JP2017164321A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with enhanced amusement of games.SOLUTION: Reservation display means can display a reservation display in a predetermined animation, but restricts displaying a reservation display which is an object of a reservation display change presentation in the predetermined animation. The reservation display means can display the reservation display in one mode among a normal mode, a special mode different from the normal mode, and a multi-stage prediction mode which is different from the normal mode or the special mode and which predicts a ratio to become an advantageous state. Reservation display change presentation performance means, when changing the mode of the reservation display to the prediction mode, changes to the prediction mode at a high stage at a higher ratio when changing from the normal mode than when changing from the special mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  Conventionally, after a start condition based on the entry of a game medium into a start area provided in the game area is satisfied, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the start condition being satisfied. There is known a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived as a display result.

  As such a gaming machine, there are a normal mode, a special mode, a first special mode, and a second special mode in the display mode of the hold display. When the hold display is displayed in the special mode, it corresponds to the hold display. There is a gaming machine in which the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode before the variable display based on the hold memory is started (for example, Patent Document 1).

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  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the hold display is displayed in a normal mode, the player's expectation cannot be maintained, and the interest of the game may not be sufficiently improved. There is.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with improved gaming interests.

  (1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, performs variable display and allows the player to A hold storage means for storing variable display that has not yet been started (eg, a first special figure hold storage unit and a second special figure hold storage unit). The variable display that has not yet started is stored as pending data, and the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer store the variable display that has not yet started as the start winning command. Etc.), a hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control is the first A hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the figure hold storage unit, the second special figure hold storage unit, the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer), the hold storing means It is possible to execute a hold display change effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state corresponding to the variable display based on the hold information stored in the table by changing the mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information. (E.g., the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the big win gaming state corresponding to the variable display based on the hold memory stored in the first start winning command buffer and the second starting win command buffer) A specific effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled by changing the color of the hold display corresponding to the hold storage, etc. The hold display means is capable of displaying the hold display with a predetermined animation, and restricts the display of the hold display that is the target of the hold display change effect with a predetermined animation (for example, effect control) The CPU 120 can display the hold display with an animation that vibrates, restricts the display of the hold display that is the target of the specific effect with an animation that vibrates, etc.), and the hold display means includes: The hold display is any one of a normal mode, a special mode different from the normal mode, and a notification mode having a plurality of stages in which the normal mode and the special mode are different from each other and the ratio of the advantageous state is predicted. (For example, the production control CPU 120 changes the display colors of the hold display to “normal mode” and “normal mode”. "White", which is different from "Sama", is displayed in any of the modes "Blue", "Green", and "Red", which is different from the normal mode and "White", and gives a notice of the percentage of the big hit gaming state The hold display change effect execution means is higher when changing from the normal mode than when changing from the special mode when changing the mode of the hold display to the notice mode. At a rate, the notice mode is changed to a higher level (for example, the production control CPU 120 changes the hold display color from “white” to “blue”, “green”, or “red”). Also, when changing from “normal mode”, the ratio is changed to “green” or “red” rather than “blue” and “red” than “green”).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to produce an unexpected performance and improve the interest of the game.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the hold display means can display the hold display that is the target of the hold display change effect in an animation having a mode different from the predetermined animation (for example, The CPU 120 for effect control is capable of displaying the hold display, which is the target of the specific effect, with an expansion / contraction animation, a bouncing animation, or a rotation animation that is different from the animation that shakes. .

  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the correspondence display means can display the correspondence display with an animation, and displays it with an animation having a mode different from the predetermined animation ( For example, the effect control CPU 120 can display the active display as an animation, and displays it as a sparkling animation different from the plunging animation.

  According to such a configuration, it can be easily understood that the hold display has become the corresponding display.

  (4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the hold display means displays the hold display whose display mode has changed due to the hold display change effect according to the mode of the hold display after the change. The animation is displayed in a different manner of animation (for example, the presentation control CPU 120 displays a pending display whose color has changed due to the specific presentation in a different manner of animation depending on the color of the pending display after the change). And

  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure showing an example of main production control commands. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure which shows random number values MR1-3. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table and a jackpot classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern determination table according to a variable display result. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the command buffer at the time of a start winning prize. It is explanatory drawing explaining an example of the effect control command received by the effect control board side, and the processing content performed in a command analysis process according to the received effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding display setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an active display mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the display mode change pattern determination table in case the number of reservations is 4. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a specific production | presentation setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination ratio in a specific production | presentation setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the specific production | presentation pattern determination table of a successful mode. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the specific production pattern determination table of a failure mode. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the animation effect pattern determination table in execution of the specific effect of a successful mode. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the animation production | presentation pattern determination table in execution of the specific production | presentation of a failure mode. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding display operation control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image in case a hold notice effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image in case a hold notice effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image in case a specific effect and a hold notice effect are performed.

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

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs, and a plurality of types that can be distinguished from each other in a special game as an example of a variable display game. The special symbol which is the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

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

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, Variations of the decorative symbols are started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Note that the confirmed decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be a confirmed decorative pattern.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is synchronized. Then, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified by each is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. It should be noted that, for example, to derive and display various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols, the display of identification information such as decorative symbols is stopped and variable display is terminated. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be stopped and displayed, and for example, a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction may occur. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. It should be noted that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped only for a time shorter than a predetermined time without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a first hold display unit 5HL, a second hold display unit 5HR, and an active display unit AHA are arranged. In the first hold display unit 5HL and the second hold display unit 5HR, a hold storage display is performed to display the variable display hold number corresponding to the special game so as to be specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball enters the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. That is, the start condition for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to being controlled to the big hit game state or the like, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. In this embodiment, the on-hold storage display is performed by displaying the same number of symbols as the variable display on hold. One hold display symbol corresponds to one variable display held. The held variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is represented by the hold display symbol displayed on the first hold display part 5HL. The held variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is represented by the hold display symbol displayed on the second hold display portion 5HR.

  For example, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start prize where the game ball enters the first start prize opening, If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not established, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one, and the first special figure is used. The execution of the special figure game was suspended. In addition, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established due to the occurrence of the second start prize where the game ball enters the second start prize opening, 2 If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second special condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1, and the second special figure is used. The execution of the special figure game was suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1, and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started. 1 is subtracted from the number stored in the second special figure hold.

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. The term “special figure pending storage number” simply refers to a concept that includes all of the first special figure pending memory number, the second special figure pending memory number, and the total pending memory number, and particularly refers to a part thereof. It may happen.

  In the first hold display section 5HL, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the first special figure is performed. The first hold display unit 5HL only needs to be configured so that the first hold display is performed right-justified, for example. The first hold display portion 5HL is provided with four display parts corresponding to “4” which is the upper limit value of the first special figure hold memory number, and hold numbers “1”, “2”, “3” in order from the right end. ”And“ 4 ”. When the number of holds of the special figure game using the first special figure increases due to the establishment of the first start condition, if there is no other first hold display in the first hold display part 5HL, the hold on the first hold display part 5HL At the rightmost display portion corresponding to the number “1”, a new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the incremented first special figure hold memory number. If there is another first hold display in the first hold display portion 5HL, a new first hold display is hidden on the left side of the display part where the other first hold display is performed. Add to the site. When there is a plurality of first hold displays in the first hold display section 5HL, and when a special figure game using the first special figure is started due to establishment of a new first start condition, the first hold display section 5HL The first hold display in the rightmost display portion corresponding to the hold number “1” is deleted, and the first hold display in the display portion corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” is deleted. Move in the direction of the part.

  In the second hold display section 5HR, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the second special figure is performed. The second hold display unit 5HR may be configured to perform the second hold display with left justification, for example. The second hold display section 5HR is provided with four display parts corresponding to “4” which is the upper limit value of the second special figure hold memory number, and hold numbers “1”, “2”, “3” in order from the left end. ”And“ 4 ”. When the number of holdings of the special figure game using the second special figure increases due to the establishment of the second start condition, if there is no other second holding display in the second holding display part 5HR, the holding in the second holding display part 5HR At the leftmost display portion corresponding to the number “1”, a new second hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the incremented second special figure hold memory number. If there is another second hold display in the second hold display portion 5HR, a new second hold display is hidden on the right side of the display part where the other second hold display is performed. Add to the site. When there is a plurality of second hold indications in the second hold display portion 5HR, when a special game using the second special drawing is started due to the establishment of a new second start condition, the second hold display portion 5HR A display in which the second hold display in the leftmost display portion corresponding to the hold number “1” is deleted and each of the second hold displays in the display portions corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” is deleted. Move in the direction of the part.

  The active display unit AHA displays the same effect image as the hold display or a different effect image corresponding to the variable display being executed. The display in the active display unit AHA is referred to as active display. In the active display part AHA, for example, the first hold display erased in the first hold display part 5HL in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure when the first start condition is satisfied. An active display corresponding to is performed. In addition, in the active display portion AHA, for example, in response to the start of the special game using the second special figure when the second start condition is satisfied, the second hold is erased in the second hold display portion 5HR. Active display corresponding to the display is performed. The first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display only need to have colors and patterns in common. For example, the active display is displayed larger than the first hold display or the second hold display. It may be.

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

  A display device for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the first hold display section 5HL and the second hold display section 5HR, or instead of the first hold display section 5HL and the second hold display section 5HR. . In the example shown in FIG. 1, the number of special figure reservation memories can be specified on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the first hold display portion 5HL and the second hold display portion 5HR. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B for displaying are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B includes, for example, a number of LEDs corresponding to the upper limit values of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number, respectively. . Here, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the gaming ball does not enter the second start winning opening. To. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball can enter the second start winning opening. Put it in a state. Note that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, while the expanded opening state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. However, it may be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. As described above, the normal variable winning ball device 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning port, the closed state in which the game ball cannot enter, or the entry difficult to enter. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a normally open state. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening as compared with the second variable state.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the first special figure holding memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, the first start The condition is met. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second special figure holding memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value, the second start The condition is met.

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

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the special winning opening and the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the big prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the big prize opening. Become. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball cannot easily enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning device 7 is opened in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special prize winning port, which is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to enter the gaming ball into the special prize opening and obtain a prize ball, which is disadvantageous for the player. It becomes.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The normal symbol as identification information is displayed in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game. Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

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

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. A dish is provided. A lower tray is provided at the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3 so as to hold the surplus balls overflowing from the upper tray so that they can be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to the member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod. The trigger button may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation can be performed by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operation finger in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like may be built in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A including a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilt operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower plate main body or the like below the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is configured to include four transmissive photosensors in combination with two transmissive photosensors arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side. Just do it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 that stores a game control program and fixed data, and a RAM 102 that provides a game control work area. The CPU 103 is configured to execute a game control program to perform a control operation, the random number circuit 104 to update numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and the I / O 105.

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

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

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

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

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals are input from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. The

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring or the like for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14.

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

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

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

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

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED via the lamp control board 14 and the like. Various effects are executed by performing lighting / extinguishing driving at, or displaying effect images in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. The game value given in the gaming machine is directly payout of a game ball to be a prize ball or a score equivalent to this. The record information of the game balls and the score corresponding to the number of the game balls may be any value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game on a gaming machine.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be given in the gaming machine is not limited to paying out a gaming ball as a prize ball or giving a score, for example, controlling to a big hit gaming state or a special gaming state such as a probability variation state. The maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number that is larger than the second round number, and the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed in the short time state is larger than the second number. The first number of times, the jackpot probability in the probability variation state becomes a first probability higher than the second probability, and the number of consecutive chants, which is the number of times of repeated control in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is the first It may include a game situation that is more advantageous for the player, such as a part or all of the fact that the number of first continuous chunks is larger than the number of double continuous chunks.

  As an example of a game using a game ball, a launch motor provided in a predetermined hit ball launching device based on a predetermined operation performed by a player on a hit ball operating handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Thus, a game ball as a game medium is launched toward the game area. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the first start is performed because the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The condition is met. After that, for example, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the second start condition is satisfied because the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. To do. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, if a specific normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed. Whether or not to set the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol as “predetermined per unit” as a predetermined specific display result depends on the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol display 20 or the like. It is determined before derivation display.

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

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

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result is “big jackpot”, and the bonus game state is controlled as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As a special symbol variable display result, when the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed, and the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lose symbol. Each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a different special symbol from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is opened, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in an advantageous state for the player. Then, in a predetermined period or a period until a predetermined number of game balls enter the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated, a round game in which the big winning opening is continuously opened is executed. During a period other than the execution period of such a round game, the big winning opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, The type is “probable change”. Also, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “1” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “surprise”. When the jackpot type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, as a round game in the big win game state, the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in an advantageous state for the player becomes a predetermined time. Rounds are executed a predetermined number of times, such as 16 rounds. In addition, when the big hit type becomes “surprise”, as the round game in the big hit gaming state, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in an advantageous state for the player becomes a relatively short time. A round is executed. The jackpot gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, based on the fact that a predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied, the probability display may be controlled to a probability change state where the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” is higher than the normal state. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. . Note that the probability change state is controlled to continue until one of the probability change end conditions is satisfied first, between a predetermined number of variable displays being executed and the next big hit gaming state being started. You may be made to do.

  When a predetermined small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result is “small hit”, and the probability of a big hit after the big hit gaming state is a small hit that is not changed. When a small hit is made, the game is controlled to a small hit gaming state in which the big prize opening is opened twice in substantially the same opening manner as that when a big hit is made. As a result, the player cannot specify whether it was a small hit or a sudden big hit from the open mode of the big hit game. Also, when a small hit is made, the gaming state is not controlled to the time-saving state. As a result, when the big winning opening is controlled to the open state twice with a small win, it is possible to give the player an impression as if a sudden big hit has occurred. In other words, the small hit can be used as a so-called false big hit for a sudden big hit.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a time reduction state and a probability change state.

  The normal state is a game state other than a state advantageous to the player, such as a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a short-time state, or a probability change state. The probability of “per figure” and the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit” are controlled in the same manner as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening as compared with the normal state. For example, the control for shortening the variable symbol display time of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol indicator 20 is shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol each time is “per normal symbol”. Control for improving the probability compared with the normal state, when the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure” is in the normal state It is only necessary to change the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode by making the control longer and controlling the number of tilts to be greater than in the normal state. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control. By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

  The time-short state in which the high opening control is performed is also referred to as “high base state”, “high base”, and the like, and the game state that is not in the time-short state is also referred to as “low base state”, “low base”, or the like. The probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as “high probability state”, “high probability”, and the like, and the game state that is not the probability variation state is also referred to as “low probability state”, “low probability”, and the like. The game state when the probability change state and the short time state are also referred to as “highly accurate and high base state”, “highly accurate and high base”, and the like. The gaming state when the state is in the short time state without entering the probability variation state is also referred to as “low probability high base state”, “low probability high base state”, or the like. The gaming state when the state is in the probabilistic state without being in the short-time state is also referred to as “highly accurate low base state”, “highly accurate low base”, or the like. The normal state that does not become either the short-time state or the probability variation state is also referred to as “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy low base”, or the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Then, the decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode means that the decorative symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination continue to fluctuate. Or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols that constitute a predetermined jackpot combination are still displayed. The display pattern in which the decorative symbols fluctuate in the remaining decorative symbol display areas that are not stopped, or all or part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. In the display mode, the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Corresponding to the reach mode, the variation rate of the decorative design is reduced, a character image different from the decorative design is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and the display mode of the background image is changed. In some cases, a presentation operation different from that before reaching the reach mode may be executed by changing the display mode of the moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design. Such effect operations such as the display of the character image, the change of the display mode of the background image, the playback display of the moving image, and the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern are referred to as reach effect display. In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the like are the operation modes before the reach mode. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the above.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns having different operation modes may be prepared in advance. And the possibility of being a “big hit” varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In the present embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, super B, and rush / small hits are set in advance. Then, when a super-reach reach effect such as Super A or Super B is executed, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” is higher than when a normal reach effect is executed. In addition, among the reach effects of the super reach, when the specific reach effect such as the super B is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the reach effect of the super A is executed.

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

  In addition, during the variable display of decorative symbols, unlike the reach effect, the variable display of decorative symbols can indicate the possibility that the variable display status of decorative symbols will reach the reach state and the variable display result may be a “hit”. A variable display effect for informing the player depending on the mode or the like may be executed. As an example, it is only necessary that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect can be executed during decorative display of the decorative design. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side.

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

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display for changing the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times. The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As an example, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, a plurality of predetermined pseudo-ream chances of special combinations are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A decorative symbol that is one of the various types of lose combinations is displayed temporarily. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol is displayed to the player by, for example, performing a fluctuation change display or immediately changing the decorative symbol again only by a short stop. What is necessary is just to alert | report that the decoration design which is not decided. Alternatively, even in the temporary stop display, the decorative symbol may be re-fluctuated after the decorative symbol is stopped to such an extent that the player recognizes that the decorative symbol once displayed is confirmed.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, as the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations increases, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” is set higher. Thus, the player can recognize that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is performed by displaying the pseudo-continuous chance temporarily stopped, and the variable display result is increased as the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations increases. The expectation of becoming a “big hit” is enhanced. In the present embodiment, the first start condition or the second start condition is established once by performing the pseudo continuous change (re-change) once or twice in the “pseudo continuous” variable display effect. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative design has been started 2 to 3 times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous changes in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be four or five, for example.

  When the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, a re-change effect by a related display effect or the like may be executed along with a plurality of change displays including the initial change. As an example, a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image may be displayed on the image display device 5 during the period of each variable display by the “quasi-continuous” variable display effect. Further, for example, the most variable effect may be executed by performing an arbitrary effect operation such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and a lighting operation of another light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9.

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

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

  During the variable display of the decorative design, unlike the reach effect, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display or voice output as a message, a lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED, or an effect For example, there is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes a reach state, or the variable display result becomes “big hit” due to a presentation operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol such as a predetermined operation of the model. There is a case where a notice effect for notifying the player in advance of the advantage of the game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the possibility of the possibility.

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

  Among the notice effects, what is a prefetch notice effect is included. The pre-reading notice effect may cause the variable display result to be a “big hit” depending on the presentation mode before the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is executed. It is a notice effect that can be noticed. In particular, a pre-reading notice effect that continuously gives notice over a variable display of decorative symbols that is executed a plurality of times in response to a plurality of special drawing games is also referred to as a continuous notice effect. In the pre-reading notice effect, before the variable display subject to notice is started, for example, the possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit” based on the reserved memory of the special figure game due to the occurrence of the start winning prize, etc. A production operation is started. In this embodiment, as such a pre-reading notice effect, by changing the display mode of the hold display and the active display of the notice object, the hold notice effect that can predict the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit”. It is executable.

  In contrast to the pre-reading notice effect, the notice effect that is executed after the variable display to be noticed is started is referred to as a single notice effect.

  In addition, when the display mode of the hold display is changed, an effect that suggests that the display mode changes may be executed. When the action effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display changes as a result of the action effect. The action effect may include an arbitrary effect operation such as a sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and a lighting operation of another light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9.

  When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on the predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” It is only necessary that a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed by stopping and displaying the decorative symbols all together.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the non-probable big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols.

  When the big hit type is “probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived, or a definite decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display form of the decorative pattern does not become the reach form, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, so that the non-specific display result There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed, so that the non-specific display The finalized decorative symbol that is the result may be derived and displayed.

  Next, main operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

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

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like. Processing for controlling progress and the like is included. At the end of the game control timer interrupt process, the interrupt permission state is set. As a result, the game control timer interrupt process is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, that is, every predetermined time, which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal.

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

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the side of the main board 11 include a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. (See FIG. 6). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. Any of the values of “65535” can be taken. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type as “non-probable change” or “probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It can take any value from “100” to “100”. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance. It can take any value of “900”.

  In the special symbol process included in the timer interrupt processing for game control, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the special symbol display device 4A, 4B Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. Although the details of the special symbol process will be described later, by executing the special symbol process every time a timer interrupt occurs, the variable display result and the variation pattern are determined, the special symbol game is executed based on the determination, and the jackpot gaming state Etc. are realized.

  In the normal symbol process, for example, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, if the number of reserved games does not reach the upper limit, the stored figure is stored, or the stored game is displayed using the variable memory display. The result is determined, the variation pattern of the ordinary game is determined, or the display operation of the ordinary symbol display device 20 is controlled according to the variation pattern to execute the variable display of the ordinary symbol, thereby deriving the variable display result of the ordinary game. Display is performed, or when the variable display result is a normal figure, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened. By executing the normal symbol process every time the timer interrupt occurs, the normal game is executed, the open state of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B for a predetermined period when the normal game is hit, and the like are realized.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, and the like, the control command transmission setting is performed by specifying the storage address in the ROM 101 of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command to be transmitted, etc. Then, in response to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102, the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105. After setting the control data to the output port for performing the command, the predetermined control data is set to the output port of the production control INT signal, and the production control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Production control commands based on settings in the transmission table To enable the transmission. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  Here, main effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the command control process will be described with reference to FIG. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number.

  Command 80XX (H) is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to variable display of a special symbol. In the present embodiment, a variation pattern designation command corresponding to each variation pattern is set. For example, a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern, and the number is set to “XX” in the command. The variation pattern designation command is also a command for designating the start of variation of decorative symbols.

  The command 8A01 (H) is an effect control command for designating that a first start prize has been generated due to a game medium entering the first start prize opening. The command 8A02 (H) is an effect control command for designating that the second start winning is generated due to the entry of the game medium into the second start winning opening. The first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start opening prize designation command.

  The command 8CXX (H) is an effect control command for designating whether or not to make a big hit and a type of big hit, that is, designating a variable display result. In the present embodiment, a display result designation command corresponding to each display result is set. For example, a unique number is assigned to each display result, and the number is set to “XX” in the command.

  Command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command for designating the start of variable display of the first special symbol. The command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command that specifies starting variable display of the second special symbol. The first variation start designation command and the second variation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a variation start designation command. Information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or variable display of the second special symbol may be included in a variation pattern determination result designation command described later.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command for designating that the variable display of decorative symbols is terminated and the display result is derived and displayed.

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command for designating a gaming state. In the present embodiment, a game state designation command corresponding to each game state is set. For example, if the gaming state is the normal state, “XX” is set to “00”. For example, if the gaming state is a high probability low base state, “XX” is set to “01”. For example, “XX” is set to “02” if the gaming state is a highly accurate and high base state.

  Command A000 (H) is an effect control command for designating the start of a big hit gaming state. The fanfare is an effect that is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state and notifies that the big hit gaming state has been entered. Command A100 (H) is an effect control command for designating the start of the small hit gaming state.

  The command A2XX (H) is an effect control command for designating opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 for the number of times indicated by XX. A3XX (H) is an effect control command for designating the closing of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 for the number of times indicated by XX.

  Command A601 (H) is an effect control command for designating the end of the big hit gaming state. Note that the ending is an effect for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state, which is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Command A602 (H) is an effect control command for designating the end of the small hit gaming state.

  Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number. “XX” indicates the first special figure reservation storage number. Command C2XX (H) is an effect control command for designating the second special figure reserved memory number. “XX” indicates the second special figure reservation storage number. The first special figure reserved memory number specifying command and the second special figure reserved memory number specifying command may be collectively referred to as a special figure reserved memory number specifying command.

  Command C4XX (H) is an effect control command for designating a display result among the determination results at the time of starting winning. Command C5XX (H) is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern among the determination results at the time of starting winning. In the present embodiment, random numbers MR1 to MR3 are extracted when a first start winning or a second starting winning occurs in the process of step S101 described later. With respect to the variable display corresponding to the extracted random number values MR1 to MR3, the variable display can be changed based on the random number values MR1 and MR3 among the extracted random number values MR1 to MR3 before the variable display start condition is satisfied. It is determined whether or not the display result is “big hit” and the variable display variation pattern. The determination at the time of starting winning means these determinations, and is executed in the winning random number determination process in step S213. Note that this determination may not be performed in a predetermined case. A unique number is assigned to the determination result for the display result, and the number is set to “XX” in the symbol designating command. A unique number is assigned to the determination result for the variation pattern, and the number is set to “XX” in the variation pattern designation command.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is ON (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is set to “1”. Setting is performed (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. Is determined (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206). If the second start port switch 22B is not on (step S204; No), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

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

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, a random number MR1 for determining a special figure display result or a jackpot type determination is determined from numerical data updated by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102. Numerical data indicating the random value MR2 and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG.

  The first special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 7A is not started yet, although a game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning has occurred. Stores hold data for special figure games. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit extracts the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like based on the establishment of the first starting condition by entering the game ball in association with the holding number in the order of winning in the first starting winning opening. Until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value, such as the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern as reserved data Remember. The hold data thus stored in the first special figure holding storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display result in this special figure game It is the stored storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is determined to be controlled, whether or not the decorative symbol variable display mode is a specific mode, and the like.

  Note that the hold number in the first special figure hold storage unit and the display position of the hold display symbol correspond to each other. For this reason, when the hold data is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “1”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the first display position on the rightmost side of the first hold display portion 5HL. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the second display position on the left side of the first display position of the first hold display portion 5HL. To do.

  The second special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 7B is not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start winning has occurred. Not store special data hold data. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the order of winning in the second starting winning opening, and the CPU 103 extracts from the random number circuit 104 or the like based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game ball The reserved random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. are stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value. To do. The hold data thus stored in the second special figure holding storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display result in this special figure game It is the stored storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is determined to be controlled, whether or not the decorative symbol variable display mode is a specific mode, and the like.

  Note that the hold number in the second special figure hold storage unit and the display position of the hold display symbol correspond to each other. For this reason, when the hold data is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “1”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the leftmost first display position of the second hold display portion 5HR. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the second display position on the right side of the first display position of the second hold display portion 5HR. To do.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, setting for transmitting a start opening winning designation command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S211). Then, the setting for transmitting the reserved memory number notification command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S212). Subsequently, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S213). The random number determination process at the time of winning is a process of determining at the time of starting winning. Based on the random value extracted in step S209, the variable display result of the variable display of the execution target of the random number is “big hit” or “small This is a process for determining whether or not it is “winning”. The winning random number determination process will be described in detail later. Further, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S214; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216). The process proceeds to step S204. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S213 in FIG. 5 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol normal processing described later, and the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state A determination is made as to whether or not to control. Further, in a variation pattern setting process described later, a variation pattern corresponding to a decorative symbol variable display mode is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the random number value MR1 is displayed as a special figure display result when the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in step S213 at the start winning timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening. It is determined whether or not it is within the range of the random value MR1 determined when the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is derived. As a result, before the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” It is predicted that the figure display result will be “losing”, and based on this prediction result, the display mode or the like of the hold display can be determined by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by, for example, confirming the state of the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. Specify (step S301). More specifically, when the probability change flag is on and the time reduction flag is off, the gaming state is a probability change state, when the probability change flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, the game state is a time reduction state, and the probability change flag. When both the time-short flag and the time-short flag are off, the gaming state is in the normal state, and when both the probability change flag and the time-short flag are on, the gaming state is in the time-short state and the probability change state. Further, in step S301, it is only necessary to identify whether or not the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the big hit gaming state by confirming the value of the special figure process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. For example, when the value of the special figure process flag is “4” to “7”, the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be specified as the jackpot gaming state.

  The CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state identified in this way is a big hit in which the big hit gaming state is set (step S302). At this time, if it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S302; No), it is further determined whether or not the time-saving control is being performed (step S303). When it is determined in step S302 that it is a big hit (step S302; YES), or when it is determined in step S303 that the time reduction control is being performed (step S303; Yes), the start port buffer value is “2”. It is determined whether or not (step S304).

  When it is determined in step S303 that the time reduction control is not being performed (step S303; NO), or when it is determined in step S304 that the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S304; Yes), for example, in advance Data used for determination of the special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state is selected from table data constituting a special figure display result determination table, which will be described later, prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 ( Step S305). In this special figure display result determination table data, the range of the decision value assigned to the special figure display result “big hit” may be set as the big hit determination range. Further, in this special figure display result determination table data, the range of the decision value assigned with the special figure display result “small hit” may be set as the small hit determination range. For example, if the current gaming state is a probable change state, “8000” to “9900” are set as the big hit determination range, and if the current gaming state is a non-probable change state, “8000” to “8190” are determined to be a big hit determination range. Set as a range. Regardless of whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state, “30001” to “30100” are set as the small hit determination range.

  Thereafter, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 5 is compared with the jackpot determination range set by the process of step S305. Thereby, it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range (step S307). As an example, the CPU 103 compares the individual determination values included in the jackpot determination range with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. The presence or absence of a decision value that matches the numerical value MR1 may be determined. Alternatively, the CPU 103 sets a numerical value indicating the minimum value and the maximum value of the determined value included in the jackpot determination range, and the CPU 103 compares the random value MR1 with the minimum value and the maximum value of the jackpot determination range, whereby the random value MR1. It may be determined whether or not is within the range of the big hit determination range.

  When it is determined in the process of step S307 that the game is within the jackpot determination range (step S307; Yes), the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S308). At this time, the CPU 103 selects the jackpot type determination table data from the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 10C in accordance with the variation special map specified corresponding to the start port buffer value. The CPU 103 refers to the selected jackpot type determination table data to determine which of the multiple jackpot types is determined.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S308, the CPU 103 selects a later-described jackpot variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance and sets it in the use table (step S309). The big hit variation pattern determination table is a table for determining a variable display variation pattern in which the variable display result is “big hit”, and a determination value to be compared with the random value MR3 is assigned to each variation pattern.

  In the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13, the determination ratio is described instead of the range of the determination value. In the actual table, it suffices if a determined value in a range corresponding to the determined ratio in FIG. 13 is assigned to each variation pattern. The determination ratio is a ratio in which the entire range of values that the random value MR3 can take is 100. For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the big hit type is probabilistic / non-probable, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PB1-1 is 5, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PB1-2 is 25, and the fluctuation pattern PB1- Since the decision ratio of 3 is 70, decision values 1 to 45 to be compared with the random value MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern PB1-1, and a decision value 46 to be compared with the random value MR3 is assigned to the variation pattern PB1-2. ˜270 are assigned, and determined values 271 to 900 to be compared with the random number MR3 are assigned to the variation patterns PB1-3. Such determination value assignment is the same for other tables in which determination ratios are described.

  When it is determined in step S307 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S307; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 is within a predetermined small hit determination range (step S307). S310). The CPU 103 executes the same process as in the case of the big hit determination range for the determined value assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit” in the special figure display result determination table selected by the process of step S305. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the small hit determination range.

  When it is determined that it is within the range of the small hit determination range (step S307; Yes), the small hit variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in the predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in the use table ( Step S311). The small hit variation pattern determination table is a table for determining a variable display variation pattern in which the variable display result is “small hit”, and a determination value to be compared with the random number MR3 is assigned to each variation pattern. .

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not within the range of the small hit determination range (step S310; No), the loss variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in the predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in the use table. (Step S311). Specifically, when the current gaming state identified in step S301 is a non-time saving state, the loss variation pattern determination table of FIG. 13C is set in the usage table, and the current gaming identified in step S301. When the state is the short time state, the loss variation pattern determination table of FIG. 13D is set in the use table. The loss variation pattern determination table is a table for determining a variable display variation pattern in which the variable display result is “lost”, and a determination value to be compared with the random value MR3 is assigned to each variation pattern.

  After executing any of steps S309, S311, and S312, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot variation pattern set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 extracted in step S209. With reference to any one of the table, the small hit variation pattern determination table, and the loss variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern assigned to the determination value that matches the random number MR3 is determined (step S313). The CPU 103 determines the variation pattern by, for example, comparing each determination value assigned to each variation pattern with the random value MR3 to determine whether there is a determination value that matches the random value MR3. Alternatively, the CPU 103 may set a numerical value indicating the minimum value and the maximum value of the determined value assigned to each variation pattern, and the CPU 103 compares the random number MR3 with the minimum value and the maximum value of the determined value. The variation pattern may be determined by

  Further, when it is determined in step S304 that the start port buffer value is “1” instead of “2” (step S304; NO), the CPU 103 sets the notification content that the winning determination is being restricted (step S304). S306). When it is determined in step S304 that the start port buffer value is “1” (step S304; NO), the content of notification that the winning determination is being restricted is not set without executing the process of step S306. May be. Thus, when the high opening control associated with the short time control is performed or when the game state is a big hit game, the determination of the variable display content based on the occurrence of the start winning due to the game ball passing through the first starting winning opening is not performed. To be limited. Thus, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start is performed during the high opening control or the big hit gaming state. The soundness of the game can be ensured by restricting the pre-reading notice based on winning a prize from being executed.

  After executing one of the processes of Steps S306 and S313, according to the content determined in Step S308 or Step S313, a winning determination result command prepared in advance is transmitted to the effect control board 12. After the setting (step S314), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  The start winning time command includes a start opening winning designation command, a special figure reserved memory number designation command, a symbol determination result designation command, and a variation pattern judgment result designation command. When the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first starting port winning designation command, the first special figure reserved memory number designation command, the symbol judgment result designation command, and the variation pattern judgment result designation are designated as the command for starting prize. Command and send settings. When the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second starting port winning designation command, the second special figure reserved memory number designation command, the symbol judgment result designation command, and the variation pattern judgment result designation are designated as the starting prize command. Command and send settings. The command set for transmission is transmitted in the command control process.

  The first special figure reserved memory number designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command to be set for transmission are commands for designating the current first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number, and are designated. The figure reserved memory number may be specified by the count value of the first special figure reserved memory number counter or the second special figure reserved memory number counter. When the determination result in step S307 is within the jackpot determination range (step S307; Yes), the symbol designation command to be set for transmission is a command for designating that the determination result of the variable display result is “hit”, in step S307. When the determination result is the small hit determination range (step S310; Yes), it is a command that specifies that the determination result of the variable display result is “small hit”, and when the determination result of step S310 is not the small hit determination range ( When the determination result of the variable display result is “losing” and the determination result of step S303 is the start port buffer value = 1 (step S304; No), the start winning prize is obtained. It is sufficient to use a command that specifies "no judgment" without making any judgment.The variation pattern determination result designation command to be set for transmission is a command for designating a variation pattern that becomes a determination result when the variation pattern is determined in step S313, and the determination result in step S304 is the start port buffer value = 1 (step S304; In the case of No), it may be a command that designates “no determination” in which the determination at the start winning prize is not performed.

  In the winning random number determination process, as described above, regarding the variable display corresponding to the random values MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209 this time, whether the variable display result of the variable display is “big hit” or “small hit”. No, and the variation pattern of the variable display are determined, and so-called prefetching is performed. In this process, the determination is made based on the current gaming state and not based on the gaming state when the variable display is actually executed, so the determination is not necessarily accurate, but to some extent Variable display results and fluctuation patterns can be predicted with accuracy.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. And execute.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special diagram reservation storage unit, etc. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Decide before derivation display. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is set corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. . In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 4 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the head area of the second special figure reservation storage unit. Then, numerical data indicating a predetermined random value is read (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning in the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 5 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated to be subtracted by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit is shifted up by one entry. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be subtracted by one. Then, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

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

  If the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the start winning opening regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening And the starting opening data indicating which game ball has entered into the second starting winning opening is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding number together with the holding data or separately from the holding data, What is necessary is just to make it possible to specify the order in which the start conditions are established for the special game corresponding to each hold data.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), for example, the reservation data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the first area of the first special figure storage unit Then, numerical data indicating a predetermined random value is read (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning at the first start winning opening in the process of step S209 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit is shifted up by one entry. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined as one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” (step) S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. For example, the CPU 103 sets the special figure display result determination table shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B as a use table. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the numerical value to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit”. It is only necessary to assign to the determination result of “small hit” or “losing” depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state. The comparison between the random number MR1 and the determined value in the special figure display result determination table may be performed by comparing each other or with the minimum value or the maximum value.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state. By referring to the special figure display result determination table set in the use table based on whether or not there is and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state Any determination result of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” assigned to the determined value corresponding to the numerical value MR1 may be determined as the special figure display result. The CPU 103 may determine that it is in the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is in the on state.

  In this embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table, a first special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 10A and a second special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. It is prepared. The first special figure display result determination table displays the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit” and whether to control the small hit game state as the “small hit” based on the random display value MR1 for determining the special figure display result This is a table that is referred to. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

  In the first special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 10 (A), a special figure display result determination table is used depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short-time state, or a probable change state. Numerical values to be compared with the random value MR1 are assigned to the special chart display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. In the second special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 10B, it is compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short time state, or the probability variation state. The assigned numerical value is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the first special figure display result decision table or the second special figure display result decision table, the table data indicating the decision value compared with the random value MR1 for special figure display result decision has the special figure display result as “big hit”. It is data for determination assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is a probable change state, a larger number of determination values than the normal state or the short time state is “big hit”. Assigned to the special map display result. Thereby, in the probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is a higher probability that it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as compared to the normal state or the short time state. Become. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probable change state, it is a big hit compared to the normal state and the short time state The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of being determined when controlling to the gaming state is increased.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table, a predetermined range of determination values is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, The case where the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state as “small hit” can be varied.

  In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” and control is made to the small hit gaming state. In a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the ball device 6B, frequent occurrence of a small hit gaming state in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball is avoided, and a decrease in gaming interest due to an extended game Can be prevented. In the second special figure display result determination table, a predetermined range of determination values different from the settings in the first special figure display result determination table may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. . For example, in the second special figure display result determination table, a smaller decision value than the first special figure display result determination table may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. In this way, when the high base state such as the short-time state or the probability change state is set, the proportion determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state may be lower than when the low base state such as the normal state or the short-time probability change state is used. Good. Alternatively, regardless of whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result is determined by referring to the common special figure display result determination table and determining the special figure display result. A decision may be made.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241).

  Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. For example, the CPU 103 sets the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 10C as a use table. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10C, the numbers compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type are “probability change”, “non-probability change”, and “surprise change” of the jackpot type. It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result of either one.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the jackpot read from the random number buffer for variation Based on the numerical data indicating the type-determining random value MR2, by referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the use table, one of the jackpot types to which the decision value matching the random number MR2 is assigned is selected. do it.

  FIG. 10C shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table is used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined to control the big hit game state with the special figure display result as “big hit”. It is a table that is referred to. The big hit type determination table 131 is compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type depending on whether the special symbol variably displayed in the special figure game is the first special figure or the second special figure. Numerical values are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprising accuracy”.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the determined value of the predetermined range is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”, while when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, No decision value is assigned to the jackpot type of “”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning hole formed by the device 6B, the frequent occurrence of the short-term open big hit state in which it is difficult to obtain the prize ball is avoided, and the deterioration of the game interest due to the extended game is prevented. it can.

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of determined values different from the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. Good. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller decision value may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type than when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the jackpot type buffer by storing the jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244; Yes), the CPU 103 sets a small hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 to an ON state (step S245).

  If the special figure display result is not “small hit” in step S244 (step S244; NO), after executing the process of step S243, or after executing the process of step S245, the special symbol in the special figure game is displayed. The determined special symbol that is the variable display result is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S244 that the special symbol display result is “small hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as the small hit symbol may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, whether or not an effect control command for designating a demonstration display by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Determine. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated. The effect control board 12 displays a demonstration screen when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted.

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

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 4 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262). When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S263). If the small hit flag is ON (step S263; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special figure display result is “small hit” is determined (step S264). If the small hit flag is OFF in step S263 (step S263; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S265).

  FIG. 12 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment.

  The fluctuation pattern PA1-1 is selected when the variable display result is “losing”, designates non-reach, and is a non-reach fluctuation pattern having a special length of the special figure fluctuation time.

  The fluctuation pattern PA1-2 is selected when the variable display result is “losing”, designates non-reach, and is a non-reach fluctuation pattern for time reduction in which the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than usual. .

  The variation pattern PA2-1 is selected when the variable display result is “losing”, and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of normal reach. The variation pattern PA2-2 is selected when the variable display result is “losing”, and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of super reach A. The variation pattern PA2-3 is selected when the variable display result is “losing”, and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of super reach B.

  The fluctuation pattern PB1-1 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of normal reach. The fluctuation pattern PB1-2 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of super reach A. The fluctuation pattern PB1-3 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of super reach B.

  The variation pattern PC1-1 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” and when the variable display result is “small hit”, and designates non-reach. Non-reach variation pattern. The fluctuation pattern PC1-2 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, and when the variable display result is “small hit”. It is a reach variation pattern that specifies the execution of reach. Here, the reach / small hit-only reach is a reach that can be selected and determined only when the variable display result is a sudden big hit or a small hit. The decorative pattern for the big hit is a pattern in which the combination of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols is stopped and displayed as “3”, “5”, and “7”. The small hitting decorative pattern is a state in which the combination of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns is stopped and displayed with “2”, “4”, and “6”.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 11, for example, a big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the big hit variation pattern determination table, depending on whether the big hit type is “probability change”, “non-probability change”, or “surprising change”, a numerical value to be compared with the random number MR3 for the change pattern determination is It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern random number MR3 read from the variation random number buffer and the jackpot type, so that the jackpot type is “probable change” or The variation pattern assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value MR3 may be determined as the current variation pattern depending on whether it is “non-probability variation” or “surprising probability”.

  In the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 11, the variation pattern at the time of the small hit is determined using, for example, the small hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the small hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 is assigned to the determined value that matches the random value MR3 by referring to the small hit variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the variation random number buffer. The variation pattern may be determined as the current variation pattern.

  In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 11, corresponding to the case where the gaming state does not include the time reduction state other than the time reduction and the case where the gaming state includes the time reduction state and the time reduction control is performed. The variation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table prepared in advance. For example, whether or not the time is short may be specified by whether or not the time reduction flag is in an on state. Thus, the fluctuation pattern at the time of losing is determined. On the other hand, during the time reduction, the variation pattern at the time of loss is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In the loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 13C and 13D, the variation pattern PA1-1 having a short special diagram variation time is easily selected in the short-time state, and the average is larger than in the non-short-time state. The variable display time can be shortened, and the occurrence of invalid start winnings can be suppressed, and the stoppage of the game ball by the player can be reduced. Moreover, the execution frequency of variable display can be increased.

  As shown in FIG. 13, at the big hit (probability / non-probability), the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PB1-3 for executing the super reach B is the highest, the fluctuation pattern PB1-2 of the super reach A, and the fluctuation of the normal reach. The determination ratio is gradually decreased in the order of the pattern PB1-1. At the time of losing, the determination ratio of the non-reach fluctuation pattern PA1-1 is the highest, and the normal reach fluctuation pattern PA2-1, the super reach A fluctuation pattern PA2-2, and the super reach B fluctuation pattern PA2-3 in this order. The decision rate is gradually lowering. For this reason, when the super reach B is executed, the variable display result becomes “big hit” at the highest rate. Then, in the order of super reach A and normal reach, the rate at which the variable display result becomes “big hit” decreases.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, at the time of big hit (probability), the determination ratio of the variation pattern PC1-2 of the accuracy / small hit reach is higher than the determination ratio of the non-reach variation pattern PC1-1. On the other hand, at the small hit, the determination ratio of the non-reach fluctuation pattern PC1-1 is higher than the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PC1-2 of the abrupt / small hit reach. From this, when the variation pattern PC1-2 of the sudden / small hit reach is executed, the variable display result tends to be “big hit (surprise)”, and when the non-reach fluctuation pattern PC1-1 is executed, The variable display result tends to be “small hit”.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265 shown in FIG. 11, a special figure change time that is a variable symbol display time is set (step S266). The special symbol variation time that becomes the variable display time of the special symbol is a time required from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed. As shown in FIG. 12, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set a timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting a special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265.

  Following the process of step S266, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display the first special figure hold memory number subtracted by 1 from the first display. You may make it carry out to 25 A of holding | maintenance display devices. When starting the variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one for the second display. You may make it make hold display 25B perform.

  After executing the process of step S267, command transmission setting is performed at the start of the special symbol fluctuation (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 performs the first variation start designation command, the variation pattern designation command, the display result designation command, the first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the special figure reserved memory number designation command is performed. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 performs the second variation start designation command, the variation pattern designation command, the display result designation command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the special figure reserved memory number designation command is performed. The set command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed.

  The first variation start designation command and the second variation start designation command are a variation start in a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in a special figure game using the. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative design. The display result designation command is an effect control command for designating the variable display result of the special symbol based on the confirmed special symbol determined in step S246. The first special figure reserved memory number designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command are effect control commands for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol variation process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B perform a setting process for varying the special symbol, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. Processing to measure is included. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is on. When the small hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the small hit start designation command for designating the start of the small hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “small hit” is performed, and the special figure process flag is set. Is updated to “8”. When the small hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to end a special game state such as a probability change state or a time saving state. For example, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is in an on state. If the time reduction flag is in an on state, the CPU 103 subtracts “1” from the count value of the time reduction number counter. It is determined whether or not the count value after subtracting “1” is “0”. If the count value is “0”, the time-short end condition for ending the time-short state is satisfied (that is, Since a predetermined number of variable displays that can be executed in the state has been executed), the time reduction flag is turned off to end the time reduction state. After that, based on the current gaming state, a transmission setting for transmitting a gaming state designation command (in this case, a command for designating a highly accurate low base state) is performed, and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit release pre-processing, for example, 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the game control process timer. If the timer value after the subtraction is not “0”, the fanfare waiting time has not yet elapsed, so the big hit release pre-processing ends. When the timer value after subtraction is “0”, the fanfare waiting time has elapsed and the round game start timing has come. In this case, a process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit game state and opening the grand prize opening (for example, a process of transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door), the big prize opening For example, processing for setting a timer value corresponding to the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) of the period for setting the game control process to the game control process timer is executed. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. By repeating step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game (waiting until the end of the fanfare), opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This big hit release process includes a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer, a timer value after 1 subtraction, and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 in one round game (switch Based on a counter (provided in the RAM 102, etc.) that counts 1 each time the count switch 23 is determined to be in the ON state in the process, etc. For example, a process for determining whether or not it is time to return to the partial release state).

  When it is determined that the timer value after subtraction of 1 has reached 0, or the number of detected game balls (count value of the counter) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9), Since it is time to close, the process of returning the prize winning opening to the closed state (for example, the process of stopping transmitting the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning door and turning off the solenoid 82), Processing to set the timer value corresponding to the closing period of the big prize opening (a round game interval period, a preset period) in the game control process timer, processing to subtract the count value of the round number counter, etc. Executed. If the timer value after subtracting 1 does not become 0 and the number of detected game balls has not reached the predetermined number, a process for maintaining the open state of the big prize opening (for example, the solenoid drive signal Etc.) and the process during the big hit release is completed. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. By repeating step S115 every time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the big prize opening is maintained until the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In the processing after the big hit release, there are processing for determining whether or not the count value of the round number counter has become “0”, processing for decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 when it is not “0”, and the like. Done.

  If it is determined that the count value of the round number counter is “0”, it means that the round game has reached the upper limit number of times, so the ending waiting time (start of ending in the big hit gaming state) Is a waiting time until the end of the game, and a timer value corresponding to a predetermined time) is set in the game control process timer. In addition, a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command is performed, and processing for updating the special figure process flag to “7” is also performed.

  When the process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed, it is determined whether the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0. If not, it is not the start timing of the round game, so the closed state Is maintained, and the processing after the big hit release ends. If it is 0, it is the start timing of the round game, so the timer value corresponding to the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) of the process for opening the big winning opening and the period for opening the big winning opening. A process for setting the game control process timer is executed. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S115 and S116 after the big winning opening is opened in step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs.

  The jackpot end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end process, a process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed. If the timer value decremented by 1 is not 0, the ending has not ended, and the jackpot end processing is ended as it is. When the timer value decremented by 1 reaches 0, the ending ends, so depending on the big hit type (big hit type buffer setting value) stored in the big hit type buffer, the short time flag, short time counter, probability variation flag, etc. Set the state.

  For example, if the big hit type is “probability change”, the time reduction flag and the probability change flag are turned on, and “100” is set as a count initial value in the time reduction counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. If the big hit type is “non-probable change”, only the time reduction flag is turned on, and “100” is set as the count initial value in the time reduction counter. If the big hit type is “surprise”, only the probability variation flag is turned on. In the jackpot end processing, after such setting, a transmission setting for transmitting a gaming state designation command for designating a gaming state corresponding to the setting is performed, and various data such as a gaming control process timer and a jackpot type buffer setting value (next value) The display of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit release pre-processing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit release pre-processing includes the fact that the variable display result is “small hit” and the timing for opening the big prize opening (for example, the small hit start start waiting time set above) And the like, and the process of starting the measurement of the elapsed time from the open state is included. In addition, in the small hit opening pre-processing, for example, the upper limit of the period for which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds” in the same way as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. ”Or the like is set to the small hit gaming state. When a process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”. By repeatedly executing step S118, the standby state is controlled until the special winning opening is opened.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. This small hit opening process includes a process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process of determining whether or not it is time to return the mouth from the open state to the closed state (or may be partially open), and the timing to return the grand prize opening from the open state to the closed state (of the game ball Processing for returning the special winning opening to the closed state when it is determined that the number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9) or the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S118) Etc. are included. And when returning the grand prize opening to the closed state, a process for determining whether or not the number of times of opening has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or a timing when the grand prize opening is returned to the closed state when the upper limit number is not reached A process for measuring the elapsed time from the time, a process for opening the special winning opening again when the measured elapsed time reaches a preset time, and the like are executed. When the number of times of opening the big prize opening reaches the upper limit, a setting is made to transmit a small hit end designation command which is a control command for notifying that the small hit gaming state has ended, and the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. Is updated. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process is completed. Step S118 is repeatedly executed, and step S119 is repeatedly executed to realize the small hit gaming state.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which a presentation operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is performed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. This includes a process of waiting until it elapses (ending the small hit end process until the waiting time elapses). Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

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

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

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

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, for example, after the various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer are read, the read effect control commands are read out. Settings and control corresponding to are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various operations such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control. Thereafter, it is determined again whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 receives a start winning command (start opening winning designation command, special figure reserved memory number designation command, symbol judgment result designation command, variation pattern judgment result designation command) from the main board 11. It is determined whether there has been (step S401).

  When it is determined that the start winning command is received (step S401; Yes), the received command is stored in the starting winning command buffer (step S402). When a first start opening winning designation command or a first special figure reserved memory number designation command is received as a start winning command, a start winning command (first starting opening prize designation command, first special figure reserved memory number designation command) , Symbol determination result designation command, variation pattern judgment result designation command) are stored in a first start winning command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. When a second start port winning designation command or a second special figure reserved memory number designation command is received as a start winning command, a start winning command (second start opening prize designation command, second special figure reserved memory number designation command) , Symbol determination result designation command, variation pattern judgment result designation command) is stored in a second start winning command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  FIG. 15A is a configuration example of the first start winning command buffer. In the first start winning command buffer, various command data constituting the start winning reception command received at the first start winning is stored. In the first start winning command buffer, storage areas (corresponding to each of the hold display numbers 1 to 4) that can store various data corresponding to the maximum value (for example, 4) of the first special figure hold storage number (for example, 4) Area) is provided.

  When there is a start prize at the first start prize opening, four commands of a first start opening prize designation command, a first special figure hold storage designation command, a symbol determination result designation command, and a variation pattern judgment result designation command are set to 1 The set effect control command (start winning prize command) is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition to the first start opening winning designation command, the first special figure hold memory designation command, the symbol determination result designation command, and the variation pattern judgment result designation command, other information is held in the first start prize command buffer. A storage area is secured so that the information can be stored in association with the stored information.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores data for specifying the start winning command from the top of the empty area of the first start winning command buffer in accordance with the receiving order. The empty area of the first start winning command buffer, that is, the data in the area where no data is stored is “0000 (H)”. Therefore, when the start winning command is received, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the smallest hold display number in which the start winning command storage area is all “0000 (H)” in the first start winning command buffer. The effect control command data is stored in the storage area in the order of the first start opening winning designation command, the first special figure hold storage designation command, the symbol determination result designation command, and the variation pattern judgment result designation command.

  The first start winning command buffer is provided with a storage area for storing other information corresponding to each hold display number, and a storage area for storing a display mode change pattern, which will be described later. . The display mode change pattern is a type indicating a change (transition) in the display mode (display color) of the hold display and the active display. As shown in FIG. 15A, when the display mode change pattern is “0”, the display mode change pattern is not set and the hold notice effect is not executed. (Display color) does not change in the normal mode.

  FIG. 15B is a configuration example of the second start winning command buffer. In the second start winning command buffer, various command data constituting the start winning reception command received at the second start winning is stored. The second start winning command buffer has a storage area (corresponding to each of the hold display numbers 1 to 4) in which various data corresponding to the maximum value (for example, 4) of the second special figure hold memory number can be stored. Area) is provided.

  When there is a start prize at the second start prize opening, four commands of a second start opening prize designation command, a second special figure hold storage designation command, a symbol determination result designation command, and a variation pattern judgment result designation command are set to 1 The set effect control command (start winning prize command) is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition to the second start opening prize designation command, the second special figure hold memory designation command, the symbol determination result designation command, the variation pattern judgment result designation command, other information is held in the second start prize command buffer. A storage area is secured so that the information can be stored in association with the stored information.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores data for specifying the start winning command from the top of the empty area of the second start winning command buffer in accordance with the receiving order. The empty area of the second start winning command buffer, that is, the data in the area where no data is stored is “0000 (H)”. Therefore, when the start winning command is received, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the smallest hold display number in which the start winning command storage area is all “0000 (H)” in the second start winning command buffer. The effect control command data is stored in the storage area in the order of the second start opening winning designation command, the first special figure hold storage designation command, the symbol determination result designation command, and the variation pattern judgment result designation command.

  Similarly to the first start winning command buffer, the second start winning command buffer has a storage area for storing other information corresponding to each of the hold display numbers, and displays a display mode change pattern to be described later. A storage area for storing is provided. In the display change patterns corresponding to the hold display numbers “2” and “4” shown in FIG. 15B, “PT4-3-06” and “PT4-4-29” are stored, respectively. This indicates that the hold notice effect is executed for the hold display corresponding to the display numbers “2” and “4”.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart of the command analysis process shown in FIG. 14, after executing step S402 or when determining that the start winning command is not received (step S401; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the game It is determined whether or not a state designation command has been received (step S403). When it is determined that the gaming state designation command has been received (step S403; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 switches the on / off state of the high-accuracy flag and the high base flag based on the contents of the received gaming state designation command. (Step S404).

  The high-accuracy flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the probability-changing state. Corresponding to the switching of the on state / off state, the on state / off state is switched. The high base flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the short time state. Corresponding to the switching of the on state / off state, the on state / off state is switched. For example, when the game state designation command designates the high-accuracy high-base state (for example, designates that the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are on), the effect control CPU 120 specifies the high-probability flag and the high Both base flags are turned on (if the flag is already on, the on state is maintained. The same applies to the on / off states for both flags). When the gaming state designation command specifies the high probability low base state (for example, when the probability variation flag is on and the time reduction flag is off), the high probability flag is turned on and high base Turn off the flag. When the gaming state designation command specifies the low probability low base state (normal state) (for example, when specifying that the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off), both the high probability flag and the high base flag are used. Turn off.

  After executing step S404, or when determining that the start winning command has not been received (step S403; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes other analysis processing (step S405), and the command analysis processing Exit.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 16, the process performed in response to the reception of each effect control command in the command analysis process will be described. The content shown in the item “processing content” shown in FIG. 16 is, for example, the processing executed in step S405. Further, the step number indicated in the item “processing content” indicates the step number in the flowchart shown in FIG. 14 and means that the corresponding step processing is executed. In addition, each reception flag and each storage area indicated in the item “processing content” are provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Setting the reception flag means turning on.

  For example, when the received effect control command is a variation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122. Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets a variation pattern command reception flag.

  For example, if the received effect control command is a display result designation command, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received display result designation command in a display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM 122.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display setting process (step S161).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the hold display setting process. When the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 18 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a start winning command has been received (step S501).

  In the process of step S501, when it is determined that the start winning command is not received (step S501; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the hold display setting process.

  When it is determined in step S501 that the start winning command has been received (step S501; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 receives the first reserved memory number addition designation command received in the low base state. Or the second pending storage number addition designation command received in the high base state is determined (step S502). In the present embodiment, by executing the processing in step S502, in the low base state, the hold notice effect can be executed when the hold memory increases based on the winning to the first start winning opening 13, and the high base In the state, the holding notice effect can be executed when the holding memory increases based on the winning to the second start winning opening 14.

  When it is determined that it is either the first start winning opening designation command received in the low base state or the second starting winning opening designation command received in the high base state (step S502; Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control Determines the display mode of the hold display (step S503). The effect control CPU 120 refers to an active display mode (see FIG. 19) stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance according to the variable display result and the variation pattern of the variable display. Final display mode) is determined. Then, based on the determined display mode of the active display, the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display (effect mode of the hold notice effect) with reference to the display mode change pattern determination table shown in FIG. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 may obtain the variable display variable display result and the variation pattern with reference to the symbol determination result designation command and the variation pattern determination result designation command included in the start winning prize command.

  Next, determination of the display mode of the hold display and the active display will be described. In the present embodiment, a hold notice effect that changes each display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display that has not yet started and the active display corresponding to the variable display being executed is executed step by step. The active display mode determination table shown in FIG. 19 is a table for determining in advance the display mode of active display (also referred to as “final display mode”), which is the final stage of the change (transition) of this display mode. As shown in FIG. 19, the active display mode determination table is a determination for determining which display color (display mode) to be used as the final display mode for each variable display result (including the jackpot type and the variation pattern). A percentage is assigned. More specifically, the variable display result is divided into “big hit (16R)”, “big hit (surprise)”, “losing (super reach) / small hit”, and “other than the above”, Different determination ratios are assigned to “white”, “blue”, “green”, “red” prepared as display colors, and normal modes which are display modes of uncolored circles.

  As shown in FIG. 19, when the variable display result is “big hit (16R)” in which 16 round games are executed, “green” is determined as the active display mode (display color) as the final display mode. The ratio is the highest, and the determination ratio is set to decrease in the order of “blue”, “red”, “white”, and “normal mode”. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit (surprise)” in which a two-round game is executed, the active display mode (display color) has the highest determination ratio of “green”, followed by “blue”, The determination ratio is set to decrease in the order of “red”, “white”, and “normal mode”. In addition, when the variable display result is “losing (super reach)” or “small hit” including the super reach effect in the variation pattern, the determination ratio of “white” is the most active display mode (display color). It is set so that the determination ratio decreases in the order of “blue”, “green”, “normal mode”, and “red”. When the variable display result does not correspond to any of “big hit (16R)”, “big hit (surprise)”, “losing (super reach)”, and “small hit”, the active display mode (display color) is “ It is set so that the determination ratio of “normal mode” is the highest, and then the determination ratio decreases in the order of “white” and “blue”.

  With this setting, when the active display mode (display color) that is the final display mode is “red”, it can be notified that the variable display result is always “big hit”. When the active display mode (display color) that is the final display mode is “green”, it can be suggested that the variable display result is highly likely to be “big hit” (probability / non-probability / probability). In addition, when the active display mode (display color) that is the final display mode is “blue” or “white”, there is a high possibility that the variable display result will be “losing (super reach)” or “small hit”. Can suggest that. When the active display mode (display color), which is the final display mode, is “blue”, it can be informed that at least super reach or any hit (small hit, big hit) will occur. The possibility that the variable display result is a big hit (big hit reliability) increases in the order of “red”, “green”, “blue”, “white”, and “normal mode”. In addition, when the variable display result is “big hit” (accuracy), the display color of the active display is set to be set to “green” so that the ratio of the big hit reliability is the highest. It is possible to prevent a decrease in expectation for the display color “green”, which is one level lower than a certain “red”.

  In the holding notice effect, the display mode of “red” in which the variable display result is always “big hit” is also called the big hit finalizing stage. Note that the display mode of “red” is in the big hit determination stage, and as shown in FIG. 19, only 10% is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, so the scarcity value is high.

  The display mode change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a display mode change pattern that indicates a change in the display mode of the hold display and the active display that are to be notified of the hold notice effect. The display mode change pattern determination table is divided according to the number of holds (the hold display number of the hold memory that is the target of the hold notice effect) and the active display mode (final display mode). Specifically, according to the number of holdings “4” to “2” and the display colors of the active display “normal mode”, “white”, “blue”, “green”, “red”. The display mode change pattern determination table is divided. In addition, in each display mode change pattern determination table divided by the number of holdings and the active display mode, active display is performed for each variable display result such as “big hit” (probability / non-probability / surprise), “losing” / “small hit”. Different determination ratios are assigned to the display mode change patterns set according to the mode (final display mode).

  The hold display is displayed in either “normal mode” or “white” display color at the start of the hold display accompanying the start winning. The hold display can be changed to a different display color each time it is shifted and displayed as the hold memory is consumed. “Normal mode” → “Blue” → “Green” → “Red” or “White” → “Blue” → It changes in stages in the order of “green” → “red”. In addition, the active display may be displayed with the display color changed from the hold display corresponding to the hold display number “1”. It should be noted that when the display color changes, only a change to the upper display color is allowed. Further, the display color may change in two steps with a single change by skipping an intermediate step such as “normal” → “green” or “white” → “green”. In this embodiment, the display mode of the display color “white” is also referred to as a special mode, and the display mode of the display colors “blue”, “green”, and “red” is also referred to as a notice mode.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode change pattern determination table for determining a display mode change pattern in which the display mode at the time of winning and the change timing of the display mode are determined with respect to the final display mode. FIG. 20 is referred to when the active display mode (final display mode) is “green” and the number of holds is “4” (when the hold storage subject to notice of the hold notice effect is the hold display number “4”). It is a display mode change pattern determination table. As shown in FIG. 20, the display mode at the time of winning (holding number “4”), the display mode of holding display corresponding to the holding display numbers “3” to “1”) and the display mode (change timing) of active display are shown. A display mode change pattern is set. As shown in FIG. 20, when the display mode at the time of winning is the “normal mode”, the rate of change in two steps is higher than when the display mode is “white” (special mode). Specifically, the determination ratios of the display mode change patterns PT4-3-4 to PT4-3-7 that change from “normal mode” to “green” are 10/100 at the time of the big hit, while from “white” The determination ratios of the display mode change patterns PT4-3-11 to PT4-3-14 that change to “green” are each 1/100 at the time of the big hit.

  Further, when the display mode at the time of winning is “white”, the rate of change by one step is higher than that in the “normal mode”.

  In this way, when the final display mode is the “normal mode” with the lowest jackpot reliability, the rate of change in two steps is higher than in the case of “white”. ”Can increase the player's expectation. In addition, an unexpected effect can be executed. On the other hand, in the case of “white”, since the rate of change in steps is high, the process of change can be enjoyed. In the case of “white”, since the player expects to what level the level will eventually change, it is easy to maintain a sense of expectation.

  Further, in the case of the “normal mode”, the display mode change pattern is changed in two steps (display mode change pattern PT4-3-3) rather than the rate of change in one level (display mode change pattern PT4-3-1 to PT4-3-3). 4 to PT4-3-7) The ratio is high. By doing in this way, the ratio of two-stage change can be suitably secured.

  Furthermore, even when the final display mode is the same, the determination ratios in the case of changing one step at a time and the case of changing two steps are different, and the jackpot reliability is also different.

  Further, in the determination ratio shown in FIG. 20, when changing from “normal mode” step by step, when changing from “normal mode” by two steps, when changing from “white” step by step, from “white” to two steps In the case of changing, the change timings are determined at substantially the same rate in the case of “big hit”. On the other hand, at the time of “losing / small hit”, it is easy to be determined at a late change timing (holding number 1 or active display). With such setting, the jackpot reliability can be varied according to the change timing. In the example shown in FIG. 20, the greater the change timing, the higher the big hit reliability. By doing in this way, the player can be relieved by changing at an early stage. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the greater the reliability of the jackpot reliability, the slower the change timing.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, the change timing of the display mode of the hold display is provided when each hold number is reached (when the hold display is shifted) and during the active display. The change timing may be provided. For example, the change timing may be during the variable display of decorative symbols, when reaching reach, or when developing into super reach.

  Note that the determination ratio illustrated in FIG. 20 is an example, and the determination ratio is not limited to the determination ratio illustrated in FIG. Further, here, the active display mode (final display mode) is “green” and the display mode change pattern determination table referred to when the number of holdings is “4” is exemplified, but the final display mode (“normal mode”) , “White”, “blue”, “green”, “red”) and a plurality (5 × 5 = 25 types) of display mode change pattern determination tables corresponding to the number of reservations (0 to 4).

  In other display mode change pattern determination tables, it is sufficient that the rate of change in two steps in the normal mode is high (the rate of change in two steps is higher than that in the case of “white” and / or two steps than the change in one step. Including those that change easily). In addition, when the display mode of the final hold display is “red”, it changes in three stages by one change, such as “normal mode” → “red” or “white” → “red”. There may be. Also in this case, it is only necessary that the rate of change in three stages is higher when the display mode of the hold display is “normal mode” than when it is “white” (special mode).

  When the final display mode is “blue” or more, the display mode at the time of winning may be determined more easily as “white” than “normal mode”. In this way, when the hold display is displayed in “white” at the time of winning, the player expects to execute the hold notice effect. In addition, when the hold display is displayed in the “normal mode” at the time of winning a prize as described above, the player expects to change in two stages. Therefore, regardless of the display mode at the time of winning, the player Can give different expectations.

  Returning to the description of the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 18, after performing the process of step S503, the effect control CPU 120 uses the display mode (display color) determined in step S503 in accordance with the received start winning command. The first hold display or the second hold display is additionally displayed on the first hold display unit 5HL or the second hold display unit 5HR on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step S504).

  In the process of step S502, when it is determined that neither the first start winning port designation command received in the low base state nor the second start winning port designation command received in the high base state is found (step S502; No) The CPU 120 for effect control is in the normal mode, that is, the display color “white”, and the first hold display section 5HL or the second hold display section 5HR on the display screen of the image display device 5 according to the received start winning command. Then, the first hold display or the second hold display is additionally displayed (step S505), and the hold display setting process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart of the effect control process shown in FIG. 17, after executing the hold display setting process in step S <b> 161, the effect control CPU 120 provides an effect provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Depending on the value of the process flag (initially “0”), one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process starts variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to do so. When the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command is received and it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbols on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”. Is done.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, it includes a process of determining a definite decorative pattern and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like. The variable display start setting process ends when the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122, and the effect control determined in step S171. Various control data is read from the pattern, and various effects control is performed during the variable display of the decorative design.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The variable display stop process includes a process of determining whether the variable display result notified by the display result designation command is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”. When the variable display result is “big hit” or “small win”, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while when the variable display result is “lost”, the production The process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received, the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, and the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command received before that is “probable change”. Or, if it is “non-probable change”, the value of the production process flag is updated to “6”. If the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the small hit gaming state, or the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, the display result specifying command received before that If the big hit type identified by is “surprise”, the value of the production process flag is updated to “5”. Further, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”. Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value.

  The special winning opening short-term opening process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this big winning opening short-term opening process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the “surprise” big hit game state or the small hit game state, and the effect image based on the set content Is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5, voice and sound effects are output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a command (electricity) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit game state or the small hit game state such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output of the decoration signal) Is also included, for example, effect control informing the image display device 5). In addition, the process at the time of short-opening of the big prize opening is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, for example, the value of the effect control process flag corresponding to the reception of the big hit end specifying command or the small hit end specifying command from the main board 11 To "7".

  The special winning opening normal opening process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the special winning opening normal opening process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state of “probability change” or “non-probability change”, and the effect image based on the setting content Is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5, voice and sound effects are output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a command (electricity) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the jackpot gaming state of “probability change” or “non-probability change” such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output of the decoration signal) , Including the effect control notified in the image display device 5). Further, in the special winning opening normal opening process, the value of the effect control process flag is set to “7”, which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, in response to receiving the jackpot end designation command from the main board 11, for example. Update.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents in the display area of the image display device 5. Display the sound, sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and game effect is output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the lamp 9 and the decoration LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. When the variable display start setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first performs special processing based on, for example, a display result designation command (command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the figure display result is “lost” (step S551). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S551; Yes), the effect control CPU 120, for example, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area). The variation pattern specified by the command) is a non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1, PA1-2, PC1-1) corresponding to the case of “non-reach” in which the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode. Is determined (step S552).

  When it is determined in the process of step S552 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S552; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination (step S553). ). The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a decorative design of a non-reach combination that is updated by an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 and stores it in the ROM 121. The determined decorative pattern (decorative decorative pattern of non-reach combination) is determined by referring to a decorative design determining table of non-reach combination prepared and stored in advance.

  When it is determined in the process of step S552 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S552; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of fixed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination (step S554). ). The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the decorative symbol of the reach combination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and the reach combination prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is prepared. The determined decorative design (decorative decorative design) is determined by referring to the decorative design determination table.

  If it is determined in step S551 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S551; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S555). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “surprise” or “small hit” (step S555; Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, when “surprise” or “small hit”, such as an opening chance, is displayed. The combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol corresponding to the case is determined (step S556). For example, in response to the designation of either the variation pattern PC1-1 or PC1-2 by the variation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 120 configures one of a plurality of types of opening chances as the final. The combination of the fixed decorative symbols that will be the stop symbols is determined. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number value for chance eye determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. It is only necessary to determine a combination of fixed decorative symbols that constitute one of the opening chance eyes by referring to it. In the chance eye determination table, for example, “3”, “5”, “7”, “1”, “3”, “5”, odd chances for odd hits, It is only necessary to set “2”, “4”, “6”, “4”, “6”, “8”, which are configured as even eyes.

  When it is determined in the process of step S555 that the special figure display result is neither “surprise accuracy” nor “small hit” (step S555; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the final decoration that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination. A combination of symbols is determined (step S557). The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determination symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121 according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the image display device 5 The decorative symbols having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area are determined.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S553, S554, S556, and S557, the effect control CPU 120 executes a specific effect setting process (step S559). In the present embodiment, a specific effect may be executed as an effect that suggests (or beats) that the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display changes. The specific effect setting process includes a process for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect and a process for executing the specific effect.

  In this embodiment, when the variable display ends and the hold display shifts, a specific effect that suggests that the hold display changes is executed. Specifically, when the variable display ends, the image display device 5 executes a specific effect that displays an effect image of a shooting star or meteorite toward the hold display. And when the display mode of a hold display changes, the specific effect of the successful mode (it is also called a 1st mode) where the effect image of a shooting star or meteorite collides with the hold display is performed, and the display mode of a hold display does not change. In this case, for example, a specific effect of a failure mode (also referred to as a second mode) in which the shooting image of meteor or meteorite does not collide with the hold display and disappears or deviates is executed. It can be said that the display mode of the hold display changes when the specific effect of the success mode is executed, and the display mode of the hold display does not change when the specific effect of the failure mode is executed.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the specific effect setting process executed in step S559 of FIG. When the specific effect setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the special figure display result based on the display result designation command (command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined to be “lost” (step S751).

  In this embodiment, when the special figure display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the transition to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is made after the variable display is finished, so that the specific effect is not executed. It is like that. It should be noted that the specific effects may be executed during variable display before shifting to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, or in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state.

  When the special figure display result is “losing” in step S751 (step S751; Yes), it is determined whether or not to execute the specific effect (step S752). In step S752, as shown in FIG. 23, whether or not to execute a specific effect based on how the display mode of the hold display changes or is maintained (display mode change pattern of the hold display). Can be determined.

  Further, in this embodiment, the hold notice effect can be executed in the first hold display in the low base state, and the hold notice effect can be executed in the second hold display in the high base state. Accordingly, in the low base state, it is determined whether or not to execute the specific effect for each of the first hold display, and in the high base state, whether or not to execute the specific effect for each of the second hold display To decide. That is, a specific effect may be simultaneously executed for a plurality of hold displays. On the other hand, when it is desired to clarify the target of the specific effect, the specific effect may be executed for one hold display. In this case, for example, the specific effect may be preferentially executed with respect to the hold display whose display mode changes. By doing so, despite the fact that the specific effect of the failure mode is executed for one hold display, the display mode of the other hold display that is not the target of the specific effect changes, and the effect is not engaged. It is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

  Whether the display mode of the hold display changes may be specified from the display mode change pattern stored in the winning command buffer shown in FIG. 15 and its hold display number. For example, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the display mode change pattern PT4-3-06 (see FIG. 20C) is stored in the hold display number 2, the display mode of the hold display (display) In the case where it is specified that “blue” is maintained (blue → blue) and the display mode change pattern PT4-4-29 (see FIG. 21) is stored in the hold display number 4, the display is held. Is specified to change from “white” to “blue” (white → blue). For other hold display numbers, it is specified that “white” is maintained as the display mode (display color) of the hold display (white → white).

  As shown in FIG. 23, when the display mode (display color) of the hold display is maintained (for example, “white → white”, etc.), it is determined to execute the specific effect of the failure mode, When the display mode (display color) changes (for example, “white → blue” or the like), it is determined to execute the specific effect of the successful mode. When the display mode (display color) of the hold display changes, the production mode of the successful mode of the specific production may be changed according to the number of stages that change. By doing in this way, a player comes to expect more that a specific production is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23, the specific effect is more easily executed when the display mode (display color) of the hold display changes than when it does not change. For example, when the display mode is maintained as “white”, the execution ratio of the specific effect is 3%, whereas when the display mode changes from “white” to “blue”, the execution of the specific effect is performed. The ratio is 30%. When the display mode is maintained as “blue”, the execution ratio of the specific effect is 5%, whereas when the display mode changes from “blue” to “green”, the execution of the specific effect is performed. The ratio is 50%. When the display mode is maintained as “green”, the execution ratio of the specific effect is 0%, whereas when the display mode changes from “green” to “red”, the execution of the specific effect is performed. The ratio is 70%. With such a setting, it is possible to suggest to the player that the display mode of the hold display changes by executing the specific effect.

  Further, when the display mode of the hold display changes in three steps, the ratio of executing the specific effect is higher than the case where the display mode of the hold display changes in two steps, and when the display mode of the hold display changes in two steps The ratio at which the specific performance is executed is higher than that.

  In this embodiment, the big hit reliability increases stepwise in the order of “white” → “blue” → “green” → “red”. In particular, the display mode of “red” is a big hit determination stage in which it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”. When the display mode of “green”, which is the stage immediately before the big hit determination stage, is maintained as “green”, the specific effect is not executed. That is, when the specific effect is executed when the display mode is “green”, the display mode always changes to “red”. In other words, when the display mode is “green”, which is the stage immediately before the big hit determination stage, the specific effect of the failure mode is not executed. As shown in FIG. 19, the display mode of “red”, which is the big hit determination stage, is a display mode with a high rare value (most difficult to appear) that only appears 10% of the “big hit”. In addition, the stage immediately before that is most easily selected at the time of “big hit” (50% at “big hit (16R)”, 60% at “big hit (surprise)”), so that the player has already We expect to be a big hit to some extent. Nevertheless, if the specific effect of the failure mode is executed, there is a possibility that the player's sense of expectation may be impaired despite the specific effect being executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the stage of the hold display (hold notice effect) is greater than or equal to a predetermined stage (here, “green” immediately before the big hit decision stage) and less than the big hit decision stage (“red”) Therefore, the specific effect of the failure mode is not executed (only the specific effect of the successful mode can be executed), so that the player's expectation is lost and the interest of the game is prevented from deteriorating. .

  Further, when the reserved notice effect (predetermined effect) is a predetermined stage advantageous for the player below the big hit determination stage, executing the specific effect in the failure mode indicates that the player has a further upper stage. . As a result, the player may not be expected at a predetermined stage. In addition, the effect of informing that a big hit such as a big hit decision stage is generally a rare value production, and such an attempt is made to increase the frequency of execution of an effect that develops to such a stage. Many of the productions were unsuccessful, and there was a risk of lowering the player's interest. On the other hand, in the present invention, the stage of the hold display (pending notice effect) is greater than or equal to the predetermined stage (here, “green” immediately before the jackpot determination stage) and less than the jackpot determination stage (“red”). Therefore, the specific effect of the failure mode is not executed, so that the player's expectation is lost and the interest of the game is prevented from deteriorating.

  In this embodiment, the predetermined stage is “green” one stage before the big hit determination stage in the holding notice effect, but at least it becomes super reach or any one (small hit, big hit). It may be in the “blue” stage where this is confirmed. In other words, the predetermined stage may be a stage that is less than the big hit determination stage and shows some advantage (the player has a sense of expectation). For example, although it is not provided in this embodiment, a stage of a predetermined effect that indicates that it is controlled in a state advantageous to the player, such as a hold notice effect, is, for example, (1) reach determination stage (2 ) Super reach determination stage (3) Big hit high expectation stage such as certain super reach is likely to occur (4) Big hit determination stage, any of (1) ~ (3) The stage can be a predetermined stage. For example, in a predetermined stage of any one of (1) to (3), when a specific stage effect is performed that suggests that the stage of the predetermined stage shifts to the next or higher stage (speaking), it is always a successful mode and the next stage or higher. It is sufficient to shift to the stage. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player's sense of expectation from being impaired by executing the specific effect of the failure mode and to reduce the interest of the game. Further, the predetermined stage may be any stage advantageous for the player other than the above (1) to (3).

  In addition, when changing the production mode of the specific production according to the number of stages to change, the specific production of the production mode that suggests changing from the predetermined stage to the jackpot determination stage (for example, “blue” → “red”) is a failure mode. It is only necessary to prevent it.

  After executing the process of step S752, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the specific effect is executed based on the determination result of step S752 (step S753).

  When it is determined in step S753 that the specific effect is executed (step S753; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the specific effect pattern (step S754). In the process of step S754, when there is execution of the specific effect of the success mode, the effect control CPU 120 generates numerical data indicating the random value for determining the specific effect pattern updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, for example. Depending on the color of the reserved display pattern after the change by reading and referring to the specific effect pattern determination table of the successful mode stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, any one of a plurality of types of specific effect patterns Just decide. On the other hand, when there is execution of the specific effect of the failure mode, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the numerical data indicating the random value in the same manner, and stores the specific effect pattern determination table of the failure mode prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121. What is necessary is just to determine in any one of multiple types of specific production patterns by referring.

  FIG. 24 shows a configuration example of the specific effect pattern determination table of the success mode. As shown in FIG. 24, in the specific effect pattern determination table of the successful mode, for example, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value is “red”, “blue” or “green” ”Are assigned to the specific performance patterns“ SPT1-A1 ”to“ SPT1-B2 ”or“ SPT2-A1 ”to“ SPT2-B2 ”. The specific effect patterns “SPT1-A1” and “SPT2-A1” are the effect patterns of the specific effect of the successful mode in which the effect images of two shooting stars are displayed toward the hold display. The specific effect patterns “SPT1-A2” and “SPT2-A2” are specific effect effect patterns in a successful mode in which an effect image of one shooting star is displayed toward the hold display. The specific effect patterns “SPT1-B1” and “SPT2-B1” are the effect patterns of the specific effect of the successful mode in which the effect images of two meteorites are displayed toward the hold display. The specific effect patterns “SPT1-B2” and “SPT2-B2” are specific effect effect patterns in a successful mode in which an effect image of one meteorite is displayed toward the hold display. The determination ratio of the specific effect pattern of the successful mode will be described later.

  FIG. 25 shows a configuration example of the specific effect pattern determination table of the failure mode. As shown in FIG. 25, in the specific effect pattern determination table of the failure mode, for example, a numerical value to be compared with the random value is assigned to the specific effect patterns “SPT3-A1” to “SPT3-B2”. The specific effect pattern “SPT3-A1” is an effect pattern of the specific effect in the failure mode in which the effect images of two shooting stars are displayed toward the hold display. The specific effect pattern “SPT3-A2” is an effect pattern of a specific effect in a failure mode in which an effect image of one shooting star is displayed toward the hold display. The specific effect pattern “SPT3-B1” is a specific effect effect pattern in a failure mode in which two effect images of meteorites are displayed toward the hold display. The specific effect pattern “SPT3-B2” is an effect pattern of a specific effect in a failure mode in which an effect image of one meteorite is displayed toward the hold display. Since the specific effect patterns “SPT3-A1” to “SPT3-B2” are the specific effect patterns of the failure mode, when the specific effect is executed based on these specific effect patterns, the color of the hold display symbol Does not change. The determination ratio of the specific effect pattern of the failure mode will be described later.

  After executing the process of step S754, the CPU 120 for effect control performs setting for executing the specific effect when the hold display is shifted (step S755). In step S755, for example, a specific effect execution flag indicating that the specific effect is to be executed is set in an on state in association with the hold display determined to execute the specific effect. Moreover, what is necessary is just to memorize | store the production | presentation aspect of the specific production to perform.

  After executing the process of step S755, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not to display the reserved display symbol that is the target of the specific effect as an animation, and an animation effect pattern when displaying the animation as an animation (step S756).

  Here, in this embodiment, the CPU 120 for effect control can display the hold display symbol and the active display symbol by animation. Specifically, if the specific effect is not being executed, the effect control CPU 120 displays all the hold display symbols in a predetermined animation such as a plunging animation. In addition, even when the specific effect is being executed, the hold display symbols other than the hold display symbol that is the target of the specific effect are, for example, a predetermined animation such as a pluriple animation, as in the case where the specific effect is not being executed. indicate. On the other hand, with respect to the hold display symbol that is the target of the specific effect during the execution of the specific effect, the display with a predetermined animation is restricted. Here, restricting the display with a predetermined animation is not limited to displaying with a predetermined animation. Displaying with an animation having a mode different from the predetermined animation, even if the display is performed with the predetermined animation Or by hiding it with a movable member to make it unrecognizable or difficult to recognize that it is displayed in a predetermined animation, and not to display it in the first place. Moreover, in this embodiment, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the on-hold display symbol whose color has changed due to the specific effect as an animation having a different aspect depending on the color after the change. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the active display symbol with a specific animation such as, for example, glittering.

  In step S756, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining an animation effect pattern that is updated by, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and the animation prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121. By referring to the effect pattern determination table or the like, it is only necessary to determine whether or not to display the reserved display design subject to the specific effect during the execution of the specific effect and the animation effect pattern in the case of displaying the animation. In the animation effect pattern determination table, for example, the numerical value to be compared with the random value is specified by the specific effect pattern determined in step S754 as the presence / absence of animation display and the determination result of the animation effect pattern in the case of displaying the animation. It is only necessary to be assigned according to the type of specific effect to be performed. In this embodiment, for example, “APT1” to “APT3” are set as animation production patterns in the case of displaying an animation.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 uses the specific effect pattern “SPT1-A1”, “SPT1-A2”, “SPT2-A1”, in which the effect image of the shooting star is displayed in step S754. When it is determined as “SPT2-A2”, the type of the specific effect is specified as “specific effect A”. On the other hand, in step S754, the specific effect pattern is determined to be one of the specific effect patterns “SPT1-B1”, “SPT1-B2”, “SPT2-B1”, and “SPT2-B2” in which the meteorite effect image is displayed. In such a case, the type of the specific effect is specified as “specific effect B”.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets the animation effect pattern determination table as a use table, and determines the animation effect pattern based on the random value and the type of the specific effect specified by the specific effect pattern determined in step S754. By referring to the table, “no animation effect (stationary)”, animation effect pattern APT1 “expand / contract”, and animation effect pattern APT2 “bounce” assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value according to the type of specific effect. Alternatively, the animation production pattern “rotate” may be determined.

  FIG. 26 shows a configuration example of the animation effect pattern determination table during execution of the specific effect of the success mode. In the animation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 26, for example, depending on whether the type of the specific effect is “specific effect A” or “specific effect B”, it is compared with a random value for determining the animation effect pattern. The numerical value is “no animation effect (still)” not displayed in animation, the animation effect pattern APT1 “expands / contracts”, the animation effect pattern APT2 “bouncing”, or the animation effect which is the animation display mode of the hold display symbol when displaying in animation The pattern APT3 “rotate” is assigned to the determination result. The animation effect pattern “APT1” is an effect pattern of an animation effect that is displayed as an animation in which the target hold display symbol is expanded and contracted during execution of the specific effect A. The animation effect pattern “APT2” is an effect pattern of an animation effect displayed as an animation in which the target hold display symbol jumps during execution of the specific effect A or the specific effect B. The animation effect pattern “APT3” is an effect pattern of an animation effect displayed as an animation in which the target hold display symbol is rotated during execution of the specific effect B. The determination ratio of the animation effect pattern during the execution of the specific effect of the successful mode will be described later.

  FIG. 27 shows a configuration example of the animation effect pattern determination table during execution of the specific effect of the failure mode. In the animation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27, for example, depending on whether the type of the specific effect is “specific effect A” or “specific effect B”, it is compared with a random value for determining the animation effect pattern. The numerical value is “no animation effect (still)” not displayed in animation, the animation effect pattern APT1 “expands / contracts”, the animation effect pattern APT2 “bouncing”, or the animation effect which is the animation display mode of the hold display symbol when displaying in animation It is assigned to the determination result of the pattern APT3 “Rotate”. The animation effect pattern “APT1” is an effect pattern of an animation effect that is displayed as an animation in which the target hold display symbol is expanded and contracted during execution of the specific effect A. The animation effect pattern “APT2” is an effect pattern of an animation effect displayed as an animation in which the target hold display symbol jumps during execution of the specific effect A or the specific effect B. The animation effect pattern “APT3” is an effect pattern of an animation effect displayed as an animation in which the target hold display symbol is rotated during execution of the specific effect B. The determination ratio of the animation effect pattern during execution of the specific effect of the failure mode will be described later.

  After the process of step S756, when it is determined in step S751 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S751; NO), or when it is determined in step S753 that the specific effect is not executed. (Step S753; NO), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the color of the hold display changes (Step S757). Whether the color of the hold display changes may be specified from the display mode change pattern stored in the winning command buffer shown in FIG. 15 and the hold display number. For example, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the display mode change pattern PT4-3-06 is stored in the hold display number 2, it is specified that the color of the hold display is maintained to be “blue”. When the display mode change pattern PT4-4-29 is stored in the hold display number 4, it is specified that the color of the hold display changes from “white” to “blue”. For other hold display numbers, it is specified that the color of the hold display is maintained as “white”.

  When it is determined in step S757 that the color of the hold display does not change (step S757; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the specific effect setting process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S757 that the color of the hold display changes (step S757; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines an animation effect pattern for displaying the hold display symbol whose color has changed in animation. (Step S758), the specific effect setting process ends.

  In step S758, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the color after the change of the hold display symbol determined in step S503 of FIG. 18 is “blue”, “green”, or “red”. The animation effect pattern in the case of displaying the suspended display design whose color has changed by animation is determined. In this embodiment, when the color after the change of the hold display symbol determined in step S503 in FIG. 18 is “blue”, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hold display symbol whose color has changed as “wave”. The animation production effect pattern to be displayed with the animation is determined. In addition, when the color after the change of the hold display symbol determined in step S503 of FIG. 18 is “green”, the effect pattern of the animation effect that displays the hold display symbol whose color has changed with the animation of “leaves” To decide. In addition, when the color after the change of the hold display symbol determined in step S503 in FIG. 18 is “red”, the changed hold display symbol is determined as an effect pattern of an animation effect that displays the animation of “fire”. To do.

  Here, the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern of the success mode shown in FIG. 24 and the specific effect pattern of the failure mode shown in FIG. 25 will be described.

  As shown in the specific effect pattern determination table of the successful mode of FIG. 24, when the color of the hold display symbol after the change is “red”, the specification of the specific effect for displaying the effect images of the two shooting stars toward the hold display Comparing the determination ratio of the effect pattern “SPT1-A1” with the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern “SPT1-B1” of the specific effect that displays the effect images of the two meteorites toward the hold display, “SPT1-A1” The decision rate of "is higher. On the other hand, the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern “SPT1-A2” of the specific effect that displays the effect image of one shooting star toward the hold display and the specification of the specific effect that displays the effect image of one meteorite toward the hold display Comparing the determination ratio of the production pattern “SPT1-B2”, the determination ratio of “SPT1-B2” is higher.

  Further, when the color of the hold display pattern after the change is “blue”, the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern “SPT2-A1” of the specific effect that displays the effect images of the two shooting stars toward the hold display, and the hold display Compared with the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern “SPT2-B1” of the specific effect that displays the effect images of the two meteorites toward the, the determination ratio of “SPT2-A1” is higher. On the other hand, the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern “SPT2-A2” of the specific effect that displays the effect image of one shooting star toward the hold display and the specification of the specific effect that displays the effect image of one meteorite toward the hold display Comparing the determination ratio of the production pattern “SPT2-B2”, the determination ratio of “SPT2-B2” is higher.

  As shown in the specific effect pattern determination table of the failure mode in FIG. 25, the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern “SPT3-A1” of the specific effect that displays the effect images of the two shooting stars toward the hold display, and toward the hold display. When comparing the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern “SPT3-B1” of the specific effect displaying the effect images of the two meteorites, the determination ratio of “SPT3-B1” is higher. On the other hand, the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern “SPT3-A2” of the specific effect that displays the effect image of one shooting star toward the hold display and the specification of the specific effect that displays the effect image of one meteorite toward the hold display When the performance pattern “SPT3-B2” is compared, the determination ratio of “SPT3-A2” is higher.

  With such a determination ratio, in the case of a mode in which two effect images are displayed toward the hold display in a specific effect, the hold display design changes when the displayed effect image is a shooting star rather than a meteorite. Expectation to be higher. On the other hand, when one effect image is displayed toward the hold display in the specific effect, the expectation that the color of the hold display symbol changes is higher when the displayed effect image is a meteorite than when it is a shooting star. Become.

  For example, when a specific effect for displaying two shooting star effect images toward the hold display is executed, and the rate of change of the color of the hold display symbol is 70%, the expected change is 70%. Become. When the specific effect of displaying the effect image of two meteorites is executed toward the hold display, if the ratio of the change in the color of the hold display symbol is 30%, the expected change is 30%. In addition, when a specific effect for displaying an effect image of one shooting star is executed toward the hold display, if the rate of change in the color of the hold display symbol is 30%, the expected change is 30%. Become. When the specific effect of displaying the effect image of one meteorite is executed toward the hold display, if the ratio of the change in the color of the hold display symbol is 70%, the expected change is 70%. As described above, the specific effect is an effect in which the degree of expectation that the color of the reserved display symbol changes is reversed depending on the combination of the effect image such as shooting star or meteorite and the number such as two or one. In other words, when the specific effect is executed by the shooting star and when the specific effect is executed by the meteorite, the expectation that the color of the hold display symbol changes by the aspect of displaying the two effect images and the one effect image are displayed. The degree of expectation that the color of the on-hold display symbol will change is reversed.

  In addition, it is not limited to the above-described combination relationship that the degree of expectation that the color of the reserved display symbol changes is reversed. For example, in the case of a mode in which two effect images are displayed in a specific effect, when the displayed effect image is a meteorite than when it is a shooting star, the expectation that the color of the reserved display symbol will be higher, In the case of a mode in which one effect image is displayed in the specific effect, when the displayed effect image is a shooting star than when it is a meteorite, the degree of expectation that the color of the reserved display symbol may be higher. In addition, when a shooting star is displayed in the specific effect, the expectation that the color of the reserved display symbol changes is higher in the mode of displaying two shooting stars than in the mode of displaying one shooting star. When meteorites appear, the expectation that the color of the reserved display symbol changes may be higher in the mode of displaying one meteorite than in the mode of displaying two meteorites.

  Further, as shown in the specific effect pattern determination table of the successful mode of FIG. 24, when the color of the hold display symbol after the change is “red”, the specific effect pattern of the specific effect (type A) including “shooting star” is displayed. Comparing the determination ratio with the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern of the specific effect (type B) including “Meteorite”, the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern of type A is higher. On the other hand, when the color of the reserved display pattern after the change is “blue”, the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern of the specific effect (type A) including “shooting star” and the specific effect (type B) including “meteorite” When the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern is compared, the determination ratio of the type B specific effect pattern is higher.

  With such a determination ratio, when a shooting star is displayed in a specific effect, the ratio at which the color of the reserved display symbol changes to “red” is higher than when a meteorite is displayed. On the other hand, when the meteorite is displayed in the specific effect, the rate at which the color of the hold display symbol changes to “blue” is higher than when the shooting star is displayed. In this way, as the specific effect, the color of the hold display symbol may be changed to a color for notifying the big hit expectation such as “blue” or “red” at a different rate depending on the type of effect image. In addition, “the ratio that varies depending on the type of effect image” includes the ratio that the color of the hold display symbol changes to “red” when a shooting star is displayed, and the color of the hold display symbol that displays a meteorite The ratio of changing to “red” includes 70% and 30%, 80% and 20%, and 100% and 0%. These may be realized by a table determination ratio or the like.

  For example, when a shooting star is displayed in a specific effect, the ratio of the color of the reserved display symbol to “blue” is higher than when a meteorite is displayed, whereas when a meteorite is displayed in a specific effect. May have a higher rate of change of the color of the reserved display symbol to “red” than when a shooting star is displayed. Also, in the case of a mode in which two effect images are displayed in the specific effect, the ratio of the color of the held display symbol to “red” is higher than in the case of a mode in which one effect image is displayed. In the aspect of displaying one effect image in the effect, the ratio at which the color of the reserved display symbol changes to “blue” may be higher than in the case of displaying two effect images.

  In addition, two effect images are displayed in the specific effect according to the determination ratio shown in the specific effect pattern determination table of the successful mode in FIG. 24, for example, when the color of the hold display symbol after the change is “red”. In the case of the aspect, when the displayed effect image is a shooting star than when it is a meteorite, the degree of expectation that the color of the reserved display symbol changes to “red” becomes higher. On the other hand, in the case of a mode in which one effect image is displayed in the specific effect, when the displayed effect image is more meteorite than when it is a shooting star, there is an expectation that the color of the reserved display symbol will change to “red”. Get higher.

  For example, when the specific effect of displaying the effect image of two shooting stars toward the hold display is executed, when the ratio of the color of the hold display symbol to “red” is 70%, the display result expectation is That would be 70%. When a specific effect that displays two meteorite effect images toward the hold display is executed, if the ratio of the color of the hold display symbol to “red” is 30%, the display result expectation is 30%. It turns out that. In addition, when a specific effect that displays an effect image of one shooting star toward the hold display is executed, if the ratio of the color of the hold display symbol to “red” is 30%, the display result expectation is That would be 30%. When the specific effect of displaying the effect image of one meteorite toward the hold display is executed, when the ratio of the color of the hold display symbol to “red” is 70%, the display result expectation is 70%. It turns out that. As described above, the specific effect is an effect in which the display result expectation is reversed depending on the combination of the effect image such as shooting star or meteorite and the number such as two or one. In other words, when the specific effect is executed by shooting stars and when the specific effect is executed by meteorite, the expectation degree of jackpot and the one effect image after the change of the color of the reserved display pattern in the mode of displaying the two effect images are displayed. The expected value of jackpot after the change of the color of the hold display symbol according to the mode is reversed.

  In addition, it is not limited to the above-mentioned combination relationship that the big hit expectation degree is reversed. For example, in the case of displaying two effect images in a specific effect, when the displayed effect image is a meteorite than when it is a shooting star, the degree of expectation that the color of the reserved display symbol will change to “red” is increased. On the other hand, in the case of a mode in which a single effect image is displayed in a specific effect, the expected display color changes to “red” when the displayed effect image is a shooting star rather than a meteorite. The degree may be higher. In addition, when a shooting star is displayed in a specific effect, the degree of expectation that the color of the reserved display symbol changes to “red” is higher in the mode of displaying two shooting stars than in the mode of displaying one shooting star. On the other hand, when a meteorite is displayed in a specific effect, the degree of expectation that the color of the reserved display symbol changes to “red” is higher in the mode of displaying one meteorite than the mode of displaying two meteorites. May be.

  In addition, as shown in the specific effect pattern determination table of the failure mode in FIG. 25, the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern of the specific effect (type A) including “shooting star” and the specific effect (type B) including “meteorite”. When the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern is compared, the determination ratio of the type B specific effect pattern is higher. Therefore, when executing the specific effect of the failure mode, the ratio of executing the specific effect of type B is high, and the ratio of executing the specific effect of type A is low. With such a determination ratio, when a shooting star is displayed in a specific effect, the ratio at which the color of the hold display symbol changes without being in a failure mode is higher than when a meteorite is displayed. In this way, as the specific effect, the color of the hold display symbol may be changed at a different rate depending on the type of effect image. In addition, “the ratio that varies depending on the type of effect image” includes the ratio at which the color of the hold display symbol changes when a shooting star is displayed and the rate at which the color of the hold display symbol changes when a meteorite is displayed. In addition to the case of 70% and 30%, the case of 80% and 20%, the case of 100% and 0%, etc. are included. These may be realized by a table determination ratio or the like.

  For example, when a meteorite is displayed in a specific effect, the rate at which the color of the held display symbol changes may be higher than when a shooting star is displayed, without causing a failure mode. Moreover, in the case of the aspect which displays two effect images in a specific effect, the ratio that the color of a hold display symbol changes without becoming a failure aspect becomes higher than the case of the aspect which displays one effect image. Also good.

  Next, the animation production pattern during execution of the specific production of the successful mode shown in FIG. 26 and the determination ratio of the animation production pattern during execution of the specific production of the failure mode shown in FIG. 27 will be described.

  As shown in the animation effect pattern determination table during execution of the specific effect of the successful mode in FIG. 26, when the type of the specific effect of the successful mode is “specific effect A”, the target during the execution of the specific effect A of the successful mode An animation effect pattern APT1 “expands / contracts” that displays a target's hold display symbol during the execution of the specific effect A of the successful mode and a determination ratio of “no animation effect (still)” that does not display the hold display symbol of And the determination ratio determined to be one of the animation performance pattern APT2 “jump” and the determination ratio determined to one of the animation performance pattern APT1 “stretch” and the animation performance pattern APT2 “jump” It is high.

  In addition, when the type of the specific effect in the success mode is “specific effect B”, the determination ratio of “no animation effect (still)” that does not display the target hold display symbol in the animation during the execution of the specific effect B in the successful mode And the determination ratio determined as one of the animation effect pattern APT3 “rotate” and the animation effect pattern APT2 “bounce” that displays the target hold display symbol in the animation during execution of the specific effect B of the successful mode Then, the determination ratio determined as either the animation effect pattern APT3 “rotate” or the animation effect pattern APT2 “jump” is higher.

  As shown in the animation effect pattern determination table during execution of the specific effect of the failure mode in FIG. 27, when the type of the specific effect of the failure mode is “specific effect A”, the target during the execution of the specific effect A of the failure mode An animation effect pattern APT1 “expands / contracts” that displays the animation of the target's hold display symbol during execution of the specific effect A of the failure mode and the determination ratio of “no animation effect (still)” that does not display the hold display symbol of And the determination ratio determined to be “no animation effect (still)” is higher when compared with the determination ratio determined to one of the animation effect pattern APT2 “bounce”.

  In addition, when the type of the specific effect in the failure mode is “specific effect B”, the determination ratio of “no animation effect (still)” that does not display the target hold display symbol during execution of the specific effect B in the failure mode And the determination ratio determined as one of the animation effect pattern APT3 “rotate” and the animation effect pattern APT2 “bounce” that displays the target hold display symbol in animation while executing the specific effect B of the failure mode Then, the determination ratio determined as “no animation production (still)” is higher.

  With such a determination ratio, when a specific effect is executed, the degree of expectation that the color of the hold display symbol will change when the target hold display symbol is displayed as an animation rather than when it is displayed as an animation. Becomes higher.

  Further, as shown in the animation effect pattern determination table during execution of the specific effect of the successful mode in FIG. 26, when the type of the specific effect of the successful mode is “specific effect A”, the specific effect A of the successful mode is being executed. As the animation production pattern for displaying the target hold display pattern in the animation in the animation production pattern APT1 “stretch” is compared with the decision percentage decided to the animation production pattern APT2 “jump”, The determination ratio determined to be the animation effect pattern APT1 “expand / contract” is higher.

  In addition, when the type of the specific effect of the success mode is “specific effect B”, the animation effect pattern APT3 “Rotation” is used as an animation effect pattern for displaying the target hold display symbol during the execution of the specific effect B of the successful mode. When the determination ratio determined to “Yes” is compared with the determination ratio determined to the animation performance pattern APT2 “Bouncing”, the determination ratio determined to “Rotate” the animation performance pattern APT3 is higher.

  As shown in the animation effect pattern determination table during execution of the specific effect of the failure mode in FIG. 27, when the type of the specific effect of the failure mode is “specific effect A”, the target during the execution of the specific effect A of the failure mode As an animation effect pattern for displaying the reserved display pattern of the animation as an animation effect, the animation effect pattern APT1 is determined to be “stretched” and the determination rate determined to be the animation effect pattern APT2 “jump” is compared. The determination ratio determined by the pattern APT2 “jump” is higher.

  In addition, when the type of the specific effect in the failure mode is “specific effect B”, the animation effect pattern APT3 “Rotation” is used as an animation effect pattern for displaying the target hold display symbol in the animation while the specific effect B in the failure mode is being executed. Comparing the determination ratio determined to “Yes” and the determination ratio determined to the animation performance pattern APT2 “Bouncing”, the determination ratio determined to the animation performance pattern APT2 “Bouncing” is higher.

  Here, the animation effect pattern APT1 “expands / contracts” is an animation effect pattern that can be determined only when the type of the specific effect is “specific effect A”, and the type of the specific effect is “specific effect B”. Is not selected. That is, the animation effect pattern APT1 “expands and contracts” is an animation effect pattern dedicated to the specific effect A. Similarly, the animation effect pattern APT3 “rotate” is an animation effect pattern that can be determined only when the specific effect type is “specific effect B”, and the specific effect type is “specific effect A”. Is not selected. That is, the animation effect pattern APT3 “rotate” is an animation effect pattern dedicated to the specific effect B. On the other hand, the animation effect pattern APT2 “bounce” is an animation effect pattern that can be determined regardless of the type of the specific effect. That is, the animation effect pattern APT2 “bounce” is an animation effect pattern common to the specific effects A and B.

  When a specific effect is executed with such a determination ratio, the target hold display symbol is displayed with an animation dedicated to the specific effect, rather than when the target hold display symbol is displayed with an animation common to the specific effect. The higher the degree of expectation that the color of the reserved display symbol will change.

  In addition, as shown in the animation effect pattern determination table during execution of the specific effect of the successful mode in FIG. 26, when the specific effect type of the successful mode is “specific effect A”, the specific effect A of the successful mode is being executed. As the animation production pattern for displaying the target hold display symbol in the animation, the animation production pattern APT1 is determined to be “expanded” and the success type is “specific production B”. When the ratio of the animation effect pattern APT3 determined to “rotate” is compared with the animation effect pattern APT3 “rotate” as an animation effect pattern in which the target hold display symbol is displayed as an animation during the execution of the specific effect B of the aspect, the animation effect pattern APT1 “expands / contracts” The decision rate determined by It is higher.

  As shown in the animation effect pattern determination table during execution of the specific effect of the failure mode in FIG. 27, the target during execution of the specific effect A of the failure mode when the type of the specific effect of the failure mode is “specific effect A”. As the animation production pattern for displaying the reserved display design of the animation, the determination ratio of the animation production pattern APT1 “expand / contract” and the type of the production type of the failure mode are “specific production B”. When the ratio of the animation effect pattern APT3 determined to “rotate” is compared with the animation effect pattern APT3 “rotate” as the animation effect pattern for displaying the target hold display symbol during the execution of the specific effect B, the animation effect pattern APT3 “rotate” is obtained. The decision rate to be decided is higher You have me.

  Due to such a determination ratio, when the target hold display symbol is displayed with an animation dedicated to the specific effect, the target hold display is more effective than when the target hold display symbol is displayed with the animation dedicated to the specific effect B. When the symbol is displayed as an animation dedicated to the specific effect A, the degree of expectation that the color of the reserved display symbol changes is higher.

  In addition, as shown in the animation effect pattern determination table during execution of the specific effect of the successful mode in FIG. 26, when the specific effect type of the successful mode is “specific effect A”, the specific effect A of the successful mode is being executed. As the animation production pattern for displaying the target hold display symbol in the animation as the animation production pattern, the decision ratio determined to be the animation production pattern APT2 “bounce” and the success mode when the type of the specific production of the success mode is “specific production B” As the animation production pattern for displaying the target hold display symbol during execution of the specific production B as an animation production pattern, the animation production pattern APT2 “bounce” is compared with the determined ratio, and the specific production type of the success mode is “ If it is “specific production A”, the animation production pattern If the decision rate, which is determined to down APT2 "bouncing" is high.

  As shown in the animation effect pattern determination table during execution of the specific effect of the failure mode in FIG. 27, the target during execution of the specific effect A of the failure mode when the type of the specific effect of the failure mode is “specific effect A”. As the animation production pattern for displaying the reserved display pattern of the animation as an animation production pattern, the failure ratio is specified when the decision ratio of the animation production pattern APT2 “bounce” and the type of the production type of the failure mode is “specific production B”. When the ratio of the animation effect pattern APT2 “jump” is determined as the animation effect pattern for displaying the target hold display symbol in the execution of the effect B as an animation, the specific effect type of the failure mode is “specific effect” Animation production pattern A when “B” If the decision rate, which is determined to T2 "bouncing" is high.

  With such a determination ratio, when the target hold display symbol is displayed with an animation common to a specific effect, the type of the specific effect is “specific effect” rather than when the type of the specific effect is “specific effect B”. When “A”, the degree of expectation that the color of the reserved display symbol changes is higher.

  In this embodiment, the specific effect setting process (step S559) is executed in the variable display start setting process (when variable display is started) shown in FIG. It was determined whether or not to execute a specific effect, and settings were made to execute it when it was executed. However, at an arbitrary timing after the display mode of the hold display is determined in step S503 shown in FIG. 18, whether or not to execute the specific effect for each hold display, the execution timing when executing (whether the mode is a success mode or failure) Or at least a part of an effect mode in the case of execution may be determined. In this case, based on the determination result, a process for actually executing a specific effect (such as selection of an effect control pattern) may be executed in steps S559 and S560 in FIG. Even in this case, when the on-hold notice effect (predetermined effect) is a predetermined stage that is advantageous for the player below the jackpot finalizing stage, control is performed so that the specific effect of the failure mode is not executed.

  For example, after determining the display mode of the hold display in step S503 shown in FIG. 18, the presence / absence of execution of the specific effect and the execution timing may be determined based on the determined display mode change pattern. And in step S559 of FIG. 21, you may make it select whether it is set as a success mode or a failure mode with reference to the determination result.

  Returning to the description of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 21, after performing step S559, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the effect control pattern to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S560). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects and uses one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (special-fluctuation effect control patterns) corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern determination result designation command. Set as a pattern. In addition, the production control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of production control patterns (pending display change patterns) prepared in response to the execution setting of the holding display change effect by the holding display setting process in step S161, and uses pattern Set as. If it is determined in step S559 that the specific effect is to be executed, one of the effect control patterns (specific effect control pattern) corresponding to the execution of the specific effect is selected and set as the use pattern.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S560, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, an effect provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern determination result specifying command. An initial value of the control process timer is set (step S561). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like on the display screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step S562). At this time, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, outputs the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (the effect control pattern at the time of special figure fluctuation) determined in the process of step S559 to the VDP of the display control unit 123. , Etc., to start the variation of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5. Just do it.

  After the process of step S562, the CPU 120 for effect control executes a hold display operation control process (step S563).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the hold display operation control process executed in step S563 of FIG. When the hold display operation control process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the specific effect is executed based on the determination result of step S752 of FIG. 22 (step S121).

  When it is determined in step S121 that the specific effect is executed (step S121; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes a specific effect operation control process for executing the specific effect (step S122).

  After executing the process of step S122 or when it is determined in step S121 that the specific effect is not executed (step S121; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the received change specifying command is the second change start specifying command. It is determined whether or not (step S123). Whether or not the production control CPU 120 has received the second variation start designation command, for example, by referring to which of the first variation start designation command reception flag or the second variation start designation command reception flag is set. Can be determined.

  When it is determined in step S123 that the variation start designation command is not the second variation start designation command, that is, the variation start designation command is the first variation start designation command (step S123; NO), the effect control CPU 120 The first hold display corresponding to the hold display number “1” in the first hold display portion 5HL of the image display device 5 in accordance with the display mode change pattern of the hold display number “1” stored in the command buffer at the first start winning prize. The display color is changed to the display color or the display color is maintained, and the variable display corresponding display unit AHA is displayed as the active display (step S124). The effect control CPU 120 refers to the display mode change pattern stored in the display mode change pattern storage area in the first start winning command buffer shown in FIG. 15A, and corresponds to the hold display number “1”. When the first hold display and the active display are set to different display colors, the display color of the first hold display corresponding to the hold display number “1” is changed and displayed as the active display.

  After executing the processing of step S124, the CPU 120 for effect control corresponds to each of the hold display numbers “2” to “4” other than the hold display number “1” in the first hold display unit 5HL of the image display device 5. In the first hold display, the display color is changed or the display color is maintained according to the display mode change pattern, and the display position is moved to the right one by one (step S125). The effect control CPU 120 refers to the display mode change pattern stored in the display mode change pattern storage area in the first start winning command buffer shown in FIG. May be changed or maintained according to the display mode variation pattern associated with each.

  Subsequently, the stored contents of the hold display number “0” in the first start winning command buffer are erased, and the stored contents corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” are shifted one by one (step S126). . After performing the process of step S126, the CPU 120 for effect control ends the hold display operation control process.

  If it is determined in step S123 that the variation designation command is the second variation designation command (step S123; YES), the effect control CPU 120 has the hold display number “1” stored in the second start winning command buffer. The second hold display corresponding to the hold display number “1” in the second hold display unit 5HR of the image display device 5 is changed in display color or the display color is maintained in accordance with the display mode change pattern. Then, the variable display corresponding display section AHA is displayed as an active display (step S127). The effect control CPU 120 refers to the display mode change pattern stored in the storage region of the change mode change pattern in the second start winning command buffer shown in FIG. 15B, and corresponds to the hold display number “1”. When the second hold display and the active display are set to different display colors, the color of the second hold display corresponding to the hold display number “1” is changed and displayed as the active display.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 displays the second hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers “2” to “4” other than the hold display number “1” in the second hold display unit 5HR of the image display device 5. According to the aspect change pattern, the display color is changed or the display color is maintained, and the display position is moved to the left one by one (step S128). The effect control CPU 120 refers to the display mode change pattern stored in the storage area of the display mode change pattern in the second start winning command buffer shown in FIG. May be changed according to the display mode change pattern associated with each.

  Subsequently, the stored contents of the hold display number “0” in the second start winning command buffer are erased, and the stored contents corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” are shifted one by one (step S129). . After executing the process of step S129, the effect control CPU 120 ends the hold display operation control process.

  After executing the process of step S563, the CPU 120 for effect control updates the value of the effect process flag to “2” that is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S564), and then starts the variable display start setting process. Exit.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect processing executed in step S172 of FIG. When the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 29 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed based on the timer value of the effect control process timer or the like. (Step S801). The effect control CPU 120 updates (for example, subtracts 1) the timer value of the effect control process timer, and when an end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, for example. In addition, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If it is determined in step S801 that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S801). S806). The reach production period may be determined in advance, for example, in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern. When it determines with it being a reach production period (step S806; Yes), CPU120 for production control performs control for performing a reach production (step S807).

  After performing the process of step S807, or when determining that it is not the reach effect period in the process of step S806 (step S806; No), the effect control CPU 120, for example, the effect determined corresponding to the variation pattern Based on the setting in the control pattern and the like, other control is performed to execute effects during variable display including variable display operation of decorative symbols (step 808).

  If it is determined in step S801 that the variable display time has elapsed (step S801; Yes), the presentation control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Then, control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (determined symbol) that is the display result in the variable symbol display (step S809). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined time as a jackpot start designation command reception waiting time (step S811). Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S812).

  After executing any one of the processes in steps S808 and S812, or when determining in step S809 that the symbol confirmation command has not been received (step S809; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs the variable display effect. The process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, an example of the effect image in the case where the hold notice effect is executed will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 30A, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the display screen of the image display device 5, variable display is being executed, and variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display being executed. The active display AH is displayed in the active display area AHA. In addition, on the first hold display portion 5HL, hold displays H1 to H4 corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” are displayed. Among these hold displays H1 to H4, the hold display H2 is displayed in “blue”, and the hold displays H1, H3, and H4 are displayed in a normal manner. Note that the hold display H2 is a hold display based on a hold memory whose variation pattern determination result is PA2-2 (super reach A (losing)), and the hold display H4 has a change pattern determination result of PB1-3 (super reach). It is assumed that the hold display is based on the hold memory that is B (big hit). Further, the hold display H2 and the hold display H4 are set as the notice targets of the hold notice effect, and display mode change patterns PT4-3-06 and PT4-4-29 are set respectively. Further, it is assumed that the second reserved storage number is “0”, and there is no second hold display. At this time, the hold displays H1, H3, and H4 are displayed as animations that shake in response to the display color being “white”. On the other hand, the hold display H2 is displayed as a wave animation corresponding to the display color being “blue”. Further, the active display AH is displayed with a sparkling animation.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 30 (B), the variable display being executed in FIG. 30 (A) is terminated, and the display screen of the image display device 5 loses in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result. With the derivation display of the variable display result, the active display AH displayed in the active display area AHA is erased. At this time, the hold displays H1, H3, and H4 are continuously displayed as a shaking animation corresponding to the display color being “white”. On the other hand, the hold display H2 is continuously displayed as a wave animation in response to the display color being “blue”.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 30C, variable display corresponding to the hold display H1 displayed on the first hold display portion 5HL in FIGS. 30A and 30B is started. An active display AH corresponding to the hold display H1 is newly displayed in the active display area AHA. In the first hold display section 5HL, the hold display H1 is erased (digested), and each of the other hold displays H2 to H4 is moved (shifted) in the direction (right side) of the erased hold display H1. ing. When the hold displays H2 to H4 are moved (shifted), the display colors of the hold displays H2 and H3 are not changed, but the display color of the hold display H4 is changed from “white” according to the display mode change pattern PT4-4-29. It has changed to “blue”. At this time, the hold display H <b> 3 is continuously displayed as an animation that shakes in response to the display color “white”. On the other hand, the hold display H2 is continuously displayed as a wave animation in response to the display color being “blue”. The hold display H4 is displayed as a wave animation in response to the display color changing from “white” to “blue”. In addition, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H1 that has been displayed with the plunging animation is displayed with a sparkling animation corresponding to the active display.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 30D, the variable display corresponding to the hold display H1 being executed in FIG. 30C ends, and the decorative symbol display area 5L is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. In 5C and 5R, the lost symbols are derived and displayed as variable display results. Further, along with the derivation display of the variable display result, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H1 displayed in the active display area AHA is erased. At this time, the hold display H <b> 3 is continuously displayed as an animation that shakes in response to the display color “white”. On the other hand, the hold displays H2 and H4 are continuously displayed as wave animation in response to the display color being “blue”.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 30 (E), variable display corresponding to the hold display H2 displayed on the first hold display portion 5HL is started, and accordingly, the hold display H2 is displayed in the active display area AHA. The corresponding active display AH is newly displayed. When the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H2 is displayed, the display color is changed from “blue” to “green” according to the display mode change pattern PT4-3-06. Further, in the first hold display section 5HL, the hold display H2 is erased (digested), and each of the other hold displays H3 and H4 is moved (shifted) in the direction (right side) of the erased hold display H2. ing. When the hold displays H3 and H4 move (shift), the display color of the hold display H4 changes from “blue” to “green” in accordance with the display mode change pattern PT4-4-29. At this time, the hold display H <b> 3 is continuously displayed as an animation that shakes in response to the display color “white”. On the other hand, the hold display H4 displayed by the wave animation is displayed by the leaf animation corresponding to the change of the display color from “blue” to “green”. The active display AH corresponding to the hold display H2 displayed with the wave animation is displayed with a sparkling animation corresponding to the active display.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 30 (F), on the display screen of the image display device 5, “1” is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, and the super reach A effect is executed. At this time, the hold display H <b> 3 is continuously displayed as an animation that shakes in response to the display color “white”. On the other hand, the hold display H4 is continuously displayed as an animation of leaves in response to the display color being “green”. Further, the active display AH is continuously displayed with a sparkling animation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 30 (G), the variable display in the decorative symbol display area 5C is ended, “2” is stopped and displayed, and a lost symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result. Accordingly, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H2 displayed in the active display area AHA is erased. At this time, the hold display H <b> 3 is continuously displayed as an animation that shakes in response to the display color “white”. On the other hand, the hold display H4 is continuously displayed as an animation of leaves in response to the display color being “green”.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 30H, the variable display corresponding to the hold display H3 displayed on the first hold display portion 5HL is started, and accordingly, the hold display H3 is displayed in the active display area AHA. The corresponding active display AH is newly displayed. Note that there is no change in the display color of the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H3. In the first hold display section 5HL, the hold display H3 is deleted (digested), and the hold display H4 is moved (shifted) in the direction (right side) of the deleted hold display H3. When the hold display H4 is moved (shifted), the display color of the hold display H4 changes from “green” to “red” according to the display mode change pattern PT4-4-29. At this time, the hold display H4 displayed with the leaf animation is displayed with the flame animation in response to the display color changing from “green” to “red”. In addition, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H3 that has been displayed with a plunging animation is displayed with a sparkling animation corresponding to the active display.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 31 (I), the variable display corresponding to the hold display H3 being executed in FIG. 30 (H) is terminated, and the decorative symbol display area 5L is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. In 5C and 5R, the lost symbols are derived and displayed as variable display results. Further, along with the derivation display of the variable display result, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H3 displayed in the active display area AHA is erased. At this time, the hold display H4 is continuously displayed as a flame animation in response to the display color being “red”.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 31 (J), variable display corresponding to the hold display H4 is started, and accordingly, an active display AH corresponding to the hold display H4 is newly displayed in the active display area AHA. Yes. The display color of the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H4 remains “red” according to the display mode change pattern PT4-4-29. On the other hand, in the first hold display portion 5HL, all hold displays are erased (digested). At this time, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H4 displayed with the flame animation is displayed with a sparkling animation corresponding to the active display.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 31 (K), “7” is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the display screen of the image display device 5, and the super reach B effect is executed. At this time, the active display AH is continuously displayed with a sparkling animation.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 31 (L), the variable display in the decorative symbol display area 5C ends, and the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is derived as the variable display result. It is displayed. Further, along with the derivation display of the variable display result, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H4 displayed in the active display area AHA is erased. When the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state which is an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 32, an example of an effect image when the specific effect and the hold notice effect are executed will be described.

  32. The example of the effect image shown in FIG. 32 is a diagram other than the point that the specific effect is executed and the display color of the hold display H4 in FIG. 32C does not change from “white” to “blue”. This is the same as the effect image example shown in FIG.

  When it is determined to execute the specific effect of the specific effect pattern SPT3-B2 “Meteorite × 1” with respect to the hold display H2 of FIG. 32A, as shown in FIG. A specific effect is executed in which one meteorite effect image SS1 flies toward the hold display H2 of the color “blue”. Here, an example is shown in which a specific effect of a failure mode that disappears before one meteorite effect image SS1 hits the hold display H2. At this time, the hold display H <b> 2 displayed with the wave animation is restricted from being displayed with an animation that shakes in response to being a target of the specific effect. Here, an example is shown in which the hold display H2 is displayed as a rotating animation. On the other hand, the hold displays H1, H3, and H4, which are displayed with the Purupuru shaking animation, are continuously displayed with the Purupuru shaking animation in response to the fact that they are not the target of the specific circle effect.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 32C, the hold display H2 is shifted to the right side, but the display color remains “blue”. At this time, the hold display H2 displayed with the animation rotating during the execution of the specific effect is displayed again with the wave animation in response to the fact that the display color has not changed even after the specific effect is completed. ing. On the other hand, the hold displays H3 and H4 are continuously displayed as a shaking animation. In addition, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H1 that has been displayed with the plunging animation is displayed with a sparkling animation corresponding to the active display.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 32E, the display color of the hold display H4 changes from “white” to “green” in accordance with the display mode change pattern PT2-4-07. At this time, the hold display H <b> 3 is continuously displayed with a shaking animation. On the other hand, the hold display H4 displayed with a plunging animation is displayed with a leaf animation corresponding to the change in display color from “white” to “green”. The active display AH corresponding to the hold display H2 displayed with the wave animation is displayed with a sparkling animation corresponding to the active display.

  Then, when it is determined to execute the specific effect of the specific effect pattern SPT1-A1 “shooting star × 2” for the hold display H4 of FIG. 32 (F), as shown in FIG. 32 (G). Then, a specific effect is performed in which two shooting star effect images SS2 fly toward the hold display H4 whose display color is “green”. Here, an example is shown in which a specific effect of a successful mode in which the effect image SS2 of two shooting stars collides with the hold display H4 and changes the display mode of the hold display is executed. At this time, the hold display H <b> 4 displayed with the leaf animation is restricted from being displayed with a trembling animation in response to being the target of the specific effect. Here, an example is shown in which the hold display H4 is displayed with an expanding and contracting animation. On the other hand, the hold display H <b> 3 that was displayed with the Purupuru shaking animation is continuously displayed with the Purupuru shaking animation in response to the fact that it is not the target of the specific circle effect.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (H), the hold display H4 is shifted to the right and the display color is changed to “red”. As described above, when the specific effect is executed for the hold display whose display color is “green”, the specific effect of the successful mode is always executed and the display color is changed to “red”. It has become. At this time, the hold display H4 displayed with an animation that expands and contracts during execution of the specific effect corresponds to the flame animation corresponding to the fact that the specific effect has ended and the display color has changed from “green” to “red”. Is displayed. In addition, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H3 that has been displayed with a plunging animation is displayed with a sparkling animation corresponding to the active display.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, it is possible to perform variable display and control to a big hit gaming state advantageous for the player. And a 1st special figure reservation memory | storage part and a 2nd special figure reservation memory part memorize | store as variable data about the variable display which has not started yet. In addition, the first start prize command buffer and the second start prize command buffer store variable displays that have not yet been started as start prize commands. Further, the production control CPU 120 has a hold corresponding to the hold memory stored in the first special figure storage unit, the second special figure storage unit, the first start winning command buffer, and the second start winning command buffer. Display. Further, the CPU 120 for effect control may control the possibility of being controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponding to the variable display based on the hold memory stored in the first start winning command buffer and the second starting win command buffer. A specific effect suggested by changing the color of the hold display corresponding to the hold storage can be executed. Then, the effect control CPU 120 can display the hold display with a plunging animation, and restricts the display of the hold display that is the target of the specific effect with a plunging animation. In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control changes the display color of the hold display to “big mode”, “white” different from the “normal mode”, and different modes from the normal mode and “white” in the big hit gaming state. Can be displayed in any of the “blue”, “green”, and “red” modes. Then, when changing the color of the hold display to “blue”, “green”, or “red”, the production control CPU 120 is more likely to change from “normal mode” than to change from “white”. The ratio is changed from “blue” to “green” or “red” and from “green” to “red”. Therefore, it is possible to produce an unexpected performance and improve the interest of the game.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 displays a hold display, which is a target of a specific effect, an animation that expands and contracts, a jumping animation, or a rotating animation, which is different from the animation that shakes. Can be displayed. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can display an active display with an animation, and displays it with a sparkling animation that is different from an animation that shakes. Therefore, it can be easily understood that the hold display has become the active display.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hold display whose color has changed due to the specific effect as an animation having a different aspect depending on the color of the hold display after the change. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

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

  In the said embodiment, the specific effect was performed as an effect which suggests that the display mode of a 1st hold display and a 2nd hold display changes. On the other hand, the specific effect may be executed as an effect effect that suggests that the active display changes. In that case, when the specific effect is being executed, the display of the active display with a specific animation may be restricted. For example, when a specific effect is being executed, an animation different from a specific animation such as a glittering animation may be displayed. Or what is necessary is just to make it unrecognizable or difficult to recognize displaying with a predetermined animation by concealing with a production image or a movable member even if it displays with a predetermined animation. Alternatively, it should not be displayed in the first place. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game accompanying the execution of the specific effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, even if the color of the active display is changed to “blue”, “green”, or “red”, the active display is displayed with a specific animation such as glittering. On the other hand, the active display whose color has changed may be displayed in an animation having a different mode depending on the color of the active display after the change. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, if the specific effect is not being executed, all the on-hold displays are displayed as a predetermined animation such as, for example, a shaking animation. In addition, even when the specific effect is being executed, the hold display other than the specific effect target display is displayed with a predetermined animation such as, for example, a purupuru shivering animation, as in the case where the specific effect is not being executed. . On the other hand, as the predetermined animation, a plurality of modes of animation may be prepared. For example, depending on whether the current gaming state is a probable change state or the production mode, a plurality of modes of animation may be used. Any one of the animations may be selected. Even in this case, if the specific effect is not being executed, all the hold displays may be displayed with the selected predetermined animation. Even when the specific effect is being executed, the hold display other than the specific effect target display is displayed with the selected predetermined animation as in the case where the specific effect is not being executed. That's fine. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, if the specific effect is not being executed, all the on-hold displays are displayed as a predetermined animation such as, for example, a shaking animation. In addition, even when the specific effect is being executed, the hold display other than the specific effect target display is displayed with a predetermined animation such as, for example, a purupuru shivering animation, as in the case where the specific effect is not being executed. . On the other hand, for example, in the case where the hold display is a humanoid, if the specific presentation is not being executed, all the human hold display is an animation of dancing the same dance, but the dancing dance As long as the content of the production as a predetermined animation is the same at a glance, such as those with different timings, the operations may be different. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the color of the hold display of the target of the specific effect is displayed with the animation of “flame” in response to the change to red, and the animation of “leaves” in response to the change to green. In response to the change to blue, a “wave” animation was displayed. On the other hand, there may be a plurality of animation modes that can be executed according to the color of the hold display after the change. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the active display is displayed with a specific animation such as glittering. On the other hand, the active display may be displayed with a different animation depending on the mode of the animation that was finally displayed as the hold display in the previous variable display. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, after the change of the hold display of the target of the specific effect depending on the manner in which the display of the hold of the target of the specific effect during the execution of the specific effect is restricted in a predetermined animation You may make it suggest the color. Specifically, in the case of displaying an animation with a mode different from the predetermined animation, it may be suggested according to the mode. In addition, if it is impossible to recognize or difficult to recognize that it is displayed in a predetermined animation by concealing it with an effect image or a movable member even if it is displayed in a predetermined animation, the type of the effect image or the movable member It may be suggested according to the mode of operation, the degree of difficulty in recognizing the concealed hold display, or the like. In the first place, when the image is not displayed, it may be suggested to change to a specific color. In this way, attention can be paid more to the hold display of the target of the specific effect during execution of the specific effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display of the reserved display of the target of the specific effect with a predetermined animation is restricted in accordance with the execution of the specific effect. On the other hand, when a specific effect is executed, for example, when a shooting star or meteorite hits a hold display, for example, when a clear action for the hold display is made in the specific effect, the target of the specific effect is held. The display may be limited to display with a predetermined animation. In this way, it is possible to attract more attention to the timing at which a clear action on the hold display is made in the specific effect.

  In the above embodiment, when the specific effect of the failure mode is executed and the color of the hold display of the target of the specific effect does not change, the hold display that is the target of the specific effect is again displayed at a predetermined timing. What is necessary is just to display by a predetermined animation. In that case, as the predetermined timing, for example, the timing at which the specific effect ends, the timing at which the variable display ends, the timing at which the hold display that is the target of the specific effect shifts, and other times that are executed in the same period as the specific effect Any timing may be used as long as the production ends. Then, the degree of expectation that will be an advantageous state advantageous to the player may differ depending on at which timing the hold display that is the target of the specific effect is displayed again with a predetermined animation. In this way, even if the specific effect of the failure mode is executed, attention can be drawn to the hold display that is the target of the specific effect even after the specific effect of the failure mode ends without immediately discouraging the player. it can.

  In the above embodiment, the on-hold display mode at the time of winning is described as “normal mode” or “white”, but may be “blue”, “green”, or “red”.

  Further, it may be changed from “normal mode” to “white”. In this case, “normal mode” → “white” → “blue” → “green” → “red” or “white” (at the time of winning) → “blue” → “green” → “red” is changed stepwise. It will be. Also in this case, when the display mode is the “normal mode”, it is sufficient that the rate of change in a plurality of stages is higher than when the display mode is “white” (special mode). For example, it suffices that the rate of change from “normal mode” to “blue” or the rate of change from “normal mode” to “green” is higher than the rate of change from “white” to “green”.

  In the above embodiment, there are four types of display modes for the hold display: “normal mode”, “white”, “blue”, “green”, and “red”, but there are other display modes. May be. For example, there may be an aspect such as “rainbow color” or “star shape”. Further, a special aspect that can be changed only from the “normal aspect” may be provided in the hold notice effect. Such a special mode may be a display mode having the highest jackpot reliability. By doing in this way, the change from a normal mode can be paid more attention, and the interest of a game improves.

  In the above embodiment, the predetermined effect having a multi-stage effect mode suggesting that it is controlled to the advantageous state (big hit game state) was a pending notice effect as a pre-reading notice effect (continuous notice effect), The predetermined effect of the present invention may be another pre-reading notice effect (continuous notice effect). For example, the predetermined effect of the present invention may be a pre-reading notice effect (continuous notice effect) that changes the notice image step by step. Further, the predetermined effect is not limited to the pre-reading notice effect (continuous notice effect), but may be the change notice (variable display notice effect) such as a step-up notice effect. In any case, the specific effect may be an effect that suggests (whispering) whether or not to move to the next stage effect mode when the predetermined effect is being executed.

  Further, the predetermined effect may be a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, and the specific effect is whether or not the pseudo-ream moves to the next stage (whether or not the next re-variation is executed). It may be an effect that suggests (speaks). In this case, for example, a stage where the number of times of re-variation in the quasi-continuous is a predetermined number (for example, four times) may be set as an advantageous state determination stage. In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, a special combination of pseudo-continuous chances is temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Any effect that suggests that the display is stopped (for example, an “slip” effect or an effect of notifying a stop symbol) may be used. In this case, the first aspect of the specific effect is an aspect in which the pseudo consecutive chance eyes are temporarily stopped as a result of executing the specific effect, and the second aspect is the result of executing the specific effect, This is a mode in which non-reach loss or reach (lost or big hit) is performed without displaying a temporary stop. Then, when the specific effect is executed when the quasi-continuous (revariation) of the advantageous state determination stage or more is executed for a predetermined stage (for example, three times) or more, control is performed so that the specific effect of the second mode is not executed. do it.

  In the above embodiment, the active display portion AHA is provided. However, the active display portion AHA may not be provided, and the active display may not be displayed. In this case, in step S503 in FIG. 18, the display mode of the hold display from the time of winning the prize until the hold display number 1 may be determined. Even in this case, the display mode of the hold display may be determined so that the normal mode at the time of winning a prize is more likely to change to the notice mode at a higher stage than the special mode at the time of winning.

  The method of making the change from the normal mode to the notice mode easier to change from the special mode (“white”) to the notice mode than the special mode (“white”) is as in the above embodiment. In addition, in the process of step S503 in FIG. 18, when determining the display mode (display mode change pattern) of the hold display, it may be adjusted according to the selection ratio, or when the display mode change pattern is not determined in advance. The adjustment may be made according to the rate of change when the hold display is actually shifted.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, specific configurations are not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions without departing from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in the hold notice effect, the hold display and the active display are displayed in four display colors such as “white”, “blue”, “green”, and “red”. The present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display and the active display may be displayed with more display colors or fewer display colors. Also, for example, one display color is assigned to one stage, such as “red” in the third stage of the notice mode, “green” in the second stage, “blue” in the first stage, etc. The display color may be assigned. Further, the shape of the hold display and the active display is not limited to a circle and is arbitrary.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in the special figure game using the first special figure, as shown in the first special figure display result determination table of FIG. 10 (A), “big hit”, “small hit”, “ In the special figure game using the second special figure as the special figure display result of “losing”, as shown in the second special figure display result determination table of FIG. As a display result, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to each special figure display result. However, the special figure display result of the special figure game using the first special figure may be only “big hit” and “losing” and may not include “small hit”. In addition, the special figure display result of the special figure game using the second special figure may include “small hit”.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in the process of step 502 shown in FIG. 18, when the first start winning port designation command is received in the low base state, or the second start winning port designation command is received in the high base state. In such a case, the pre-reading notice by the hold notice effect is executed. However, regardless of the received start winning opening designation command, the pre-reading notice by the hold notice effect may be executed only when the gaming state is either the low base state or the high base state.

  In the above embodiment, for example, data may be exchanged with the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server via a portable terminal having a two-dimensional code reading function and an internet network connection function. The player connects to the management server using a portable terminal or the like, receives the player's own ID in advance, receives a notification regarding his / her own performance during the game, or past game history It is possible to play a game in a game mode reflecting the above.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is determined whether or not the variable display result of the variable display becomes “big hit” by executing the winning random number determination process in the start winning determination process executed on the main board 11. . The main board 11 transmits a determination result designation command for designating the determination result to the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 determines the contents of the prefetch notice based on the determination result designation command received from the main board 11. However, the determination is not limited to whether or not the main board 11 is “big hit”. For example, the main board 11 transmits a command indicating the random value extracted at the time of winning a prize to the effect control board 12, and the effect control board 12 determines “big hit” based on the command indicating the random value received from the main board 11. It is also possible to determine whether or not to determine, and based on the determination result, the content of the prefetch notice may be determined. That is, the determination process such as whether or not the “big hit” necessary for determining the content of the pre-reading notice may be executed by either the main board 11 or the effect control board 12.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, or lighting patterns of segments not limited to numbers and symbols, etc. An example of variable display is shown. However, the variable display result displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B and the special symbol variably displayed are a number indicating "0" to "9" and a symbol indicating "-". It is not limited to what consists of etc. For example, a lighting pattern during variable display of a special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least some LEDs are lit (for example, a lost symbol) Are also included in the special symbol variable display (in this case, the one pattern (eg, the lost symbol) appears to blink). Further, the special symbol displayed during variable display may be different from the special symbol displayed as the variable display result. As a special symbol variable display, for example, “−” is blinked, and as a variable display result, other special symbols (“7” for “big hit”, “1” for “losing”, etc. ) Is also included in the special symbol variable display. In addition, the variable display of the decorative design includes a blinking display or scroll display of one type of decorative design. The lighting pattern during the variable display of the normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are extinguished, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are extinguished and one pattern in which at least some of the LEDs are lit (for example, a lost symbol). It is also included in the variable display of normal symbols to repeat alternately. Also, the decorative symbol or normal symbol displayed during variable display may be different from the decorative symbol or normal symbol displayed as a variable display result.

  In the above-described embodiment, the ratio (including the determination ratio, etc., the same applies to the probability) may include 0%. In other words, the ratio and probability may be between 0 and 100%. For example, to make one ratio different from the other ratio means that one ratio is, for example, 30%, the other ratio is 70%, and the other ratio is, for example, 0%, and the other ratio is 100%. Including. Further, the sum of one ratio and the other ratio may not be 100% (there may be a part that is not included in either one or the other and may have a predetermined ratio). In addition, when the ratio of the other is higher than the ratio of one, the ratio of one is set to 0% and the ratio of the other is set to 100%. For example, in the above, the variable display pattern selected on the other side is selected on the other side to differentiate the variable display pattern determination rate in the specific period after the advantageous state from the variable display pattern determination ratio outside the specific period. This includes cases where the variable display pattern selected on one side and the variable display pattern selected on the other side partially overlap or do not completely overlap. These may be defined by the contents of a table that defines the ratio.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs probability variation control in which the jackpot type is “probability variation” when a jackpot symbol indicating a predetermined number is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol. For example, a probability variation determination device type pachinko gaming machine in which probability variation control is performed based on a game ball passing through a specific region in an attacker provided in the game region may be used.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence or absence of the pseudo-continuous, etc., one change pattern command is given when the change is started. Although an example of transmission is shown, a variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. 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 is transmitted). 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 above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it applies to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible. For example, when applied to a slot machine, the total number of winning combinations such as a small combination or replaying combination (replay) is counted, and the winning rate is calculated based on the total number of winning combinations generated and a specific effect May be configured to execute.

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
On-hold storage means for storing variable display that has not yet been started as hold information;
Hold display means for performing hold display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means;
Pending display change that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state corresponding to variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means by changing the mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information A holding display change effect execution means capable of executing the effect,
The hold display means is capable of displaying the hold display with a predetermined animation, limiting the display of the hold display that is the target of the hold display change effect with a predetermined animation,
The holding display means is a plurality of stages for notifying the holding display in a normal mode, a special mode different from the normal mode, a mode different from the normal mode and the special mode, and a rate of the advantageous state. It can be displayed in any of the notice modes,
The on-hold display change effect execution means, when changing the on-hold display mode to the advance notice mode, is higher at a higher rate when changing from the normal mode than when changing from the special mode, A gaming machine characterized by being changed to a notice mode.

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