect when any type of prefetching effect is executed. A production pattern is set. This makes it possible to check whether or not the pre-reading notification is being executed by the player based on the presence or absence of the display of the pre-reading notification effect, thereby further recognizing a plurality of types of pre-reading effects. Can be improved.

  Further, in S634, when any one of the plurality of chance eye notice effect patterns is executed and when any one of the plurality of background change notice effect patterns is executed, a plurality of suspensions are held. When any one of the change notice effect patterns is executed, any kind of pre-read effect is executed in which the common pre-read notification that displays the common pre-read notification image 94 shown in FIG. 16 is executed. The Thus, the player can perform any kind of effect mode (effect pattern) included in each prefetch effect for each prefetch effect of the chance eye notice effect, the background change notice effect, and the hold change notice effect. However, it is possible to confirm whether or not the pre-reading notification is being executed based on the presence or absence of the display of the pre-reading notification effect, so that the recognizability of the pre-reading effect can be further improved. Further, it is possible to simplify the control processing when executing the pre-reading notification.

  Next, a pre-reading notification flag is set (S635), and the process proceeds to S642. If it is determined in S633 that the pre-reading notification flag is set, the display result of the current variable display is obtained by confirming the data of “designation designation” in the effect buffer in FIG. It is determined whether or not a jackpot display result is obtained (S636).

  When it is determined in S636 that the jackpot display result is not obtained, the currently pre-read notification effect is continued during the current variable display, and the pre-read notification effect is continued even after the end of the variable display. Then, the effect pattern of the pre-reading notification is set (S636A), and the process proceeds to S642. As a result, when the current variation display becomes an outlier display result, the pre-reading notification is executed in such a manner as to continue until the next variation display as shown in FIG. 21 (D2).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S636 that the jackpot display result is obtained, the pre-reading notification effect currently being executed is continued during the current variable display, and the pre-read notification effect is ended at the end of the variable display. Then, the effect pattern of the pre-reading notification is set (S636B), and the process proceeds to S642. As a result, when the current variation display becomes a jackpot display result, the pre-reading notification is executed in a manner that does not continue until the next variation display.

  In S636, S636A, and S636B, when control is made to the big hit gaming state based on the display result of the variable display of the prefetch determination target, the pre-reading notification is ended at the end of the variable display, but it becomes a missed display result and the big hit gaming state is set. When it is not controlled, the notice during pre-reading is ended after the end of the variation display, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game when the pre-judgment target variation display is not controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  When it is determined in S630 that the display is not the variable display for which the pre-reading effect is designated, and the process proceeds to S637, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notification flag is set (S637). If it is determined in S637 that the pre-reading notification flag is not set, the process proceeds to S642. On the other hand, when it is determined in S637 that the pre-reading notification flag is set, the pre-reading notification is being executed corresponding to the pre-reading effect that has already been executed, and for the effect shown in FIG. By checking the buffer, it is determined whether or not there is a plan to execute the next prefetch effect after the current fluctuation display in the first reserved storage information (S638).

  If it is determined in S638 that there is no plan to execute the next prefetching effect after the current fluctuation display, the prefetching notification flag is reset (S639), and a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) from the start of the current fluctuation display. About) An effect pattern for terminating the pre-reading notification effect at the time of elapse is set, and the process proceeds to S642.

  Therefore, the pre-reading notification corresponding to the pre-reading effect is executed in a manner that continues until the next fluctuation display by S636A even when the fluctuation display of the prefetch determination target is executed, and as the first hold storage information by S638 to S640. When there is no scheduled execution of the next prefetching effect, it continues until a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the variable display of the prefetching determination target one time later.

  In this way, by ending the pre-reading notification after the end of the pre-reading determination target variation display, not the end of the pre-reading determination target variation display, it is possible to determine which variation display the pre-reading determination target variation display is when However, it becomes difficult to identify the change display of the pre-reading determination target, and it is difficult for the player to identify the variation display of the prefetch determination target.

  In addition, when the big hit gaming state is not controlled based on the display result of the variation display of the prefetch determination target, the big hit gaming state is triggered by the variation display of the prefetch determination target by terminating the prefetching notification after the end of the variation display. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game when it is not controlled.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S638 that the next prefetching effect is scheduled to be executed after the current variation display, the prefetching notification flag is not reset, and the currently performing prefetching notification effect is displayed in the current variation display. The pre-reading notice pattern is set so that the pre-reading notice effect continues even after the end of the variable display (S641), and the process proceeds to S642.

  As described above, when there are a plurality of prefetch determination targets, the variation display of the second prefetch determination target for which the variation display is performed later from the end of the variation display of the first prefetch determination target for which the variation display is performed first. Since the pre-reading notification is executed in a manner that continues during the period until the start time, the specific effect is continuously executed until the subsequent pre-reading determination target variation display even after the previous pre-reading determination target variation display ends. It is possible to give the player an impression as described above, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game between the variable display of a plurality of prefetch determination targets.

  Next, in S642, a process of setting various other effects other than the above-described pre-reading effect and the pre-reading notification effect is executed (S642). Thereafter, the effect setting process ends.

  Based on the setting of the effect control based on the execution of the process of S632 in such an effect setting process, the effect pattern changing process (S802) shown in FIG. Thus, any one or more of the chance eye notice effect, the background change notice effect, and the hold change notice effect as shown in FIG. 16 are executed.

  Further, based on the setting of the effect control based on the execution of the processes of S634, S636A, S636B, S640, and S641 in the effect setting process, the effect symbol changing process shown in FIG. 14 (S802) is set in S632. Based on the effect pattern, the effect of the pre-read notification as shown in FIG. 17 is executed.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, at least during the execution of the variable display, an adjustment unit that can adjust the effect according to the adjustment operation by the player, and an adjustment image that displays an adjustment image corresponding to the adjustment by the adjustment unit for a predetermined period. A display means, and when the adjustment image display means derives and displays the variable display result within a predetermined period, the adjustment image cannot be viewed or is visible during the period during which the variable display result is derived and displayed. A pachinko gaming machine provided with specific notification means that is difficult will be described.

  FIG. 25 shows an example of specific settings for displaying various images on the screen of the effect display device 9. FIG. 25A illustrates a configuration example of a Z value setting table that assigns Z values to a plurality of display layers. FIG. 25B shows an arrangement example of each display layer based on the Z value setting by the Z value setting table. In this embodiment, the plurality of layers include a small symbol display layer, a change effect display layer, and an effect symbol display layer. In the small symbol display layer, an effect image showing a small symbol variably displayed in the small symbol display area is drawn. The small symbol display area is a display region in which, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the small symbol variation display, which is a production symbol that is reduced from the normal representation symbol, is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. is there. In the change effect display layer, an effect image indicating a character or the like used in the hold display change effect or the active display change effect is drawn. In the effect symbol display layer, an effect image showing the effect symbols that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas is drawn. In the image data of the effect image drawn on each display layer, a Z value that is a depth value used when the effect images are drawn in a superimposed manner is set. The Z value of the effect image drawn in each of the small symbol display layer, the change effect display layer, and the effect symbol display layer by setting the Z value by the Z value setting table as shown in FIG. The value varies depending on the display layer on which is drawn.

  In the production control microcomputer 100, as a configuration used for image processing, a CGROM (Character Generator ROM) and a VRAM (Video RAM) are provided in addition to the VDP (Video Display Processor) described above. In the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, when the VDP writes the image data read from the CGROM into the frame buffer or the like of the VRAM, the priority may be determined by performing a Z value comparison operation. The image data of the effect image having a small Z value is written in the frame buffer with priority over the image data of the effect image having a large Z value. As a result, the effect image drawn on the display layer assigned with a small value as the Z value has a higher priority than the effect image drawn on the display layer assigned with a large value as the Z value. Can be placed on the side.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (B), the small symbol display layer on which the effect image indicating the small symbol that is variably displayed in the small symbol display area (the region indicated by the downward arrow) is drawn is most viewed from the player. The Z value is set so as to be arranged on the front side. Therefore, even when a display effect is displayed by displaying an arbitrary effect image on the screen of the effect display device 9, the player can always visually recognize the display of the small symbols in the small symbol display area 5V. The change effect display layer is a display layer that provides an effect region in which an effect image used in the hold display change effect and the active display change effect is displayed. The change effect display layer is behind the small symbol display layer. The Z value is set so as to be arranged in front of the display layer. Thereby, the effect image used by the hold display change effect and the active display change effect can be arranged at an overlapping position in front of the effect image showing the effect symbol. In this way, the effect image indicating the change effect character can be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image indicating the effect symbol serving as the identification information image. The plurality of layers may include an error image display layer. Then, for example, by setting the Z value so that the error image display layer is arranged in front of the small symbol display layer, the priority of the error image (see FIGS. 27D1 and 27) can be changed. You may make it make it higher than the production image.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of effect effect setting processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100. FIG. 27 is a display screen diagram of effect display executed in response to effect effect setting processing in the effect display device 9.

  For example, in the effect control process as shown in FIG. 14, the effect effect setting process is executed after the prefetch effect process (S700) as a process different from S800 to S807 related to the series of effect control processes.

  In this embodiment, by performing the effect effect setting process described below, during the game (FIG. 27 (A)) or during the customer waiting demonstration display (FIG. 27 (B)), the player's adjustment operation is performed. The volume as a production effect can be adjusted. Further, when the volume is adjusted, the adjustment result image R indicating the volume adjustment result is displayed in a manner superimposed on the effect image and the demo image in a predetermined area of the effect display device 9. As shown in FIGS. 27A, 27B, and C2, the adjustment result image R is displayed, for example, in a bar graph display mode that increases or decreases in the left-right direction. Note that the mode of the adjustment result image R is arbitrary as long as the player or the like can recognize the current volume, and may be a mode that displays a numerical value or a character corresponding to the volume, a pie chart mode, or the like.

  In this embodiment, in the menu mode, when the “volume adjustment” item is selected from the menu screen (FIG. 27 (C1)) and the volume adjustment mode is selected (FIG. 27 (C2)). It is possible to adjust the volume only. While the volume adjustment mode is selected, the adjustment result image R is always displayed. Further, as will be described later, in response to accepting a predetermined operation during the customer waiting demonstration display, the mode shifts from the customer waiting demonstration display to the menu mode.

  When the effect effect setting process shown in FIG. 26 is started, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the menu mode is being executed (SA701). For example, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the menu mode is being executed if the menu mode execution flag is on, and determines that the menu mode is not being executed if the flag is off. Note that the menu mode execution flag is set to an on state at SA662, which will be described later, and cleared to an off state at SA661 (see FIG. 28).

  When the menu mode is not being executed (SA701; No), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the adjustment result image display flag is on (SA702). The adjustment result image display flag is set to an on state at SA708 and SA715, which will be described later, and cleared to an off state at SA704 and SA712.

  When the adjustment result image display flag is on (SA702; Yes), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a predetermined period T1 that has been determined in advance has elapsed since the adjustment operation was received (SA703). Here, the adjustment operation (adjustment operation) is an operation performed by the player using an operation means such as a stick controller 122, for example, and in this embodiment, is an operation for adjusting the volume as a production effect. . The player adjusts the volume from within a predetermined range (for example, six levels 1 to 6) by tilting the stick controller 122 to the left and right, for example, and the volume at the point when the tilt operation is stopped. The volume is determined as an adjustment result.

  Note that the sound volume determination operation may be performed by pushing and pulling the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 or pressing the push button 120 separately from the adjustment operation. Further, the operation means for adjusting the sound volume is not limited to the stick controller 122, and may be a cross key, a dial type operation means or the like not shown. In addition, instead of the operation means, a non-contact type sensor (for example, a photo sensor) may be used to adjust the production effect by the player's adjustment operation detected by the sensor.

  The predetermined period T1 is set in advance as a display period of the adjustment result image R indicating the adjustment result of the volume. The predetermined period T1 is arbitrary as long as it is an appropriate period for the player to confirm the adjustment result. In this embodiment, the predetermined period T1 is set to about several seconds (for example, 2 to 10 seconds). Note that whether or not the predetermined period T1 has elapsed since the acceptance of the adjustment operation corresponds to, for example, a predetermined timer corresponding to the predetermined period T1 when it is determined that there is an adjustment operation (SA706; Yes) in later-described SA706. Just set a value and determine if the timer has timed out.

  The adjustment operation (adjustment operation) may be an operation for adjusting the display brightness (light quantity) of the effect display device 9 or the effect effect lamp as an effect. Then, the adjustment result image R may indicate a luminance adjustment result. Moreover, what is necessary is just to adjust at least one of a volume and a brightness | luminance according to adjustment operation. Further, the predetermined period during which the adjustment result image corresponding to the volume is displayed and the predetermined period during which the adjustment result image according to the luminance is displayed may be set to the same length or set to different lengths. May be.

  Here, an example of a case where the adjustment result image R is displayed during a predetermined effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a display example on the effect display device 9 when the adjustment result image R is displayed during a predetermined effect.

  When the effect symbol variation display (variation) is performed and the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state as shown in FIG. 28A, a predetermined reach effect in the normal reach is performed, and thereafter, FIG. The development notification image to the super reach is performed by displaying the development notification image ("Super reach!" In the illustrated example) on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. When the player performs an adjustment operation during the change, the adjustment result image R is displayed at the lower right corner of the effect display device 9 (corresponding to SA710) as shown in FIG.

  Following such development notification, the operation promotion image P is displayed during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach as shown in FIG. Then, when the operation using the push button 31B is performed, a predetermined cut-in effect is executed as shown in FIG. Note that, when the operation with the push button 31B is not performed during the display period of the operation promotion image P, the cut-in effect is not executed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 28E, for example, the final stop symbol of the jackpot combination is derived and displayed.

  Until the predetermined period T1 elapses after the adjustment operation is performed, the adjustment result image R remains displayed on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIGS. In this case, the adjustment result image R is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the development notification image or the operation promotion image P (an example of the specific effect image). However, in the variable display result derivation period T2, the adjustment result image R is deleted as shown in FIG. 28E (corresponding to SA712) even if the predetermined period T1 has not elapsed. Thereby, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the fluctuation display result that is derived and displayed.

About 2nd Embodiment, it can be said that the following means structures are provided.
(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of displaying a variation of identification information and deriving and displaying a display result, and adjusting operation (adjustment operation) by a player at least during execution of variation display ) According to the adjustment means (for example, the effect control CPU 101 that executes the processing of SA706 and SA707) and the adjustment image corresponding to the adjustment by the adjustment means (for example, FIGS. 28B to 28D). Adjustment image display means (for example, the effect control CPU 101 for executing the processing of SA708, SA703, and SA704) that displays the adjustment result image R) shown in FIG. 4 for a predetermined period (for example, the predetermined period T1). When the variable display result is derived and displayed within the predetermined period, the period during which the variable display result is derived and displayed within the predetermined period (for example, In the derived display period T2), the adjustment image cannot be visually recognized (for example, the effect control CPU 101 executes the processing of SA710 to SA712) or difficult to view (for example, the adjustment image is displayed semi-transparently or blinked). ). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the variation display result derived and displayed.

  (2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, at least a part of the display area of the adjustment image overlaps at least a part of the derived display area of the variable display result (for example, see FIG. 27A). Also good. According to such a configuration, since the adjusted image result image that overlaps at least a part of the derived display area of the variable display result is deleted, it is possible to suppress a reduction in the visibility of the variable display result.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the error image may not be deleted even during the derivation display of the variable display result (see, for example, FIG. 27 (D2)). According to such a configuration, the visibility of the error image can be ensured.

  (4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), priority is given to the display of the error image over the display of the adjusted image (the effect control CPU 101 that has received the abnormality notification command indicates the command. Until the error is resolved, the display of the error image as shown in FIGS. 27D1 and 27D2 may be continued). According to such a configuration, the visibility of the error image can be ensured.

  (5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), when the adjustment operation is performed, the demonstration display is kept visible (see, for example, FIG. 27B), but the menu display operation When this is done, the demonstration display may be deleted. According to such a configuration, a demonstration display can be suitably performed.

  (6) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5), determining means (game controlling microcomputer) for determining whether to control to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player And a display means (for example, effect control process processing of the CPU 101 for effect control) that displays the change of the identification information and derives and displays the change display result in accordance with the determination result of the determination means. ) And specific effect execution means (for example, processing of the effect control CPU 101 for executing the change effect character display process) capable of displaying a specific effect image during execution of the variable display of the identification information. The effect image can be arranged at an overlapping position in front of at least a part of the identification information (see, for example, FIG. 25B), and In the period in which the variation display result of the identification information is derived, the output execution means sets the display mode of the specific effect image to a static mode at a position overlapping the front side of the identification information (for example, the CPU 101 for effect control) However, you may make it the process etc. which make the display mode of a specific effect image the still mode in the position which overlaps ahead rather than an effect design. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent misrecognition of the display result.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIGS. 16 (B1) to (B3) and the like, in response to execution of the prefetching effect as the specific effect, the common mode pre-reading notification is executed regardless of the type of the prefetching effect. Thus, it becomes easier for the player to recognize whether or not the pre-reading effect is being performed, and the recognizability of a plurality of types of pre-reading effects can be improved.

  (2) In addition to executing the pre-reading notification in the common mode regardless of the type of the pre-reading effect, in addition, any effect pattern of the plurality of chance eye notice effect patterns is obtained by S634 in FIG. A common look-ahead when it is executed, when any of the plurality of background change notice effect patterns is executed, or when any of the plurality of pending change notice effect patterns is executed By performing the medium notification, it is possible to improve the recognizability about the pre-reading effects of a plurality of types of effects, and it is possible to further improve the recognizability about the pre-reading effects.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 21 (D2), for pre-reading notification, pre-reading when the pre-reading effect is executed by ending the pre-reading notification after completion instead of at the end of the variable display of the prefetch determination target. The player can not easily identify which variation display is the variation display of the determination target, and it is difficult for the player to identify the variation display of the pre-read determination determination target, thereby suppressing a decrease in the interest of the game. it can.

  (4) Regarding the pre-reading notification, in addition to ending the pre-reading notification after the end of the variable display of the prefetch determination target, in addition to ending the pre-reading notification, a plurality of chance eye advancement effect patterns are displayed by S634 in FIG. When any of the production patterns is executed, any of the plurality of background change announcement production patterns is executed, and any of the plurality of pending change announcement production patterns is executed. In this case, by performing the common pre-reading notification, it is possible to improve the recognizability about the prefetch effects of a plurality of types of effects, and to further improve the recognizability of the prefetch effects.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 21 (D1), when a plurality of types of pre-reading effects are executed in response to a single fluctuation display, Since the execution of the pre-reading notification is started, the execution time of the pre-reading notification when a plurality of specific effects are executed can be set to an appropriate time.

  (6) When a specific effect is executed over a plurality of variation displays as shown in FIGS. 21 (B1) and (C1), a pre-reading notification is made over a plurality of variation displays as shown in (D1). Can be executed, the pre-reading notification can be executed corresponding to the execution time of the prefetching effect, and the recognizability of the prefetching effect can be further improved.

  (7) As shown in FIG. 21 (D3), for the pre-reading notification, when there are a plurality of pre-reading determination targets, the next variable display of the second pre-reading determination target from the end of the variable display of the pre-reading determination target. Since the notification is executed in a manner that continues during the period until the start of the pre-reading, the pre-reading notice effect is continuously executed until the next pre-reading determination target variation display even after the previous pre-reading determination target variation display ends. It is possible to give the player an impression as described above, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game between the variable display of a plurality of prefetch determination targets.

  (8) In S634, when any kind of prefetching effect is executed, a common prefetching notification that displays the common prefetching notification image 94 shown in FIG. A production pattern is set. Thereby, the control process when performing the pre-reading notification can be simplified.

  (9) In S634, the pre-reading notification for displaying the common pre-reading notification image 94 shown in FIG. 16 is executed regardless of the type of the prefetching effect when any type of prefetching effect is executed. A production pattern is set. As a result, it is possible to check whether or not the pre-reading notification is being executed by the player based on the presence or absence of the display of the predetermined effect, so that the recognizability of the multiple types of pre-read effects can be further improved. it can.

  (10) As shown in the second embodiment, the adjustment result image R is displayed on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIGS. 28B to 28D until the predetermined period T1 elapses after the adjustment operation is performed. The adjustment result image R is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the development notification image or the operation promotion image P (an example of the specific effect image). However, in the variable display result derivation period T2, the adjustment result image R is deleted as shown in FIG. 28E (corresponding to SA712) even if the predetermined period T1 has not elapsed. Thereby, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the fluctuation display result that is derived and displayed.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) An example of displaying the above-described pre-reading notification by displaying characters is not limited to the telop display mode, and a specific character image is displayed, and the character “pre-reading” is displayed as a line of the character image. You may do it. A display area for displaying various messages such as game information or the like may be provided in a part of the effect display device 9, and the characters “Pre-reading” may be displayed in the message display area.

  (2) As the above-described pre-reading notification image, an image provided separately from the pre-reading effect image such as the chance eye warning effect image, the background change warning effect image, and the hold change warning effect image is displayed. An example was explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pre-reading notification image is included in each pre-reading effect image and is displayed as a part of the image of the pre-reading effect when the pre-reading effect image is displayed. Also good.

  (3) As an example of the above-described pre-reading notification image, an example in which the pre-reading notification mode is a completely common mode for a plurality of types of pre-reading processing is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a pre-reading notification image, a plurality of types of images having different character colors and images having different character sizes, such as images having different character sizes, are provided and selectable. Corresponding to the type of effect, it may be possible to display an image of a common aspect partially different.

  (4) As the above-described pre-reading notification, an example is shown in which the pre-reading notification in the common mode is executed for all the pre-reading effects. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for a specific pre-reading effect that is determined in advance (for example, an effect that can be clearly recognized from the content of the effect as a pre-reading effect, etc.) You may make it perform inside alerting | reporting.

  (5) When the above-described pre-reading notification is terminated, an example is shown in which the pre-reading notification is ended during the first variation display of the prefetch determination target. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pre-reading notification may be terminated during the subsequent variation display of the prefetch determination target.

  (6) As an example of ending the pre-reading notification in the subsequent variable display of the prefetch determination target when the pre-reading notification is ended, it indicates that a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the variable display. It was. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as an example of terminating the pre-reading notification in the first variation display of the prefetch determination target, the timing at which the first symbol stops or the reach state occurs in the variation display. The pre-reading notification may be terminated at a predetermined effect execution timing in the variation pattern of the variation display, such as (timing when two symbols stop).

  (7) In embodiment mentioned above, when performing various prefetching effects, the example which performs the effect which always performs notification in prefetching of a common mode was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when it is decided to execute various types of pre-reading effects, it is determined whether to execute the pre-reading notification in the common mode at a selection rate set to a predetermined rate of less than 100%. However, the pre-reading notification in the common mode may be executed only when the execution of the pre-reading notification is selected.

  (8) As an effect of the pre-read notification shown in the above-described embodiment, please disclose that the color of the corner of the display surface of the effect display device 9 may be changed by an image such as an effect image. . Further, an effect of causing a specific lamp (light emitting means) provided on the game board or the game frame to emit light may be executed (the lamp may be dedicated for pre-reading notification or other effects) And may also be used in combination.)

  (9) The end timing of the pre-reading notification shown in the above-described embodiment is not limited to the above-mentioned timing, but before the change display of the prefetch determination target (for example, the first time of the change display of the prefetch determination target). Other timings such as the end of the variable display, the start of the variable display of the prefetch determination target, the execution of the variable display of the prefetch determination target (for example, when reach is reached), and the end of the variable display of the prefetch determination target May be used.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21 (D2), with regard to the pre-reading notification, an effect is executed in which the pre-reading notification is ended after the end of the variable display of the prefetch determination target, rather than at the end. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 having a function, as a pre-reading notification, a notification in a different production mode may be made without reporting a common mode in a plurality of types of pre-reading productions. For example, when the degree of expectation for the big hit is the same depending on the type of the pre-reading effect, the predetermined notification of different effect modes may be executed according to the type of the pre-reading effect. In addition, when the degree of expectation for the big hit differs depending on the type of the prefetch effect, a predetermined notification of a different aspect may be executed according to the degree of expectation for the big hit corresponding to each prefetch effect.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the pre-reading effect is not executed when the number of reserved memories is not two or more is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the prefetch effect may be executed even when the number of reserved memories is not two or more.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the selection decision to execute the prefetch effect is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and such a selection decision is made on the game control microcomputer 560 side, and data capable of specifying the decision result is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 by the effect control command, and the effect control microcomputer is sent. The computer 100 may perform it according to the effect control command.

  (13) In the embodiment described above, the big hit gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and advantageous states that are advantageous to the player may include other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probability variation state), a short time state, and a high base state.

  (14) In the embodiment described above, in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc. Although an example of transmitting the variation pattern command 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 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. 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. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Also good. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period 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. Thus, 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. In the configuration in which the change pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands in this way, the determination result of the display result by the effect process at the time of winning in the second command after transmitting the first command, Alternatively, the prefetch determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and the prefetch notice effect may be executed based on the reception of the second command.

  (15) The above-described embodiment can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (16) As the present embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is You may employ | adopt the enclosure type game machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of the winning.

  (17) In the embodiment described above, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown. It is not limited to the embodiment. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to display a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately lighting and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variation display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described with a specific value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of a predetermined game state 1 in a predetermined game period is compared with the occurrence ratio of another game state 2, and “one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio” This includes the case where the percentage of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, after the variation display result when the display result of the variation display is determined to be the probability variation jackpot is derived and displayed, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the probability variation state is unconditionally entered. An example of controlled probability state control is shown. 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 winning ball device 20. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

  (20) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. 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, 560 Game control microcomputer, 100 Production control microcomputer, 9 Production display device.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display,
Prefetch determination means for performing prefetch determination on a variable display that has not yet started;
Specific effect means capable of executing a plurality of types of specific effects according to the determination result of the prefetch determination by the prefetch determination means, before starting the variation display of the prefetch determination target;
In response to execution of the specific effect by the specific effect means, a predetermined notification means for executing a predetermined notification,
The predetermined notification means can execute the predetermined notification before the start of the variable display of the prefetch determination target, and terminates the predetermined notification after the end of the variable display.

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