JP2017202104A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent misidentification of a display result.SOLUTION: A performance image for indicating a character CH1 used in a hold display change performance and an active display change performance can be disposed at an overlapped position at a front side of a performance image for indicating a decorative pattern. When variable display of a decorative pattern or the like is started, a display mode of a performance image for indicating the character CH1 is set to be an action mode based on reception of a variation start command capable of identifying start of variable display. After that, in reception of a pattern determination command capable of identifying derivation of a display result in variable display, a display mode of a performance image for indicating the character CH1 is set to be a stop mode at an overlapped position at a front side of a performance image for indicating at least a decorative pattern.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 30

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area and a start condition is established, identification information (display A pachinko game that is enhanced by a so-called variable display game in which a variable display device displays a variable display (variable display) and determines whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the display result. There is a machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode. .

  As such a gaming machine, there is one in which an effect can be executed over a plurality of symbol variations (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-161585 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that misrecognition may occur with respect to a display result of a pattern or the like.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that prevents erroneous recognition of a display result.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player, and is controlled to the advantageous state? A determination means for determining whether or not (for example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the process of step S239) and a display result is derived by variably displaying the identification information image according to the determination result of the determination means. Display means for displaying (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the processes of steps S325, S348, and S350) and specific effect executing means for displaying a specific effect image during execution of variable display of the identification information image (for example, step The effect display CPU 120 for executing the change effect character display process in S162), and the specific effect image. The identification effect image can be arranged at least at a position overlapping with a part of the identification information image (see, for example, FIG. 22B), and the specific effect execution means derives and displays the display result of the variable display of the identification information image. In a period, at the position overlapping the identification information image, the display mode of the specific effect image is set as a static mode (for example, the part where the CPU 120 for effect control executes the process of step S609), and the display means includes a plurality of the identification information. It is possible to execute variable display of images (for example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbols), and when a predetermined effect (for example, a step-up effect) is executed, compared to a case where it is not executed Variable display control means (for example, a delay display controller) that controls the stop timing of the identification information image to be stopped and displayed first among at least the plurality of identification information images. If the stop pattern, as compared with the normal stop pattern, characterized by comprising at least stop timing of the left symbol is delayed. See Figure 38) further.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent misrecognition of the display result.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, than the first area (for example, “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, etc.) where the identification information image is displayed. A constant display means (for example, a variable display of the notification information image is performed in synchronism with the variable display of the identification information image and a display result is derived and displayed in a small and always visible second region (for example, the small symbol display area 5V). It is also possible to provide an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S325 and S350.
In such a configuration, misrecognition of the display result can be prevented.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), display control information (for example, a first change start command or a second change that can specify that variable display is started according to the determination result of the determining means) Information output means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S266), and the effect execution means is configured to display a display mode of the specific effect image in response to reception of the display control information. It may be in a still state (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S607).
In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent misrecognition of the display result while suppressing the uncomfortable feeling of the specific performance.

(4) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (3), during the execution of the variable display of the identification information image, the corresponding display (for example, active display) corresponding to the variable display of the identification information image is executed. Possible correspondence display means (for example, active display portion AHA) and hold display means for performing hold display corresponding to variable display of the identification information image that has not yet been started (for example, first start winning storage display area 5HR, second Start winning storage display area 5HL and the like) and first change effect means (for example, the process of step S343) that can execute a first change effect (for example, a hold display change effect) that changes the display mode of the hold display. CPU 120 for control) and a second change capable of executing a second change effect (for example, an icon display change effect) for changing the display mode of the corresponding display. Output means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S345), and the second change effect is executed as the display mode of the hold display displayed after the first change effect is executed. After that, a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the corresponding display (for example, “secret” display) may be included.
In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the display result from being misidentified while enabling execution of the first change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display to the special mode.

(5) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (3), during the execution of the variable display of the identification information image, the corresponding display (for example, active display) corresponding to the variable display of the identification information image is executed. Possible correspondence display means (for example, active display portion AHA) and hold display means for performing hold display corresponding to variable display of the identification information image that has not yet been started (for example, first start winning storage display area 5HR, second Start winning storage display area 5HL and the like) and first change effect means (for example, the process of step S343) that can execute a first change effect (for example, a hold display change effect) that changes the display mode of the hold display. CPU 120 for control) and a second change capable of executing a second change effect (for example, an icon display change effect) for changing the display mode of the corresponding display. Output means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S345), and the display mode of the corresponding display displayed after the second change effect is executed is that the first change effect is executed. After that, a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display (for example, “chance”, “NEXT”, “extreme heat”, etc.) may be included.
In such a configuration, it is possible to execute the second change effect that changes the display mode of the corresponding display to the special mode, and it is possible to prevent the display result from being misidentified.

(6) Or a game machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and a decision to determine whether or not to control to the advantageous state Means (for example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the process of step S239) and display means for variably displaying the identification information image and deriving and displaying the display result according to the determination result of the determination means (for example, step S239) Effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of S325, S348, and S350) and specific effect execution means capable of displaying a specific effect image during execution of variable display of the identification information image (for example, a character display for change effect in step S162) Effect control CPU 120 for executing the process), and the specific effect image is at least in front The identification information image can be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of a part of the identification information image (see, for example, FIG. 22B), and the specific effect execution means derives and displays the variable display result of the identification information image. In the period to be displayed, the display mode of the specific effect image may be a temporary stop mode at a position overlapping the front side of the identification information image (see, for example, FIG. 34B).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the production while preventing misperception of the display result.

(7) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (6), the variable display control means is configured to stop and display the identification information image when the predetermined effect is executed as compared with the case where the predetermined effect is not executed. You may make it control so that the stop preparation period from the time of starting stop preparation control (for example, control which decelerates a fluctuation speed) to the time of stopping display of an identification information image becomes short (for example, delay stop pattern In this case, the deceleration period is shorter than that in the normal stop pattern (the deceleration period may be 0) (see FIG. 38).
According to such a configuration, the stop timing can be delayed without a sense of incongruity.

(8) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (7), the variable display control means is executing the variable display whose variable display period is shorter than the predetermined period (for example, during the variation of the shortened variation pattern). When a predetermined effect is executed, control may be performed so that the stop timing of an identification information image that is first stopped and displayed among at least a plurality of identification information images is delayed (see FIG. 37).
According to such a configuration, the variable display can be shown long even in a short variable display period.

(9) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (8), the variable display control means may start stop preparation control of all identification information images after the end of the predetermined effect (FIG. 38 (B)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the stop preparation control of the identification information image from interfering with the predetermined effect.

(10) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (8), the variable display control means starts stop preparation control for different numbers of identification information images in accordance with the end timing of the predetermined effect. It is also possible (see FIG. 39).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform stop preparation control of identification information in accordance with the end timing.

(11) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (10), determination means for determining whether or not to be controlled to an advantageous state before determination by the determination means (for example, game control for executing the process of step S101) CPU 103 of the microcomputer 100) and a notice effect execution means capable of executing a notice effect (for example, a chance eye notice) based on the determination result of the determination means, and the notice effect execution means includes variable display control. The advance notice is also provided when the stop timing of the identification information image that is stopped and displayed first among the plurality of identification information images is delayed by the means (for example, when the symbol stop pattern is a delay stop pattern). An effect can be executed, and the ratio at which the predetermined effect is executed differs depending on whether the notice effect is executed or not (FIG. 36). Irradiation) may be.
According to such a structure, interest 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 flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the fluctuation pattern at the time of a loss. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of various commands. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern in this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding display data memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding display setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a pending | holding display change effect and display change presence / absence. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of a hold display change pattern and a change production timing pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a pending | holding display change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a pending | holding display change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a change production timing pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a change production timing pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the character display process for a change effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the specific setting which displays various images. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of change production setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of an icon display change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a determination of an icon display change pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of each production. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of each production. It is a figure which shows an example of the decorative design containing a pattern other than a number. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect using the character image which consists of multiple parts. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a step-up production execution determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a symbol stop pattern determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a normal stop pattern and a delay stop pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a 1st delay stop pattern and a 2nd delay stop pattern.

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

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

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

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, in response to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. Different types of symbol numbers, such as any one of “1” to “9”, need only be attached to a plurality of types of ornament symbols variably displayed in each ornament symbol display area. Such 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, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. 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, 5R, and 5C in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In this way, on the screen of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). Note that the variable display of various display symbols, such as special symbols and decorative symbols, is synchronized, the variable display starts and ends at the same timing (same or approximate), and the variable display period is the same. (Same or approximate). The effect image indicating the decorative design is also referred to as an identification information image. Therefore, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5, a variable display of the effect image indicating the decorative symbol serving as the identification information image is performed. Is performed, and an effect image indicating the confirmed decorative pattern that is the display result is derived.

  For example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a decorative symbol display state is also called a temporary stop display of the decorative symbol, and although the display result in the variable decorative symbol display is not definitely displayed, the variation of the decorative symbol due to scroll display or update display proceeds. The player can recognize that it is not. Note that the temporary stop display of the decorative design may include displaying the decorative design completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction. .

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a first hold display unit 5HR, a second hold display unit 5HL, and an active display unit AHA are arranged. The 1st reservation display part 5HR displays the 1st special figure reservation memory number so that identification is possible. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of variable display hold corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The 2nd reservation display part 5HL displays the 2nd special figure reservation memory number so that specification is possible. The second special figure holding memory number is the variable display holding number corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is such that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game has not yet been established due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Is done.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is established, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented). If the first special figure reservation storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”) when the first start winning is generated, the first start condition is not satisfied, and the first start winning is based on the start winning. The special figure game may be invalid and only the payout of the prize ball may be performed. Further, if the second special figure holding storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) when the second start winning is generated, the second start condition is not satisfied, and based on the start winning. The special figure game may be invalid and only the payout of the prize ball may be performed.

  In the first hold display section 5HR, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the first special figure is performed. In the second hold display section 5HL, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the second special figure is performed. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  The first hold display unit 5HR may be configured to perform the first hold display, for example, left-justified. The first hold display section 5HR is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit value “4” of the first special figure hold memory number, and the hold numbers “1”, “2”, “3” in order from the left end. ”And“ 4 ”. When the number of holds of the special figure game using the first special figure increases due to the establishment of the first start condition, if there is no other first hold display in the first hold display part 5HR, the hold on the first hold display part 5HR At the leftmost display portion corresponding to the number “1”, a new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the incremented first special figure hold memory number. If there is another first hold display in the first hold display portion 5HR, a new first hold display is hidden on the right side of the display part where the other first hold display is performed. It is added to the part (corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”). When there is a plurality of first hold displays in the first hold display section 5HR, when a special game using the first special figure is started due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the first hold display section 5HR While deleting (digesting) the first hold display in the leftmost display part corresponding to the hold number “1”, each of the first hold display in the display part corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” Move (shift) in the direction (left side) of the erased display area. As described above, the first hold display unit 5HR is configured to perform hold display corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A that has not yet started.

  The second hold display unit 5HL only needs to be configured so that the second hold display is performed, for example, right-justified. The second reserved storage unit 5HL is provided with four display parts corresponding to “4” which is the upper limit value of the second special figure reserved storage number, and the reserved numbers “1”, “2”, “3” in order from the right end. ”And“ 4 ”. When the number of holds of the special figure game using the second special figure increases due to the establishment of the second start condition, if there is no other second hold display in the second hold display part 5HL, the second hold display part 5HL holds it. At the rightmost display part corresponding to the number “1”, a new second hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the incremented second special figure hold memory number. If there is another second hold display in the second hold display section 5HL, a new second hold display is hidden on the left side of the display part where the other second hold display is performed. It is added to the part (corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”). When there is a plurality of second hold indications in the second hold display portion 5HL, and when the special figure game using the second special view is started due to the establishment of a new second start condition, the second hold display portion 5HL While deleting (digesting) the second hold display in the rightmost display portion corresponding to the hold number “1”, each of the second hold display in the display portion corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” Move (shift) in the direction (right side) of the erased display area. In this way, the second hold display unit 5HL is configured to perform hold display corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B that has not yet started.

  The active display unit AHA displays the same effect image as the hold display or a different effect image corresponding to the variable display being executed. The display in the active display section AHA is referred to as active display (also referred to as variable display compatible display, digestion display, or current display). In the active display portion AHA, for example, the first erased (digested) first in the first hold display portion 5HR in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure when the first start condition is satisfied. An active display corresponding to the hold display is performed. Further, in the active display part AHA, for example, in response to the start of the special game using the second special figure when the second start condition is established, the active display part AHA is erased (digested) in the second holding storage part 5HL. An active display corresponding to the second hold display is performed. The first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display only need to have colors and patterns in common. For example, the active display is displayed larger than the first hold display and the second hold display. There may be. However, the display mode of the active display in this embodiment may change to a display mode different from the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display by executing the active display change effect. In this way, the active display unit AHA is executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. During the execution, the correspondence display corresponding to the special game is configured to be executable.

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

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the first hold display section 5HR and the second hold display section 5HL, or instead of the first hold display section 5HR and the second hold display section 5HL. . In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, the number of special figure hold memories can be specified at the top of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B for displaying are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a small symbol display area 5V smaller than the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” is provided. On the screen of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 1, a small symbol display area 5V is provided in the upper left part. In the small symbol display area 5V, the small symbols are variably displayed in synchronization with the variable symbols and special symbols. The effect image indicating the small symbol is also referred to as a notification information image. Therefore, in the small symbol display area 5V provided on the screen of the image display device 5, a variable display of the effect image indicating the small symbol serving as the notification information image is performed, and the effect image indicating the confirmed small symbol serving as the display result is displayed. Derived.

  In this way, on the screen of the image display device 5, variable display of small symbols different from the decorative symbols is performed. During the period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols until the finalized decorative symbol that is the display result is derived, the variable display of small symbols continues to be performed in a certain display mode and disappears from the screen or is blocked. It is not shielded by. Therefore, the small symbol display area 5V is configured to be always visible, and the player can always visually recognize the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display area 5V. The small symbols variably displayed in the small symbol display area 5V are always referred to as small symbols or effect small symbols. In the small symbol display area 5V, for example, a plurality of types of decorative symbols, each of which is a part of or all of a plurality of types of decorative symbols, such as a symbol indicating a number similar to a portion indicating a number in a decorative symbol. The effect image showing the small symbols may be variably displayed as the notification information image.

  In addition, a 4th symbol is provided next to the special symbol, the decorative symbol, and further the normal symbol, and the variable display of the 4th symbol may be performed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. For example, the variable display of the fourth symbol is displayed and not displayed at a certain time interval in a specific display color (for example, blue) in the fourth symbol display area provided on the screen of the image display device 5 or outside the screen. This is realized by continuing display control that repeats. However, when compared with the display result in the variable display of the 4th symbol, the display result in the variable display of the small symbol may be displayed in a manner that the player can easily recognize.

  Further, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are provided at positions separated from the display screen of the image display device 5, such as the right side of the game area in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. It has been. Therefore, the player who is paying attention to the effect by the display on the image display device 5 has difficulty in confirming the display state on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the variable symbol variable display proceeds. It may be difficult to recognize whether or not a display result has been derived. On the other hand, by variably displaying the small symbols in the small symbol display area 5V provided on the screen of the image display device 5 and deriving the display result, whether or not the variable display is in progress is displayed. Whether or not the result has been derived can be displayed in a manner that the player can easily recognize.

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning port, and the game ball cannot pass (enter). It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores 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. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device as an effect electrical component included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on various information transmitted as effect control commands from the main board 11.

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

  On the effect control board 12, for example, a random counter for effects provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation in an updatable manner. . The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number. As an example, on the side of the effect control board 12, it is possible to count numerical data indicating random values for determining various effects such as a random number for determining a stop symbol in a variable display of decorative symbols, and a random value for determining a notice effect. To be controlled.

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

  In the effect control execution data included in the effect control pattern, the display control data indicates the display mode of various images on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. More specifically, the display control data includes various patterns such as a background, a decorative pattern, and a small pattern that constitute each frame displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 (an image that is a unit that is switched and displayed at a frame period). It is only necessary to include data specifying the type, position, size, etc. of the effect image indicating the character, etc., data specifying the display order (priority) when a plurality of effect images are displayed superimposed. The data indicating the display order (priority) of the effect images may be data indicating which effect image among the plurality of effect images is to be arranged on the front side when viewed from the player.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configured image data memory may be used.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball flowing down the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is moved by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Therefore, the second start condition is established. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

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

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

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

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

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, a period until a predetermined opening upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated. In the period up to, a round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is performed in which the big prize opening is continuously opened. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “2” or “15”) is reached.

  When the variable display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” may be included. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in the first state (the big winning opening is open) as a round game in the big hit gaming state is relatively short. A short-term open round is executed, which is time (for example, 0.1 seconds). The big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term open round (the big winning opening is set by the big winning door). The upper limit of the period for setting the open state) is a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. It should be noted that the same control as when the normal opening round is executed may be performed except that the opening period of the big prize opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when a short-term open round is executed, the number of round games executed is a second round number (for example, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (for example, “15”) that is the number of executions of the normal open round. ). That is, the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is in the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the big winning opening in each round game as compared to the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is performed. The period to be changed becomes at least one of the second period shorter than the first period and the second round number of round games executed less than the first round number. That's fine.

  When such a short-term opening round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a prize winning opening. However, due to the opening period of the big winning opening being the second period (for example, 0.1 second), it becomes a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state (second specific gaming state) based on the fact that the jackpot type is “surprise” is the jackpot gaming state (first specified game state) based on the fact that the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”. The gaming state is more disadvantageous for the player than the gaming state. Thus, when the big hit gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed based on the fact that the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the game ball is likely to pass through the big winning opening. In the change mode, control is performed to change the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 between the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state). On the other hand, when the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed based on the fact that the jackpot type is “surprising”, the special change is made in the second change mode in which the gaming ball is difficult to pass through the big winning opening. Control is performed to change the variable winning ball apparatus 7 between the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state).

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. In the probability change state, a predetermined probability change end condition is satisfied, for example, a variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times) or a big hit gaming state is started before the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until The probability variation end condition may be satisfied when the next big hit gaming state is started regardless of the number of executions of variable display. After the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to the short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. In the short-time state, a predetermined short-time end condition is satisfied, for example, the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or the big hit gaming state is started before the variable display execution number reaches the predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, after the big hit gaming state is ended when the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise probability”, the gaming state becomes the probability change state.

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained. Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the high opening control may not be performed.

  In the image display device 5, the decorative symbol other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol) is stopped in a state in which it matches the jackpot combination continuously for a predetermined time, A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to rocking, scaling, or deformation, or when multiple decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously with the same symbol, or the display position changes. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. As a reach effect, a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from a decorative design is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a display mode of a background image is changed, and a moving image different from the decorative design An effect operation different from changing the variation pattern of the decorative design, such as reproducing and displaying an image, may be executed. Not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are different from the operation modes before the reach mode. The operation mode may be included in the reach effect. The reach state and its state are referred to as reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is not a big hit combination, it becomes “lost”, and the variability display state ends.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as reach patterns) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as reliability or big hit reliability) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, a normal reach production (normal reach) and a super reach production (super reach) are preset. When the reach effect in the super reach is executed, there is a higher possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of the big hit) than in the case where the reach effect in the normal reach is executed. In addition, the reach production that becomes the super reach may include a plurality of types of reach production including a super reach that executes a specific reach production in which the degree of expectation of the big hit is higher than other super reach.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach effect, the variable display status of decorative designs may be in the reach state, and the variable display result may be a “hit”, etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. As an example, it is only necessary that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect can be executed during decorative display of the decorative design. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, a finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes a variable display result after the variable symbol display is started in response to the start condition of the special symbol game being satisfied once. After the temporary stop until the derivation is displayed, it is possible to perform the effect display for changing (pseudo-continuous change) again up to a predetermined time (for example, up to 3 times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. What is necessary is just the number of times that the decorative symbol is re-variable in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition to “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using such variable display operation of decorative symbols include, for example, “slip”, “expansion chance eyes”, “end development opportunity eyes”, “slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “sliding”, “variable” of “left”, “middle”, “right” from the start of variable display of the decorative symbol to the display of the definite decorative symbol that is the variable display result is displayed. After changing the decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a single or a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) are displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols, a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area 5L) of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols are displayed. And / or the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), the decorative symbol is changed again, and then the stop symbol is displayed. Thus, an effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped is performed.

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

  During variable display of decorative patterns, unlike variable display effects such as reach effects or “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message image or voice output is displayed. There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the symbol variable display operation, that a reach effect by super reach may be executed, and the variable display result is `` A notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that there is a possibility of being a “hit”.

  The effect operation as the notice effect is the variable display mode of the decorative symbols after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary to be executed (started) prior to the reach mode (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of 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 (effect mode) when such a notice effect is executed.

  The notice effect includes a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as a pre-read effect). The pre-reading notice effect indicates that the variable display result is “big hit” according to the production mode before the variable display that is subject to notice (the notice target) is the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit”. It is a notice effect that can be announced in advance. In particular, a pre-reading notice effect that continuously gives notice over a variable display of decorative symbols that is executed a plurality of times in response to a plurality of special drawing games is also referred to as a continuous notice effect. In the pre-reading notice effect, before the variable display to be noticed is started, for example, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” based on the reserved memory of the special figure game due to the occurrence of the start winning prize, etc. The production operation is started. In contrast to the pre-reading notice effect, the notice effect that is executed after the variable display to be noticed is started is referred to as a single notice effect (also referred to as a single notice, a variable notice, or a variable indication notice effect). Is done.

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

  The pre-reading notice effect that is executed based on the occurrence of the start prize is executed (started) after the start prize has occurred, before the player can determine whether or not the notice content by the pre-reading notice effect is realized. Anything is acceptable. For example, the pre-reading notice effect for notifying that there is a possibility of reaching the reach state due to the occurrence of a certain start prize is that at least the variable display state of the decorative symbol based on the occurrence of the start prize becomes the reach state (or the non-reach state). Anything may be executed (started) before. In addition, the pre-reading notice effect that predicts that the variable display result may be a “hit” due to the occurrence of a certain start prize is at least as much as the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed in the variable display based on the occurrence of the start prize. Anything may be executed (started) before.

  When the hold display change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display may or may not change. An effect in which the display mode of the hold display changes among the hold display change effects is also called a hold display change success effect. An effect in which the display mode of the hold display does not change among the hold display change effects is also referred to as a hold display change failure effect. In addition, the hold display change common effect includes the hold display change common effect. When the hold display change effect is executed, first, the hold display change common effect that is executed in common when the display mode of the hold display is changed and when it is not changed is executed. The hold display change common effect causes, for example, an effect image showing a character (change effect character) prepared in advance to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 and has an effect on the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be notified. What is necessary is just to include such an effect.

  The effect image indicating the character in the reserved display change common effect is also referred to as a specific effect image. The effect image indicating such a character may be continuously displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 over a plurality of variable displays based on a setting corresponding to a determination result of executing the hold display change effect. The effect image indicating the character that becomes the specific effect image only needs to be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side as viewed from the player rather than at least a part of the effect image that shows the decorative pattern that becomes the identification information image. In this case, during the period in which the display result in the variable display of the decorative design is derived, the display mode of the effect image indicating the character that becomes the specific effect image is stationary at a position overlapping in front of the effect image indicating the decorative design. Let it be an aspect.

  The action effect in the hold display change common effect is applied to either the first hold display in the first hold display unit 5HR or the second hold display in the second hold display unit 5HL, so that the display mode of the hold display is changed. Any display effect that suggests the possibility of a change may be used. Along with such a display effect, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a part or all of the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are lit in a predetermined lighting mode, The movable member may be operated in a predetermined operation mode.

  When the hold display change success effect is executed after the hold display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display exerted by the action effect is changed. Thus, after the action effect in the hold display change common effect is executed, the effect in which the display mode of the hold display that exerts the action changes is also called the hold change effect as the first success effect. On the other hand, when the hold display change failure effect is executed after the hold display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display exerted by the action effect is not changed. As described above, the effect in which the action display in the hold display change common effect is executed but the display mode of the hold display in which the effect is exerted does not change is also referred to as a hold change change effect as the first failure effect.

  In this embodiment, as an example of the single notice effect, the display of the effect image on the active display unit AHA is changed to a display mode different from the display mode at the normal time, so that “ "Presentation effect of" active display change "is announced to notify the possibility of" More specifically, the display color in the active display unit AHA is set to a specific color (for example, any one of red, green, and blue) that is different from a predetermined color (for example, white) at the normal time. What is necessary is just to be able to alert | report that possibility of becoming a "hit" is higher than usual. In addition, by making the icon displayed on the active display section AHA a specific icon different from the round solid plain at the normal time, for example, a message such as “?”, “Chance”, “hot” is notified, It is only necessary to suggest the possibility that the variable display result may be a “big hit”. In addition, the icon displayed on the active display section AHA includes an icon for notifying that a message such as “NEXT” is notified and that the pseudo continuous variation in the “pseudo continuous” variable display effect is executed. Also good. The notice effect of “active display change” is also referred to as an active display change effect.

  When the active display change effect is executed, there are cases where the display mode of the active display in the active display portion AHA, the display mode such as the icon, or the like does not change. Of the active display change effects, an effect in which the display mode of active display changes is also referred to as an active display change success effect. Of the active display change effects, an effect in which the display mode of active display does not change is also referred to as an active display change failure effect. In addition, the active display change effect includes an active display change common effect. When the active display change effect is executed, first, the active display change common effect that is executed in common when the display mode of the active display is changed and when it is not changed is executed.

  Similar to the pending display change common effect, the active display change common effect causes an effect image indicating a character (change effect character) to be a specific effect image, for example, to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 and acts on the active display. It is only necessary to include an effect such as an effect. The action effect in the active display change common effect may be a display effect that suggests that the display mode of the active display may change by acting on the active display in the active display unit AHA. Along with such a display effect, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a part or all of the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are lit in a predetermined lighting mode, The movable member may be operated in a predetermined operation mode.

  When the active display change success effect is executed after the active display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the active display exerted by the action effect is changed. Thus, after the action effect in the active display change common effect is executed, the effect in which the display mode of the active display that has acted changes is also referred to as the active change effect as the second successful effect. On the other hand, when the active display change failure effect is executed after the active display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the active display exerted by the action effect is not changed. As described above, the effect in which the action effect in the active display change common effect is executed, but the display mode of the active display in which the effect is exerted does not change is also referred to as an active change gasse effect as the second failure effect.

  The effect of changing the display color of the hold display and the display color of the active display is also referred to as a display color change effect. The effect of changing the display mode of the hold display to a display mode indicating a predetermined message (for example, “secret”) is also referred to as a special display change effect. The effect of changing the icon displayed on the active display unit AHA to a specific icon different from the normal round solid color is also referred to as an icon display change effect.

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is “lost”, the variable display mode is “non-reach” (“normal reach” A case where the variable display mode is “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”). When the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variable display state of the decorative design is not reached after the variable display of the decorative design is started. Reach combination) is stopped (derived). When the variable display mode is “reach”, the reach presentation is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display is started, and finally the jackpot combination is A predetermined combination of decorative symbols (reach combination) that is not to be displayed is stopped (derived). The non-reach combination and the decorative symbol constituting the reach combination may be included in the non-specific display result together with the special symbol that becomes the lost symbol.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

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

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

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The random number value MR5 for determining the figure display result may be included. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit gaming state. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It is a random value used for The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random value MR5 for determining the usual figure display result indicates that the second start winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is in a closed state (normally open) with the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary figure game as “per figure”. It is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control to an open state (expanded open state) where game balls are likely to pass (enter) more frequently than (state).

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables. In the normal symbol process, as the high opening control accompanying the short-time control, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses a normal symbol change time (normal symbol variation time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is “per normal” than in the normal state, the normal variable winning ball device based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal” Part or all of the control for making the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece in 6B longer than that in the normal state and the control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state are performed.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. And execute.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 3 as the start winning determination process. When the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 4 is started, first, the CPU 103 is based on a detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is ON (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the number of first special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port that is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206).

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

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is used for determining the special figure display result. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210).

  In the process of step S210, for example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is held. Data is set in the second special figure holding storage unit. The first special figure holding storage unit is a special game (not yet started), although the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning is generated. The special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored as a hold memory. The second special figure holding storage unit is a special game that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a second start winning has occurred. (Special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored as a hold memory.

  The first special figure hold storage unit is associated with the hold number in the order of winning (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, for example, based on the establishment of the first start condition by the passage (entrance) of the game ball The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. as the hold data and storing them. The number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Based on whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state, whether the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” is a plurality of types, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example, It is the stored storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a reach of super reach. As described above, the first special figure holding storage unit has established the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, but has not yet started. Stored storage information of a special figure game in the first special symbol display device 4A.

  For example, the second special figure holding storage unit is associated with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. as the hold data and storing them. The number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Based on whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state, whether the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” is a plurality of types, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example, It is the stored storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to reach the reach of super reach. As described above, the second special figure holding storage unit has established the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, but has not yet started. Stored storage information of a special figure game in the second special symbol display device 4B.

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

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S212 of FIG. 4 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is set to “big hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 3, FIG. 8) described later. Determination of whether or not to perform control, determination of variation pattern, and the like are performed. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 performs the winning random number value determination processing in step S212 at the start winning timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (first start winning opening or second start winning opening). By executing this, it is determined whether or not the random symbol value MR1 is determined to derive the jackpot symbol as the special symbol display result, and the random value MR3 is determined to be a variation pattern in which the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is the reach state. It is determined whether or not. As a result, whether or not the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” before the variable symbol special symbol display or decorative symbol display based on the detection of the game ball passing (entering) the start winning opening is started. Whether to reach a reach state during variable display of symbols, and based on this prediction result, whether or not to execute a notice effect as a pre-read effect by the effect control CPU 120 on the effect control board 12 side or not Can be determined.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first checks the state of a time-short flag or a probability change flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102, for example. The current gaming state in the machine 1 is specified (step S401). More specifically, when the probability change flag is ON, the gaming state is a probability change state, when the probability change flag is OFF and the time reduction flag is ON, the game state is a time reduction state, and both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are both What is necessary is just to specify that it is a normal state when it is OFF, respectively. Further, by checking the value of a special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag control unit) of the RAM 102, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit gaming state. It only needs to be identified.

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

  When it is determined in step S403 that the vehicle is not in high base (step S403; No), or when it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S404; Yes), FIG. Various variable display contents are determined using the random number value extracted in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the variable display contents to be determined at the time of starting winning are “big hit”, “super reach determination at the time of loss”, “reach determination at the time of loss”, and “general at the time of loss”.

  The CPU 101 sets a big hit determination range in order to determine whether or not the variable display content is “big hit”. For example, from a specific display result determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, data used for determining a special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state (special figure display result determination table data) ) Is selected. In this special figure display result determination table data, the range of the determined value assigned with the special figure display result “big hit” may be set as the big hit determination range. This jackpot determination range is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in the process of step S209. At this time, if the random value MR1 is within the range of the big hit determination range, the variable display content is determined as “big hit”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the random display value MR1 is outside the range of the big hit determination range, and it is determined that the variable display content is not “big hit”, the super reach determination range or reach determination range at the time of losing is set. Regardless of the number of special figure hold memories, the super reach determination range and reach determination range at the time of losing can be determined as a random pattern that can be determined as a variation pattern with reach production including super reach or normal reach (disturbance for determining variation pattern). The range of the numerical value MR3) may be determined in advance.

  When variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, a random pattern MR3 for determining a variation pattern and a variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance are prepared. Of the plurality of variation patterns, the variation pattern used in the current variable display is determined. In the variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is assigned to one of a plurality of variation patterns. The CPU 103 determines the variation pattern to which the determined value matching the random value MR3 is assigned as the variation pattern used in the current variable display. For example, in the variation pattern determination table used at the time of losing when the variable display result is “losing”, as shown in FIG. 11 (B1) and FIG. 11 (B2), assignment of determination values to a plurality of variation patterns is performed. It differs depending on the number of figure hold memory and the number of second special figure hold memory. However, some of the determined values are assigned to the same (or the same type) variation pattern regardless of the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number. The range of decision values assigned to the variation pattern with super reach among the decision values assigned to the variation pattern with super reach in the table data constituting such a variation pattern determination table. However, what is necessary is just to be predetermined as a super reach fixed range. In addition, in the table data constituting the variation pattern determination table, among the determined values allocated to the variation pattern with the reach effect including the normal reach, it is allocated to the variation pattern with the reach effect regardless of the number of special figure holding memories. The determined value range may be determined in advance as the reach determination range.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of determination of the variation pattern at the time of losing when the variable display result is “lost”. When the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state without time-saving control, a variation pattern determination table in which determined values are assigned to the variation patterns as shown in FIG. 11 (B1) is used. In this case, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the first special figure reserved memory number. . On the other hand, if the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “271” to “300”, it is uncertain whether super-reach is involved or not according to the first special figure reserved memory number. It is determined that the change pattern is determined to have a reach effect including a normal reach regardless of at least the first special figure reserved memory number.

  In addition, when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability change state with time reduction control or a time reduction state, a change pattern determination table in which determination values as shown in FIG. 11B2 are assigned to the change patterns is used. It is done. In this case, if the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the second special figure reserved storage number. . On the other hand, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “289” to “300”, it is determined that the variation pattern with normal reach is determined regardless of the second special figure reserved memory number. .

  The special figure hold memory number (the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number) when the start winning occurs coincides with the special figure hold memory number when the variable display is actually started. Not limited to this, there may be a change due to execution of variable display or generation of a new start prize after the start prize has been generated. For this reason, the table data selected due to the difference in the number of reserved special figure storage may not match between the determination result at the time of starting winning and the determination of the changing pattern at the start of variable display. It is generally difficult to predict whether or not to be determined. On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination table in this embodiment, when the variable display result is `` lost '', at least the determination value assigned to the variation pattern with super reach or the variation pattern with reach effect including normal reach is A common decision value is included regardless of the number of special figure holds. Therefore, whether or not it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the number of special figure holding memories at the time of starting winning or variable display start in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the reach effect including the normal reach It can be determined whether or not it is determined to be determined to be a variation pattern involving.

  When the variable display result is “losing” in the normal time when the time reduction control is not performed, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, the variable display content If the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “271” to “300”, the variable display content is “reach determination at lose”. judge. If the variable display result is “losing” during the time reduction in which the time reduction control is being performed, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, the variable display content Is determined to be “super reach determination at the time of loss”, and if the random number knowledge MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “289” to “300”, the variable display content is “reach determination at the time of loss” judge.

  When it is determined in step S404 shown in FIG. 5 that the start port buffer value is “1” instead of “2” (step S404; No), a setting for restricting determination at the time of winning in the process of step S405 is performed. This is performed (step S406). Thus, when the high opening control accompanying the short-time control is performed or when the game is in the big hit gaming state, it is based on the occurrence of the starting winning (first starting winning) due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening. Restrict the variable display contents from being judged. Thus, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start is performed during the high opening control or the big hit gaming state. The soundness of the game can be ensured by restricting the pre-reading notice based on winning a prize from being executed.

  After that, the notification contents at the time of starting winning according to the determination result by the process of step S405 and the setting by the process of step S406 are set (step S407). In accordance with such notification contents, a setting for transmitting a winning determination result command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S408), and the winning random number determination processing is terminated.

  FIG. 7 shows a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command and second starting opening winning designation command), a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command and second reserved memory number notification command), An example of setting a winning determination result command is shown. In this embodiment, a command B100H serving as a first start opening winning designation command and a command B200H serving as a second starting opening winning designation command are prepared in advance as start opening winning designation commands. Note that the subscript H indicates a hexadecimal number. In addition, as a reserved memory count notification command, a command C1XXH serving as a first reserved memory count notification command and a command C2XXH serving as a second reserved memory count notification command are prepared in advance. XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the reserved memory count notification command, different EXT data (for example, any one of 00H to 04H) is set according to the special figure reserved memory count. Further, a command C4XXH serving as a winning determination result command is prepared in advance.

  Steps shown in FIG. 4 are performed when a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) is generated. When it is determined in the process of S202 that the first special figure reservation storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the first start condition is established. The first start condition is a condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the first start condition is satisfied, the start port buffer value is set to “1” in the process of step S203 shown in FIG. The first start opening winning designation command is transmitted to 12. In addition, by performing the transmission setting by the process of step S408 shown in FIG. Further, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing the transmission setting by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. Is done.

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

  On the side of the production control board 12, it is possible to detect the establishment of the first start condition by receiving the first start opening prize designation command, and to detect the establishment of the second start condition by receiving the second start opening prize designation command. it can. Thus, the first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the first start condition. The second start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the second start condition. The determination result command at the time of winning is when the first starting prize is detected when the game ball has passed (entered) through the first starting prize opening or when the gaming ball has passed (entered) through the second start prize opening. At the time of the second start winning, the comparison result (the determination result at the time of winning) using the game random number extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like (the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result) is sent to the effect control board 12 side. To notify. The first reserved memory count notification command notifies the first special figure reserved memory count. The second reserved memory count notification command notifies the second special figure reserved memory count. In this embodiment, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the game ball passes (enters) either through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Notifying whether it occurred, it is transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has increased.

  The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted. Alternatively, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted. Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, or together with the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, the total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number May be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  FIG. 7B exemplifies the contents of notification by a winning determination result command. Of the winning determination result commands shown in FIG. 7B, the command C402H, the command C203H, and the command C404H may be transmitted when the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is not within the jackpot determination range. The winning determination result is notified that the variable display result is determined to be “losing” and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, the command C401H is transmitted when the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is within the jackpot determination range, and when the winning is determined that the variable display result is determined to be “hit” and controlled to the jackpot gaming state. The determination result (variable display content is “big hit”) is notified. The command C402H is transmitted when the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the super-reach determination range at the time of losing, and the winning determination result (variable display content) that the variation pattern with super-reach is determined at the time of losing Will notify you of “Super reach when lost”. The command C403H is transmitted when the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the reach determination range at the time of losing, and the winning determination result (variable display content is determined to be a variation pattern with a reach effect at the time of losing. “Reach when lost”). The command C404H is transmitted when the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is not within the super reach determination range or reach determination range at the time of losing, and when winning a prize that there is a possibility that the variation pattern with reach effect may not be determined Notification of the determination result (variable display content is “general when lost”). In this way, the winning determination result command uses the game random number extracted at the time of starting winning, and whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or whether it is determined to a specific variation pattern. Is transmitted as determination result information for notifying the determination result at the time of winning.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. At this time, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined as one of a plurality of types. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

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

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for performing a setting for varying the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4, a process for measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary, and the like. . When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. This special symbol stop process includes a process of setting the special symbol display device 4 to stop the change of the special symbol and to stop and display the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result. When the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed, a setting for transmitting the symbol confirmation command to the effect control board 12 is performed as an effect control command capable of specifying that the display result in the variable display is derived. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

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

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, it is determined whether or not the number of round games executed with the big winning opening opened has reached a predetermined upper limit (for example, “2” or “15” depending on the type of jackpot). And a process of waiting until the next round game is started when the upper limit number has not been reached. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. Then, when the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), it is stored in the head area (storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) of the second special figure reservation storage unit. Numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as the reserved data that has been stored (step S232). Thereby, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 are read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be subtracted by one. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

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

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure reservation storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the special symbol variable display result, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result of whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer. If the special symbol display result is determined to be “big hit” in the process of step S239, the display result of the special symbol derived in the special symbol game becomes the big hit symbol as the specific display result, and the decorative symbol is variable. After the display result derived in the display becomes a definite decorative pattern of the jackpot combination, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player. In this way, the CPU 103 can determine whether or not to control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player by executing the process of step S239.

  In the process of step S239, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state and the probability variation control is performed, the special figure is displayed at a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the time reduction state. The display result is determined as “big hit”. The probability variation state is started when the probability variation flag is set to the ON state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “probability variation” or “surprise probability” by the big hit end processing in step S117 shown in FIG. 3, for example. Is done. When the probability variation state is in effect, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  CPU103 determines whether the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is "big hit" (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value for determining the big jackpot type includes a plurality of jackpot types. It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result of either type. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 10 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “lost”, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” which does not reach the reach state, and the reach state is reached. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and the case of the variable display result (special drawing display result) being “big hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as a non-reach loss variation pattern), and the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is “reach” is This is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a reach loss variation pattern). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a reach effect in normal reach is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a reach effect in super reach is executed.

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, the determined values assigned to the variation patterns with reach effects in super reach, such as the variation pattern PB3-1 to variation pattern PB3-4, are the variation pattern PA3-1 to variation pattern. It is set to be larger than the determined value assigned to the variation pattern accompanied by the reach effect in the normal reach such as PA3-3. On the other hand, in the examples shown in FIG. 11B1 and FIG. 11B2, the determined values assigned to the variation patterns with the reach effect in the normal reach, such as the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3, vary. It is set to be larger than the determined values assigned to the variation patterns accompanied by the reach effect in the super reach such as the patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4. As a result, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect in the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is increased.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 11 (B1), a determination value assigned to a different variation pattern is included depending on whether the first special figure reservation storage number is 0, 1 or 2 or more. As a specific example, the determined value in the range of “151” to “180” is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-1 if the first special figure reserved memory number is 0, and the first special figure reserved memory number is 1. If it is, it is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA1-2, and if the first special figure reservation storage number is 2 or more, it is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA1-3. With such a setting, the average variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols can be varied according to the number of first special symbol reservations stored. In particular, when the first special figure reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the average variable display time is shortened compared to when the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the predetermined value. It is sufficient that a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that In normal times when the time reduction control is not performed, it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, and the frequency of executing the special game using the second special figure is low. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the first special figure reservation memory number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the second special figure reservation memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the same table data. Alternatively, regardless of the second special figure holding memory number when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, refer to the table data corresponding to the first special figure holding memory number at that time. The variation pattern may be determined. Alternatively, corresponding to the fact that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, regardless of the second special figure holding memory number, FIG. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data that is different from the determination value B1). Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the “first special figure reserved memory number” shown in FIG. 11 (B1) is replaced with the “second special figure reserved memory number”. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data corresponding to the second special figure reserved storage number.

  In the example of determination shown in FIG. 11 (B2), a determination value assigned to a different variation pattern is included depending on whether the second special figure reservation storage number is 0, 1 or 2 or more. With such a setting, the average variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols can be varied according to the number of second special symbol reservations stored. In particular, when the second special figure reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the average variable display time is shortened compared to when the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the predetermined value. It is sufficient that a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that During the time-saving control, the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening, and the special game using the second special figure is frequently executed. When the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the special figure game using the second special figure is repeated if the time is short. The possibility of being executed is high, and the frequency of executing the special figure game using the first special figure is low. When the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is zero. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second special figure reservation memory number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the first special figure reservation memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the same table data. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data that is different from the determination value allocation shown in FIG. 11B2 regardless of the first special figure reservation storage number. Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the “second special figure reserved memory number” shown in FIG. 11 (B2) is read as the “first special figure reserved memory number”. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data corresponding to the first special figure reserved storage number.

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

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

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

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The first variation start command and the second variation start command are also simply referred to as variation start commands. 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 pattern. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

  As an example, in the command analysis process, when there is a received command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, it is determined which effect control command is received by checking the MODE data of the received command. . At this time, when the winning determination result command and the first reserved memory number notification command are received together with the first start opening winning designation command, a first area provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122 or the like. The first start opening winning designation command and the first reserved storage number notification command are sequentially stored in the storage area having the smallest reserved display number serving as the buffer number among the free areas in the start winning command buffer. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number notification command is received together with the second start opening prize designation command, the empty area in the second start prize command buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122 or the like. Among them, the second start opening winning designation command and the second reserved storage number notification command are stored in order in the storage area having the smallest reserved display number serving as the buffer number.

  The first start prize command buffer is associated with one set of effect control commands (first start slot prize designation command and first reserved memory number notification command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first start prize. A storage area is reserved for storage. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the first start winning is generated, corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” in the first start winning command buffer according to the receiving order. Are stored in order from the beginning of the empty area. The hold display number in the first start winning command buffer corresponds to the first special figure hold memory number.

  The second start prize command buffer is associated with one set of effect control commands (second start opening prize designation command and second reserved memory number notification command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second start prize. A storage area is reserved for storage. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the second start winning is generated, in accordance with the reception order, corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” of the second start winning command buffer. Are stored in order from the beginning of the empty area. The hold display number in the second start winning command buffer corresponds to the second special figure hold memory number.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various operations such as a display operation of an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, etc. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 12, first, a hold display setting process is executed (step S161). The hold display setting process updates the first hold display on the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display on the second hold display unit 5HL at the start winning when the first start win or the second start win occurs. Includes processing for. In addition, the hold display setting process includes a determination process and a setting process for performing a pre-reading notice effect of “hold display change” using, for example, stored data in a hold display data storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 121. Is included.

  FIG. 13 shows a configuration example of the hold display data storage unit. The hold display data storage unit corresponds to the fact that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended or the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, Various data for performing the first hold display in the first hold display unit 5HR and various data for performing the second hold display in the second hold display unit 5HL are stored as the hold display data. As the hold display data storage unit, it corresponds to the first hold display data storage unit corresponding to the hold storage display of the special figure game using the first special figure and the hold storage display of the special figure game using the second special figure. And a second hold display data storage unit to be provided. In the hold display data storage unit, for example, a winning determination result, a hold display change pattern, and a change effect timing pattern can be specified in association with a hold number similar to the first special figure hold storage unit and the second special figure hold storage unit. A storage area for storing the data shown in FIG. The winning determination result indicates variable display contents of a special symbol or a decorative symbol specified based on the winning determination result command. The hold display change pattern is an effect pattern including designation of a display mode of the hold display to be changed in the pre-reading notice effect of “hold display change”. The change effect timing pattern is an effect pattern including designation of timing for executing a prefetch notice effect of “hold display change”.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S161 of FIG. 12 as the hold display setting process. In the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first receives an effect control command (start opening prize designation command, prize determination result command, hold memory number notification command, etc.) transmitted at the start winning. It is determined whether there has been (step S301). In the processing of step S301, for example, whether or not a start opening winning designation command, a winning determination result command, and a pending storage number notification command are newly stored in the first start winning command buffer or the second starting winning command buffer. By confirming the above, it may be determined whether or not a command is received at the time of start winning.

  If no command is received in step S301 (step S301; No), the hold display setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a command received (step S301; Yes), a winning determination result corresponding to the received winning determination result command is specified (step S302). At this time, it is determined whether or not “winning time determination is being restricted” is specified (step S303). If the result of the determination at the time of winning other than “the determination at the time of winning is being limited” (step S303; No), the presence / absence of the on-hold display change effect indicating whether to execute the on-hold display change effect or the on-hold display change effect is executed. The effect type in the case of performing is determined (step S304). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the hold display change effect updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and determines the hold display change effect determination stored in advance in the ROM 121. The presence / absence and type of the pending display change effect may be determined by referring to the table. In the process of step S304, “no change effect” when no hold display change effect is executed, or “change effect exists (1)” or “change effect exists (2)” effect when the hold display change effect is executed. One of the types is determined.

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

  After executing the process of step S307, it is determined whether or not the determination result is “no display change” (step S308). At this time, if the determination result is “with display change” and not “without display change” (step S308; No), it is determined as one of a plurality of reserved display change patterns prepared in advance (step S309). ). When it is determined in step S308 that the determination result is “no change in display” (step S308; Yes), or after the process of step S309 is executed, it is determined as one of a plurality of change effect timing patterns prepared in advance. (Step S310). And the data indicating that the determination result of the hold display change pattern by the process of step S309 and the determination result of the change effect timing pattern by the process of step S310 can be specified in response to a new start prize in the hold display data storage unit It is stored in association with the hold number (step S311). However, if the process of step S309 is not executed due to the determination of “no display change” in the process of step S307, the hold number corresponding to the new start prize is stored in the hold display data storage unit. In association therewith, data indicating the determination result of the change effect timing pattern is stored, while data indicating the determination result of the hold display change pattern is not stored.

  If it is determined in step S303 that “the determination at the time of winning a prize is being restricted” (step S303; Yes), if it is determined in step S305 that “no change effect” (step S305; Yes), or step S311 After the above process is executed, update setting of the hold display at the time of start winning is performed (step S312), and then the hold display setting process is ended. For example, when the first special figure holding memory number increases by 1 because the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening, the first holding display on the first holding display unit 5HR is increased by one. A new first hold display is added. On the other hand, when the second special figure holding memory number increases by 1 because the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening, the second holding display on the second holding display portion 5HL is increased by one. A new second hold display is added. In this embodiment, the normal display mode in the first hold display and the second hold display is a round solid white display. In the process of step S312, the initial display of the first hold display or the second hold display is updated so as to add a hold display that becomes a round solid white display.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After the hold display setting process is executed in step S161 shown in FIG. 12, a change effect character display process is executed (step S162). The character display process for change effect specifies an effect image indicating a character in the hold display change common effect or the active display change common effect based on the setting according to the determination result of executing the hold display change effect or the active display change effect. Processing for displaying the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 is included. The change effect character display processing includes processing for determining whether or not a variation start command (first variation start command or second variation start command) or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received, And a process for performing display control of the effect image indicating the character to be the specific effect image according to the determination result.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the change effect character display process executed in step S162 of FIG. In the change effect character display process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the character is being displayed (step S601). For example, the effect control CPU 120 is displaying a character when the effect image indicating the character (change effect character) used in the hold display change common effect or the active display change common effect is displayed as the specific effect image. Can be determined.

  If the character is not being displayed in step S601 (step S601; No), it is determined whether there is a change effect setting (step S602). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control specifies the storage contents of the hold display change pattern and the change effect timing pattern in the hold display data storage unit, and stores information corresponding to the determination result for executing the hold display change effect and the active display change effect. If so, it may be determined that there is a change effect setting. If there is no change effect setting (step S602; No), the change effect character display process is terminated.

  If there is a change effect setting in step S602 (step S602; Yes), control for starting display of the effect image indicating the change effect character on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step S602). S603), the change effect character display process is terminated. In the process of step S603, the effect control CPU 120 may change the display mode of the change effect character according to the determination result of whether or not the decorative symbol is variably displayed. Whether or not the decorative design is being variably displayed may be specified from the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (effect control flag setting unit or the like) of the RAM 122. More specifically, when the value of the effect process flag is “2”, it may be determined that the decorative symbol is being variably displayed. On the other hand, when the value of the effect process flag is other than “2”, it may be determined that the decorative symbol is not being variably displayed. When it is determined that the decorative symbol is being variably displayed, a display control command for instructing to change the display mode of the change effect character to the action mode is output to the VDP of the display control unit 123, for example. On the other hand, when it is determined that the decorative symbols are not being variably displayed, a display control command for instructing to change the display mode of the change effect character to the static mode is output to the VDP of the display control unit 123, for example.

  The action mode may be a display position, a size, a rotation amount, a moving direction, a moving speed, a moving amount of a change effect character, a part of the shape, pattern, or color of the change effect character according to an animation pattern prepared in advance. All may be a display mode of change display (operation display) that changes over time. The change of the change effect character according to the animation pattern may be repeated at a predetermined cycle. In contrast to such an action mode, the static mode may be a static display mode in which the change effect character does not change over time. In contrast to the stationary mode, the action mode is also referred to as a non-static mode or a behavior mode.

  The effect image indicating the change effect character whose display is started when the process of step S603 is executed is an image indicating the character used in the action effect in the hold display change effect or the active display change effect. By performing the process of step S603, the display of the effect image indicating the change effect character is started even before the variable display in which the hold display change effect or the active display change effect is executed is started. Can do. In this case, the effect image indicating the change effect character can be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 over a plurality of variable displays.

  If the character is being displayed in step S601 (step S601; Yes), it is determined whether it is a predetermined display end timing (step S604). The display end timing is, for example, when the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, or when the execution of the reach effect in the super reach is started, the hold display change effect or the active display change effect or icon by the hold display change pattern Any timing may be used as long as a predetermined display end condition for the change effect character is satisfied, such as when the execution of the active display change effect by the display change pattern pattern ends. When it is the display end timing (step S604; Yes), after performing the control to end the display on the screen of the image display device 5 with respect to the effect image indicating the character as the change effect character (step S605), The change effect character display process is terminated.

  If it is not the change end timing (step S604; No), it is determined whether or not a change start command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S606). In the process of step S606, it may be determined that a variation start command has been received when either the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received. When the change start command is received (step S606; Yes), after setting for starting the display control during change is made (step S607), the character display process for change effect is ended. In the process of step S607, for example, when it is determined in the process of step S603 that the decorative symbol is being variably displayed, a display control command for instructing that the display mode of the change effect character is set to the action mode is provided. What is necessary is just to output with respect to VDP of the display control part 123. FIG. Thereby, the display mode of the effect image which shows the character for change effects can be made into an action mode by reception of the change start command which can specify the start of variable display.

  If no change start command is received in step S606 (step S606; No), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S608). If no symbol confirmation command has been received (step S608; No), the change effect character display process is terminated. On the other hand, when the symbol confirmation command is received (step S608; Yes), after the symbol confirmation display control is set (step S609), the change effect character display processing is terminated. In the process of step S609, for example, in the same way as when it is determined in the process of step S603 that the decorative symbol is not being variably displayed, a display control command for instructing that the display mode of the change effect character is set to the static mode is provided. What is necessary is just to output with respect to VDP of the display control part 123. FIG. Thereby, in the period when the display result in variable display is derived | led-out, the display aspect of the effect image which shows the character for change effects used as a specific effect image can be made into a still aspect.

  FIG. 22 shows an example of specific settings for displaying various images on the screen of the image display device 5. FIG. 22A shows a configuration example of a Z value setting table for assigning Z values to a plurality of display layers. FIG. 22B shows an arrangement example of each display layer based on the Z value setting by the Z value setting table. In this embodiment, the plurality of layers include a small symbol display layer, a change effect display layer, and a decorative symbol display layer. In the small symbol display layer, an effect image showing a small symbol variably displayed in the small symbol display area 5V is drawn. In the change effect display layer, an effect image indicating a character used in the hold display change effect and the active display change effect is drawn. In the decorative symbol display layer, an effect image showing the decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is drawn. In the image data of the effect image drawn on each display layer, a Z value that is a depth value used when the effect images are drawn in a superimposed manner is set. The Z value of the effect image drawn on each of the small symbol display layer, the change effect display layer, and the decorative symbol display layer by setting the Z value by the Z value setting table as shown in FIG. The value varies depending on the display layer on which is drawn.

  For example, the VDP of the display control unit 123 may determine the priority by performing a Z value comparison operation when writing image data read from the CGROM into a frame buffer of the VRAM. Then, the image data of the effect image having a small Z value is written in the frame buffer in preference to the image data of the effect image having a large Z value. As a result, the effect image drawn on the display layer assigned with a small value as the Z value has a higher priority than the effect image drawn on the display layer assigned with a large value as the Z value. Can be placed on the side.

  As shown in FIG. 22B, the small symbol display layer on which the effect image indicating the small symbol variably displayed in the small symbol display area 5V is drawn is arranged on the most front side as viewed from the player. , Z value is set. Therefore, even when a display effect is displayed by displaying an arbitrary effect image on the screen of the image display measure 5, the player can always visually recognize the display of the small symbols in the small symbol display area 5V. The change effect display layer is a display layer that provides an effect region in which an effect image used in the hold display change effect and the active display change effect is displayed, and is behind the small symbol display layer. The Z value is set so as to be arranged in front of the display layer. Thereby, the effect image used by the hold display change effect and the active display change effect can be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image showing the decorative design. In this way, the effect image showing the change effect character that becomes the specific effect image can be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image showing the decorative pattern that becomes the identification information image.

  After the change effect character display process is executed in step S162 shown in FIG. 12, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, the following is performed. One of the processes in steps S170 to S175 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”. This variable display start waiting process starts variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which determine whether or not are included. When the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  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 is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform the variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the process of determining the fixed decorative symbols and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbols and the type of display result is included. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, 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 effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit). , And various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative symbols are included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is displayed as a complete stop. Processing to display (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the effect process when the attacker is released. On the other hand, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is initialized. The value is updated to “0”.

  The effect process at the time of opening the attacker in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this attacker opening effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various effect operations in a predetermined period in which the grand prize winning door as an attacker is opened, such as turning on, turning off, and blinking the decoration LED. In the attacker opening effect process, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11.

  The ending effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. 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 gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on, turning off, and blinking the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 12 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S321). As the process of step S321, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. To determine the final stop symbol. As an example, the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and variable display result include “non-reach (loss)”, “reach (lack)”, “non-probability change (big hit)”, and “probability change (big hit)”. is there.

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

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the production control CPU 120 uses the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R to display different (unmatched) decorative symbols as the final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left determined symbol determination table that is stored and prepared in the ROM 121 in advance. By referring to this, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When the variable display content is “reach”, the effect control CPU 120 displays the same (matching) decorative symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R as the final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols that are updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left and right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. By referencing or the like, among the confirmed decorative symbols, decorative symbols having the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are displayed. decide. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, a difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, the effect control CPU 120 displays the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The same (matching) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, a decorative symbol display area 5L for “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the screen of the image display device 5 by referring to a jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, etc. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, whether or not the promotion effect during the big hit is executed, etc. It is only necessary to determine which one of the decorative design (depicted decorative design) and the probability variation design (for example, the decorative design indicating an odd number) is the final decorative design. In the jackpot promotion promotion, the combination of decorative symbols (non-probable variation jackpot combination) that reminds the user of the big hit but does not recall the probable state in the image display device 5 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the big hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state. This is an effect of notifying whether or not the state is surely changed at the end of.

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

  In this way, by determining the final stop symbol corresponding to the variable display content by the process of step S321, whether or not to control the gaming state to the big hit gaming state based on the determination result of the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game The variable display result of the decorative pattern related to the determination result can be determined. In the process of step S321, the small symbol corresponding to the confirmed decorative symbol may be determined as the display result in the variable symbol variable display.

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

  Subsequent to the determination of the final stop symbol or the like in the process of step S321, a change effect setting process for performing execution setting of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect is executed (step S322). In the change effect setting process, the execution setting of the hold display change effect is performed when the execution condition of the hold display change effect is satisfied based on the stored contents of the hold display data storage unit. In the change effect setting process, the execution setting of the active display change effect is performed when the execution condition of the active display change effect is satisfied based on whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. . Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S323). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (special-figure change effect control patterns) corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command and uses it as the use pattern. set. In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control is one of a plurality of effect control patterns (display change effect control patterns) prepared in response to the execution setting of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect by the change effect setting process in step S322. Select and set as the usage pattern.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S323, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. (Step S324). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step S325). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (special-fluctuation effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S323 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123. For example, the variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5.

  Further, in the process of step S325, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative symbol and starting the variation of the small symbol in the small symbol display area 5V is performed. Thus, in the small symbol display area 5V, when the decorative symbol variable display is started in synchronization with each of the special symbol game using the first special symbol and the special symbol game using the second special symbol. The variable display of symbols can also be started. In the small symbol display area 5V, a small symbol (first small symbol) whose variable display is started in synchronization with the special symbol game using the first special symbol and a special symbol game using the second special symbol. A small symbol (second small symbol) whose variable display is started in synchronization may be arranged separately. As an example, the first small symbol that is variably displayed corresponding to the special symbol game using the first special symbol is arranged on the right side in the small symbol display area 5V, and corresponds to the special symbol game using the second special symbol. The second small symbol variably displayed may be arranged on the left side in the small symbol display area 5V. Thus, by confirming which one of the first small symbol and the second small symbol is variably displayed, which of the special game using the first special graphic and the special graphic game using the second special graphic is executed. It is only necessary for a player or the like to be able to identify whether the game is being played. When the first small symbol and the second small symbol are separately arranged, for example, based on a change start command transmitted from the main board 11, a special game using the first special graphic and the second special graphic are used. What is necessary is just to determine in which special display game variable display is started among the special figure games using. When the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the variable display of the first small symbol is started, while when the special figure game using the second special figure is started, the second special figure game is started. What is necessary is just to start the variable display of a small symbol. As described above, in the small symbol display area 5V, the effect image indicating the first small symbol that becomes the first notification information image is variably displayed in synchronization with the special symbol game using the first special symbol, and the display result is derived. The display result may be derived by performing variable display of the effect image indicating the second small symbol that becomes the second notification information image in synchronization with the special game using the second special figure.

  After executing the processing of step S325, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, the first hold display in the first hold display section 5HR, the second hold display in the second hold display section 5HL, and the like. Settings for updating are performed (step S326). For example, when the special figure game using the first special figure is executed (started), the display part (the leftmost display part) corresponding to the hold number “1” is deleted in the first hold display unit 5HR. (Digestion) and move (shift) the first hold display in the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” one by one to the left. On the other hand, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed (started), the display part (the display part on the right end) corresponding to the holding number “1” is deleted in the second holding display part 5HL. (Digestion) and move (shift) the second hold display in the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” one by one in the right direction. Further, in the process of step S326, setting for updating the active display in the active display portion AHA is also performed. For example, when the first hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased (digested) in the first hold display unit 5HR, the active display unit displays the same active display as the erased (digested) first hold display. Start with AHA. On the other hand, when the second hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased (digested) in the second hold display portion 5HL, an active display similar to the erased (digested) second hold display is actively displayed. Start at part AHA. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S327), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 24A is a flowchart showing an example of the change effect setting process executed in step S322 of FIG. In the change effect setting process shown in FIG. 24A, first, the stored content in the hold display data storage unit is updated (step S501). That is, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, the stored data in the storage area of the holding number “1” is erased in the holding display data storage unit, and the storage area below the holding number “1” The storage data in the storage areas (holding numbers “2” to “4”) is shifted up by one entry.

  Following the processing of step S501, it is determined whether or not the hold display change timing is reached, which is the execution timing of the hold display change effect (step S502). In the process of step S502, one or a plurality of change effect timing patterns stored in the hold display data storage unit whose storage contents have been updated by the process of step S501 match the hold numbers associated with the respective change effect timing patterns. It is determined whether or not the designation of the hold display change timing to be included is included. For example, when any one of the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 to change effect timing pattern TP3-7 shown in FIG. 16B is stored in association with the hold number “3” in the hold display data storage unit. Since the designation of the hold display change timing matching the hold number “3” is included, it is determined that the hold display change timing is reached. Any one of the change effect timing pattern TP2-1 to change effect timing pattern TP2-4, the change effect timing pattern TP3-4, the change effect timing pattern TP3-6, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-7 is in the hold display data storage unit. When it is stored in association with the hold number “2”, it is determined that the hold display change timing is reached because the hold display change timing matching the hold number “2” is included. . Change effect timing pattern TP1-1, change effect timing pattern TP1-2, change effect timing pattern TP2-3, change effect timing pattern TP2-4, change effect timing pattern TP3-3, change effect timing pattern TP3-5, change effect When any one of the timing patterns TP3-7 is stored in association with the hold number “1” in the hold display data storage unit, the designation of the hold display change timing that matches the hold number “1” is included. Therefore, it is determined that the hold display change timing is reached.

  When it is determined in step S502 that the hold display change timing is reached (step S502; Yes), execution setting of the hold display change effect is performed (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, the storage content of the hold display change pattern in the hold display data storage unit and the display mode in the current hold display are specified, and whether or not to change the display mode is set, or the change when changing What is necessary is just to make the setting of a display mode etc. later. Further, in the process of step S503, execution setting of the display color change effect that changes the display color of the active display based on the determination result of the hold display change pattern among the active display change effects may be performed. In this case, setting of the display mode to be displayed after the active display change effect is specified by specifying the hold display change pattern indicated in the stored data erased from the hold display data storage unit in the process of step S501. It should be done. In addition, the setting for starting the display of the effect image indicating the character (change effect character) to be the specific effect image among the hold display change common effect and the active display change common effect is set in step S603 shown in FIG. This process may be performed, and may not be performed in the process of step S503. On the other hand, the setting for executing the action effect in the hold display change effect and the active display change effect may be performed in the process of step S503.

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

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

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

  FIG. 24B shows an example of determining an icon display change effect. In the process of step S505 shown in FIG. 24A, for example, the presence / absence of an icon display change effect is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the example of determination shown in FIG. 24B, the determination ratio of “with change effect” varies depending on the variable display content. For example, when the variable display content is “probability change (big hit)”, the determination rate of “no change effect” is the lowest, and “non-probability change (big hit)”, “reach (losing)”, “non-reaching (lost)” The order of determination of “no change effect” increases. Therefore, when the icon display change effect is executed, the probability change control may be performed after the end of the big hit gaming state, the possibility that the variable display result may be “big hit”, and the decorative pattern, compared to the case where the icon display change effect is not executed. There is a high possibility that the variable display state becomes a reach state.

  FIG. 25 shows an example of setting an icon display change pattern. Here, in correspondence with the case where there is no pseudo continuous fluctuation in which the variable display of “pseudo continuous” is not executed, and the case where the variable display effect of “pseudo continuous” is executed and the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed three times in advance, A plurality of prepared icon display change patterns are shown. In the case of no pseudo continuous fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 25A, an icon display change effect by any one of the icon display change pattern YAP1 to icon display change pattern YAP3 can be executed. Note that the icon display change pattern may not be determined even if “change effect is present” is determined to execute the icon display change effect. In this case, after executing the active display change common effect in the active display change effect, the active display change failure effect is executed, and the display mode of the active display does not change. The icon display change pattern YAP1 to icon display change pattern YAP3 changes the icons displayed on the active display portion AHA to specific icons for informing messages of “?”, “Chance”, and “hot”, respectively.

  In the case of three pseudo-variations, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), icon display change patterns YDP1-1 to icon display change patterns YDP1-4, icon display change patterns YDP2-1 to icon display change patterns YDP2- 4. Icon display change effect by any of icon display change pattern YDP3-1 to icon display change pattern YDP3-4 can be executed. When the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, the icon display change effect is executed corresponding to the initial change and the pseudo-change of each time. As a result, the active display change effect can be executed a plurality of times and the display mode of the active display can be changed from when the decorative display of the decorative design is started to when the confirmed decorative design that is the display result is derived. . When the change effect timing pattern to be changed during active display is determined in step S310 of the hold display setting process shown in FIG.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 25B, the icon that notifies the message of “NEXT” is displayed after the active display change effect is executed only when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. The display mode is active display. Furthermore, the icon that notifies the message “NEXT” is the active display change at the final change when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, such as the third pseudo-continuous change setting example shown in FIG. 25B. After the effect is executed, the display mode is not displayed as the active display mode. That is, the icon that notifies the message “NEXT” is displayed after the active display change effect is executed during the variable display before the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped (pseudo continuous change) in the variable display effect of “pseudo continuous”. A display mode that is included in the display mode of the active display that can be displayed and that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display after the active display change effect is executed during the variable display after the predetermined number of pseudo-continuous changes are performed Become.

  In the setting examples shown in FIG. 25A and FIG. 25B, an icon for notifying a message such as “?”, “Chance”, “extreme heat”, “NEXT”, etc. has been subjected to an active display change effect. While it is included in the display mode of the active display displayed later, it becomes a special mode which is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display after the hold display change effect is executed.

  FIG. 26 shows an example of determining an icon display change pattern. In the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 24A, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining an icon display change pattern updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and the ROM 121. The icon display change pattern determination table stored and prepared in advance may be referred to to determine any one of the plurality of icon display change patterns.

  In the case where there is no pseudo-continuous variation in which the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is not executed, a plurality of icon displays are performed at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 26A by the processing in step S508 shown in FIG. Determine one of the change patterns. On the other hand, in the case where the pseudo continuous variation is executed three times in the “pseudo continuous” variable display effect, the process of step S508 shown in FIG. Is determined as one of a plurality of icon display change patterns at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the example of determination shown in FIGS. 26A and 26B, the icon display change pattern and the determination ratio that can be determined differ depending on the variable display contents. For example, in the example of determination shown in FIG. 26A, when the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, the icon display change pattern YAP3 can be determined, while variable display is possible. When the content is “non-reach (lack)” or “reach (lack)”, the icon display change pattern YAP3 cannot be determined. Further, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, it is determined as one of the icon display change pattern YAP1 to icon display change pattern YAP3 at a predetermined ratio. When the display content is “non-reach (lack)” or “reach (lack)”, the icon display change pattern becomes “none” at a predetermined rate.

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

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

  The ratio at which the icon display change pattern is determined to be “none” in the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 24A is higher than the ratio at which “no display change” is determined in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. It is set to be low. For example, as shown in FIG. 15B, in the process of step S307, when the determination result at the time of winning is “generally when lost”, it is determined as “display change” at a ratio of 20/100. That is, in this case, “no display change” is determined at a rate of 80/100. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 26A, for example, in the process of step S508, when the variable display content is “non-reach (loss)”, the icon display change pattern is set to “none” at a ratio of 5/100. It is determined. When it is determined that “no display change” is determined in step S307, a pending change gaze effect is executed, and when the icon display change pattern is determined “none” in step S508, an active change gaze effect is executed. The With such a setting, the percentage of the active change gaze effect that does not change the display mode of the active display after the active display change effect is executed is the ratio that the display mode of the hold display changes after the hold display change effect is executed. It will be lower than the rate at which the pending change gaze effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to execute the active display change success effect serving as the second successful effect in the active display change effect at a rate higher than the ratio of executing the hold display change success effect serving as the first successful effect in the hold display change effect. it can.

  Among the plurality of change effect timing patterns shown in FIG. 16B, change effect timing pattern TP0-1, change effect timing pattern TP1-2, change effect timing pattern TP2-2, change effect timing pattern TP2-4, When the change effect timing pattern TP3-2, the change effect timing pattern TP3-5, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-6 are determined, it becomes the hold display change timing during the active display, and the display color as the display mode of the active display An active display change effect that is a display color change effect to be changed to a specific color is executed. In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, the determination ratio of the change effect timing pattern that becomes the hold display change timing during the active display is lower than the determination ratio of the change effect timing pattern that does not become the hold change timing during the active display. Any change effect timing pattern may be determined using the determination table set to be. In the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 24A, if it is determined that the display color change effect is executed during active display, the process does not proceed to step S505, and the icon display change effect is not executed. For this reason, if the rate at which the display color change effect is executed during active display increases, the icon display change effect may become difficult to execute. Therefore, the rate of execution of the icon display change effect may be increased by reducing the determination rate of the change effect timing pattern that becomes the hold display change timing during active display.

  If it is determined in step S506 shown in FIG. 24A that the display color change effect is being executed during active display, the change effect setting process is terminated without proceeding to the process of step S505, whereby the icon is displayed. Restrict the display change effect from being executed. As a result, the active display change effect, which is the display color change effect, and the active display change effect, which is the icon display change effect, are not executed redundantly, thereby preventing complicated effects. Can be improved.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 12 as the variable display effect process. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 27, first, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, for example, it is determined whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed (step S341). As an example, in the process of step S341, when the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and an end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, etc. In addition, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S341 (step S341; No), it is determined whether or not it is the hold display change effect period for executing the hold display change effect (step S342). The hold display change effect period may be determined in advance in, for example, the effect control pattern (display change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S323 shown in FIG. If it is the hold display change effect period (step S342; Yes), control for executing the hold display change effect is performed (step S343). In the process of step S343, various commands created based on the setting of the display change effect control pattern are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. In other words, it is only necessary that the predetermined display device can execute the hold display change effect by combining some or all of them.

  In addition, the display of the effect image showing the character (change effect character) in the hold display change common effect among the hold display change effects is started by executing the process of step S603 shown in FIG. Display control during variable display or symbol determination is performed by executing the processes of S607 and S609, and the display is ended by executing the process of step S605. Therefore, in the process of step S343, display control related to the change effect character may not be performed. Alternatively, in the variable display in which the action effect in the hold display change effect is executed, the display of the change effect character is controlled in the process of step S343, and in the variable display in which the action effect is not executed, the change effect in the process of step S343. The display control of the character may not be performed.

  When it is determined in step S342 that it is not the hold display change effect period (step S342; No), after executing the process of step S343, it is an active display change effect period for executing the active display change effect. It is determined whether or not (step S344). The active display change effect period may be determined in advance in, for example, the effect control pattern (display change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S323 shown in FIG. When it is an active display change effect period (step S344; Yes), control for performing an active display change effect is performed (step S345). Note that the hold display change effect and the active display change effect may be executed by performing common effect control. In this case, instead of the processing of steps S342 to S345, it is determined whether or not it is a display change effect period common to the hold display change effect and the active display change effect, and when it is determined to be the display change effect period. The control for executing the hold display change effect and the active display change effect may be performed according to the display change effect control pattern.

  In addition, the display of the effect image indicating the character (change effect character) in the active display change common effect among the active display change effects is started by executing the process of step S603 shown in FIG. Display control during variable display or symbol determination is performed by executing the processes of S607 and S609, and the display is ended by executing the process of step S605. Therefore, in the process of step S345, display control related to the change effect character may not be performed. Alternatively, in the variable display in which the action effect in the active display change effect is executed, the display of the change effect character is controlled in the process of step S345, and in the variable display in which the action effect is not executed, the change effect character in step S345. The display control may not be performed.

  When it is determined in step S344 that it is not the active display change effect period (step S344; No), after executing the process of step S345, it is determined whether or not it is a reach effect period for executing the reach effect. Determination is made (step S346). The reach production period may be determined in advance, for example, in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern. When it is determined in step S346 that it is the reach production period (step S346; Yes), control for executing the reach production is performed (step S347).

  When it is determined in step S346 that it is not the reach effect period (step S346; No), after executing the process of step S347, for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. In addition, control for executing an effect during variable display including decorative display variable display operation is performed (step S348).

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S341 (step S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S349). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S349; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and awaits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S349 (step S349; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result is performed (step S350). In the process of step S350, the final stop symbol in the variable display of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed, and the small symbol variation end control for terminating the variation of the small symbol in the small symbol display area 5V is performed. In this small symbol variation end control, as a display result in the variable symbol variable display, the small symbol corresponding to the confirmed decorative symbol determined in step S321 shown in FIG. 23 is stopped and displayed in the small symbol display area 5V. Just do it. As a result, in the small symbol display area 5V, the confirmed decorative symbol that is the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol is synchronized with each of the special symbol game using the first special symbol and the special symbol game using the second symbol. When the variable display is terminated after being derived, the variable display of the small symbols can also be ended. At this time, a predetermined fixed time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S351). In addition, after the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S352), the effect process during variable display is ended.

  For example, in the process of step S348 shown in FIG. 27, display control in the small symbol display area 5V is performed so that the small symbols are always variably displayed in a constant variation mode regardless of the variable display state of the decorative symbols. What should I do? For example, when the decorative symbol variable display state becomes a reach state or when a variable display effect such as “pseudo-continuous” is executed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C Even when the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed partially or entirely in 5R, the small symbols are not temporarily stopped and displayed in the small symbol display area 5V, and the variable display continuously fluctuates at a constant speed. Can be done.

  Hereinafter, an example of specific control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, after a game ball driven into the game area passes through (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, a start winning such as the first starting winning or the second starting winning occurs. Based on the establishment of the start condition that permits the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, the variable symbol special symbol display is started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The On the screen of the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols and small symbols is performed in synchronization with variable display of special symbols.

  When the first start condition is established based on the occurrence of the first start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening, the processing of steps S203 and S207 shown in FIG. 4 is executed. , 1 is added to the number of first special figure hold memory. When the second start condition is established based on the occurrence of the second start prize due to the game ball passing (entering) the second start prize opening, the processes of steps S206 and S207 shown in FIG. 4 are executed. The second special figure holding storage number is incremented by one. At this time, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted by the process of step S209. In step S212, a winning random number determination process as shown in FIG. 5 is executed to determine variable display contents such as whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Is received from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

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

  In step S602 shown in FIG. 21, it is determined whether there is a setting for executing a change effect such as a hold display change effect based on the stored contents in the hold display data storage unit. If it is determined that there is a setting, display of the effect image indicating the character (change effect character) that becomes the specific effect image is started by the display start control in step S603. The effect image indicating the change effect character can be continuously displayed over a plurality of variable displays until it is determined in step S604 that the display end timing is reached. When each variable display is started, it is determined in step S606 that a change start command has been received, so that the control start setting in step S607 is performed, and the display mode of the effect image indicating the change effect character is displayed. It becomes an action mode corresponding to the variable display (fluctuating) of the symbol. On the other hand, when the display result in each variable display is derived, it is determined in step S608 that the symbol confirmation command has been received, so that the control start setting in step S609 is performed and the change effect character is indicated. The display mode of the effect image is a static mode corresponding to the fixed display of the decorative pattern. In this way, during the period in which the display result of the effect image indicating the decorative design that is the identification information image is derived, the display mode of the effect image indicating the character that is the specific effect image can be set to the stationary mode.

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

  In step S321 shown in FIG. 23, a final stop symbol or the like is determined based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, and then, as a change effect setting process in step S322, as shown in FIG. Processing is executed. In the change effect setting process, when it is determined in step S502 that it is the hold display change timing, execution setting of the hold display change effect is performed in step S503. In addition, the execution setting of the active display change effect as the display color change effect may be performed in step S503. If it is determined in step S504 that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, or the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is not executed, but the display color change effect is not executed during active display in step S506. If it is determined, the presence / absence of an icon display change effect is determined in step S506. When the icon display change effect is executed, an icon display change pattern is determined in step S508.

  FIG. 28 shows an execution example of the hold display change effect when the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 is determined by the process of step S310 shown in FIG. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 28A, the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is performed in the second hold display portion 5HL, and the current variable display is displayed in the active display portion AHA. Active display corresponding to is performed. In the small symbol display area 5V, the small symbols are variably displayed in synchronization with the variable symbols and special symbols. Among the hold displays in the second hold display unit 5HL, the hold display of the hold number “3” (third from the right end) is set in the process of step S304 shown in FIG. (1) ”. As shown in FIG. 16B, the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 becomes the hold display change timing when the hold number is “3”. Corresponding to the determination result in the process of step S310, in the process of step S311, data indicating the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 is stored in the hold display data storage unit together with data indicating the determination result of the hold display change pattern. The

  In the change effect character display process shown in FIG. 21, when it is determined in step S601 that the character is not being displayed, it is determined in step S602 whether there is a setting for executing the change effect. At this time, when it is determined that there is a setting for executing the change effect based on the stored contents of the hold display data storage unit, the process of step S603 is executed. Thereby, for example, an effect image showing the character CH1 as shown in FIG. 28A is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 28B, for example, a hold display change common effect including an effect effect in which the effect image of the character CH1 acts on the hold display of the hold number “3” is executed. Subsequently, a hold display change effect according to the presence / absence of the display change and the determination result of the hold display change pattern is executed. For example, when it is determined that “with display change” in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. 14 and the hold display change pattern ZHP1-1 is determined in the process of step S309, FIG. 28 (C1) As shown in FIG. 4, the on-hold display change success effect in which the display color changes to blue among the specific colors is executed as the on-display display mode. On the other hand, when “no display change” is determined in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. 14, the hold display change failure in which the display mode of the hold display does not change as shown in FIG. 28 (C2). A production (holding change gaze production) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (C1) and FIG. 28 (C2), the display end timing is also displayed in the process of step S604 shown in FIG. Until it is determined, the effect image indicating the character CH1 is continuously displayed. At this time, if it is determined in step S608 that the symbol confirmation command has been received, the process in step S609 is executed. Thereby, in the period when the definitive decorative symbol is derived, the display mode of the effect image indicating the character CH1 becomes the static mode. Subsequently, when variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol is started based on the fact that the number of reserved memories is other than “0”, it is assumed that a change start command is received in the process of step S606 shown in FIG. As a result of the determination, the process of step S607 is executed. Thereby, the display mode of the effect image showing the character CH1 becomes the action mode triggered by the reception of the change start command that becomes display control information that can specify that the variable display is started.

  FIG. 29 shows an execution example of a display color change effect and an icon display change effect during active display. In this execution example, after the decorative design variable display as shown in FIG. 29A and the effect image indicating the character CH1 are displayed, for example, as shown in FIG. 29B, the effect image of the character CH1 is displayed. The active display change common effect including the effect that acts on the active display in the active display portion AHA is executed. The active display change common effect shown in FIG. 29B includes an effect such that the effect image of the character CH1 acts, although it differs depending on whether the action target is the hold display or the active display. In other words, it is an effect mode that is common with the hold display change common effect shown in FIG. Corresponding to the active display, when the hold display change pattern ZHP1-1 is determined in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 and the change effect timing pattern TP0-1 is determined in the process of step S310. As shown in FIG. 29 (C1), an active display change success effect in which the display color changes to blue among the specific colors is executed as the display mode of active display. On the other hand, when “change effect is present” is determined in the process of step S505 shown in FIG. 24A and the icon display change pattern YAP2 is determined in the process of step S508, FIG. As shown in C2), the active display change success effect is executed in which the display mode of the active display is changed to the display mode for notifying the message “chance”.

  After the active display change success effect is executed, for example, when the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, it is determined that it is the display end timing in the process of step S604 shown in FIG. The process is executed. Thus, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (C1) and FIG. 29 (C2), when the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state, the display of the effect image indicating the character CH1 can be ended.

  FIG. 30 shows an effect execution example in which a plurality of hold display change effects are executed in response to one hold display. FIG. 31 shows the execution timing of each effect shown in FIG. In the effect execution example shown in FIG. 30, the hold display change pattern ZHP12 is determined by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 corresponding to the hold display of the hold number “3” among the hold displays in the second hold display unit 5HL. The change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is determined by the process of step S310. As shown in FIG. 16 (B), the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 becomes the hold display change timing when the hold number is “3” and the hold number is “1”. Based on the determination results of the hold display change pattern and the change effect timing pattern, it is determined that there is a setting for executing the change effect by the process of step S602 shown in FIG. By performing the display start control in step S603 according to such a determination result, an effect image showing the character CH1 is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5.

  When variable display of decorative symbols and small symbols as shown in FIG. 30A is started at timing T01 shown in FIG. 31, it is determined that a change start command has been received by the processing in step S606 shown in FIG. Then, the process of step S607 is executed. Thereby, triggered by the reception of the change start command transmitted from the main board 11, the display mode of the effect image showing the character CH1 becomes the action mode. Also, in the process of step S502 shown in FIG. 24A, it is determined that it is the hold display change timing. Therefore, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, the hold display change effect is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols.

  For example, in the period from timing T02 to timing T03 shown in FIG. 31, it is determined in the process of step S342 shown in FIG. 27 that it is the hold display change effect period, and the process of step S343 is executed. Thereby, the pending display change common effect as shown in FIG. 30 (B) can be executed. After the effect shown in FIG. 30B is executed, the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” changes to the display mode showing the “secret” message as shown in FIG. To do. When the timing T04 shown in FIG. 31 is reached, as shown in FIG. 30D, the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol is stopped and fixedly displayed, and the small symbol is stopped and displayed, so that variable display is possible. finish. At this time, it is determined by the process of step S608 shown in FIG. 21 that the symbol confirmation command has been received, and the process of step S609 is executed. Thereby, when the display result of the variable display in a decoration design or a small design is derived | led-out, the display mode of the effect image which shows character CH1 turns into a stop mode.

  Subsequent to the end of variable display as shown in FIG. 30D, at timing T05 shown in FIG. 31, variable display of decorative symbols and small symbols as shown in FIG. 30E is started. At this time, by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. 24A, the storage data indicating the hold display change pattern ZHP12 and the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is moved (shifted) in the hold display data storage unit, and the hold number is stored. Stored in association with “2”. Since the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 does not include the designation of the hold display change timing that matches the hold number “2”, it is determined in step S502 that it is not the hold display change timing. Therefore, the hold display change effect is not executed during the current variable display. In addition, when the variable display of decorative symbols and small symbols as shown in FIG. 30E is started, it is determined that the change start command has been received by the processing in step S606 shown in FIG. 21, and the processing in step S607 is performed. By being executed, the display mode of the effect image showing the character CH1 becomes the action mode.

  After the variable display as shown in FIG. 30E is started, at the timing T06 shown in FIG. 31, as shown in FIG. 30F, the final stop symbol of the decorative symbols is stopped and fixedly displayed. At the same time, the small display is stopped and displayed, and the variable display ends. At this time, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11, the display mode of the effect image indicating the character CH1 becomes the static mode. Subsequently, at a timing T07 shown in FIG. 31, variable display of decorative symbols and small symbols as shown in FIG. 30 (G) is started. At this time, in response to receiving the variation start command transmitted from the main board 11, the display mode of the effect image indicating the character CH1 becomes the action mode. In addition, by the processing in step S501 shown in FIG. 24A, the storage data indicating the hold display change pattern ZHP12 and the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is moved (shifted) in the hold display data storage unit, and the hold number “ 1 ”and stored. Since the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 includes designation of the hold display change timing that matches the hold number “1”, it is determined in step S502 that it is the hold display change timing. Therefore, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, the hold display change effect is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols.

  For example, in the period from timing T08 to timing T09 shown in FIG. 31, it becomes a hold display change effect period, and the hold display change common effect as shown in FIG. 30 (H) is executed. After such a hold display change common effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 30I, the hold display in which the display color changes to green among the specific colors as the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1”. The change success production is executed. When the timing T10 shown in FIG. 31 is reached, the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol is stopped and confirmed, and the small symbol is stopped and displayed, so that the variable display ends. At this time, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11, the display mode of the effect image indicating the character CH1 becomes the static mode.

  FIG. 32 shows an execution example of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect (icon display change effect) in the case of the pseudo continuous variation three times. FIG. 33 shows the execution timing of each effect shown in FIG. At timing T11 shown in FIG. 33, when variable display of decorative symbols and small symbols as shown in FIG. 32A is started, active display in which the display color is green among the specific colors in the active display portion AHA. Shall be performed. Corresponding to this active display, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3 or the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 is determined by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, and the hold display change during active display is determined by the process of step S310. A change effect timing pattern including timing is determined. When variable display corresponding to the active display shown in FIG. 32A is started, the storage data corresponding to the hold number “1” is stored in the hold display data storage unit by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. Is erased (digested). In response to the change effect timing pattern indicated in the stored data erased at this time, it is determined in step S502 that the hold display change timing is during active display. In addition, based on the determination that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed by the process of step S504, the process of step S505 is determined to be “with change effect” and the process of step S508 is performed as shown in FIG. The icon display change pattern YDP2-4 shown in (B) is determined.

  At timing T11 shown in FIG. 33, it is determined by the process of step S606 shown in FIG. 21 that a change start command has been received, and the process of step S607 is executed. Thereby, triggered by the reception of the change start command transmitted from the main board 11, the display mode of the effect image showing the character CH1 becomes the action mode. Thereafter, for example, in the period from timing T12 to timing T13 shown in FIG. 33, it is determined in the process of step S344 shown in FIG. 27 that it is the active display change effect period, and the process of step S345 is executed. Thereby, an active display change common effect as shown in FIG. 32 (B) can be executed. This active display change common effect is included in the display color change effect, and as shown in FIG. 32C, the display color changes to red among the specific colors as the display mode of the active display. When the timing T14 shown in FIG. 33 is reached, the decorative symbols that make up the pseudo-continuous chance are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the variable display of the decorative symbols is temporarily stopped. At this time, the symbol confirmation command is not transmitted from the main board 11. For this reason, in the small symbol display area 5V, variable display of the small symbols is continuously performed with a variation mode of a constant speed, and the display mode of the effect image indicating the character CH1 is maintained in the action mode.

  Following the temporary stop in the variable display of decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 32C, at the timing T15 shown in FIG. 33, the variable display of decorative symbols is resumed as shown in FIG. Pseudo continuous variation is performed. In the period from timing T16 to timing T17 shown in FIG. 33, an active display change effect period is executed according to the icon display change pattern YDP2-4, and the active display change effect is executed. This active display change effect is executed as an icon change effect, and as shown in FIG. 32 (E), the display mode of the active display is changed to a display mode for notifying the message “NEXT”. When the timing T18 shown in FIG. 33 is reached, the decorative symbols constituting the pseudo-ream chance are temporarily stopped and temporarily displayed, and the variable display of the decorative symbols is temporarily stopped. At this time, variable display of the small symbols is continuously performed, and the display mode of the effect image indicating the character CH1 is maintained in the action mode.

  Following the temporary stop in the variable display of the decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 32E, at the timing T19 shown in FIG. 33, the variable display of the decorative pattern is restarted as shown in FIG. Pseudo continuous variation is performed. In the period from timing T20 to timing T21 shown in FIG. 33, the active display change effect period is executed according to the icon display change pattern YDP2-4, and the active display change effect is executed. This active display change effect is executed as an icon change effect, and as shown in FIG. 32 (G), the display mode of the active display is changed to a display mode for notifying a “chance” message. When the timing T22 shown in FIG. 33 is reached, the decorative symbols constituting the pseudo-ream chance are temporarily stopped and temporarily displayed, and the variable display of the decorative symbols is temporarily stopped. At this time, variable display of the small symbols is continuously performed, and the display mode of the effect image indicating the character CH1 is maintained in the action mode.

  Following the temporary stop in the variable display of the decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 32 (G), at the timing T23 shown in FIG. 33, the variable display of the decorative pattern is restarted as shown in FIG. Pseudo continuous variation is performed. In the period from timing T24 to timing T25 shown in FIG. 33, an active display change effect period is executed according to the icon display change pattern YDP2-4, and the active display change effect is executed. This active display change effect is executed as an icon change effect, and as shown in FIG. 32 (I), the display mode of the active display is changed to a display mode for notifying a message of “extreme heat”. At timing T26 shown in FIG. 33, as shown in FIG. 32 (J), the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state, and reach is established. At this time, it is determined by the process of step S604 shown in FIG. 21 that the display end timing is reached, and the process of step S605 is executed, thereby terminating the display of the effect image indicating the character CH1 serving as the change effect character. After that, reach production in normal reach, super reach, etc. is executed, and when the timing T27 shown in FIG. 33 is reached, as shown in FIG. 32 (K), the jackpot combination decoration symbol is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol and confirmed May be. At this time, the small symbols are stopped and displayed in response to receiving the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  As shown in FIG. 30D, FIG. 30F, and FIG. 30I, the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and the small symbol is stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbol and the small symbol are variable. In the period in which the display result in the display is derived, the display mode of the effect image indicating the character CH1 that is the change effect character is the still mode. By setting the display layer as shown in FIG. 22 (B), the effect image indicating the character CH1 can be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side as viewed from the player than the effect image indicating the decoration design. It is displayed with priority over the effect image shown. By making the display mode of the effect image showing the character CH1 arranged at a position overlapping the front side of the effect image showing such a decorative design as a stationary mode, the player can display the decorative design in a variable display. It is possible to clearly recognize that the result has been derived, and to prevent misrecognition of the display result.

  In order to prevent misrecognition of the display result, it may be possible to display an effect image showing the character CH1 or the like at a position that does not overlap in front of the effect image showing the decorative design. In this case, when the display result in the variable display of the decorative design is derived, the area where the effect image showing the character CH1 can be displayed is limited, and the interest of the effect due to the display of the effect image may be reduced. There is. On the other hand, the effect image showing the character CH1 can be displayed by setting the display mode of the effect image showing the character CH1 arranged at a position overlapping the front side of the effect image showing the decorative design as a static mode. Thus, it is possible to prevent the display result from being misidentified while preventing the effect of the effect from being reduced due to the display of the effect image.

  Further, in order to prevent misrecognition of the display result, during the period in which the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol is derived, the effect image showing the character CH1 and the like are displayed on the rear side as viewed from the player than the effect image indicating the decorative symbol. It is also possible to arrange them so that they can overlap each other. In this case, when the display result in the variable display of the decorative design is derived, the effect image showing the decorative design is displayed with priority over the effect image showing the character CH1, so that the player shows the character CH1. Part or all of the effect image or the like cannot be visually recognized or is difficult to visually recognize. For this reason, the display of the effect image in the pre-reading notice effect executed over a plurality of variable displays is lacking in continuity, and the interest of the effect due to the display of the effect image may be reduced. On the other hand, the display of the effect image over a plurality of variable displays is made by setting the display mode of the effect image showing the character CH1 arranged at a position overlapping the front side of the effect image showing the decorative design as a stationary mode. However, it is possible to prevent the display result from being misidentified while giving the player a continuity and preventing a decrease in the effect of the effect due to the display of the effect image.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and is shown in the above embodiment so that at least one problem in the prior art can be solved. A part of the configuration may be provided.

  As a specific example, in the above-described embodiment, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are provided on the screen of the image display device 5 to change the decorative symbols. It has been described that display is performed and a small symbol display area 5V is provided to perform small symbol variable display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the small symbol display area 5V is not provided, by displaying an effect image indicating a decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5, the decorative symbol is displayed. The variable display may be executable. Even in this case, it is possible to place an effect image indicating a character or the like as a specific effect image at an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image indicating an ornamental pattern as an identification information image, and the display result in variable display of the ornamental pattern is In the derived period, the display mode of the specific effect image displayed at the position overlapping the front side of the effect image showing the decorative design may be set as the static mode. Thereby, the misrecognition of the display result in the variable display of a decorative design can be prevented.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that an effect image indicating a decorative pattern made up of numbers is displayed variably as an identification information image (variable display). On the other hand, as the identification information image, an effect image showing a decorative pattern including a pattern other than a number may be variably displayed. FIG. 34A shows a configuration example of a decorative design ZU1 including a design other than numbers. The decorative design ZU1 shown in FIG. 34A includes a number design region ZU1-1 indicating a number and a pattern region ZU1-2 indicating a design other than numbers. In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas provided on the screen of the image display device 5, FIG. 34 (A As in the decorative design ZU1 shown in FIG. 4B, a decorative design that includes the numerical design area ZU1-1 and the design area ZU1-2 may be variably displayed.

  Also, instead of variably displaying the effect image showing the decorative pattern, or by displaying the prepared effect image in an animation together with such variable display, it supports variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. When the display result in the variable display of the special symbol is derived, the animation display of the effect image is interrupted or paused, and the display that can recognize the display result of the variable display is performed. The display result may be derived separately. In this way, for example, the related display for deriving the display result in relation to the determination result of whether or not to control to the advantageous state advantageous to the player such as the big hit gaming state can be executed, and the front side of the effect image in this related display When the specific effect image can be arranged at the overlapping position, the display mode of the specific effect image may be a static mode during the period in which the display result in the related display is derived.

  In the above embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect of “hold display change” or the notice effect of “active display change” is executed, the character used in the hold display change effect or active display change effect is used as the specific effect image. The effect image shown has been described as being capable of being displayed over a plurality of variable displays. On the other hand, for example, a pre-reading notice effect of “pending display change” and a different look-ahead notice effect different from this can be executed simultaneously over a plurality of variable displays, and characters used in part or all of the pre-reading notice effect are shown. The effect image may be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image indicating the decorative pattern that becomes the identification information image. In this case, among the effect images used in the pre-reading notice effect, the effect image arranged at the overlapping position in front of the identification information image is used as the specific effect image, and a display result is derived whether the variable display is being performed. The display mode may be changed to the action mode or the static mode depending on whether the display mode is a period.

  As a specific example, the pre-reading notice effect of “step-up display” can be simultaneously executed over a plurality of variable displays together with the pre-reading notice effect of “hold display change”. In the pre-reading notice effect of “step-up display”, the aspect of the effect is changed step by step from the first step to a plurality of steps according to a predetermined order. For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, after any one of a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance (for example, an effect image that is displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed in a predetermined order. An effect display may be performed in which the effect image is switched to another effect image and displayed. In general, when the number of steps (steps) in which the effect mode is changed in a stepwise manner is greater, the possibility that the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state becomes higher than when the number of steps is small. Part or all of the effect image displayed in such a “step-up display” pre-reading notice effect is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 even during a period in which the display result of variable display such as decorative symbols is derived. It may be displayed continuously.

  When the pre-reading notice effect of “step-up display” is executed at the same time as the pre-reading notice effect of “pending display change”, the identification information image is displayed in the period in which the display result in variable display such as decorative symbols is derived The display mode of the effect image as the specific effect image arranged at the overlapping position on the front side of the effect image showing the decorative design to be may be set as a static mode. For example, the effect image used in the pre-reading notice effect of “step-up display” can be arranged in an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image showing the decorative design, while the “hold display change” like the effect image showing the character CH1. The effect image used in the pre-reading notice effect of "" may not be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image showing the decorative pattern. In this case, in a period in which a display result in variable display such as a decorative design is derived, as a specific effect image arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image indicating the decorative image serving as the identification information image, “step The display mode of the effect image used in the pre-reading notice effect of “up display” may be set to the static mode. On the other hand, the display mode of the effect image used in the pre-reading notice effect of “pending display change” may be the action mode or may be the still mode.

   In the embodiment described above, an effect image indicating a character used in a hold display change effect or an active display change effect is displayed as the specific effect image. On the other hand, as a specific effect image, display is started during variable display when variable display of decorative symbols is performed or before the start of variable display, and is continuously displayed even during a period in which the display result in variable display is derived. Any effect image may be used. For example, an effect image showing a special character or the like over a plurality of variable displays corresponding to a period in which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probable change state (high probability high base state or high probability low base state) It may be displayed so that it can also be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image indicating. Alternatively, an effect image showing a special character or the like over a plurality of variable displays corresponding to a period in which the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a special effect mode different from the normal effect mode is more than an effect image showing a decorative pattern. May also be displayed so as to be arranged at overlapping positions on the front side. In this way, as a specific effect image, an effect image showing a special character or the like over a plurality of variable displays can be displayed at an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image showing a decorative pattern serving as an identification information image. In the period in which the display result in the variable display is derived, the display mode of the specific effect image may be a static mode.

  The effect image indicating the character may be an effect image indicating, for example, a person or animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other figure. During variable display in which variable display of decorative symbols or the like is executed, the display mode of the specific effect image may be set as the action mode by reproducing and displaying the moving image as the specific effect image. In this case, during the period in which the display result in the variable display is derived, the display mode of the specific effect image may be set to the static mode by temporarily stopping the reproduction of the moving image.

  When the effect image indicating one decorative design is an identification information image, the effect image that is the specific effect image is arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image indicating a part of the one decorative image. It may be a thing, and may be arrange | positioned in the position which overlaps ahead rather than the production image which shows the whole of one decoration design. When an effect image showing a plurality of decorative symbols is an identification information image, the effect image that is the specific effect image is a position overlapping the front side of the effect image showing some of the decorative symbols among the plurality of decorative symbols It may be arranged at a position overlapping the front side of the effect image showing all the decorative symbols.

  As an example, in the display example shown in FIG. 28A, among the decorative symbols displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, An effect image showing the character CH1 serving as the specific effect image is arranged at a position overlapping the front side of the decorative symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R. In the display example shown in FIG. 28 (B), the specific effect image and the middle effect are displayed at the overlapping positions on the front side of the decorative symbols displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5C and 5R. An effect image indicating the character CH1 is arranged. On the other hand, for example, an effect image indicating the character CH1 serving as the specific effect image is not arranged in an overlapping position on the front side of the decoration pattern displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. Also good. In this case, it is possible to prevent the player's attention from being disturbed by the display of the specific effect image, with respect to the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C, which is finally stopped in the variable display of decorative symbols. Can be improved.

  As another example, in the case of a normal symbol such as a decorative symbol indicating an even number, an effect image serving as a specific effect image is arranged at an overlapping position in front of the effect image indicating the decorative symbol, while an ornament indicating an odd number is displayed. In the case of a probabilistic symbol such as a symbol, an effect image that becomes a specific effect image may not be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image showing the decorative symbol.

  The type and part of the identification information image on which the effect image that is the specific effect image can be arranged on the front side may be different depending on at least one of the gaming state and the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state (low probability low base state), the front side of the effect image indicating the decorative symbol is used regardless of whether the decorative symbol is a normal symbol or a probabilistic symbol. An effect image that becomes a specific effect image can be arranged at the overlapping position. On the other hand, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probabilistic state (high probability high base state or high probability low base state), it overlaps more forward than the effect image showing the normal symbol among the plurality of decorative symbols. While it is possible to place an effect image that becomes a specific effect image at a position, an effect image that becomes a specific effect image is not arranged at an overlapping position in front of an effect image that shows a probability variation pattern among a plurality of decorative symbols. May be. In this case, when the gaming state is a probability variation state, the player's attention that the probability variation state is derived as a jackpot combination and the probability variation state continues is prevented from being hindered by the display of the specific effect image. This can improve the fun of gaming.

  Further, for example, when the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal effect mode, an effect image that becomes a specific effect image is provided at an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image indicating the decorative symbol, regardless of the symbol number of the decorative symbol. It can be placed. On the other hand, when the production state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a special production mode different from the normal production mode over a plurality of variable displays, for example, a decorative design with a specific design number associated with a specific person is shown. The effect image that becomes the specific effect image may not be arranged at the overlapping position in front of the effect image. Thus, the specific effect image may be any image that can be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of at least a part of the identification information image.

  In the above-described embodiment, the description has been made assuming that the display mode is set to the static mode for all the effect images to be the specific effect image during the period in which the display result in the variable display such as the decorative pattern to be the identification information image is derived. On the other hand, at least a part of the specific effect image arranged at the position overlapping the front side of the effect image of the decorative pattern serving as the identification information image may be set to the static state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the specific effect image arranged at the overlapping position on the front side with respect to the effect image indicating the decoration pattern serving as the identification information image in the period in which the display result of the variable display such as the decoration pattern is derived It demonstrated as a thing which makes the display aspect of the production | presentation symbol to become a stationary aspect. On the other hand, when there is an effect image (rear arrangement image) arranged on the rear side of the effect image indicating the decoration pattern that becomes the identification information image, in the period in which the display result in the variable display is derived, The rear arrangement image may be displayed in the same display manner as during variable display in which variable display or the like is performed. For example, a background image display layer is provided as a display layer that is assigned a value larger than the Z value of the effect image drawn on the decorative design display layer shown in FIG. Also good. An effect image that is a background image is drawn on the background image layer. The Z value may be set so that the background image display layer is arranged on the rearmost side as viewed from the player. In this case, during the period in which the display result in the variable display is derived, the display of the effect image serving as the background image arranged at the position overlapping or not overlapping on the rear side of the effect image indicating the decorative pattern serving as the identification information image The mode may be a display mode similar to that during variable display. As a result, an effect image that may cause misrecognition in the display result, such as a specific effect image, is set to a static mode, while an effect image that does not cause misrecognition of the display result, such as a background image, is displayed in the same manner as during variable display. By setting it as an aspect, the uncomfortable feeling with respect to the display of an effect image can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, during variable display in which decorative display variable display or the like is executed, the display mode of the effect image serving as the specific effect image is set as the action mode, while the display result in the variable display is derived. In the above description, it is assumed that the display mode of the effect image that is the specific effect image arranged on the front side of the effect image that shows the decorative pattern that is the identification information image is the still image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the period in which the display result in the variable display is derived, the specific effect image disposed at the overlapping position on the front side with respect to the effect image indicating the decorative pattern serving as the identification information image and The display mode of the effect image may be an idling mode different from the static mode. The idling mode may be a temporary stop mode that is set such that the display mode of the specific effect image is different from the action mode in the above-described embodiment within a range in which the display result is not misidentified.

  As a first specific example of the temporary stop mode, the specific effect image may be displayed with the display size (size) enlarged or reduced as compared with the action mode in the period in which the display result in the variable display is derived. Good. In particular, by displaying the specific effect image smaller than in the action mode, the player can easily recognize the derived display result, and the display result can be more reliably prevented from being misidentified.

  As a second specific example of the temporary stop mode, the specific effect image is displayed so that the display change amount with the passage of time increases or decreases compared to the action mode in the period in which the display result in the variable display is derived. May be. For example, when the specific effect image is in the temporary stop mode, the moving speed may be displayed to be lower than in the action mode. In particular, by displaying the specific effect image so that the display change amount is smaller than that in the action mode, the player can easily recognize the derived display result, and the display result can be more reliably prevented from being misidentified. Or in the period when the display result in variable display is derived | led-out, a specific effect image may be displayed so that transparency may increase or decrease rather than the time of an action aspect. In particular, by displaying the specific effect image so that the transparency is higher than that in the action mode, the player can easily recognize the derived display result, and the display result can be more reliably prevented from being misidentified.

  As a third specific example of the temporary stop mode, when the decorative design ZU1 as shown in FIG. 34A is variably displayed, the specific effect image is displayed in the period during which the display result in the variable display is derived. You may make it a display aspect become a static state, without arrange | positioning in the position which overlaps ahead rather than at least any one of the numerical symbol area | region ZU1-1 or the pattern area | region ZU1-2 among ZU1. In particular, the player can easily recognize the derived display result by placing the specific effect image in a static state without arranging the specific effect image in an overlapping position in front of the numeric symbol area ZU1-1. Misidentification can be prevented more reliably.

  As a fourth specific example of the temporary stop mode, in the period in which the display result in the variable display is derived, the specific effect image is at least one of the numeric symbol area ZU1-1 and the symbol area ZU1-2 in the decorative symbol ZU1. It may be continuously displayed in the action mode without being arranged at the overlapping position on the front side than the one side. In particular, for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), the specific display image is displayed without being arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of the numeric symbol area ZU1-1, thereby displaying the derived display result. Can be easily recognized, and erroneous recognition of the display result can be prevented more reliably.

  As a fifth specific example of the temporary stop mode, in the period in which the display result in the variable display is derived, the specific effect image is in the position where all the front side of the design area ZU1-2 overlaps in the decorative design ZU1. On the other hand, the decorative symbols ZU1 may be displayed so that they are not arranged at overlapping positions on the front side of the numeric symbol area ZU1-1. In this case, the effect image indicating the pattern area ZU1-2 in the decorative design ZU1 is not visible or difficult to view because the effect image indicating the character or the like to be the specific effect image is displayed with priority. On the other hand, the effect image which shows the number symbol area | region ZU1-1 in the decoration design ZU1 does not overlap the effect image which shows the character etc. which become a specific effect image, and a number is displayed clearly. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the display result has been derived, and also makes it easier to recognize the derived display result, thereby preventing the display result from being misidentified more reliably.

  In addition, during variable display in which decorative display variable display or the like is performed, for example, an effect image that informs a message “in design change” as a character line may be displayed as the specific effect image. On the other hand, during the period in which the display result of the decorative symbol variable display or the like is derived, for example, an effect image informing a message of “design confirmed” as a character line may be displayed as the specific effect image. In this way, depending on whether the variable display is being performed or the display result is derived, it is possible to change the display mode of the specific effect image by changing the content of the message that is notified as the character dialogue. Also good.

  When an effect image (character image) showing a character composed of a plurality of parts is displayed as the specific effect image, variable display of decorative symbols is executed during the period in which the display result of variable display is derived. The specific effect image may be displayed in a different display mode.

  FIG. 35A shows a configuration example of an effect image (character image) showing a character CH2 composed of a plurality of parts. The character CH2 shown in FIG. 35 (A) is configured to include a part that is a total of four characters CH2-1 to CH2-4 each representing one balloon.

  FIG. 35B shows a display example of the character CH2 at the time of symbol determination from which the decorative symbol ZU1 shown in FIG. 34A is derived. FIG. 35C shows a display mode for each of the characters CH2-1 to CH2-4 in a plurality of parts constituting the character CH2 in the display example shown in FIG. At the time of symbol determination shown in FIG. 35 (B), character CH2-1 to character CH2-3 among character CH2-1 to character CH2-4 of a plurality of parts constituting character CH2 are numerical symbol areas ZU1- of decorative symbol ZU1. 1 and only the character CH2-4 overlaps the numerical symbol area ZU1-1 of the decorative symbol ZU1.

  In this case, with respect to the characters CH2-1 to CH2-3 that are not arranged in an overlapping position in front of the numeric symbol area ZU1-1 of the decorative symbol ZU1, the same action mode as that during variable display is performed even when the symbol is determined. Is displayed. On the other hand, with respect to the character CH2-4 that is arranged at an overlapping position in front of the numeric symbol area ZU1-1 of the decorative symbol ZU1, a stationary mode or idling mode different from the action mode that is variably displayed at the time of symbol determination Is displayed. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that at least the numerical symbol area ZU1-1 of the decorative symbol ZU1 is derived as a display result in variable display, and clearly recognizes the display result such as the derived number. , Misrecognition of the display result can be prevented. In addition, since the characters CH2-1 to CH2-3 that are not arranged in the overlapping positions on the front side of the numerical symbol area ZU1-1 of the decorative symbol ZU1 are displayed in the same action mode as during variable display, A sense of incongruity with the display of the effect image can be prevented.

  In this way, the specific effect image is displayed in the first mode during the variable display in which the decorative display variable display or the like is executed, while the display result is misidentified during the period in which the display result in the variable display is derived. As long as the display mode does not occur, the display mode may be a second mode different from the first mode. As a result, while preventing misperception of the display result, for example, it is possible to suitably express the continuity of a specific effect executed over multiple variable displays, for example, ensuring the freedom of the effect and improving the interest of the effect Can be made.

  In the above, the effect image indicating the decorative design as the identification information image is displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Explained what is variably displayed. On the other hand, a variable display device composed of a mechanical reel unit and a display window is provided, and a plurality of reels (eg, “left”, “middle”, “right” reels, etc.) constituting the reel unit are provided. The symbols drawn on the cylindrical surface of each reel may be variably displayed by rotating or stopping by driving the reel motor. The display window of the variable display device only needs to be able to display the symbols drawn on each reel in the upper, middle, and lower three stages. In this way, in a configuration in which identification information is variably displayed without image display, the identification information can be variably displayed when a specific effect can be executed at an overlapping position in front of the identification information display unit. In the period in which the display result is derived, the effect mode of the specific effect executed at the overlapping position ahead of the display part of the identification information is different from that during variable display such as a still mode or a temporary stop mode. It is good also as a production aspect. Thereby, even in the configuration in which the identification information is variably displayed without image display, it is possible to prevent the display result from being misidentified.

  As for the specific effect image, it has been described that the effect image that can be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 can be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image indicating the decorative pattern that becomes the identification information image. On the other hand, for example, a movable member that can move to a first position that overlaps in front of a part or all of the display screen of the image display device 5 and a second position that does not overlap is provided, and the effect by the operation mode of the movable member is provided. May be executed. As an example of the movable member, an effect model imitating a specific character may be provided near a predetermined edge of the image display device 5 (for example, near the lower side). Or the shielding member used as a shutter or a curtain may be provided in the vicinity (for example, right-and-left vicinity) of the predetermined edge part of the image display apparatus 5. FIG. Alternatively, an effect moving mechanism may be provided in which a plurality of light emitters are arranged on the front side to form a light emitter unit. Alternatively, a movable display device that can display various images similarly to the image display device 5 may be provided in the vicinity (for example, near the lower side) of the predetermined edge of the image display device 5. These movable members are connected to the rotating shaft of the movable member motor, and are moved by driving the movable member motor.

  When an effect by operating these movable members is executed, an effect of shielding part or all of the image display device 5 on the screen may be performed. Then, during a period in which the display result in variable display such as a decorative design serving as identification information is derived, the operation mode of the movable member arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of the display result is different from that during variable display. It is good also as an operation mode. For example, during the period in which the display result is derived, the operation mode of the movable member may be a static mode. Alternatively, the movable member may be operated in an operation mode in which the operation amount is smaller than the operation mode during variable display during a period in which the display result is derived. Alternatively, when an effect movable mechanism or a movable display device that forms a light emitter unit as a movable member is provided, in a period in which a display result is derived, a light emission mode or a display mode different from that during variable display, You may alert | report that the display result was derived | led-out. Thus, by making the operation mode of the movable member different, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the display result has been derived and to prevent misrecognition of the display result.

  A transparent light guide member having light transmittance is provided in front of a part or all of the display screen of the image display device 5, a light emitting member is provided in the vicinity of the transparent light guide member, and the light emitting member is changed to the transparent light guide member. An effect of displaying a predetermined pattern or the like may be executed by reflecting the introduced light by a reflection portion formed in advance. And, in the period in which the display result in the variable display such as the decorative design serving as the identification information is derived, the effect mode in the transparent light guide member arranged at the overlapping position on the front side from the display result is being variably displayed. May have different production modes. For example, during the period in which the display result is derived, the light emission amount of the light emitting member that emits light introduced into the transparent light guide member may be different from the light emission amount during variable display. In particular, during the period in which the display result is derived, the light emitting member that emits light introduced into the transparent light guide member may be turned off. Alternatively, the emission color of the light emitting member may be different from the emission color during variable display during a period in which the display result is derived. In this way, by changing the presentation mode using the transparent light guide member and the light emitting member, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the display result has been derived and to prevent misrecognition of the display result. .

  A liquid crystal film having a blind function may be provided in front of a part or all of the display screen of the image display device 5, and an effect may be executed by enabling or disabling the blind function. When the blind function is validated, the display on the screen of the image display device 5 provided on the rear side of the liquid crystal film becomes invisible or difficult to view. When an effect by enabling or disabling such a blind function is executed, part or all of the image display device 5 on the screen is shielded. And in the period in which the display result in the variable display such as the decorative design that becomes the identification information is derived, the liquid crystal film arranged in the overlapping position on the front side than the display result invalidates the blind function, The player may be able to visually recognize the display result.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that does not perform variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols. As an example, based on the detection of a game ball that has passed (entered) a start winning opening provided in the game area, the variable winning device provided in the game area is changed from the closed state (second state) to the open state ( When the game ball that has entered the variable winning device enters the specific area (V winning opening) of the plurality of areas, it is controlled to a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player. It may be configured as described above. In such a configuration, based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the start winning opening, the determination result as to whether or not to change the variable winning device to the first state and the first state are changed. In relation to at least one of a determination result that the change mode of the time is one of a plurality of modes, or a determination result of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state according to the passing situation of the game ball inside the variable winning device When the related effect for deriving the display result can be executed and the specific effect image can be arranged at an overlapping position in front of the effect image in the related display, the display result in the related display is derived in the period The display mode of the specific effect image may be a static mode.

  In the above-described embodiment, as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, it is described that the variable display result is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game state such as a probability change state may be an advantageous state, and the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed among a plurality of big hit game states is the second round number (for example, “7 A big hit gaming state having a first round number (for example, “15”) larger than “)” may be an advantageous state. Alternatively, the time-short state in which the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed among the plurality of time-short states is a first number (for example, “100”) greater than the second number (for example, “50”) may be an advantageous state. The probability variation state in which the big hit probability is a first probability (for example, 1/20) higher than the second probability (for example, 1/20) among the plurality of probability variation states may be set as the advantageous state. Any other game state that is advantageous to the player may be used.

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

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

  In the above embodiment, by changing the display mode of the hold display to a display mode indicating a “secret” message, there is a high possibility that the display color of the hold display will subsequently change to any of blue, green, and red. It was explained as a suggestion hold display. When a plurality of such suggestion hold displays are displayed on the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display is executed at the same time. There is a risk that it will become complicated and the entertainment interest will be reduced. Therefore, when a plurality of hold displays are displayed in a specific mode that is easily changed to another display mode, the display mode of the hold display is changed so that the hold display change effect is executed only for one hold display. It may be determined whether or not. For example, in the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, when the display mode indicates a “secret” message in a plurality of hold displays, the hold display change timing corresponding to each hold display is not the same timing. A change effect timing pattern may be determined. Alternatively, when it is determined in step S502 shown in FIG. 24A that the hold display change timing is reached, the display mode indicating the “secret” message in the plurality of hold displays is changed to a display mode of a specific color. It is determined whether or not. When it is determined that the display mode is to be changed in a plurality of hold displays, for example, for the hold display having a larger hold number, the setting change is performed so that the hold display change timing is set in the next variable display. You may make it perform.

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

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

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

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot type determined in the process of step S242 shown in FIG. 8 includes “probability variation”, and the probability variation control condition is determined based on the determination result of the jackpot type being “probability variation”. It has been described that it is established and controlled to a probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball that has won (entered) a big winning opening (second large winning opening) in the probability changing attacker provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area has been detected by the probability changing detection switch. Based on the above, the probability variation control condition may be established, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state may be controlled to the probability variation state. The probability winning attacker's big prize opening (second big prize opening) can change from a closed state to an open state when the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state is a predetermined number of times (for example, “16”). When the number of times of execution of the game is other than the predetermined number, it may not be possible to change to the open state in the closed state. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can establish the probability variation control condition based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area in the attacker that is an example of the special variable winning device provided in the game area. You may be comprised so that it may become.

  The special symbols and decorative symbols are not limited to those variably displayed as a plurality of types of identification information. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured using a plurality of LEDs, and only a specific (single) LED among the plurality of LEDs is displayed during variable display of the special symbol. Is repeatedly turned on and off, and the other LEDs are kept off. And when the variable display result is “losing”, the LED that has been repeatedly turned on and off emits light (lights) in a predetermined emission color, or maintains the light off state, Stop displaying special symbols. At this time, the other LEDs remain off. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the special symbol is stopped and displayed by a predetermined lighting pattern in which some or all of the LEDs are turned on. In this way, during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, a specific (single) symbol is switched between display and non-display, while other symbols are maintained in a non-display state. Good. Then, any of a plurality of types of symbols may be derived and displayed (stop display) as a final stop symbol (determined special symbol or definite ornament symbol) resulting in a variable display result of the special symbol or ornament symbol. Further, for example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured by using a 7-segment LED, and during the variable display of the special symbol, a symbol indicating “−” (lighting) is displayed. It may be configured such that other numbers and symbols are not displayed by repeating the non-display (off). As a special symbol variable display result, a symbol indicating “−” is not stopped and displayed as a predetermined lighting pattern including numbers indicating “1” to “9” and other symbols. The special symbol is stopped and displayed. In this way, during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, the symbols that are not stopped as a variable display result are switched between display and non-display, while other symbols are maintained in a non-display state. May be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio” and “probability” at which various decisions are made may be 0% (not decided) or 100% (not necessarily decided), such as 70:30, for example. So that the possibility of at least one of the determination results is 0% (not determined) or 100% (always determined) It may be set. For example, in the case of making various decisions, the ratio of the determination result of any one of the plurality of determination results is higher than the ratio of the determination result of other determination results. It may be included to be 100%, or it may be included that the ratio of other determination results is 0%. When the ratio of the determination result of 1 is 100%, the ratio of the other determination result is 0%. Further, when the ratio as the other determination result is 0%, if the ratio as the determination result of 1 is a predetermined ratio other than 100% and not 0%, the ratio as the determination result of 1 is the other determination result. It will be higher than the ratio.

  In the above embodiment, one change pattern designation command is transmitted when variable display is started in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the variable display time, the variable display mode of the decorative design, and the like. Although an example is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the side of the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notification is made by two commands, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command before reaching reach, such as presence / absence of pseudo-continuous fluctuation, presence / absence of a slip effect, etc. The command indicating the variable display time and variable display mode before the so-called second stop is transmitted, and the second command has reached a reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of a redrawing effect (reach and reach). If this is not the case, a command indicating the variable display time and the variable display mode after the so-called second stop may be transmitted. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on a variable display time derived from a combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer 100, the variable display time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific variable display mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control CPU 120. It may be. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, or after the first command is sent, after a predetermined period of time elapses (for example, in the next timer interrupt) ) A second command may be transmitted. The variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern using two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  The present invention is applicable not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to a slot machine or the like. The slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information, and that can give a predetermined game value based on the game result, more specifically, The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) for one game, and a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be distinguished from each other ( The display result of a plurality of reels, for example, is derived and displayed, and one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result (for example, cherry prize, watermelon prize, bell prize, replay prize, BB prize, RB prize, etc.) Is a gaming machine that can be generated. In such a slot machine, the hardware resources including the effect movable mechanism provided on the front side of the slot machine and the software for performing a predetermined process cooperate with each other to display the pachinko shown in the above embodiment. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that all or one part of the characteristics which the gaming machine 1 has may be provided. Specifically, the display result in the variable display of the identification information is derived in the configuration in which the specific effect can be executed at the overlapping position on the front side of the display surface on which the design of the identification information is variably displayed. In a period that overlaps in front of the identification information, the effect mode of the specific effect may be different from the effect mode during the variable display, for example, the still mode or the temporary stop mode. .

  In addition, various effects including device configuration and data configuration of gaming machine, processing shown in flowchart, image display operation in image display device, sound output operation in speaker, and lighting operation in game effect lamp and decoration LED The operation and the like 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 Slot machines are not limited to those where bets are set using medals and credits as gaming values, but only slot machines that set betting numbers using gaming balls as gaming values, or only credits as gaming values. It may be a full credit type slot machine that sets the number of bets using. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls. For example, when 3 is set as the bet number, the number of bets using 15 game balls is used. Is equivalent to setting The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the slot machine are not limited to those using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, but for example, a plurality of types of medals and gaming balls. The game value may be used together. For example, a slot machine can play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of medals and game balls can be played by winning. Any of the types of gaming value may be paid out.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine. Instead of this, a form distributed by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer device may be adopted. 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.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present application, it is possible to place a specific effect image at an overlapping position on the front side of the effect image indicating the decoration symbol or the like serving as the identification information image, and the variable display of the decoration symbol or the like In the period in which the display result in is derived, the display mode of the specific effect image is set to the stationary mode at least at a position overlapping the front side of the identification information image. Thereby, the player can surely recognize the display result of the derived identification information image, and the misrecognition of the display result can be prevented.

  In the small symbol display area 5V that is smaller than the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R that are displayed as identification information images, the decorative symbol is displayed. The display result is derived by variably displaying the effect image indicating the small symbol that becomes the notification information image in synchronization with the variable display or the like. As a result, the specific effect image is displayed at an overlapping position ahead of the identification information image, so that the display result of the notification information image is recognized even when the display result of the identification information image is difficult to recognize. By displaying it easily, it is possible to prevent misrecognition of the display result.

  For example, in the process of step S607 shown in FIG. 21, based on the determination that the change start command has been received in the process of step S606, the display mode of the effect image that becomes the specific effect image is set to the action mode. In this way, with the reception of the effect control command that can specify that variable display is started, the display mode of the specific effect image is changed to the action mode, thereby shortening the period of the stationary mode as much as possible. It is possible to prevent misrecognition of the display result while suppressing the uncomfortable feeling of the production.

  For example, based on the effect control in the process of step S343 shown in FIG. 27, the hold display change effect as the first change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display can be executed, and the effect in step S345 shown in FIG. Based on the control, it is possible to execute an active display change effect as a second change effect that changes the display mode of the active display. Such a hold display change effect and an active display change effect can be executed to improve the game entertainment.

  The display mode of the hold display that is displayed after the hold display change effect that is the first change effect is executed is, for example, the active display change effect that becomes the second change effect, as in the display mode indicating the message “secret”. After execution, a special mode that is not displayed as a display mode of active display is included. In this way, by executing the hold display change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display to the special mode, it is possible to change various displays and improve the game entertainment.

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

  Further, in the period in which the display result of the identification information image is derived in the variable display of the decorative design or the like, the display mode of the specific effect image is set as the temporary stop mode at least at a position overlapping the front side of the identification information image. Thereby, while preventing misrecognition of a display result, the freedom degree of production can be ensured and the interest of production can be improved.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
Hereinafter, a second embodiment will be described. Note that in this embodiment, detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those of the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from those of the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In this embodiment, a step-up effect can be executed as one of the notice effects. A step-up effect is an effect whose content develops step by step. For example, after a character appears as an effect in the first stage, an effect that a different character appears as an effect in the second stage, an effect in which background images are sequentially switched, or the same character changes in stages It is such a production. The step-up effect is generally configured to increase the possibility of being controlled to a specific gaming state every time a step is followed. That is, the step-up effect often develops to a higher level when it is a big hit.

  In this embodiment, whether or not a step-up effect is executed is determined in the variable display start setting process, and an effect mode (that is, how many stages are developed) when executed. For example, in the variable display start setting process, after the change effect setting process (step S322), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the step-up effect execution determination table as shown in FIG. 36A based on the variation pattern. Then, a determination process related to the step-up effect is executed to determine whether or not to execute the step-up effect and to determine the effect mode (that is, how many stages to develop).

  In the step-up effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 36 (A), the characteristic point is that the variation pattern with super reach is larger than the variation pattern without super reach, and the display result is larger than the outlier. However, the ratio of executing the step-up effect is high, and the ratio of development to a higher stage is high. By being configured in this way, it is possible to make the player interested in the execution of the step-up effect and how far the stage is developed.

  In this embodiment, in the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 executes a symbol stop pattern determination process for determining a stop pattern of a decorative symbol after executing a determination process related to a step-up effect. Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance based on the contents determined in the determination process related to the step-up effect and the symbol stop pattern determination process (step S323). .

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the symbol stop pattern determination process. In the symbol stop pattern determination process, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variation pattern is a shortened variation pattern (step S1001), and if it is not a shortened variation pattern, determines the stop pattern of the decorative symbol as a normal stop pattern. (Step S1004). Note that the shortened variation pattern is a variation pattern in which the variation period is set shorter than a general variation pattern. For example, a specific variation pattern is determined in advance as a shortened variation pattern, and in step S1001, it is confirmed whether the variation pattern is a shortened variation pattern by confirming whether the specific variation pattern is the specific variation pattern. Also good. Further, for example, in step S1001, it may be confirmed whether or not the variation period specified by the variation pattern is shorter than a predetermined period, and if it is shorter, it may be determined that the variation pattern is a shortened variation pattern.

  If the variation pattern is a shortened variation pattern, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is determined to execute the step-up effect (step S1002). A delay stop pattern is determined (step S1003). If it is not determined to be executed, the decorative pattern stop pattern is determined as a normal stop pattern (step S1004).

  In this embodiment, a normal stop pattern and a delay stop pattern are provided as stop patterns for decorative symbols. Also, as shown in FIG. 37, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is a shortened variation, and when the step-up effect is executed, the decorative design stop pattern is determined as the delay stop pattern.

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a normal stop pattern and a delay stop pattern. Note that the example shown in FIG. 38A and the example shown in FIG. 38B differ in the presence or absence of a step-up effect, but the change period from the start of change until the change of all decorative symbols is the same. Suppose that

  In the normal stop pattern shown in FIG. 38 (A), high-speed fluctuations of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are started by the start of decoration symbol variation. First, stop preparation control for decelerating the fluctuation speed of the left symbol is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds), and then stop control for stopping the fluctuation of the left symbol is performed. Next, stop preparation control for decelerating the fluctuation speed of the right symbol is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds), and then stop control for stopping the fluctuation of the right symbol is performed. Finally, stop preparation control for decelerating the fluctuation speed of the middle symbol is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds), and then stop control for stopping the fluctuation of the middle symbol is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 38A, the period during which stop preparation control is performed is the same for all of the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol variations, but the period during which stop preparation control is performed is different. May be.

  In the delay stop pattern shown in FIG. 38 (B), high-speed fluctuations of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are started when the decoration symbol starts to change. In addition, a step-up effect is started with the start of variation of the decorative design (note that the step-up effect may be started after a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the variation of the decorative design). When the step-up effect is finished, stop preparation control for reducing the fluctuation speed of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then the left symbol, the right symbol are performed. And stop control which stops the fluctuation | variation of a middle symbol is performed simultaneously.

  Here, when the normal stop pattern shown in FIG. 38A is compared with the delay stop pattern shown in FIG. 38B, it is not executed when the step-up effect is executed (FIG. 38B). Compared to the case (FIG. 38 (A)), there is a difference in that control is performed so that the stop timing of the decorative design that stops varying at least first is delayed. With such a configuration, when the step-up effect is executed, a period in which the step-up effect and the decorative symbol stop control overlap can be reduced, and the effect of the step-up effect can be enhanced.

  Further, when the step-up effect is executed (FIG. 38B), compared to the case where the step-up effect is not executed (FIG. 38A), the stop preparation control for stopping and displaying the decorative symbols is started. There is a difference in that control is performed so that the stop preparation period (deceleration period in the example of FIG. 38) until the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed is shortened. With such a configuration, the decorative symbol stop timing can be delayed without a sense of incongruity. Note that the stop preparation period (deceleration period in the example of FIG. 38) may not be provided in the case of the delay stop pattern, not limited to the example illustrated in FIG. That is, the stop control may be performed without performing the control for decelerating the fluctuation speed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern is a shortened variation pattern and the step-up effect is executed (FIG. 38B), the stop timing of the decorative symbol that stops varying at least first is delayed. Control. Therefore, even when the variation period is short, the variation display can be shown long, and a long period for executing the step-up effect can be secured.

  For example, when the variation pattern is a shortened variation pattern, even if the step-up effect is not executed, the display is stopped at the beginning of at least a plurality of decorative symbols as compared to the case of the normal variation pattern. You may control so that the stop timing of the decorative design to be delayed. For example, in the case of a normal variation pattern, the first decorative pattern is stopped and displayed when 70% of the variation period has elapsed, whereas in the case of a shortened variation pattern, Control may be performed so that the first decorative symbol is stopped and displayed when 90% of the time elapses. In other words, in this embodiment, the fact that the stop timing is late means that the period of time from the start of change to the stop of change is longer than that of the reference, and in addition, the change of the decorative pattern that is first stopped and displayed This is a concept including that the period occupies a high proportion of the entire variation period (that is, from the start of variation until all decorative symbols stop varying).

  In this embodiment, when the step-up effect is executed (FIG. 38B), stop preparation control for all the decorative symbols is started after the step-up effect ends. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the decorative symbol stop preparation control from interfering with the step-up effect.

  Note that, when a step-up effect as shown in FIG. 38B is executed, not only a configuration in which stop preparation control for all decorative symbols is started after the completion of the step-up effect, for example, a step-up effect is performed. The configuration may be such that the number of decorative symbols for starting the stop preparation control is varied according to the end timing of the effect.

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the first delay stop pattern and the second delay stop pattern. FIG. 39A shows a first delay stop pattern as a delay stop pattern applied when the execution period of the step-up effect is relatively short (for example, when the first stage or the second stage is developed). Has been. In general, the execution period of the step-up effect differs depending on the effect mode of the step-up effect (that is, how many stages are developed), and becomes longer as it develops to a higher stage.

  In the first delay stop pattern shown in FIG. 39 (A), high-speed fluctuations of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are started when the decoration symbol starts to change. In addition, the step-up effect is started with the start of the variation of the decorative pattern. When the step-up effect ends in the first stage or the second stage (that is, finishes relatively early), stop preparation control for decelerating the fluctuation speed of the left symbol is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds). Thereafter, stop control for stopping the fluctuation of the left symbol is performed. Next, stop preparation control for decelerating the fluctuation speed of the right symbol is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then stop control for stopping the fluctuation of the right symbol is performed. Finally, stop preparation control for decelerating the fluctuation speed of the middle symbol is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then stop control for stopping the fluctuation of the middle symbol is performed.

  FIG. 39B shows a second delay stop pattern as a delay stop pattern applied when the execution period of the step-up effect is relatively long (for example, when the third stage or the fourth stage is developed). Has been.

  In the second delay stop pattern shown in FIG. 39 (B), high-speed fluctuations of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are started when the decoration symbol starts to change. In addition, the step-up effect is started with the start of the variation of the decorative pattern. When the step-up effect ends in the third stage or the fourth stage (that is, ends relatively late), stop preparation control for decelerating the fluctuation speed of the left symbol and the right symbol is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds). After that, stop control for stopping the fluctuation of the left symbol and the right symbol is performed simultaneously. Finally, stop preparation control for decelerating the fluctuation speed of the middle symbol is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then stop control for stopping the fluctuation of the middle symbol is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 39, when the end timing of the step-up effect is relatively early (for example, when the first stage or the second stage is developed), preparation for stopping one decorative symbol is performed after the end of the step-up effect. When the control is started (FIG. 39A) and the end timing of the step-up effect is relatively late (for example, when the third stage or the fourth stage is developed), stop preparation control of two decorative symbols is performed. You may make it start simultaneously (FIG. 39 (B)). Further, when the end timing of the step-up effect is the latest (for example, when the step-up effect is developed up to the fifth stage), as shown in FIG. You may make it start control simultaneously.

  That is, the number of decorative symbols for starting the stop preparation control may be varied depending on the end timing of the step-up effect. With this configuration, it is possible to perform stop preparation control in accordance with the end timing, and maximize the period during which the step-up effect is executed and the period during which the stop preparation control and stop control for each decorative symbol are executed. Can be secured.

  In the example shown in FIG. 39, the step-up effects (ie, end timing) are grouped (specifically, the first stage or the second stage and the third stage or the fourth stage) for each group. In addition, the number of decorative symbols for starting the stop preparation control after the step-up effect is varied, but this is not restrictive, and the decoration for starting the stop preparation control after the step-up effect is provided for each effect mode (that is, for each end timing). The number of symbols may be varied.

  Moreover, in addition to or instead of changing the number of decorative symbols for starting stop preparation control according to the end timing of the step-up effect, the timing for starting stop preparation control, the period for performing stop preparation control, etc. May be different. Furthermore, in the example shown in FIG. 39, the period in which the stop preparation control is performed is the same for all of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol, but the period in which the stop preparation control is performed may be different. .

  Even when the step-up effect is executed, if the end timing of the step-up effect is earlier than a predetermined timing (for example, if the development is made only up to the first stage, the symbol stop pattern is changed to the delay stop pattern). Instead, a normal stop pattern may be used.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a plurality of identification information images (in this example, decorative symbols) can be variably displayed, and a predetermined effect (in this example, a step-up effect) is executed. In this case, the control is performed so that the stop timing of the identification information image to be stopped and displayed first among at least a plurality of identification information images is delayed as compared with the case where it is not executed (in the case of the delay stop pattern in this example, Compared to the normal stop pattern, at least the left symbol stop timing is later (see FIG. 38). Therefore, when the predetermined effect is executed, the period in which the predetermined effect overlaps the stop timing of the identification information image can be reduced, and the effect of the predetermined effect can be enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a predetermined effect is executed, stop preparation control (in this example, control for decelerating the fluctuation speed) is started to stop and display the identification information image, compared with a case where it is not executed. Control is performed so that the stop preparation period from the time when the identification information image is stopped and displayed is shortened (in this example, the deceleration period is shorter in the case of the delay stop pattern than in the case of the normal stop pattern ( (The deceleration period may be 0.) See FIG. Therefore, the stop timing of the identification information image can be delayed without a sense of incongruity.

  Further, in this embodiment, at least a plurality of identification information images when a predetermined effect is executed during execution of variable display whose variable display period is shorter than the predetermined period (in this example, during fluctuation of the shortened fluctuation pattern). Control is performed so that the stop timing of the identification information image that is stopped and displayed first is delayed. Therefore, even when the variable display period is short, the variable display can be shown long, and the period during which the predetermined effect is executed can be secured long.

  In this embodiment, at least a plurality of identification information images when a predetermined effect is executed during execution of variable display whose variable display period is shorter than the predetermined period (in this example, during fluctuation of the shortened fluctuation pattern). Control is performed so that the stop timing of the identification information image that is stopped and displayed first is delayed, but for example, if the variable display period is being executed during the variable display shorter than the predetermined period, the predetermined effect is not executed Even so, it may be controlled so that the stop timing of the identification information image that is stopped and displayed first among at least the plurality of identification information images is delayed. Further, even when the variable presentation period is longer than the predetermined period (in this example, during the fluctuation of the normal fluctuation pattern instead of the shortened fluctuation pattern), at least when the predetermined effect is executed, You may control so that the stop timing of the identification information image stopped and displayed first among several identification information images may be delayed. However, even in this case, when the variable display period with a super-reach is a sufficiently long variation pattern, the control for shortening the stop preparation period or the control for delaying the stop timing is not performed. You may do it.

  In this embodiment, the fact that the stop timing is late means that the period of time from the start of variable display to the stop display is longer than that of the reference, and in addition, the identification information image to be stopped first is displayed. This is a concept including that the ratio of the variable display period to the entire variable display period (that is, from the start of variable display to the stop display of all identification information images) is high.

  In this embodiment, stop preparation control for all the identification information images is started after the end of the predetermined effect (see FIG. 38B). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the stop preparation control of the identification information image from interfering with the predetermined effect.

  Note that stop preparation control for different numbers of identification information images may be started in accordance with the end timing of the predetermined effect (see FIG. 39). In this way, stop preparation control can be performed in accordance with the end timing, and a period during which a predetermined effect is executed and a period during which stop preparation control and stop control of each identification information image are executed are maximized. can do.

  In this embodiment, one type of step-up effect can be executed as the predetermined effect, but a plurality of types of step-up effects (for example, different characters appearing for each type) may be executable. In this case, for each type of step-up effect, after completion of the step-up effect, the start preparation control for all decorative symbols is started, or the stop preparation control is started according to the end timing of the step-up effect. The number of information may be varied. For example, a common symbol stop pattern may be applied by setting the end timing of each step-up effect to the same timing.

  Further, in this embodiment, the step-up effect can be executed as the predetermined effect, and after the step-up effect is finished, the stop preparation control for all the decorative symbols is started, or according to the end timing of the step-up effect. The configuration in which the number of identification information images for starting stop preparation control is made different has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and effects other than the step-up effect (for example, the hold display change shown in the first embodiment) It is also applicable to production, line production, cut-in production, button production, etc.). For example, as a predetermined effect, a button effect that performs an effect based on the detection of the player's action can be executed, and after the effect is performed based on the detection of the player's action, all decorations are performed. The symbol stop preparation control may be started, or the number of identification information images for starting the stop preparation control is varied according to the timing at which the player's action is detected (or the end timing of the button effect). You may do it.

  Further, instead of or in addition to the configuration for starting the stop preparation control for different numbers of identification information images according to the end timing of the predetermined effects, different numbers of identification information images depending on the mode and type of the predetermined effects. It is good also as a structure which starts stop preparation control. Specifically, the number of identification information images for starting stop preparation control may be made different according to the mode of the line production (for example, the number and length of the lines), or the line production and the cut-in production. Thus, the number of identification information images for starting the stop preparation control may be varied.

  Further, in addition to the configuration described in this embodiment, a chance eye notice that is a kind of prefetch notice effect may be executable. Chance eye advancement, for example, based on reserved memory of special figure game due to start winning, etc., executes the effect of deriving and displaying a specific combination of decorative symbols before the variable display subject to notice is executed By doing this, it is a notice effect that can give notice of the possibility of a big hit.

  The chance eye notice may be executable even when the symbol stop pattern is a delay stop pattern. That is, a specific combination of decorative symbols may be derived and displayed by the delay stop pattern. However, it is desirable that the ratio of executing the step-up effect is different depending on whether the chance notice is executed or not. For example, it may be determined whether or not to execute the step-up effect by using a step-up effect execution determination table (with chance chance notice execution) shown in FIG.

  The step-up effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 36 (B) (with chance eye notice execution) has a lower rate of step-up effect execution than the step-up effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 36 (A). It is configured as follows. With this configuration, when the chance eye notice is executed, the execution frequency of the step-up notice effect is reduced (that is, the rate at which the symbol stop pattern becomes a delayed stop pattern is reduced), and the chance eye notice is reduced. It can be noted that a specific combination of decorative symbols is derived and displayed by the notice.

  Note that the step-up effect execution decision table (with chance chance notice execution) shown in FIG. 36B is configured to be able to execute the step-up effect even when the chance eye notice is executed. When the is executed, the step-up effect may not be executed.

  That is, in this embodiment, when control is performed so that the stop timing of an identification information image that is stopped and displayed first among at least a plurality of identification information images is delayed (in this example, the symbol stop pattern is a delay stop pattern) In this case, the notice effect (in this example, the chance eye notice) can be executed, and the ratio at which the predetermined effect is executed differs depending on whether the notice effect is executed or not. Good (see FIG. 36). With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the effect of the notice effect and improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, about the structure shown in said 2nd Embodiment, only a part of structure may be applied to the game machine shown in 1st Embodiment, or all structures are 1st implementation. You may apply to the game machine shown with the form of.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state;
Display means for variably displaying the identification information image and deriving and displaying the display result according to the determination result of the determination means;
A specific effect execution means capable of displaying a specific effect image during execution of variable display of the identification information image,
The specific effect image can be arranged at a position overlapping at least a part of the identification information image,
The specific effect execution means sets the display mode of the specific effect image as a static mode at a position overlapping the identification information image in a period in which the display result of the variable display of the identification information image is derived and displayed.
The display means can execute variable display of a plurality of the identification information images,
Variable display control means for performing control so that the stop timing of the identification information image to be stopped and displayed first among at least the plurality of identification information images is delayed when a predetermined effect is executed, compared to a case where it is not executed. A gaming machine characterized by further comprising.