JP2018034039A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving the interest in a suggestive performance.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine executes a read-ahead chance spot preliminary notice in a first area, and executes a reservation display notice in a second area. Moreover, the Pachinko game machine executes a display performance for a read-ahead chance spot suggesting the execution of the read-ahead chance spot preliminary notice, and executes a reservation display notice suggestive performance suggesting the execution of the reservation display notice. The read-ahead chance spot suggestive performance and reservation display notice suggestive performance are common in the performance mode of the first time period. The ratio of executing the read-ahead chance spot suggestive performance is higher than the ratio of the reservation display notice suggestive performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 27

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a predetermined game.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, a suggestion effect suggesting that one of a first effect (here, a step-up notice effect) and a second effect (here, a pre-read notice effect) is executed ( Here, a gaming machine that executes an effect for displaying the image 9s is disclosed.

JP 2013-56097 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, the execution area of the first effect and the second effect is a common area, and the player can predict to some extent the effect after the suggestion effect is executed. There was not enough interest in suggesting such an effect.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of suggesting effects.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine that performs a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like)
First effect executing means for executing a first effect (for example, a pre-reading chance notice) in the first region (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the processes of steps S171 to S172 after performing the process of step S161). When,
Second effect execution means for executing a second effect (for example, a hold display notice) in a second region different from the first region (for example, the processing in steps S171 to S172 is performed after the processing in step S161 is performed). Production control CPU 120 etc.),
First suggestion effect execution means for executing a first suggestion effect (for example, a prefetch chance eye suggestion effect or the like) suggesting execution of the first effect (for example, processing of steps S171 to S172 after performing the processing of step S161) CPU 120 for effect control to execute
Second suggestion effect execution means for executing a second suggestion effect (for example, a suggestion effect for holding display notice) suggesting the execution of the second effect (for example, processing of steps S171 to S172 after performing the processing of step S161) And the production control CPU 120 for executing
The first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect have at least a part of the effect mode (for example, the first period is common for the prefetch chance eye suggestion effect and the hold display notice suggestion effect),
The rate at which the first suggestion effect is executed is higher than the rate at which the second suggestion effect is executed (for example, the execution rate of the pre-reading chance eye suggestion effect is higher than the execution rate of the pending display notice suggestion effect). Such),
The first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are executed in a common area at least at the start of the execution of the effect (for example, FIG. 27B),
When the first suggestion effect is executed and the first effect is executed (for example, a successful look-ahead opportunity suggestion effect),
When the first suggestion effect is executed and the first effect is not executed (for example, a pre-reading chance suggestion effect for failure),
When the second suggestion effect is executed and the second effect is executed (for example, a suggestion effect for a successful hold display notice),
There is a time when the second suggestion effect is executed and the second effect is not executed (for example, a suggestion effect for a pending display notice of failure).
It is characterized by.
In addition, variable display execution means for executing variable display of the identification information for performance (for example, variable display of decorative symbols, etc.) in the first area;
Specific display means for displaying a specific display (for example, a hold display (including an active hold display), etc.) corresponding to a variable display in the second region,
The first effect is an effect related to variable display of the effect identification information (for example, a pre-reading chance notice),
The second effect may be an effect related to specific display (for example, a hold display notice).

  According to this structure, the interest about suggestion production can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The gaming machine performs variable display (for example, variable display of decorative symbols, etc.) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Specific display means for displaying a specific display (for example, a hold display) corresponding to a variable display that has not yet started (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing step S310);
Corresponding display means (for example, step S328 is executed) for displaying the corresponding display (for example, active hold display) corresponding to the variable display in the corresponding display area (for example, active display section AHA) during the variable display. Production control CPU 120, etc.)
First change effect execution means for executing a first change effect (for example, hold display notice) for changing the mode of the specific display (for example, effect control for executing the processes of steps S171 to S172 after performing the process of step S161) CPU 120),
A second change effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the processes of steps S171 to S172) for executing a second change effect (for example, an icon display change effect) for changing the mode of the corresponding display;
Further comprising:
It is characterized by that.

  According to this structure, the interest about a change production can be improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The gaming machine performs variable display (for example, variable display of decorative symbols),
The first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect can be executed in each of a plurality of variable displays,
When the variable display that has not yet been started is a specific variable display, the ratio of executing the same effect in both the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect in each of a plurality of variable displays is Higher than the ratio of executing different effects in the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect (see, for example, the modification),
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the change in the effect when performing the suggestion effect a plurality of times, and thus it is possible to further improve the interest about the suggestion effect.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The gaming machine performs variable display (for example, variable display of decorative symbols, etc.) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Specific display means for displaying a specific display (for example, a hold display) corresponding to a variable display that has not yet started (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing step S310);
Corresponding display means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes step S328) that performs corresponding display (for example, active hold display) corresponding to the variable display in the corresponding display area during execution of variable display; In addition,
When the variable display that is the target of the first effect and the second effect is a variable display that has not yet started (for example, in the case of a pre-reading notice), the first effect corresponds to the specific display. It is an effect (for example, a pre-reading chance notice) that the display result of the variable display executed before the variable display is a predetermined display result, and the second effect is an effect that changes the specific display (for example, Hold notice),
When the variable display that is the target of the first effect and the second effect is a variable display that is being executed (for example, in the case of a notice effect for a special figure game being executed), the first effect is: It is an effect that temporarily stops during execution of variable display (for example, an effect of pseudo consecutive chances), and the second effect is an effect that changes the corresponding display (for example, an active display change effect).
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, after starting the suggestion effect, the player pays attention to what kind of effect is executed, so that the interest about the suggestion effect can be further improved.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The gaming machine performs variable display (for example, variable display of decorative symbols, etc.) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Specific display means for displaying a specific display (for example, a hold display) corresponding to a variable display that has not yet started (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing step S310);
Corresponding display means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes step S328) that performs corresponding display (for example, active hold display) corresponding to the variable display in the corresponding display area during execution of variable display; Have
The specific display and the corresponding display can be changed in mode (for example, a hold display notice, an icon display change effect, etc.)
The aspect after the change of the specific display includes a first special aspect (for example, “secret” etc.) that is not in the aspect after the change of the corresponding display,
The aspect after the change of the corresponding display includes a second special aspect (for example, an icon of “hot heat”, etc.) that is not in the aspect after the change of the specific display.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, since the display mode that may change is different depending on the change timing of the display mode, it is possible to improve the interest about the display mode change effect.

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 an effect side hold data storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start time effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of execution of the prefetch chance aim suggestion effect, etc. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of execution of the suggestion effect for hold | maintenance display announcement, etc. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of a holding | maintenance display change pattern and a suggestion effect 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 suggestion effect timing pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a suggestion effect timing pattern. 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 execution setting processing, such as suggestion production. 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 an effect screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen.

  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 includes, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light-emitting diodes) and the like, and performs a special game as an example of a variable display game. In special figure games, special symbols (also called “special figures”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified, are displayed variably (variable display), and a variable display result is confirmed. A special symbol is derived and displayed. 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. A plurality of types of special symbols composed of, etc. are variably displayed, and a confirmed special symbol (variable display result) is derived and 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 special game for changing the first special figure is also called a first special figure game, and a special game for changing the second special figure is also called a second special figure game.

  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. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. In response to the start of either the first special game or the second special game, the decorative symbols are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Variation (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. A final decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is derived and displayed.

  As described above, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be distinguished from each other is performed. The definitive decorative design is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, 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 display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols 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 5HL, a second hold display unit 5HR, and an active display unit AHA are arranged. The 1st reservation display part 5HL displays the 1st special figure reservation memory number so that identification is possible. The first special figure holding memory number is the holding number of the first special figure game. The 2nd reservation display part 5HR displays the 2nd special figure reservation memory number so that identification is possible. The second special figure holding memory number is the holding number of the second special figure game. The special figure game is put on hold when 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. Occurs based on. 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. A special game (variable) corresponding to the established start condition when the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not established due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Display) is held.

  For example, when the start condition (first start condition) of the first special figure game is established by the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening, the first special figure game If the first start condition for starting the game is not satisfied, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1 and the execution of the first special figure game is put on hold. Also, when the start condition (second start condition) of the second special figure game is established due to the occurrence of the second start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start prize opening, the second special figure game If the second start condition for starting the game is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1 and the execution of the second special figure game is put on hold. On the other hand, when the execution of the first special figure game is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and when the execution of the second special figure game is started, the second special figure game is started. The pending storage 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.

  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). In the following description, each of the upper limit value of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is set to “4”.

  The first hold display section 5HL can display the same number of first hold displays as the upper limit value of the first special figure hold storage number (here, “4”), for example, right-justified. The first hold display has a one-to-one correspondence with the first special figure game being held, and represents the first special figure game being held. For example, the first hold display section 5HL is provided with four display parts for displaying the first hold display, and each display part has a hold number “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” in order from the right end. ". When a hold of the first special figure game occurs, the first special figure game corresponding to the first special figure game held this time in the display part corresponding to the smallest hold number among the display parts not displaying the first hold display. 1 Display the hold display. Thereby, when the hold of the first special figure game is sequentially generated, the first hold display is sequentially added in a right-justified manner.

  The second hold display section 5HR can display the same number of second hold displays as the upper limit value of the second special figure hold storage number (here, “4”), for example, left-justified. The second hold display has a one-to-one correspondence with the second special figure game being held, and represents the second special figure game being held. For example, the second hold display section 5HR is provided with four display parts for displaying the second hold display, and each display part has a hold number “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” in order from the left end. ". When the second special figure game is held, the second special figure game corresponding to the second special figure game currently held in the display part corresponding to the smallest hold number among the display parts not displaying the second hold display is displayed. 2 Display the hold display. As a result, when the second special figure game is sequentially put on hold, the second hold display is sequentially added left-justified. The first hold display and the second hold display may be collectively referred to simply as a hold display.

  The active display section AHA displays a hold display corresponding to the special game that has been executed among the already displayed hold displays. The first hold display (the rightmost first hold display) displayed in the display portion corresponding to the hold number “1” of the first hold display portion 5HL is the first special feature corresponding to the first hold display. Corresponding to the execution of the figure game, it moves to the active display part AHA, and the first hold display corresponds to the first special figure game during the first special figure game for a predetermined period (for example, the first (From the start to the end of the special figure game). The second hold display (leftmost second hold display) displayed on the display portion corresponding to the hold number “1” of the second hold display portion 5HR is the second special display corresponding to the second hold display. Corresponding to the execution of the figure game, it moves to the active display part AHA, and the second hold display corresponds to the second special figure game during the second special figure game for a predetermined period (for example, the second (From the start to the end of the special figure game).

  As the first hold display is moved to the active display portion AHA, the first hold displayed on the display portion corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” of the first hold display portion 5HL. Each of the displays is in the direction (right side) of the display portion of the first hold display moved to the active display portion AHA, that is, the display corresponding to each of the hold numbers “1” to “3” of the first hold display portion 5HL. Move (shift) to the site. Further, as the second hold display is moved to the active display portion AHA, the second hold displayed on the display portion corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” of the second hold display portion 5HR. Each of the displays is in the direction (left side) of the display portion of the second hold display moved to the active display portion AHA, that is, the display corresponding to each of the hold numbers “1” to “3” of the second hold display portion 5HR. Move (shift) to the site.

  The hold display (first hold display or second hold display) displayed on the active display unit AHA may be referred to as an active hold display. Strictly speaking, the active hold display is not a hold display (because it is not compatible with an unexecuted special figure game), but the hold display is moved and displayed. Then, for the sake of convenience, it is expressed as the hold display. The active hold display may be expressed as active display, current display, or the like. The display mode of the active hold display and the display mode of the first hold display and the second hold display are basically the same, but the size and the like may be different.

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

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the first hold display section 5HL and the second hold display section 5HR, or instead of the first hold display section 5HL and the second hold display section 5HR. . In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the first hold display unit 5HL and the second hold display unit 5HR, the number of special figure hold memories can be specified on the upper part 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) (the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are displayed according to the number of lighting).

  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. Note that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning port, while expanding when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that it may become an open state and a game ball may approach (pass) more easily than a normal 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 more difficult to pass (enter) than the first variable state.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first special figure holding memory number is predetermined. If the value is equal to or less than the upper limit value (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 the second special figure holding memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value. In this case, 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. In addition to the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the grand prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state is provided in which the game ball is less likely to pass (enter) than the open state. May be.

  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. The normal symbol (also referred to as “ordinary diagram” or “ordinary diagram”) is displayed variably (variable display), and the variable display result is derived and displayed. Such variable display of normal symbols is referred to as 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 universal figure hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and the universal figure pending memory number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 (detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2). Is displayed.

  In addition to the above 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.

  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 composed of a random number setting function used in the special game, a function of receiving a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, a function of outputting a signal to each solenoid, an effect control board 12 and the like. A function to output and transmit an effect control command as an example of command information to the control board on the side, and a function to output various information to the hall management computer are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display (the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game), and the normal symbol display 20 is turned on / off / colored to control the normal symbol display 20 to change the normal symbol variable display ( It also has a function of controlling variable display of a predetermined display pattern, such as controlling a general game. The main board 11 also has a function of controlling the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the universal figure hold indicator 25C, and displaying a special figure hold memory number, a general figure hold memory number, and the like. Yes.

  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 a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23) and controls the game. The data is transmitted to the microcomputer 100. 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. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (such as a signal for turning on the solenoid) from the game control microcomputer 100 to a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory or a solenoid 82 for a grand prize opening door.

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

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and a command from the effect control board 12 (for example, a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data) Etc.), a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for outputting audio from the speakers 8L and 8R is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and commands from the effect control board 12 (for example, an electric decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data). On the basis of the above, a lamp driver circuit for turning on / off the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED is mounted.

  A control signal (effect control command) transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. 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 has table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit various effect control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns (FIG. 10). The table data etc. which comprise are memorize | 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 random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number values independently of the display control CPU 120, and the I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed. The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  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, numerical data indicating random values for determining various effects, such as a random number value for determining a stop symbol in a variable display of decorative symbols and a random value for determining a notice effect, can be counted. 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 constituting the determination table, various effect control patterns (for executing various effects). Pattern data constituting the control pattern) is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of, for example, process data including effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, and the like. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 controls the display operation in the image display device 5 based on a 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 configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (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 that has flowed down the game area has passed through the passage gate 41, the normal symbol display 20 normally detects that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. The general figure starting condition for executing variable display of symbols 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 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, the first special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended. Is started.

  Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally 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. After that, for example, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the second special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Is started. 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.

  When the first special figure game is started or when the second special figure game is started, whether or not the variable display result of the special figure game is set to “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. The variable display result is determined (pre-determined) before the display 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 first special figure game or the second special figure game, in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R arranged on the screen of the image display device 5, A variable display of a decorative design (effect design) different from the special design 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 first special game or the second special game, when the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived in the image display device 5. Is displayed.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the special figure game, the variable display result (special chart display result) becomes “big hit” (specific display result), which is a specific state advantageous to 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 jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) in the first special game or the second special game and the variable display result is “big jackpot”, a predetermined jackpot combination is set in the display area of the image display device 5. A definite decorative design is derived and displayed. As an example, a combination of big hits is determined by stopping and displaying the same decorative symbols all together 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, in a period until a predetermined upper limit opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses, or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated. Then, a round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed in which the special winning 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, “15” or the like) is reached.

  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. The probability change state is controlled to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition is satisfied, such as the start of the next big hit gaming state. Note that the probability change end condition is satisfied when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times) until the next big hit gaming state is started, and when the next big hit gaming state is started. Also good. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. 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 and does not become a probable change state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state becomes the probability change state and the short time state.

  In the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) and the second state in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than the normal state. Change to a variable state (closed or normally open). 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”). For this reason, the short time state is also referred to as a high base state. In such a high base state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  In addition, the time of the probability variation state and the short time state is also referred to as a highly accurate and high base state. The state when only the probability change state is also referred to as the high accuracy low base state. The time-short state only is also referred to as a low-accuracy base state. The normal state is also referred to as a low probability low base state. In addition, the state that is not in the probable change state regardless of the presence or absence of the short-time state is also referred to as a non-probability change state or a low probability state. A state that is not a time-short state regardless of the presence or absence of a certain change state is also referred to as a non-time-short state or a low base state.

  Stop, swing, scale up or down in a state where the decorative symbol other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) matches the jackpot combination continuously for a predetermined time The possibility that a big hit will continue before the final result is displayed due to a deformed mode, or multiple decorative symbols changing synchronously with the same symbol, or the display position changing. In a mode (hereinafter, these modes are referred to as reach modes. When a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, such reach mode is used before that), a reach effect is executed. In the reach effect, for example, a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from a decorative pattern, a change in the display mode of a background image, or a decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. An effect operation different from changing the decorative pattern variation mode, such as reproducing and displaying different moving images, is 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 previous operation mode that becomes the reach mode. The operation mode may be included in the reach effect. In this embodiment, which reach effect is executed is determined on the main board 11 side (determined by determining the variation pattern).

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as reach effect 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, in the reach production that becomes the super reach, there may be a plurality of types of reach production with different big hit expectation levels compared to other super reach.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach production, the variable display mode of decorative designs may become a reach mode, and the variable display result may be a “hit” In some cases, a variable display effect for notifying the player by a variable display mode of a decorative design or the like may be executed. As an example, it is only necessary that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect can be executed during decorative display of the decorative design. In this embodiment, whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is performed is determined on the main substrate 11 side (determined by determining the variation pattern).

  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 initial variation from the start of variable symbol display until the first temporary stop for all decorative symbols. 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 this embodiment, when the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped, the pseudo-continuous chances including the pseudo-continuous symbols (symbols of “pseudo”) that are used only during the temporary stop are temporarily stopped (see FIG. 31 and the like). In FIG. 31, each decorative pattern emits light, and the chances of the pseudo-ream are easier to understand.) In this way, the decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped in the pseudo-continuous may include symbols different from the decorative symbols that are variably displayed before the temporary stop.

  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 this embodiment, a prefetch notice effect (also referred to as a prefetch effect) is executed. The pre-reading notice effect is an effect that is executed based on the determination result of the start winning determination process described later, and the variable display result of the special game (so-called target) that is the object of the start winning determination process and that is the object of the notice is “ It is an effect that gives a notice of the possibility of becoming a “hit”. The pre-reading notice effect is basically executed with variable display executed before target variable display (variable display of decorative symbols executed corresponding to the target special game or target special game). Is done.

  In this embodiment, the pre-reading notice announcement includes a pre-reading chance notice and a hold display notice.

  The pre-reading chance notice (also simply referred to as pre-reading chance eye) is a combination of predetermined chance items (such as FIG. 29) based on the variable display result (definite decorative pattern) of the variable display of the decorative pattern executed before the variable display of the target. 29, each decorative symbol emits light, making it easier to understand the chances for the pre-reading notice.) By doing so, the decorative symbol variable display (special symbol game) to be executed thereafter is displayed. This is an effect of notifying the possibility that the variable display result (target variable display result) will be a “hit”.

  The hold display advance notice is different from the normal display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the target (the first hold display of the first hold display unit 5HL and the second hold display of the second hold display unit 5HR). By changing the display color (for example, changing the display color here) (see FIG. 32, etc.), the variable display result (target variable display result) of the special display game corresponding to the hold display and the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed. This is a performance that warns of the possibility of a “big hit”.

  In this embodiment, an icon display change effect is executed. In the icon display change effect, the display mode of the hold display displayed on the active display portion AHA is changed to a predetermined icon display (FIG. 31), so that the special display game and the decorative pattern corresponding to the hold display are variably displayed. This is an effect for notifying the possibility that the variable display result of the variable display (that is, the variable display currently being executed) will be a “hit”.

  Before the pre-reading chance notice and the hold display notice are executed, a suggestion effect suggesting the execution of these effects is executed. The suggestion effect is in the same effect mode from the start of the suggestion effect until the predetermined timing from the start of the suggestion effect, when the suggestion of the pre-read chance notice is suggested and when the suggestion of the hold display notice is indicated. Until the predetermined timing, it is difficult to know which effect the suggestion effect suggests (see FIG. 27).

  The suggestion effect that suggests the execution of the prefetch chance eye preview is also referred to as a prefetch chance eye suggestion effect. The suggestion effect that suggests the execution of the hold display notice is also referred to as a hold display notice suggestion effect. Even if these suggestive effects are executed, the effects may not actually be executed. That is, when the pre-reading chance eye suggestion effect is executed, after the pre-reading chance eye preview effect is executed (suggesting effect indication of success) and not executed (implying effect of failure (so-called “gase”)) There is. When the suggestion effect for holding display notice is executed, there is a case where a holding display notice is executed after the suggestion effect (suggesting effect of success) and a case where it is not executed (implying effect of failure (so-called “gase”)).

  When the losing symbol is derived and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game and the variable display result is “losing”, the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (“normal loss”). And the case where the decorative pattern variable display mode is “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”). When the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach”, the decorative display variable display mode does not become the reach mode after the decorative design variable display starts. The fixed decorative symbol of the symbol combination (non-reach combination) is stopped (derived). When the decorative pattern variable display mode is “reach”, after the decorative symbol variable display mode is started, the reach effect is executed after the decorative pattern variable display mode becomes the reach mode. A definite decorative symbol combination (reach combination) that is not a big hit combination is derived and displayed. The non-reach combination and the decorative symbols constituting the reach combination are included in the non-specific display result together with the special symbol that becomes the lost symbol. Note that, as described above, when the reach mode is reached, a final decorative combination that will eventually become a big win combination may be derived and displayed. Therefore, when the reach mode is reached, the player expects a big win. Will do.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. The operations described below are the main operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and other operations are performed as appropriate (for example, necessary processing is performed as appropriate during each step of the flowchart shown in the figure). May be)

  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 that has executed 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.

  In the switch process, the states of the detection signals (the states of the respective switches) input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110 are determined. It is processing to do. 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, for example, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern. ,It is included. The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special figure game as “big hit”. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” or “probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It is a random value. 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.

  In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special symbol game is set as a big hit. Determination of whether or not to control in gaming state, determination of jackpot type and variation pattern, control of display operation in special symbol display device 4 based on the determination result (execution of special game), special variable of jackpot gaming state Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform setting / opening operation setting (execution of round game) of the big winning opening in the winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. Although the details of the special symbol process will be described later, by executing the special symbol process every time a timer interrupt occurs, the variable display result and the variation pattern are determined, the special symbol game is executed based on the determination, and the jackpot gaming state Etc. are realized.

  In the normal symbol process, for example, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 (for example, when it is determined in the switch process that the gate switch 21 is turned on), the number of holds reaches the upper limit. If there is not, the holding game (for example, extracting a random number value and storing it in the RAM 102) is performed, or the holding game (the random value stored in the RAM 102) is used to display the usual game display result or fluctuation. The pattern (variation time, etc.) is determined, and the normal symbol display 20 is controlled according to the variation pattern to control the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) to execute the variable display of the normal symbol and the variable of the normal game The display result is derived and displayed, or when the variable display result is “per normal figure”, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened.The normal symbol process is executed each time the timer interrupt occurs, so that the normal diagram display result and the variation pattern are determined, the normal game is executed, and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B for a predetermined period of time is determined. An open state is realized.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, and the like, transmission setting of a control command (production control command or the like) (for example, storing a storage address value of a control command to be transmitted is stored in the RAM 102) is performed. In the process, a process of actually transmitting the transmission-set control command to the effect control board 12 is performed. In this transmission process, an effect control INT signal or the like is used, and a control command is transmitted.

  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 of 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, based on the determination result of the switch process and the like, first corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the 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 hold memory number, which is the hold number of the first special figure game, is determined as the first start winning is generated. It is determined whether or not a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first special figure reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first special figure reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit). It suffices if the number of one special figure reserved memory can be specified (the first special figure reserved memory number may be specified by the first special figure reserved memory number count value). 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 port 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), the above Based on the determination result of the switch processing or the like, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is on (step S204). ). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number which is the holding memory number of the second special figure game is determined as the second start winning game is generated. It is determined whether or not a predetermined upper limit value (eg, “4”) is reached (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second special figure reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second special figure reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is only necessary to be able to specify the number of the 2 special figure hold memory (the second special figure hold memory number may be specified by the second special figure hold memory count value). 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 special figure reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure reserved memory number count value is increased. Add one. Thus, the first special figure reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1 (incremented) when the first starting condition corresponding to the first special figure game is satisfied when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening. ) To be updated. Further, the second special figure reserved memory count value is incremented by 1 (incremented) when the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the second special figure game is satisfied. ) To be updated. 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 be incremented by 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 of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.) 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. Numeric data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the beginning of an empty entry in a special figure storage unit (provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102) corresponding to the start port buffer value. (Stored) (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 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 stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates the first special figure game being held, and whether or not the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game is a big hit ( Whether or not 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 pattern is a specific mode (for example, reach mode, etc.) Whether or not to be held is stored storage information that enables determination even at the time of starting winning.

  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 the second special figure game being held, and whether or not the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game is a big hit ( Whether or not 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 pattern is a specific mode (for example, reach mode, etc.) Whether or not to be held is stored storage information that enables determination even at the time of starting winning.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, a setting for transmitting a start opening prize designation command (described in detail later) prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S211). Subsequently, a winning random number determination process (details will be described later) is executed (step S212). Thereafter, a setting is made to transmit a special figure reserved memory number notification command (details will be described later) prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 (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. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect an effective winning of a game ball at the same time, it is possible to reliably complete the processing based on the detection of both effective starting winnings.

  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 special symbol variable display (special game) or decorative symbol variable display is started, special symbol normal processing (step S110) and variation pattern setting processing (step S111) described later are performed. Based on the random number values MR1, MR3, and the like stored in the figure storage unit, determination of special figure display results (variable display results of special figure games), determination (selection) of variation patterns, and the like are performed. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 performs the winning random number value determination process 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 value MR1 extracted this time is a random value determined when the variable display result (special display result) is “big hit” in step S110, In step S111, it is determined whether or not the numerical value MR3 is a random value for selecting a specific variation pattern (here, a variation pattern in which the decorative symbol variable display mode is the reach mode). 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 that has passed (entered) the start prize opening is started. Predictive notice effect is executed by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side based on the prediction result (determination result) based on the prediction result (determination result). Whether or not to do so can be determined.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 5, first, the CPU 103, for example, a time reduction flag (a flag that is turned on in the time reduction state) or a probability change flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control flag setting unit or the like). The current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified by confirming the state of (a flag that is turned on when the probability change state) (step S401). More specifically, when the probability variation flag and the hourly flag are on, the gaming state is a high probability and high base state, and when the probability variation flag is on and the hourly flag is off, the gaming state is a high probability and low base state. When the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, the gaming state is a low probability high base state, and when both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off, the gaming state is a low probability low base state ( What is necessary is just to specify that it is a normal state. 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 specified whether or not the current state is a big hit gaming state (for example, a special figure process). If the value of the flag is any one of “4” to “7”, it means that it is currently controlled in the big hit gaming state).

  Based on the state specified in this way, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current big hit gaming state is in the big hit (step S402). At this time, if it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S402; No), it is further determined whether or not it is currently in high base (the gaming state specified above is a high probability high base state or a low probability high base state) (That is, whether or not it is in a short time state) is determined (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 (the variable display result of the special figure game for which the current start condition is established and the special figure game are used) using the random number value extracted in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. A decorative display variable display mode (correspondingly executed) is determined (step S405). The determination results include “big hit”, “super reach determination at the time of loss”, “reach determination at the time of loss”, and “general at the time of loss”.

  In step S405, the CPU 101 first sets a big hit determination range in order to determine whether or not the variable display content is “big hit”. For example, a big hit based on a special figure display result determination table (a table referred to when determining a special figure display result in step S110 at the start of the special figure game) prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. Set the judgment range. The special figure display result determination table includes a first special figure display result determination table that is referred to in the probability variation state (high accuracy high base state or high accuracy low base state) and non-accuracy variation state (low accuracy high base state or low accuracy state). And a second special figure display result determination table that is referred to in the case of a low probability base state. In each table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR1 is assigned to “big hit” or “losing” which is a determination result of the special figure display result (at the start of variable display, the CPU 103 The special figure display result assigned to the determined value matching the numerical value MR1 is determined as the current special figure display result). The first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table have different ranges of determination values assigned to “big hit” (the first special figure display result determination table has a determined value). Wide range of.) When the current gaming state identified in step S401 is a probable change state, the CPU 101 sets the range of the determined value assigned to “big hit” in the first special figure display result determination table as the big hit determination range, and step S401. When the current gaming state specified in (2) is a non-probable change state that is not a probabilistic change state, the determined value range assigned to “big hit” in the second special figure display result determination table is set as the big hit determination range. This jackpot determination range is compared with the random value MR1 extracted in the process of step S209 and stored in the special figure reservation storage unit. 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”.

  Further, in step S405, in response to the fact that the random display value MR1 is outside the range of the big hit determination range, and when it is determined that the variable display content is not “big hit”, the super reach determination range or reach at the time of losing is determined. Set the fixed range. The super reach determination range or reach determination range at the time of losing is a random value (variation pattern) that can be determined as a variation pattern (FIG. 10) with a reach effect including super reach or normal reach, regardless of the number of special figure hold memories. The range of the random number value MR3) for determination may be determined in advance.

  When variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started (step S111), a random pattern MR3 for determining a variation pattern and a variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 (FIG. 11) is used to determine a variation pattern to be used in the current variable display from among a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance. In the variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination is assigned to one of a plurality of variation patterns. When the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the CPU 103 determines the variation pattern to which the determination value that matches the random number 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 “lost”, as shown in FIG. 11 (B1) and FIG. 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 identified in step S401 is a non-short-time state (high-probability low base state or low-probability low base state) that is not a time-short state, a variation pattern determination table 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. . Further, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “271” to “294”, it is uncertain whether super-reach is involved or not depending on the first special figure reserved memory number, but at least Regardless of the number stored in the first special figure, it is determined that the variation pattern with the reach effect including the normal reach is determined. For this reason, when the gaming state identified in step S401 is a non-short-time state, “295” to “300” are set as the super reach determination range at the time of loss, and “271” to “294” are set as the reach determination range at the time of loss. Set to.

  In addition, when the gaming state identified in step S401 is a short-time state (a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy base state), a variation pattern determination table in which determination values as shown in FIG. 11 (B2) are assigned to the variation patterns. Is used. 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. . If the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “289” to “294”, it is determined that the variation pattern with normal reach is determined regardless of the second special figure reserved memory number. For this reason, when the gaming state identified in step S401 is in the short-time state, “295” to “300” are set as the super reach determination range at the time of loss, and “289” to “294” are set as the reach determination range at the time of loss. Set.

  In step S405, the CPU 103 compares the random value MR3 extracted in the process of step S209 and stored in the special figure storage unit with the super-reach determination range or reach determination range set in the above-described case, and the random value If MR3 is within the super reach determination range (within the range of “295” to “300”), it is determined that the variable display content is “super reach determination upon loss”, and the random value MR3 is within the reach determination range (non- If it is within the range of “271” to “294” in the time-short state, and within the range of “289” to “294” in the time-short state), it is determined that the variable display content is “reach determination when lost”. To do. If the random value MR3 is outside these ranges, it is determined that the variable display content is “generally when lost”.

  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. Therefore, the table data referred to by the difference in the number of reserved special figure storage may not match between the determination result at the start winning and the determination of the variation 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, by setting the super reach determination range or reach determination range, a variation pattern with super reach can be selected (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 It is possible to determine whether or not it has been determined, and whether or not it is determined that a variation pattern with a reach effect including normal reach has been selected (determined).

  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 current gaming state is a short-time state or when the current gaming state is a big hit gaming state, it is based on the occurrence of a 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. As a result, when the second special figure game is executed in preference to the first special figure game, the pre-reading advance notice based on the first start prize is not executed when the game is in the short-time state or the big hit game state. Thus, the soundness of the game can be ensured.

  Thereafter, notification contents (details will be described later in detail) 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), special figure reserved memory number notification command (first special figure reserved memory number notification command and second special figure hold). A memory number notification command) and a determination example of a winning determination result command are shown.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, in this embodiment, as the start opening prize designation command, a command B100H serving as a first start opening prize designation command and a command B200H serving as a second start opening prize designation command are: Prepared in advance. Note that the subscript H indicates a hexadecimal number. In addition, as a special figure reserved memory number notification command, a command C1XXH serving as a first special figure reserved memory number notification command and a command C2XXH serving as a second special figure reserved memory number 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 special figure reserved memory number notification command, different EXT data (for example, any one of 00H to 04H) is set according to the current first or second special figure reserved memory number. Further, a command C4XXH serving as a winning determination result command is prepared in advance.

  FIG. 7B exemplifies the contents of notification by a winning determination result command.

  When the process of step S406 is performed in the winning random number determination process, in step S407, winning determination limitation is set as the notification content, and in step S408, the command C400H is used as the winning determination result command. Transmission is set. The command C400H notifies the effect control board 12 side that the determination of variable display contents (step S405) is limited (during winning determination is being limited) as a winning determination result. Note that when the winning determination result is notified, execution of the pre-reading effect is prohibited.

  When the variable display content is determined to be “big hit” in step S405 of the winning random number determination process, “big hit” is set as the notification content in step S407, and in step S408, the command C401H is the winning determination result command. Is set as transmission. The command C401H notifies the winning determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”.

  When the variable display content is determined to be “Super Reach Determination at Loss” in step S405 of the winning random number determination process, “Super Reach Determination at Loss” is set as the notification content in Step S407. In Step S408, Command C402H is set to be transmitted as a winning determination result command. The command C402H notifies the winning determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “losing”, but at least the variation pattern for executing the reach effect of super reach is selected.

  If it is determined in step S405 of the winning random number determination process that the variable display content is “reach determination at loss”, “reach determination at loss” is set as notification content in step S407, and command C403H is set in step S408. Is sent as a winning determination result command. Command C403H notifies the determination result at the time of winning that the variable display result is determined as “losing”, but at least the variation pattern for executing the reach effect of the normal reach is selected.

  If it is determined in step S405 of the winning random number determination process that the variable display content is “generally lost”, “generally lost” is set as the notification content in step S407, and the command C404H is received in step S408. It is set to be transmitted as a time determination result command. The command C404H notifies the winning determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “losing” and there is a possibility that a variation pattern in which reach is not established may be selected.

  As described above, 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. It is transmitted as determination result information for notifying the winning determination result.

  In step S211, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first starting port winning designation command is set to be transmitted, and when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second starting port winning designation command is set to be transmitted. To do. In step S408, as described above, a winning determination result command corresponding to the previous processing content (whether or not the processing in step S406 is performed, the determination result in step S405) is transmitted and set. Further, in step S213, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure hold memory number notification command is set to be transmitted, and when the start port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure hold memory is set. Send number notification command.

  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 starting prize, the determination result of the variable display contents using the game random numbers (random numbers MR1, MR3) extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like (the determination result at the time of winning) is sent to the effect control board 12 side. Notice. The first special figure reserved memory number notification command notifies the current first special figure reserved memory number. The second special figure reserved memory number notification command notifies the current second special figure reserved memory number. In this embodiment, the first special figure reserved memory number notification command and the second special figure reserved memory number notification command pass (enter) the game ball through either the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Is notified as to whether or not a start winning has occurred, and 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 special figure reserved memory number notification command and the second special figure reserved memory number notification command start executing the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. It is also possible to transmit in response to this. Alternatively, when the reserved memory number increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first special figure reserved memory number addition designation command or a command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased) 2nd special figure reserved memory number addition designation command), while the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved special memory number subtraction indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. A designation command (first special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second special figure reservation memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted. Instead of the first special figure reserved memory number notification command and the second special figure reserved memory number notification command, or together with the first special figure reserved memory number notification command and the second special figure reserved memory number notification command, the total reserved memory number A total pending storage number notification command to be notified 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.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol holding storage number is “0” (step S231).

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the top area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating the predetermined random numbers MR1 to MR3, which are the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, are read (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 is 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 special figure reserved memory number count value by one, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated to be subtracted by one, and the second special figure reserved memory number is also subtracted. The stored contents in the holding storage unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the reservation data stored in the storage area lower than the holding number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit is higher by one entry ( Shift to storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The CPU 103 may determine whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number count 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 first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), for example, the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating the predetermined random number values MR1 to MR3, which are the pending data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, are read (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the process of step S209 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S236, for example, the first special figure reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1 and updated to update the first special figure reserved memory number to 1 and the first special figure reserved memory number is updated. The stored contents in the holding storage unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first 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 to storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). For example, the first special figure display result decision table or the second special figure display result decision table is selected from the special figure display result decision tables prepared by storing in the predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance, and the special figure display result is selected. Set in the usage table to determine. The first special figure display result determination table is selected when the probability change flag is on (when the current game state is the probability change state). The second special figure display result determination table is selected when the probability change flag is in an off state (when the current game state is a non-probability change state). In each table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR1 is assigned to “big hit” or “losing” which is the decision result of the special figure display result.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the numerical value indicating the random value MR1. Based on the data, by referring to the first special figure display result determination table (at the time of a probable change) or the second special figure display result determination table (at the time of a non-probable change), “ The determination result of either “big hit” or “losing” may be determined as the current special figure display result (variable display result of the special game).

  In the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher decision ratio than in the non-probability variation state (the range of the decision value assigned to the big hit is from the second special figure display result determination table). The first special figure display result determination table is also wider.) Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 3 (described in detail later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”, or the like. When the current state is a probable change state, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit game state than in the non-probability change state. That is, it is advantageous for the player.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to either “non-probability change” or “probability change” which is the determination result of the jackpot type. That's fine.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the jackpot read from the random number buffer for variation By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the type determining random value MR2, the jackpot type assigned to the determined value matching the random number MR2 is determined as the current jackpot type. It may be determined as

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type (for example, “0” in the case of “non-probable change”, in the case of “probable change”). The value of “1”) is stored to store the jackpot type.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S240; No), after step S243, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable display result of the special figure game is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit” (when the big hit flag is in an off state), a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. . On the other hand, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit” (when the big hit flag is on), according to the big hit type determination result in step S242 (big hit type buffer setting value) Accordingly, any one of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of jackpot symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

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

  In step S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (demonstration display start designation command) for designating the start of demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is sent from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the effect control board 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 not transmitted, the demonstration display start designation command is set to be transmitted, and then the demonstration display setting is ended. The effect control board 12 displays a demonstration screen when a demonstration display start designation command is transmitted.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of an example of 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, the big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 11A) prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. In the big hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned to the variation pattern as the determination result. 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. The variation pattern may be determined as the current variation pattern.

  In the process of step S263, for example, a loss variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 (when the non-time reduction state is set (when the time reduction flag is off), the table of FIG. In the state (when the time reduction flag is on), the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined using the table of FIG. 11 (B2). In the loss variation pattern determination table, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is the first special figure reserved memory number (in the case of FIG. 11 (B1)) or the second special figure reserved memory number. Depending on (in the case of FIG. 11 (B2)), it is assigned to a variation pattern that is a determination result in a different range. 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 “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ 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”. “Non-reach” variation patterns (PA1-1 to 1-4, PB1-1 to PB1-3) are referred to as non-reach variation patterns (also referred to as non-reach loss variation patterns), and the variable display result is “lost”. “Reach” variation patterns (PA2-1 to PA2-3, PB2-1 to PB2-4) are referred to as reach variation patterns (also referred to as reach loss variation patterns). The non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern in which the variable display result is “lost”. The variation patterns (PA3-1 to PA3-3, PB3-1 to PB3-4) whose variable display result is “big hit” are referred to as big hit variation patterns. For the big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern, a normal reach variation pattern (PA2-1 to PA2-3, PA3-1 to PA3-3) in which a normal reach reach effect is executed, and a super reach in which a super reach reach effect is executed. There are reach variation patterns (PB2-1 to PB2-4, PB3-1 to PB3-4). Furthermore, there are prepared variation patterns that specify that the pseudo continuous variation is executed once to three times (PA1-4, PA2-2 to PA2-3, PB2-2 to PB2-4, PA3-2 to PA3). -3, PB3-2 to PB3-4). In the variation patterns PA2-2 to PA2-3, PB2-2 to PB2-4, PA3-2 to PA3-3, and PB3-2 to PB3-4, pseudo continuous variation (revariation) is performed once to once. It is specified that the display mode of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach mode after three times.

  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 addition, in the determination result of FIG. 11 (A), the determination ratios of PA3-1 to PA3-3 are summarized and are determined by the determination ratios of PB3-1 to PB3-4. A decision value is assigned to each one, and a decision ratio is set. Here, the determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the determination ratio increases as the number of pseudo-continuous variations increases. The determination ratio of PB3-1 to PB3-4 in FIG. 11A may be the sum of the determination ratios of PB3-1 to PB3-4, and the determination ratio of PA3-1 to PA3-3 is PB3- 1 to PB3-4 may be the sum of the determined ratios. In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 9, the variation 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 is short (short time), for example, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 11 (B2). In the determination results of FIGS. 11B1 and 11B2, the determination values are assigned with PA2-1 to PA2-3 as one group, and the determination values are assigned with PB2-1 to PB2-4 as one group. Actually, however, the decision values are finely assigned to each of these fluctuation patterns. Here, the determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the determination ratio decreases as the number of pseudo-continuous variations decreases. 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 determination ratios of the variation patterns for executing the reach effect of super reach, such as the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4, are the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3. , It is set to be larger than the determination ratio of the variation pattern for executing the reach effect of the normal reach. On the other hand, in the examples shown in FIG. 11B1 and FIG. 11B2, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern that executes the reach effect of the normal reach, such as the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 to the fluctuation pattern PA2-3, is the fluctuation pattern PB2-1. ~ The variation pattern PB2-4 is set to be larger than the determination ratio of the variation pattern for executing the reach effect of the super reach. Thereby, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is increased.

  Further, at the time of big hit (in the case of FIG. 11 (A)), the larger the number of pseudo-reams, the higher the determination ratio of the variation pattern. At the time of losing (in the case of FIG. 11 (B1) or (B2)) The smaller the number of times, the lower the variation pattern determination rate. For this reason, when normal reach is executed or when super reach is executed, if the pseudo-variation is executed, the big hit expectation is higher, and the larger the number of pseudo-continuous changes, the larger the big hit Expectation is high.

  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 (special symbol variation time, which is the execution period of the special symbol game), can be made different according to the first special symbol reservation storage number. 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 the non-time-short state, it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, and the frequency of executing the second special game is low. Therefore, when the start condition of the second special figure game is satisfied, the same table data as when the first special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the second special figure reserved memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to FIG. 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 second special figure game is executed in preference to the first special figure game, the second special figure game is likely to be repeatedly executed if the time is short, and the first special figure game is executed. Less frequently. When the start condition for the first special figure game is satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is zero. Therefore, when the start condition of the first special figure game is satisfied, the same table data as when the second special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the first special figure reserved memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to FIG. 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 first special figure game is satisfied, the “second special figure reserved memory number” shown in FIG. 11B2 is replaced with “first special figure reserved memory number”, and the first special figure reserved The variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data corresponding to the number of memories.

  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. The special figure variation time is set by, for example, setting a timer value (initial value) corresponding to the special figure variation time in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  Following the process of step S264, any one of the first special symbol games in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B that satisfies the start condition. Is set to start the change of the special symbol (special game) (step S265). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B.

  After the process of step S265 is executed, command transmission setting at the start of variation (at the start of the special figure game) 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. Set to send special figure pending memory count notification command sequentially. 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. Set to send special figure pending memory count notification command sequentially.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command specify the start of variation in the first special symbol game on the first special symbol display device 4A and the start of variation in the second special symbol game on the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command to be performed. 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 (variation pattern determined in step S262 or S263) 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 (the confirmed special symbol determined in step S244, which is “big hit” or “losing” or a big hit type).

  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 of step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 of FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In the special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time set in step S111 has elapsed (whether or not it is the timing for deriving the special diagram display result). For example, by subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer for which the initial value was set in step S111 and determining whether or not the subtracted timer value has become “0”, whether or not the special figure variation time has elapsed What is necessary is just to determine. When the timer value of the game control process timer (the timer value after subtracting 1) is not 0, the special figure variation time has not elapsed, so control for executing the variable display of the special figure in the running special figure game (For example, control for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure or the second special figure (including an update for maintaining the display of the special symbol for a predetermined time. The same applies hereinafter)) The special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B performs a process for changing the special symbol, and the special symbol change process is terminated. On the other hand, when the timer value of the game control process timer becomes 0 and the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display The device 4B performs control to stop the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol (the confirmed special symbol set in step S110) which is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display) (the confirmed special symbol is It may be controlled so as to continue to display for a predetermined time.), The transmission setting of the symbol confirmation command (command for designating the derivation of the display result) is performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”. By repeatedly executing step S112 each time a timer interrupt occurs, special symbol variable display, fixed special symbol derivation display, and the like are realized. In addition, it is specified by the variable special figure designation buffer value etc. which of the first special figure and the second special figure is fluctuated and which special figure display result (variable display result of special symbol) is displayed. do it.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 determines whether the big hit flag is on. When the big hit flag is on, the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag are reset (turned off), and the remaining number of variable displays executed in the time reduction state provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (time reduction remaining number) ) Is reset. The count value of the short-time counter is reset to “0”. Then, a timer value corresponding to the fanfare waiting time (the waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare in the big hit gaming state, which is a predetermined time) is set as an initial value in the game control process timer. Then, “15” is set as an initial value in a round number counter provided in the RAM 102 for counting round games. Thereafter, a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command (a command for designating the start of a big hit gaming state) is performed, and the special symbol process flag is updated to “4”, and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  When the big hit flag is in the off state, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is in the on state. If it is in the on state, “1” is subtracted from the count value of the time reduction number counter. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the count value after subtracting “1” is “0”. If the count value is “0”, the time-short end condition for ending the time-short state is satisfied (that is, Since a predetermined number of variable displays that can be executed in the state has been executed), the time reduction flag is turned off to end the time reduction state. When the time flag is off, if the count value after subtracting “1” is not “0”, the special symbol process is terminated by updating the value of the special symbol process flag to “0”. .

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

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". This big hit release process includes a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer, a timer value after 1 subtraction, and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 in one round game (switch Each time it is determined that the count switch 23 is turned on in the processing, it may be counted by a counter (provided in the RAM 102) that counts 1 or the like. Including a process for determining whether or not it is time to return to a partially open state).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  For example, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit type is “probability change”, and if it is a probability change, the time reduction flag and the probability change flag are turned on and the initial value is counted in the time reduction counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. Is set to “100”. If the big hit type is “non-probable change”, only the hour / hour flag is turned on, and “100” is set as the initial count value in the hour / hour counter. After that, various data such as game control process timer, jackpot type buffer setting value, various flag states (those that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) are reset as appropriate, and the value of special figure process flag is updated to “0” (Note that the data is appropriately reset in other cases where the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”).

  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 reception 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 special figure reserved memory number notification command are received together with the first start opening winning designation command, it is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control buffer setting unit). Among the free areas in the first start winning command buffer, the first start opening winning designation command, the winning determination result command, and the first special figure holding storage number are stored in the storage area having the smallest production side hold number serving as the buffer number. Notification commands are stored in order. On the other hand, when the winning determination result command and the second special figure reserved memory number notification command are received together with the second start opening winning designation command, the second start provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122 or the like. Among the free areas in the winning command buffer, the second start opening winning designation command, the winning determination result command, and the second special figure reserved memory number notification command are stored in the storage area having the smallest production-side hold number serving as the buffer number. Remember in order.

  In the first start winning prize command buffer, one set of effect control commands (first starting slot winning designation command, winning judgment result command, first special figure holding memory) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first starting prize. The storage area is secured so that the number notification command can be stored in association with each other. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the first start winning is generated, corresponding to the effect side hold numbers “1” to “4” in the first start winning command buffer according to the receiving order. The data is stored in order from the beginning of the free area in the area. The production-side hold number in the first start winning command buffer corresponds to the hold number in the first special figure hold storage unit.

  In the second start winning command buffer, a set of effect control commands (second start opening winning designation command, winning determination result command, second special figure holding memory) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second starting win The storage area is secured so that the number notification command) can be stored in association with each other. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the second start winning is generated, corresponding to the effect side hold numbers “1” to “4” of the second start winning command buffer according to the receiving order. The data is stored in order from the beginning of the free area in the area. The production-side hold number in the second start winning command buffer corresponds to the hold number in the second special figure hold storage unit.

  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. The control of the rendering operation using the rendering device is executed based on the determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control. Thereafter, it is determined again whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 12, first, a start effect setting process is executed (step S161). The start-time effect setting process determines the execution of the suggestion effect, the pre-reading notice effect, and the like at the time of the start winning when the first start winning or the second start winning occurs, and the determination result is stored in the effect-side reserved data storage unit (RAM 121 in FIG. 13). In the predetermined area).

  FIG. 13 shows an example of the configuration of the production side hold data storage unit. In FIG. 13, only one presentation side hold data storage unit is shown, but actually, the first side for the first special figure game (for the first hold display) is used as the production side hold data storage unit. A holding data storage unit and a second effect side holding data storage unit for the second special figure game (second holding display) are prepared (the storage unit has the same configuration contents). FIG. 13A shows the contents of the presentation side hold data storage unit when executing the prefetch chance suggestion effect, and FIG. 13B shows the effect side hold when executing the hold display notice suggestion effect. The contents of the data storage unit are shown.

  The first production-side hold data storage unit is set with the production-side hold number (“1” to “4”) that is the same as the production-side hold number of the first start winning command buffer. In addition, each data of the determination result at the time of winning, the presence / absence of execution of the prefetch chance suggestive effect, the hold display change pattern, and the suggestive effect timing pattern are stored. Note that the production-side hold number in the first production-side hold data storage unit and the first start winning command buffer is the display portion of the first hold display and the hold numbers “1”, “2”, “3” on the main board 11 side. ”And“ 4 ”. For example, the production-side hold number “1” corresponds to the display portion of the first hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” (the rightmost display portion of the first hold display portion 5HL). “2” corresponds to the display portion of the first hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” (the second display portion from the right of the first hold display portion 5HL). Therefore, each piece of data associated with the production-side hold number is data on the first hold display (the first special figure game being held) displayed on the display portion corresponding to the hold number of the same number. .

  In the second production side hold data storage unit, the same production side hold number (“1” to “4”) as the production side hold number of the second start winning command buffer is set, and corresponds to the production side hold number. In addition, each data of the determination result at the time of winning, the presence / absence of execution of the prefetch chance suggestive effect, the hold display change pattern, and the suggestive effect timing pattern are stored. It should be noted that the production-side hold number in the second production-side hold data storage unit and the second start winning command buffer is the second hold display display part and the hold numbers “1”, “2”, “3” on the main board 11 side. ”And“ 4 ”. For example, the production-side hold number “1” corresponds to the display part of the second hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” (the leftmost display part of the second hold display unit 5HR), and the production-side hold number “2” corresponds to the display portion of the second hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” (second display portion from the left of the second hold display portion 5HR). Therefore, each piece of data associated with the production-side hold number is data about the second hold display (second hold special game that is held) displayed on the display portion corresponding to the hold number of the same number. .

  The contents stored in the first presentation side hold data storage section and the second presentation side hold data storage section, together with the storage contents of the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer, the presentation hold number when executing variable display (The data stored in the storage areas corresponding to the production-side hold numbers “2” to “4” are shifted to the storage areas corresponding to the production-side hold numbers “1” to “3”, respectively). Stored). As a result, the position of the display part of the hold display corresponds to the effect-side hold number.

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

  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 reception (step S301; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 specifies the winning determination result indicated by the received winning determination result command and the specified winning determination result. Is stored in the production-side reserved data storage unit (step S302). When a new command is stored in the first start winning prize command buffer, the winning judgment result is stored in the first presentation side hold data storage unit. At this time, the determination result at the time of winning is stored on the first effect side in association with the effect side holding number of the same number as the effect side holding number (the effect side holding number corresponding to the new command) in the first start winning command buffer. Store in the data storage. When a new command is stored in the second start winning prize command buffer, the winning judgment result is stored in the second effect side on-hold data storage unit. At this time, the determination result at the time of winning is held on the second effect side in association with the effect side holding number of the same number as the effect side holding number (the effect side holding number corresponding to the new command) of the second start winning command buffer. Store in the data storage. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the winning determination result is “during winning determination limitation” (step S303A).

  If it is not “determination at the time of winning determination” (step S303; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is currently a holding memory for executing the prefetch chance eye suggestion effect (step S303B). As will be described later, if it is determined that the pre-reading chance eye preview suggestion effect is to be executed, a variable display of a decorative pattern for executing the pre-reading chance eye preview suggestion effect (the same special game as the target, in front of the target) In response to the production-side hold number of the decorative design executed in response to the special-design game executed at the same time, data indicating that the pre-reading chance suggestive production is executed is stored in the production-side hold data storage unit. Since it is stored, it is determined whether or not data indicating that the pre-reading chance suggestion effect is executed is stored in either the first effect side reserved data storage unit or the second effect side reserved data storage unit. The determination is performed.

  No data indicating that the pre-reading chance eye suggestion effect is executed is stored in either the first effect side reserved data storage unit or the second effect side reserved data storage unit, and the pre-reading chance eye notice suggestion effect is displayed. If there is no pending storage to be executed (step S303B; No), the presence / absence of execution of the prefetch chance suggestive effect is determined (step S304).

  In step S304, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the prefetch opportunity eye suggestion effect at a predetermined ratio. It is determined at a predetermined rate whether to execute the pre-reading chance suggestion effect for executing the pre-notification or the pre-reading chance target suggestion for failure (the pre-reading chance target suggestion for which the pre-reading chance pre-notification is not executed) . For example, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the prefetch chance suggestion effect execution, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. The presence / absence of execution of the prefetch chance eye suggestion effect may be determined by referring to the prefetch chance eye suggestion effect determination table. For example, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining a prefetch chance suggestive effect type that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. What is necessary is just to determine whether to perform the prefetch opportunity target suggestion effect of success or failure by referring to the prefetch chance target suggestion effect type determination table.

  FIG. 15A is an example of determining execution of a prefetch chance eye suggestion effect. In step S304, the production-side hold number corresponding to the new received command (the production-side hold number corresponding to the currently stored winning determination result) and the current winning determination result are shown in FIG. Whether or not to execute the pre-reading chance eye suggestion effect is determined at such a determination ratio (for example, the pre-reading chance eye suggestion effect execution determination table is configured to realize the determination ratio as shown in FIG. To do.) As shown in FIG. 15A, when the production-side hold number is “1”, it is always determined “no execution”. This is because when the production-side hold number is “1”, the variable display of the target special figure game and the decorative design is often executed by the next change, and the prefetch chance notice cannot be executed. . Further, as shown in FIG. 15A, when the production-side hold number is “2” to “4”, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, “losing super reach”, “ In the order of “reach at the time of loss”, the determination ratio of “executed” is higher and the determination ratio of “not executed” is lower in the order of “general at the time of loss”. Therefore, when the pre-reading chance suggestive effect is executed, the variable display result of the target (the special game corresponding to the new received command this time) may be “big hit”, compared to when it is not executed. (Large hit expectation), the possibility that the super reach will be executed by the variable display of the target, the possibility that the variable display mode of the decorative pattern of the target will become the reach mode, etc. increase.

  FIG. 15B is a determination example for determining whether to execute a successful prefetch opportunity eye suggestion effect or to execute a failed prefetch chance eye suggestion effect. In step S304, it is determined whether the pre-reading chance eye suggestion effect is a success or a failure with a determination ratio as shown in FIG. The eye suggestion effect type determination table is configured to realize a determination ratio as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15B, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, “super-reach at loss”, “reach at loss”, and “general at loss” in order of “ The determination ratio of “success” (the determination ratio for executing the pre-reading chance for the suggestion effect of success) is high, and the determination ratio of “failure” (the determination ratio for executing the pre-reading chance for the suggestion effect of failure) is low.

  As shown in the determination ratios of FIGS. 15A and 15B, in this embodiment, when a pre-reading chance target suggestion effect is executed (that is, when a pre-reading chance notice is executed), There is a possibility that the variable display result of the target (special game corresponding to this new received command) will be a “big hit”, compared to the case where no suggestion effect is executed or the case where a failure prefetch chance indication effect is executed (Large hit expectation), the possibility that the super reach will be executed by the variable display of the target, the possibility that the variable display mode of the decorative pattern of the target will become the reach mode, etc. increase.

  After step S304, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the prefetch chance eye suggestion effect (step S306). The determination result is recorded in the effect side hold data storage unit (step S307).

  For example, when the determination result at the time of winning this time is stored in the first effect side hold data storage unit, the first effect side hold number is associated with the higher effect side hold number corresponding to the determination result at the time of winning. When the execution-side hold data storage unit is “executed (successful)” (when it is determined to execute a successful pre-reading chance suggestive effect) or “executed (failed)” (when a failed pre-reading chance suggesting effect is executed) (When determined). In addition, data indicating “target” is stored in the first presentation-side holding data storage unit in association with the presentation-side holding number corresponding to the winning determination result. Each of the data is stored in a storage area for storing presence / absence of execution of a prefetch chance suggestive effect. If it is not determined that the performance is executed, “None” or “No execution” may be stored.

  For example, when the current winning determination result is stored in the second effect side hold data storage unit, the second effect side hold number is associated with the higher effect side hold number than the effect side hold number corresponding to the win determination result. When the execution-side hold data storage unit is “executed (successful)” (when it is determined to execute a successful pre-reading chance suggestive effect) or “executed (failed)” (when a failed pre-reading chance suggesting effect is executed) (When determined). In addition, data indicating “target” is stored in the second presentation side hold data storage unit in association with the presentation side hold number corresponding to the winning determination result. Each of the data is stored in a storage area for storing presence / absence of execution of a prefetch chance suggestive effect. If it is not determined that the performance is executed, “None” or “No execution” may be stored.

  As a result, during the execution of the special game corresponding to the production-side hold number in which “executed (successful)” is stored or the variable display of the decorative design is executed, the pre-reading chance suggestive effect for the success is executed. A chance eye notice is also executed. At the time of execution of the special-purpose game corresponding to the effect-side hold number in which “execution is present (failure)” or the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed, a pre-reading chance suggestive effect for failure is executed. In addition, it is understood that the special display game corresponding to the production-side reserved number in which “target” is stored and the variable display of the decorative design are targets for the pre-reading chance eye notice (which is also a target for the pre-reading chance eye suggestion production). . Note that the “target” may be stored only when the successful prefetch chance target suggestion effect is executed.

  In FIG. 13A, the production-side hold number corresponding to the current winning determination result is “4”, and the special-purpose game or the decorative design variable display corresponding to the production-side hold number “4” is targeted. At the time of execution of each special display game (a special game that is the same as the target of the first special game and the second special game) and a variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to the special game The first presentation side hold data storage section or the second presentation side hold data when executing the successful prefetch chance suggestive presentation at the time of variable display corresponding to each of the side holding numbers “1” to “3”) The state of the storage unit is shown. In this embodiment, when each special figure game executed before the target (the same special figure game as the target of the first special figure game and the second special figure game) is executed, a prefetch chance of success or failure is obtained. An eye suggestion effect is executed.

  When it is determined that the prefetch chance suggestive effect is not to be executed (step S306; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the hold display notice suggestive effect (step S308). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the suggestion effect for hold display notice updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect, and the hold display notice prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the suggestion effect for holding display notice and the execution type by referring to the suggestion effect determination table for use. In the process of step S304, “no execution” in the case where the on-hold display notice suggestion effect is not executed, or “execution present (1)” or “execution on (2)” in the case where the hold display notice suggestion effect is executed. It is determined as one of the execution types.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the process in step S308 is “execution present (1)” or “execution present (2)” (step S309). When the determination result is “execution present (1)” or “execution present (2)” (step S309; Yes), it is determined whether to execute the suggestion effect for the pending display advance notice of success or failure ( Step S311). If it is decided to execute the suggestion effect for a successful hold display advance notice, the hold display advance notice for changing the hold display is executed by executing the suggestion effect for a successful hold display notice. If it is determined to execute the suggestion effect for the pending display notification of the failure, the suggestion effect for the pending display notification of the failure is executed and the hold display notification is not executed. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining a suggestion effect type for hold display notice updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and the hold display prepared and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. It is determined to execute the “success” (determined to execute the suggestion effect for the on-hold display notice of success) or “failure” (to execute the suggestion effect for the indication of the indication of unsuccessful notice) by referring to the suggestion effect type determination table for the advance notice. ) Should be determined.

  After executing the process of step S311, it is determined whether or not the determination result of step S311 is “success” (step S312). At this time, if the determination result is “success” (step S312; Yes), the hold display advance notice is executed, and therefore the hold display change pattern (hold display change pattern) in the hold display notice is prepared in advance. One of a plurality of hold display change patterns is determined (step S313). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the hold display change pattern that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and determines the hold display change pattern prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121. The current hold display change pattern may be determined by referring to a table or the like. When the determination result is determined to be “failure” in step S312 (step S312; No), or after executing the process of step S313, the execution timing pattern of the suggestion effect for holding display advance notice (implicit effect timing pattern) Is determined as one of a plurality of suggested performance timing patterns prepared in advance (step S314). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the suggested effect timing pattern updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and determines the suggested effect timing pattern determined in advance stored in the ROM 121. What is necessary is just to determine this suggestion production | presentation timing pattern by referring a table.

  FIG. 16A shows an example of determining whether or not to execute the on-hold display notice suggestion effect in step S308. In step S308, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (A), depending on the production-side hold number corresponding to the new received command (production-side hold number corresponding to the winning determination result stored this time) and the current winning determination result. As shown in FIG. 16 (A), it is determined to be “no execution”, “execution present (1)”, or “execution present (2)”. It is configured to realize the determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the example of determination shown in FIG. 16A, the execution type and determination ratio of the pending display notice suggestion effect that can be determined differ depending on the effect-side hold number and the determination result at the time of winning. When the production-side hold number is any one of “2” to “4”, “No execution”, “Execution (1)”, “Execution (2)” at different rates depending on the winning determination result. To any of the above. When the hold number is “1”, it is determined as “no execution” or “execution present (1)” at a different ratio depending on the winning determination result, and “execution present (2)” Not decided. When the winning judgment result is “big hit”, the decision rate of “no execution” is the lowest, and “no execution” in the order of “reach determination when lost”, “reach determination when lost”, “general when lost” The decision rate of " In addition, the determination ratio of “executed” is higher in the order of “big hit”, “super reach determination when lost”, “reach determination when lost”, and “general when lost” in order of winning. Therefore, when the suggestion effect for holding display notice is executed, the variable display result of the target (the special game corresponding to the new received command this time) may be “big hit”, compared to when it is not executed. (Large hit expectation), the possibility that the super reach will be executed by the variable display of the target, the possibility that the variable display mode of the decorative pattern of the target will become the reach mode, etc. increase.

  The execution type of the suggestion effect for hold display notice may be any sort of a plurality of hold display change patterns classified according to the change mode of the hold display. Among execution types of the suggestion effect for holding display notice, “executed (1)” enables changing the display color of the holding display, but does not change the display mode indicating a message such as “secret”. Patterns are classified. Among the execution types of the suggested indication for holding display notice, the holding type change pattern that can change the display mode of holding display to a display mode indicating a message such as “secret” is classified into the “execution present (2)” type. Has been.

  FIG. 16B shows a determination example of “success” or “failure” of the suggestion effect for holding display notice in step S311. In the processing of step S311, depending on the current winning determination result, for example, the successful hold display notice suggestion effect is executed or the failure hold display notice suggestion effect of failure is executed at a determination rate as shown in FIG. (For example, the hold display notice suggestion effect type determination table is configured to realize a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 16B). In the determination example shown in FIG. 16B, the determination ratios differ according to the winning determination result. The determination rate of “success” is higher in the order of “big hit”, “super reach determination when lost”, “reach determination when lost”, and “general when lost” in order of winning. The decision rate of “failure” is high in the reverse order. Referring to FIG. 16A and FIG. 16B, when the suggestion effect for a successful hold display notice is executed, when the suggestion effect for a hold display notice is not executed, or when the suggestion effect for a hold display notice of failure is executed. Compared to the time when is executed, there is a possibility that the variable display result of the target (special game corresponding to the new received command this time) will be a "big hit" (expected big hit expectation), and super reach with the variable display of the target And the possibility that the variable display mode of the target decorative pattern becomes the reach mode is increased. When the determination result at the time of winning is “big hit”, it is always determined to be “successful” in which a hold display notice is made (at a determination ratio of 100/100). If the winning judgment result is either “Super Reach Confirmation at Loss”, “Reach Confirmation at Loss”, or “General at Loss”, it may be determined as “Failure” without notice of hold indication. In this order, the determination rate of “failure” increases. Therefore, when the display mode of the hold display is changed due to the pre-read hold notice, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” or the reach effect in the super reach is executed compared to the case where the hold display is not changed, The possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state is increased.

  It should be noted that even when the winning determination result is “big hit”, it may be set such that “failure” may be determined at a predetermined rate. In this case, it may be set such that “failure” is determined at a sufficiently lower rate than the other winning determination results.

  FIG. 17 shows a setting example of the hold display change pattern and the suggestive effect timing pattern. As shown in FIG. 17A, in this embodiment, the hold display change patterns ZHP1-1 to ZHP1-3, ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3, ZHP3-1, and the hold display change patterns ZHP10 to 13 are included. Are prepared in advance. The hold display change patterns ZHP1-1 to ZHP1-3, ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3, and ZHP3-1 are classified as “executed (1)” and change the display color of the hold display while “secret” or the like. The display mode showing the message is not changed. The hold display change patterns ZHP10 to ZHP13 are classified as “executed (2)”, and the display mode of the hold display can be changed to a display mode indicating a message such as “secret”. As described above, the plurality of hold display change patterns may be set so as to be classified into any one of the plurality of effect types according to the display mode of the hold display that can be changed by the hold display advance notice.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (B), in this embodiment, the suggestion effect timing patterns TP0-1, TP1-1, TP1-2, TP2-1 to TP2-4, TP3-1 to TP3-7 are previously stored. It is prepared. Each suggestion effect timing pattern is one or a plurality of effect hold numbers (indicated by “1” to “3” in FIG. 17B) indicating the execution timing of the suggestion effect for hold display notice, or “A” (active The timing for displaying the target hold display on the display unit AHA is designated. In the effect side hold display data storage unit shown in FIG. 13, data indicating the suggestion effect timing pattern is stored in association with the effect side hold number. When the production-side hold number specified in the suggested production timing pattern indicated by the stored data matches the production-side hold number associated with the suggested production timing pattern in the hold data storage unit, The execution condition of the suggestion effect is established. In addition, when the variable display is started, the stored contents of the production-side hold data storage unit are shifted, and when the stored data corresponding to the production-side hold number “1” is read, it is active in the suggested production timing pattern indicated by the stored data. If display (“A” above) is designated, the execution condition of the suggestion effect for holding display notice targeting the holding display displayed in the active display area is satisfied. After the execution condition of the hold display notice suggestion effect is established in this way, for example, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of variable display of decorative symbols, the execution timing of the hold display notice suggestion effect is reached. The production is executed (started).

  The presence / absence or execution timing of the suggestion effect for the reserved display notice, the execution timing, and the suggestive effect for the successful indication of the reserved display by the combination of the hold display change pattern (also stored in the effect side hold data storage unit) and the suggested effect timing pattern. It is possible to specify the manner in which the hold display is changed when the is executed. Also, by determining the hold display change pattern, the suggestion effect timing pattern, and the start winning prize, whether or not the hold display notice suggestion effect is executed and when it is executed, the hold indication is displayed when the suggestion effect for the successful hold display notice is executed. It is possible to determine in a batch what kind of mode to change when a start winning is generated.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of determining the hold display change pattern in step S313 according to the execution type of the hold display notice suggestion effect “executed (1)”. When the execution type of the suggestion effect for holding display notice this time is “executed (1)” and the determination result at the time of winning this time is “hit”, the processing at step S313 corresponds to the determination result at the time of winning this time. Depending on the production-side hold number, one of the plurality of hold display change patterns is determined as the current hold display change pattern at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the execution type of the suggestion effect for holding display notice is “executed (1)” and the determination result at the time of winning is “Super reach determination at the time of losing”, the process at step S313 determines at the time of the current winning award. Depending on the production-side hold number corresponding to the result, one of the plurality of hold display change patterns is determined as the current hold display change pattern at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the determination example shown in FIG. 18A and FIG. 18B, the hold display change pattern and the determination ratio that can be determined according to the production-side hold number (the production-side hold number corresponding to the current winning determination result). Are different. For example, when the production-side hold number is “3” or “4”, the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 can be determined at a predetermined rate, while the production-side hold number is “1” or “2”. In some cases, the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 cannot be determined. Further, when the production-side hold number is any one of “2” to “4”, it is possible to determine any one of the hold display change patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3 at a predetermined rate, while the production-side hold When the number is “1”, it is impossible to determine these hold display change patterns.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (A), the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 displays a hold display that is a white display that is a normal display mode, and then changes the display color of the hold display to 3 in the order of blue, green, and red. Change in stages. The execution condition of the hold display advance notice 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 production-side hold number is “3” or “4”, the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 can be determined, while when the production-side hold number is “1” or “2”. By making it impossible to determine the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1, the display color of the hold display can be reliably changed in three stages. The hold display change patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3 change the display color of the hold display in two stages. Therefore, when the production-side hold number is “2” to “4”, it is possible to determine any one of the hold display change patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3, while the production-side 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.

  Further, in the determination example shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, the pending display change pattern depends on whether the determination result at the time of winning this time is “big win” or “super reach determination at the time of loss”. The decision rate is different. For example, when the production-side hold number is “3” or “4”, and the winning determination result is “big hit”, the winning determination result is “higher reach determination when lost” at a higher rate. The hold display change pattern ZHP2-2, ZHP2-3, or ZHP3-1 is determined. As shown in FIG. 17A, all of the hold display change patterns ZHP2-2, ZHP2-3, and ZHP3-1 are changed so that the display color of the hold display is finally red. 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. 19 shows an example of determining the hold display change pattern in step S313 according to the execution type of the hold display notice suggestion effect “executed (2)”. When the execution type of the suggestion effect for holding display notice this time is “executed (2)” and the determination result at the time of winning this time is “big hit”, the processing of step S313 as shown in FIG. One of the plurality of hold display change patterns is determined as the current hold display change pattern at the determination ratio. On the other hand, when the execution type of the suggestion effect for the pending display advance notice is “executed (2)” and the determination result at the time of winning is “super reach confirmation at the time of losing”, One of the plurality of on-hold display change patterns is determined as the current on-hold display change pattern at a determination ratio as shown in 19 (B). In the example of determination shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, it is determined as one of the hold display change patterns ZHP10 to ZHP13 at a predetermined rate regardless of the production-side hold number.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (A), when the production-side hold number is any one of “2” to “4”, “executed (2)” is executed at a different rate depending on the winning determination result. On the other hand, if the type can be determined, if the production side hold number is “1”, the execution type “executed (2)” cannot be determined. Accordingly, when the hold display change pattern ZHP10 to ZHP13 is determined in the process of step S313, the hold number is any one of “2” to “4”. As shown in FIG. 17A, each of the hold display change patterns ZHP11 to ZHP13 displays a hold display that is a white display that is a normal display form, and then changes the display form of the hold display to a message of “secret”. It includes a two-stage change including a stage of changing to the display mode shown and a stage 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 production-side hold number is any one 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. 19A and 19B, 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.

  Note that, here, regardless of whether the execution type is “execution present (1)” or “execution present (2)”, the hold when the winning determination result is “big hit” and “losing super reach determination” Although only an example of determining the display change pattern is illustrated, the hold display change pattern is determined at a predetermined rate even when the determination result at the time of winning is other. The determination ratio of the hold display change pattern is, for example, a high jackpot expectation when the final hold display color (may be before execution of an icon display change effect described later) is “red”, and “green”. It is desirable to set the ratio so that the expected degree of jackpot at the time is the next highest and the expected degree of jackpot at “blue” is the lowest. In addition, when the display mode of the hold display is changed to a display mode indicating a “secret” message, the hold display is indicated so that it is highly possible that the display mode of the hold display is likely to change to a specific mode (other modes). A display change pattern determination ratio may be set. In addition, the determination ratio of the hold display change pattern may be set so as to appropriately satisfy the conditions described above. These are, for example, determined values (values to be compared with random numbers) assigned to each determination result (held display change pattern) in the held display change pattern determination table referred to when determining the held display change pattern. This is realized by appropriately setting the range.

  FIG. 20 shows an example of determining the suggested performance timing pattern corresponding to the case where the winning determination result is “big hit”. In step S314, when the current winning determination result is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. One of the plurality of suggestion effect timing patterns is determined as the present suggestion effect timing pattern at the determination ratio.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of determining the suggested 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 S314, when the determination result at the time of winning this time is “Super-reach determination at the time of losing”, the hold display change pattern determined above (in the case where step S313 is not executed, “None”). .) And the presentation side hold number corresponding to the current winning determination result, one of the plurality of suggested presentation timing patterns is determined to be the current suggested presentation timing pattern at a determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  In the example of determination shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, a suggested display timing pattern that can be determined according to the hold display change pattern determined by the process of step S313, or the effect side hold number corresponding to the current winning determination result, The decision rate is different. If the determination result at the time of winning is “Super-reach determination at the time of losing”, “failure” is determined at a predetermined rate in the process of step S311. At this time, since the process of step S313 is not executed, the hold display change pattern is “none”.

  In the determination example shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, when the production side hold number is “4” among the cases where the hold display change pattern ZHP1-1 to ZHP1-3 is determined by the process of step S313. Can be determined as the suggested effect timing pattern TP3-1 at a predetermined rate, but cannot be determined as the suggested effect timing pattern TP3-1 when the effect-side hold number is any of “1” to “3”. It becomes. As shown in FIG. 17B, the suggestion effect timing pattern TP <b> 3-1 is the execution timing of the suggestion effect for holding display notice when the effect side hold number is “3”. An execution condition can be established for the suggestion effect for holding display notice every time variable display is started. Therefore, in order to execute the suggestion effect for holding display notice when the effect side hold number is “3”, the suggestion effect timing pattern is held in association with the effect side hold number “4” when the start winning is generated. It must be stored in the display data storage unit. Therefore, when the production-side hold number is “4”, the suggestion production timing pattern TP3-1 can be determined, while when the production-side hold number is any one of “1” to “3”, it is suggested. By making the effect timing pattern TP3-1 undecidable, it is possible to execute the suggestion effect for holding display notice corresponding to the variable display executed (started) when the effect side hold number is “3”.

  In the example of determination shown in FIG. 21, when the hold display change pattern is “none”, it is determined as one of the suggested effect timing patterns TP1-1, TP2-1, TP3-1 according to the effect-side hold number. The As shown in FIG. 17B, the suggested effect timing patterns TP1-1, TP2-1, and TP3-1 specify one hold number as the hold display change timing. If the pending display change pattern is not determined, the failed pending display preview suggestion effect is executed, so the pending display announcement is not executed and the display mode of the pending display does not change. Therefore, the indication for suggestion of the pending display of the failure for one pending display (target) can be executed once before the variable display corresponding to the pending display is started. In addition, the suggestion effect timing pattern may be determined so that a failure hold display notice suggestion effect for one hold display (target) can be executed a plurality of times.

  In the example of determination shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, in the case of the hold display change pattern ZHP10, it is determined as one of the suggested effect timing patterns TP1-1, TP2-1, TP3-1 depending on the effect side hold number. On the other hand, regardless of the production-side hold number, the implied production timing pattern TP0-1 cannot be determined. As shown in FIG. 17 (A), the hold display change pattern ZHP10 displays the hold display of the white display, which is the normal display form, and then changes the display form of the hold display to a display form showing the message “secret”. Change. As shown in FIG. 17B, the suggestion effect timing pattern TP0-1 designates active display as the execution timing of the suggestion effect for holding display notice. As described above, in the case of the hold display change pattern ZHP10, the implied effect timing pattern TP0-1 cannot be determined so that the display form of the active hold display does not change to the display form indicating the “secret” message. Limits can be set. That is, the display mode indicating the “secret” message is included in the display mode of the hold display (the hold display displayed on the first hold display unit 5HL or the second hold display unit 5HR) after being changed by the hold display notice. On the other hand, it becomes a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the active hold display after the change due to the hold display advance notice.

  Here, only the example of determining the suggestion effect timing pattern when the determination result at the time of winning is “big hit” or “super reach determination at the time of losing” is illustrated, but also when the determination result at the time of winning is other cases Suggested performance timing patterns are determined at a predetermined rate. The determination ratio of the suggestion effect timing pattern may be set so as to appropriately satisfy the conditions described above. For example, a range of determined values (values to be compared with random values) assigned to each determination result (suggested effect timing pattern) in the suggested effect timing pattern determination table referred to when determining the suggested effect timing pattern This can be realized by setting appropriately.

  After step S314, data indicating that the hold display change pattern determined in step S313 and the suggested effect timing pattern determined in step S314 can be specified are stored in the effect side hold data storage unit (step S315). For example, when the determination result at the time of winning this time is stored in the first presentation side hold data storage unit, it is held in the first presentation side hold data storage unit in association with the presentation side hold number corresponding to the winning determination result. The display change pattern and suggestive effect timing pattern data are stored (see FIG. 13B). For example, when the determination result at the time of winning this time is stored in the second presentation side hold data storage unit, it is held in the second presentation side hold data storage unit in association with the presentation side hold number corresponding to the determination result at the time of winning. The display change pattern and suggestive effect timing pattern data are stored (see FIG. 13B). It should be noted that the hold display change pattern is not stored when the failure hold display notice suggestion effect is executed. Thus, by checking the data of the hold display change pattern and the suggestion effect timing pattern stored in the effect side hold data storage unit, how to execute the suggestion effect for the hold display advance notice or when executing the hold display notice It is possible to specify whether or not to change the hold display, etc., and it is possible to execute the suggestion effect for the hold display notice and the hold display notice.

  When it is determined in step S303A that “the determination at the time of winning a prize is being restricted” (step S303A; Yes), after step S307, if the determination result is determined as “no execution” in step S309 (step S309; No) After performing the process of step S315, after performing the update setting of the hold display at the time of starting winning a prize (step S310), this process is terminated. In step S310, for example, when the number of first special figure holding memory increases by 1 because the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening (the result determination result of the current winning side is stored in the first effect side holding data storage unit). When the first hold display is added to the first hold display section 5HL, the first hold display is added so that the first hold display is incremented by one. On the other hand, when the number of second special figure reservation memory increases by 1 because the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening (when the determination result at the time of winning this time is stored in the second effect side reservation data storage unit) Etc.), a new second hold display is added so as to increase the second hold display in the second hold display section 5HR by one. In this embodiment, the normal display mode in the first hold display and the second hold display is a round solid white display. In addition, the first hold display and the second hold display are displayed on the display portion corresponding to the hold number having the same number as the effect hold number that stores the winning determination result. In the process of step S310, the initial display of the first hold display or the second hold display is updated to add a hold display that becomes a round solid white display.

  In the series of processes described above, whether or not to execute the pre-reading chance suggestion effect is determined even if the execution of the pending display notice suggestion effect is determined in advance. In this case, when the execution of the pre-reading chance eye suggestion effect is decided later so that the effect is not fogged, the execution of the subsequent hold display notice suggestion effect may be canceled (for example, the effect side hold data). Delete the hold display change pattern and the suggestive effect timing pattern stored in the storage unit). In addition, when execution of the pre-reading chance suggestive effect has been decided (when the hold display change pattern and the suggestive effect timing pattern are already stored), execution of the hold display notice suggesting effect may be restricted. .

  In the series of processes described above, first, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading chance eye suggestion effect is to be executed, and when it is determined not to be executed, the presence or absence of the hold display notice suggestion effect is determined. For this reason, basically, the execution rate of the pre-reading chance suggestion effect is higher than the execution rate of the pending display notice suggestion effect. As can be seen from the determination ratios in FIGS. 15A and 16A, the determination ratios for executing both suggestion effects are substantially the same, and the determination ratio is determined to be executed by the prefetch chance suggestion effects. This is also because the execution rate of the pre-reading chance suggestion effect is higher than the execution rate of the hold display notice suggestion effect. As to the presence / absence of execution of the reserved display notice suggestion effect, when the effect-side hold number is “1”, it may be always executed as in the case of the pre-reading chance suggestion effect (this ensures that the pre-reading chance is almost certain. The execution rate of the suggestion effect for eyes can be higher than the execution rate of the suggestion effect for hold display notice). Further, as can be seen from the determination ratios of FIGS. 15B and 16B, the ratio of “success” when the pre-reading chance eye suggestion effect is executed (the pre-reading chance eye notice execution ratio) is , Is higher than the rate of “successful” (the rate at which the hold display notice is executed) when the suggested indication for the hold display notice is executed (only when the winning judgment result is “big hit”, the hold display notice The ratio of “success” is slightly higher when the suggestion effect is executed, but the ratio when the winning judgment result is “hit” is low in the first place. The ratio of “success” is higher when the suggestion effect is executed.)

  After step S161, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following processes of steps S171 to S175 according to the value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Select one to execute.

  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 is based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11 (the presence or absence of reception is based on the determination result of command reception in the command analysis process). The same applies to the determination of whether or not other commands have been received.), And processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 is included. When the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the like is received and it is determined that the decorative display variable display on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”. In other cases, the variable display start waiting process is terminated without updating the value of the effect process flag.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the pre-reading chance notice in the variable display of the decorative pattern executed this time (step S321). For example, when the first variation start command is received, the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed this time corresponding to the first special figure game, so the production side hold number “1” in the first production side hold data storage unit. Corresponding to “1”, it is determined whether “executed (successful)” data is stored for the pre-reading chance suggestive effect. For example, when the second variation start command is received, the decorative symbol variable display is executed this time corresponding to the second special figure game, so the production side hold number “ Corresponding to “1”, it is determined whether “executed (successful)” data is stored for the pre-reading chance suggestive effect. If “executed (successful)” data is stored, the pre-reading chance eye suggestion effect is executed and the pre-reading chance eye preview is executed with this variable display (step S321; Yes). Then, the chance for the pre-reading chance eye notice is determined as a finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol), which is a variable display result of variable display of the decorative symbol (step S323). In addition, when the “executed (successful)” data is not stored and the pre-reading chance notice is not executed (step S321; No), it is confirmed according to the contents of the change pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command. A symbol (final stop symbol) is determined (step S322). In step S322, for example, if the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is a non-reach variation pattern, the final decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is set as the final stop symbol, and if the variation pattern is a variation pattern of reach loss, The final decorative symbol of the reach combination is the final stop symbol, and when the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command is “big hit”, the final decorative symbol of the big hit combination is determined as the final stop symbol. In addition, a plurality of types of final stop symbols are prepared for at least one of each chance chance, non-reach combination, reach combination, and jackpot combination, and the final stop symbol may be determined at random using a random number value and a table. Good.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs an suggestion effect execution setting process (step S324). FIG. 23A is a flowchart illustrating an example of execution setting processing for suggesting effects and the like. In the suggestion effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 23A, first, the storage content of the effect side hold data storage unit is updated (step S501). For example, when the first change start command is received, data corresponding to the production-side hold number “1” in the first production-side hold data storage unit is read, and the storage area ( The storage data in the storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4” are shifted up by one entry. For example, when the second variation start command is received, the data corresponding to the production-side hold number “1” in the second production-side hold data storage unit is read, and the storage area lower than the production-side hold number “1” ( The storage data in the storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4” are shifted up by one entry.

  Whether or not the suggestion effect is executed in the variable display executed this time is determined based on the data read above and the stored content of the updated effect side hold data storage unit (step S502). For example, if the read data includes “executed (successful)” or “executed (not present)” for the prefetch chance suggestive effect, it is determined to execute the prefetch chance suggestive effect. Further, for example, any one of the suggested performance timing patterns TP0-1, TP1-2, TP2-2, TP2-4, TP3-2, TP3-5, TP3-6 that designates “A” in the read data Is included, it is determined to execute the hold display notice effect targeting the active hold display (the hold display displayed on the active display portion AHA). At this time, if the read data does not include the hold display change pattern, it is determined that the unsuccessful hold display notice effect is executed, and if the read data includes the hold display change pattern, the success hold display notice pattern is determined. It is determined that the production is executed. In addition, the suggestion effect timing pattern is stored in the updated effect side hold data storage unit, and the stored suggestion effect timing pattern corresponds to the effect side hold number (update When the production-side hold number of the same number as the production-side hold data storage unit) is designated, the hold display corresponding to the production-side hold number corresponding to the suggested production timing pattern is targeted. It is determined that the on-hold display notice suggestion effect is executed. At this time, if a hold display change pattern is stored corresponding to the same effect-side hold number, it is determined that a successful hold display notice effect is executed. If the on-hold display change pattern is not stored, it is determined to execute the on-hold display notice effect of failure. For example, one of the suggestion effect timing patterns TP3-1 to TP3-7 (designation-side hold number “3” is designated) is stored in association with the production-side hold number “3” of the effect-side hold data storage unit. If it is, it is determined that the suggestion effect for holding display notice is executed with the current variable display. Any of the suggestion effect timing patterns TP2-1 to TP2-4, TP3-4, TP3-6, TP3-7 (designation-side hold number “2” is specified) is produced in the effect-side hold data storage unit. When it is stored in association with the side holding number “2”, it is determined that the suggestion effect for holding display notice is executed with the current variable display. Any one of the change effect timing patterns TP1-1, TP1-2, TP2-3, TP2-4, TP3-3, TP3-5, and TP3-7 (designation-side hold number “1” is specified). When it is stored in association with the production-side hold number “1” in the production-side hold data storage unit, it is determined that the suggestion effect for holding display notice is executed with the current variable display.

  If it is determined that the suggested effect is to be executed (step S502; Yes), the execution setting of the suggested effect determined to be executed is performed (step S503). In addition, when performing the pre-reading chance eye suggestion effect of success, the execution setting of the pre-reading chance eye notice is also performed. In addition, when executing the suggestion effect for the successful hold display notice, the display mode (for example, the current display mode of the target hold display is stored, and the current display is designated by the corresponding hold display change pattern. For example, if the hold display change pattern is ZHP3-1 and the current display form is “blue”, the display form after the hold display notice is specified by comparing the form and the content of the hold display change pattern. The display mode after the change can be specified as “green”), and the setting for executing the hold display notice to change the hold display of the target is also made. In addition, when it determines with performing several suggestion effects, execution setting is performed so that each suggestion effect may be performed shifting a timing.

  If it is determined in step S502 that no suggestion effect or the like has been executed (step S502; No), or after the process of step S503 is executed, the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command is “pseudo-continuous”. It is determined whether execution is designated (step S504). At this time, when the execution of the “pseudo train” is designated (step S504; Yes), it is determined whether or not to execute the icon display change effect (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 execution of the icon display change effect may be determined by referring to a table or the like. 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 execution of the “pseudo-ream” is not designated (step S505; No), it is determined whether or not there is a hold display advance notice targeting the active hold display (step S505). S506). At this time, if it is determined that there is an on-hold display advance notice targeting the active on-hold display (step S506; Yes), this processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no execution of the hold display notice targeting the active hold display (step S506; No), the process proceeds to step S505 to determine whether or not to execute the icon display change effect. .

  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), this process ends. When the determination result is “with change effect” (step S507; No), after determining any one of the plurality of icon display change patterns prepared in advance as the current icon display change pattern (step S508), This process ends.

  FIG. 23B shows an example of determining an icon display change effect. In the process of step S505, the icon display change effect is executed at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 23B, for example, according to the variable display contents (which may be specified by the variable pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command). Determine presence or absence. In the determination example shown in FIG. 23B, the determination ratio of “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. Further, the determination rate of “change effect is present” is the reverse of the relationship. Therefore, when the icon display change effect is executed, compared to when it is not executed, there is a possibility that it will become a probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, The possibility that the variable display state becomes the reach state is increased.

  FIG. 24 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 (similarly, an icon display change pattern may be set even when the pseudo continuous variation is 1 to 2 times). In the case of no pseudo continuous fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 24A, an icon display change effect by any of the icon display change patterns YAP1 to 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 the active display change common effect is executed in the active display change effect, the active display change failure effect is executed, and the display mode of the active hold display (the hold display displayed on the active display portion AHA) Does not change. The icon display change patterns YAP1 to YAP3 change the active hold display to specific icons for informing messages of “?”, “Chance”, and “hot”, respectively.

  In the case of three pseudo-variations, as shown in FIG. 24B, any one of icon display change patterns YDP1-1 to YDP1-4, YDP2-1 to YDP2-4, and YDP3-1 to YDP3-4 An icon display change effect 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 display mode of the active display can be changed by executing the icon display change effect a plurality of times from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the deriving of the fixed decorative design that is the display result. . In addition, when executing the hold display advance notice targeting the active hold display in the current variable display, the hold display advance notice may be executed with the first change (change before re-change).

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 24B, the icon that notifies the message “NEXT” is displayed after the icon display change effect is executed only when the variable display effect “simulated ream” is executed. It becomes a display mode of active hold display. Furthermore, the icon that notifies the message of “NEXT” is the icon display change in the final change when the “pseudo continuous” variable display effect is executed, such as the third pseudo continuous change of the setting example shown in FIG. After the effect is executed, the display mode is not displayed as the display mode of the active hold display. In other words, the icon that notifies the message “NEXT” is displayed after the icon display change effect is executed during the variable display before the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped (pseudo continuous fluctuation) 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 but is not displayed as the display mode of the active hold display after the icon display change effect is executed during the variable display after the predetermined number of pseudo-continuous changes are performed. It becomes.

  In the setting examples shown in FIG. 24A and FIG. 24B, the icon display change effect is executed for the icons that notify messages such as “?”, “Chance”, “extreme heat”, and “NEXT”. While included in the display mode of the active hold display displayed later, after the hold display advance notice targeting the first hold display of the first hold display unit 5HL or the second hold display of the second hold display unit 5HR is executed Is a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display.

  FIG. 25 shows an example of determining an icon display change pattern. In the process of step S508, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining an icon display change pattern updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. The icon display change pattern determination table may be referred to to determine one of a 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. One of the change patterns is determined as the current icon display change pattern. 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 in step S508 is performed according to the variable display content in FIG. One of the plurality of icon display change patterns is determined as the current icon display change pattern at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the determination example shown in FIG. 25A and FIG. 25B, the icon display change pattern and determination ratio that can be determined differ depending on the variable display contents. For example, in the determination example shown in FIG. 25A, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable 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. When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, the variable display content is determined as one of the icon display change patterns YAP1 to YAP3 at a predetermined rate. In the case of “non-reach (losing)” or “reach (losing)”, the icon display change pattern becomes “none” at a predetermined rate.

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

  Depending on the display mode of the active hold display that is displayed after the icon display change effect is executed, the variable display result in the current variable display corresponding to the active hold display is “big hit” or “lost” If it is determined that this will be the case, 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 is lower than the ratio that is determined to be “failure” (not to execute the hold display notice) in the process of step S311. Is set. For example, as shown in FIG. 16B, in the process of step S311, when the determination result at the time of winning is “general when lost”, “failure” is determined at a rate of 80/100. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 25A, 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. If it is determined to be “failure” in step S311, a suggestion effect for pending display notice of failure is executed, and if the icon display change pattern is determined to be “none” in step S508, the icon display change gaze effect is determined. Is executed. With such a setting, the rate at which the icon display change gaze effect that does not change the display mode of the active hold display is executed is lower than the rate at which the failed display indication suggestive effect for hold display is executed. Therefore, the active display change effect of the success that becomes the success effect in the active display change effect is higher than the ratio that the successful hold display notification suggestion effect of the success that becomes the first success effect is executed in the hold display notice suggestion effect. Can be executed.

  Among the plurality of suggested effect timing patterns shown in FIG. 17B, the suggested effect timing patterns TP0-1, TP1-2, TP2-2, TP2-4, TP3-2, TP3-5, and TP3-6 If determined, when the target becomes active hold display, it becomes the execution timing of the suggestion effect for hold display notice, and for the successful hold display notice that changes the display color to a specific color as the display form of active hold display Suggestion effects and hold display notices are executed. In the processing of step S310, the determination ratio of the suggestion effect timing pattern for executing the hold display notice suggestion effect or the hold display notice notice targeting the active hold display is determined as the suggestion effect timing pattern not targeting the active hold display. The suggestion effect timing pattern may be determined using a determination table set to be lower than the ratio. In the process of step S506, if it is determined that there is a hold display advance notice targeting the active hold display, the process does not proceed to step S505, and the icon display change effect is not executed. Therefore, if the execution ratio of the hold display notice targeting the active hold display becomes high, the icon display change effect may be difficult to be executed. Therefore, by reducing the decision rate of the suggestion effect timing pattern for executing the hold indication advance notice and the hold indication advance notice that targets the active hold indication, the rate at which the icon display change effect is executed can be increased. Also good.

  If it is determined in step S506 that there is a hold display advance notice targeting the active hold display, the icon display change effect is generated by ending the suggestion effect execution setting process without proceeding to the process of step S505. Restrict it from being executed. Thereby, the hold display advance notice targeting the active hold display and the icon display change effect are not executed redundantly, and the game entertainment can be improved by preventing complicated effects.

  In the above description, the example of determining the icon display change pattern is not described when the pseudo continuous variation is 1 to 2 times. However, the determination ratio satisfying the above condition is set, and the pseudo continuous variation is 1-2. The icon display change pattern may be determined also at the time of turning.

  After step S324, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S325). 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 effect control CPU 120 prepares a plurality of effect control patterns reflecting the execution settings of the various suggestion effects, the execution settings of the pre-reading notice effect, the determination result of the execution of the icon display change effect, and the determination result of the icon display change pattern. The selected effect control pattern (display change effect control pattern) is selected and set as a use pattern.

  Following the processing in step S325, 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 S326). And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of a decoration design etc. on the screen of the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S327). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (special pattern fluctuation effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S325 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.

  After executing the process of step S325, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, the first hold display on the first hold display unit 5HL, the second hold display on the second hold display unit 5HR, and the like. Settings for updating are performed (step S328). For example, when the first special figure game is executed (started) (when the first change start command is received), the display portion corresponding to the hold number “1” in the first hold display portion 5HL. The first hold display displayed on (the display part on the right end) is erased (digested) and moved to the active display part AHA, and the first hold in the display part corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” The display is moved (shifted) to the right one by one. On the other hand, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed (started) (when the second variation start command is received), the hold number is “1” in the second hold display portion 5HR. The second hold display displayed on the display part corresponding to the (display part on the left end) is erased (digested) and moved to the active display part AHA, and the display corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” The second hold display at the part is moved (shifted) to the left one by one. 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.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time (special drawing change time) corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, for example. (Step S341). As an example, in step S341, the data included in the effect control pattern associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 from the timer value of the effect control process timer is an end code. By determining whether or not there is, it is determined whether or not the special figure variation time has elapsed.

  If it is not an end code, that is, if the special figure fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S341; No), it is determined whether the present is the suggested effect period in which the suggested effect is executed (step S3442). The period may be defined by an effect control pattern or the like. When it is the suggestion effect period (step S342; Yes), for example, the effect control CPU 120 has the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lighting data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on 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 turned on by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 / Performing production control such as turning off the lights (the same applies to presentation operation control hereinafter) Flop S343). By executing step S343 repeatedly for each timer interruption, execution of the suggestion effect is realized.

  After step S343 or when it is not the suggestion effect period (step S342; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present is the hold display notice period for executing the hold display notice (step S344). The period may be defined by an effect control pattern or the like. When it is the said period (step S344; Yes), CPU120 for presentation control becomes the same value as the timer value of the presentation control process timer among the data included in the presentation control pattern selected as a use pattern, for example. Based on the presentation control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lighting data, etc.) associated with the timer determination value, presentation operation control for executing the hold display advance notice is performed (step S345). By repeatedly executing step S345 for each timer interruption, a hold display advance notice is realized. It should be noted that the display mode changed by the hold display advance notice is held in the RAM 122, and the display of the hold display in the display mode is continued thereafter.

  After step S345 or when it is not the hold display advance notice period (step S344; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the present is the icon display change effect period in which the icon display change effect is executed (step S346). . The period may be defined by an effect control pattern or the like. When it is the said period (step S346; Yes), CPU120 for presentation control becomes the same value as the timer value of the presentation control process timer among the data included in the presentation control pattern selected as a use pattern, for example. Based on the presentation control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lighting data, etc.) associated with the timer determination value, presentation operation control for executing the icon display change presentation is performed (step S347). Execution of the icon display change effect is realized by repeatedly executing step S347 for each timer interruption. The display mode changed by the icon display change effect is held in the RAM 122, and the display of the active hold display in the display mode is continued thereafter.

  After step S347 or when it is not the icon display change effect period (step S344; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S348). The period may be defined by an effect control pattern or the like. When it is the said period (step S348; Yes), CPU120 for presentation control becomes the same value as the timer value of the presentation control process timer among the data included in the presentation control pattern selected as a usage pattern, for example. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lighting data, etc.) associated with the timer determination value, production operation control for executing the reach production is performed (step S349). By executing step S349 repeatedly for each timer interruption, execution of reach effect is realized.

After step S349 or when it is not the reach effect period (step S348; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs other effect operation control according to the set effect control pattern (step S350). For example, the effect control execution data associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the effect control process timer among the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern is displayed in the effect control CPU 120. Based on (display control data, audio control data, lighting data, etc.), the rendering operation control is performed. By repeatedly executing step S560 for each timer interruption, execution of variable display of decorative symbols, presentation before derivation of prefetch chance eyes, and the like are realized. After step S350, the variable display effect process ends.

  If the data corresponding to the timer value decremented by 1 in the process of step S341 is an end code, and the special figure variation time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of decorative symbols (also a special figure game) (step S341; Yes) ), It is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command has been received (step S361). At this time, if the command is not received (step S361; No), the variable display effect process is terminated and awaits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S361 (step S361; 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 is performed to derive and display a final stop symbol (determined ornament symbol) that is a variable display result (a definite ornament symbol of the combination determined in step S171, and a predetermined chance item when the pre-reading chance advance notice is executed). (Step S362). This control content may be defined by the production control pattern. At this time, a timer value corresponding to the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer (step S363). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S364), and the variable display effect process is terminated.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command has been received. And when it is determined that a hit start designation command has been received, an effect control pattern for executing an effect during the big hit (effect before the ending) executed in the big hit gaming state is set as the use pattern, The value of the production process flag is updated to “4”. At this time, a timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the effect control pattern set as the usage pattern is set in the effect control process timer, and this process ends.

  When it is determined that no hit start designation command has been received, it is determined whether or not the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed. For example, 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the effect control process timer, and it is determined whether the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 is “0”, thereby determining the elapse of the waiting time. If the timer value after subtraction of 1 is not “0”, the hit waiting designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed, so this processing is terminated. If the timer value after subtracting 1 is “0”, it means that the waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command has elapsed, so it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “losing” The value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value, and this process is terminated.

  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 process, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the timer value of the effect control process timer, and becomes the same value as the timer value after subtracting 1 from the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Effect operation control is performed based on effect control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lighting data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value. By repeatedly executing step S174 for each timer interruption, the execution corresponding to the big hit gaming state (for example, an effect including fanfare and excluding ending) is realized.

  In the attack opening effect process, it is further determined whether or not a hit end designation command has been received. If no hit end designation command has been received, all round games have not been completed, so the value of the production process flag is updated. The hitting process is terminated without doing so. Further, when the winning end designation command is received, all the round games are ended, and therefore the value of the effect process flag is “5” corresponding to step S175 in order to start execution of the ending effect. To "" and the process is terminated. At the time of this update, an effect control pattern for executing ending is selected as a use pattern, and a timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is set in the effect control process timer. The ending effect control pattern may be set in advance.

  The ending effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the ending period has elapsed. For example, the timer value of the production control process timer is decremented by 1, and it is determined whether or not the data included in the production control pattern that is associated with the process timer judgment value that is the same value as the 1 subtracted timer value is an end code. To determine whether the ending period has elapsed.

  When the data included in the effect control pattern is not an end code and the ending period has not elapsed, the timer value after subtracting 1 from the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern, Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lighting data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value having the same value, the ending production operation control is performed, and this processing is terminated. The execution of the ending effect is realized by repeatedly executing step S175 for each timer interruption. When the data included in the effect control pattern is an end code, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value. When the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value, this process is terminated.

  Next, the effect screen in the present embodiment will be described.

  First, an effect screen when a prefetch chance eye suggestion effect or a hold display notice suggestion effect is executed will be described. After the decorative symbol variable display is started (FIG. 27 (A)), at a predetermined timing, a pre-reading chance suggestive effect or a reserved display notice suggestive effect in which the character CH appears is started (FIG. 27B). )). The downward arrow in the figure shows how the decorative design fluctuates. Until the character CH appears and the predetermined period elapses (from the start of the suggestion effect until the predetermined time elapses), the prefetch chance eye suggestion effect and the hold display notice suggestion effect are in common. Until the predetermined period elapses, it is not possible to know whether the suggestion effect is either the prefetch chance suggestion effect or the pending display notice suggestion effect. Note that the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R move from the center to the upper left when the suggestion effect is executed. Thereafter, when the prefetch chance eye suggestion effect is executed, a beam is emitted from the character CH toward the upper left decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, suggesting execution of the prefetch chance eye notice (FIG. 27C). When the pre-reading chance eye suggestion effect is successful, a pre-reading chance eye advance notice is executed, and a predetermined chance eye (here, the chance eye of the light emission mode) is derived as a final decorative symbol (final stop symbol) ( FIG. 27 (D)). When the pre-reading chance eye suggestion effect is unsuccessful, the pre-reading chance notice is not executed, and a definite decorative symbol corresponding to the variation pattern is derived (FIG. 27E). Thereafter, when the suggestion effect for holding display notice is executed, a beam is emitted from the character CH toward the first holding display H1 of the target, suggesting execution of the holding display notice (FIG. 27 (H)). When the suggestion effect is successful, the hold display advance notice is executed, and the display mode of the target first hold display H1 changes (FIG. 27 (I)). When the suggestion effect for holding display notice fails, the holding display notice is not executed, and the display mode of the target first holding display H1 does not change (FIG. 27 (J)).

  Next, the suggestion effect for holding display notice will be described. After the variable display of the decorative symbols is started (FIG. 28 (A)), at a predetermined timing, a suggestion effect for a reserved display notice in which the character CH appears is started, from the character CH toward the first reserved display H1 of the target. As a result, the beam is launched, and execution of the hold display notice is suggested (FIG. 28B). Thereafter, the suggestion effect for hold display advance notice is successful, the hold display advance notice is executed, the display mode of the first hold display H1 is changed (FIG. 28C), and then this variation ends (FIG. 28D). )). Thereafter, the next change is started, the suggestion effect for holding display notice targeting the same second hold display is executed again, the suggestion effect for holding display notice is successful, the hold display notice is executed, and the first hold display H1 is displayed. The display mode ("red" in the figure indicates that the first hold display H1 is red. The same applies to the characters indicating the color in the figure) is changed again (FIGS. 28E to 28G). )). Thereafter, the fluctuation is finished again (FIG. 28 (H)), and variable display of the target is executed (FIG. 28 (I)). Each time the variable display is executed, the second hold display moves to the right position and is finally displayed as the active hold display (the display mode is the next hold display notice or the icon display change effect is executed). Until it is maintained.)

  Next, the prefetch chance suggestive effect will be described. After the decorative symbol variable display is started (FIG. 29 (A)), the pre-reading chance suggestive effect in which the character CH appears is started at a predetermined timing, and the upper left decorative symbol display area 5L, Beams are fired toward 5C and 5R, suggesting the execution of a pre-reading chance notice (FIG. 29B). After that, the pre-reading chance eye suggestion effect is successful, the pre-reading chance notice is executed, the chance eye is stopped (derived), and this change ends (FIG. 29C), and then the next change is started again. The prefetch chance eye suggestion effect and the prefetch chance eye preview are executed (FIGS. 29D to 28G).

  Next, the pending display notice suggestion effect and the icon display change effect will be described. In this embodiment, the first predetermined period of the icon display change effect (for example, from the appearance of the character CH to before the beam is launched) is the same effect mode as the suggestion effect for the reserved display notice and the suggestion effect for the look-ahead chance. ing. For this reason, during the period in which the effect of the same effect mode is being executed, it is not possible to know whether the effect is a reserved display notice suggestion effect, an icon display change effect, or a prefetch chance eye suggestion effect. ing. After the decorative symbol variable display is started, at a predetermined timing, a reserved display notice suggestion effect or a look-ahead chance suggestive effect in which the character CH appears is started from the character CH toward the target active hold display HA. The beam is fired, and execution of the hold display advance notice and change to the icon of the active hold display are suggested (FIG. 30A) (so far, the hold display advance notice suggestion effect and the icon display change effect are in the same mode. .) Thereafter, when the icon display change effect is executed, whether the active hold display changes to an “extremely hot” icon (FIG. 30B. If successful), or the active hold display does not change (FIG. 30D. Failure, that is, the icon display change). Gase production). At the time of execution of the suggestion effect for hold display advance notice, whether the display color of the active hold display changes due to the hold display advance notice (FIG. 30C). If successful, the hold display advance notice is not executed and the display color does not change (FIG. 30D). In case of failure).

  Next, a suggestion effect for holding display notice and an icon display change effect in the pseudo-series will be described. After the decorative display variable display is started, a suggestion effect for holding display notice in which the character CH appears is started at a predetermined timing, a beam is emitted from the character CH toward the target active holding display HA, and the holding display is performed. Execution of the advance notice is suggested (FIG. 31A) (for the purpose of viewing, a change to an icon of active hold display is also suggested). Thereafter, the suggestion effect for holding display notice succeeds, and the display color of the active holding display HA changes due to the holding display notice (FIG. 31B). Thereafter, the pseudo-continuous chance temporary stop, the start of re-variation, the execution of the icon display change effect, and the change of the active hold display HA are repeated, and finally reach is established, for example (FIGS. 31C to 31K). Here, an icon display change effect is executed every time re-change is performed, and the active hold display HA sequentially changes to another icon.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32, there may be a plurality of targets for the on-hold display advance notice. In this case, the on-hold display advance notice suggestion effect is performed for each target. In FIG. 32, the suggestion effect for holding display notice is executed once for each change, but the suggestion effect for holding display notice is executed multiple times for different targets in one change (variable display). May be.

  In the above-described embodiment, pre-reading chance notices and hold display notices to be executed in different areas are prepared. Is prepared. And the pre-reading chance eye suggestion effect and the hold display notice suggestion effect are the modes of the first period (until the effect image is applied to the area where the prefetch chance eye notice is executed and the area where the hold display notice is executed). Aspect: Here, the aspect up to the beam launch is common. Therefore, at the start of execution of both suggestion effects, the player does not know which suggestion effect will be executed, and in the subsequent suggestion (the effect of the effect image by the beam), the pre-reading chance notice is different in the area to be executed. One of the suggestions and the suggestion of the hold display notice is performed. Thus, in this embodiment, the suggestion effect is not monotonous, and the interest of the game with respect to the suggestion effect is improved.

  Further, as described above, whether or not to execute the pre-reading chance eye preview suggesting effect is determined, and when it is determined not to execute the pre-reading chance eye preview suggesting effect, whether or not to execute the pending display preview suggesting effect is determined. For example (see FIGS. 14 to 16), the execution rate of the pre-reading chance eye preview suggestion effect is higher than the execution rate of the pending display notification suggestion effect, and a difference can be provided between the two suggestion effects. The interest for is improved. Further, as described above, the success rate when executing the pre-reading chance notice suggestion effect is higher than the success rate when executing the hold indication notice suggestion effect (FIG. 15B and FIG. 15). 16 (B)), a difference can be provided between both suggestive effects, and the interest for both suggestive effects is improved. In addition, since the execution rate of the suggestion effect for the pre-reading chance eye notice is higher than the execution ratio of the suggestion effect for the preferential display of the success indication (determining whether or not to execute the suggestion effect for the pre-reading chance eye notice, When it is decided not to execute the pre-reading chance notice suggestion effect, whether or not to execute the hold indication notice suggestion effect is determined, depending on the determination ratio of FIG. 15B and FIG. A difference can be provided in the suggestion effect, and the interest for both suggestion effects is improved.

  Further, the display mode of the hold display and the active hold display displayed on the first hold display unit 5HL and the second hold display unit 5HR can be changed, but the first hold display unit 5HL and the second hold display unit 5HR The changed display mode in which the displayed hold display can be changed includes a display mode that is not in the changed display mode in which the active hold display can be changed ("secret"), and the active hold display can be changed. The display mode after the change includes a display mode that does not exist in the display mode after the change in which the hold display displayed on the first hold display unit 5HL or the second hold display unit 5HR can be changed ("hot"). Icon). For this reason, the player pays attention to the change timing (display position) of the display mode of the hold display (because the display mode after the change that can be changed is different), and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the above embodiment, with the above configuration, the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs the first effect executing means (for example, step S161) for executing the first effect (for example, the pre-reading chance notice) in the first area. The second effect execution means (for example, the hold display notice, etc.) for executing the second effect in the second area different from the first area (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the processes of steps S171 to S172). Then, after performing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S171 to S172) and the first suggestion effect that suggests the execution of the first effect (for example, the prefetch chance suggestive effect) The first suggestion effect executing means for executing (for example, the processing of steps S171 to S172 is performed after the processing of step S161 is performed) CPU 120 for outgoing control) and second suggestion effect execution means (for example, processing of step S161) for executing a second suggestion effect (for example, a suggestion effect for holding display notice) suggesting execution of the second effect. After that, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the processing of steps S171 to S172).

  In addition, with the above-described configuration, at least a part of the production mode is common to the first suggestion production and the second suggestion production (for example, the first period of the prefetch chance suggestion production and the pending display notice suggestion production) The ratio at which the first suggestion effect is executed is higher than the ratio at which the second suggestion effect is executed (for example, the execution rate of the prefetch chance eye suggestion effect is a pending display notice suggestion effect) Is higher than the execution rate). Furthermore, the rate at which the first suggestion effect is executed and the first effect is executed is higher than the rate at which the second suggestion effect is executed and the second effect is executed (for example, for pre-reading chances) The execution rate at which the pre-reading chance notice is executed after the suggestion effect is higher than the execution rate at which the hold display is executed after the suggestion effect for hold display notice).

  The first effect may be an effect of temporarily stopping the chances of the pseudo reams (effects of the pseudo ream chances) in addition to the pre-read chance eye notice. For example, the first effect suggests or notifies the possibility that the variable display of the notice target becomes a specific form (including jackpot, reach establishment, super reach execution, etc.) by the variable display form of the decorative pattern as described above. It should be. Note that the first effect may not notify the possibility that the variable display of the notice target becomes a specific mode. In the case where the first effect is an effect that temporarily stops the chances of the pseudo-ream, for example, as the first suggestion effect, the pseudo-representation chance suggestion effect having a portion in common with the reserved display notice suggestion effect or the like is used. Just prepare. For example, as shown in FIG. 33, a pseudo-continuous chance suggesting effect may be prepared in which the effect of appearing the character CH is the effect of the portion of the common mode. Further, as shown in FIG. 33, the pseudo-continuous chance suggestion effect and the prefetch chance eye suggestion effect can be executed, and if each suggestive effect is not finished, the effect that is executed (the execution is suggested). It may not be known whether the (production) is a false chance or a look-ahead chance. This can improve the interest of the game. The pseudo-ream is designated on the main board 11 side, so that, for example, when it is determined to execute the failure of the pseudo-continuous chance eye suggestion effect, the pseudo-reambling chance eye is indicated after the pseudo-reambling chance suggestion effect. It is good to control so that a fluctuation | variation may be continued without temporarily stopping. The pre-reading chance eye notice or the false chance chance may be composed of decorative symbols that are variably displayed, or may include decorative symbols dedicated to chance eyes. The temporarily stopped symbol may be a special symbol or the like that is different from the variably displayed symbol (such as the “pseudo” symbol). That is, after executing the pseudo-continuous effect suggestion effect, the special symbol or the like may be stopped (displayed) without making the decorative symbol a specific combination.

  The second effect may be an effect of changing the display mode of the active hold display in addition to the hold display notice. The second effect is, for example, by changing a display representing a predetermined variable display such as a hold display or an active hold display as described above, so that the variable display of the notice target (the predetermined variable display) is a specific mode (big hit, Including reach establishment, super reach execution, etc.). The second effect may be an effect of changing the active hold display in the icon display change effect to the icon display. In this case, the second suggestion effect is the appearance of the character CH of the icon display change effect or the launch of the beam. It may be regarded as production.

  The first effect and the second effect may be executed continuously in each of a plurality of continuous variable displays, or may be executed discontinuously a plurality of times, or may be executed only once. Good. Further, the first effect and the second effect may be effects that target the same target. For example, the prefetch chance notice and the hold display notice may be executed within the same variable display for the same target.

  The first effect may be an on-hold display notice for the on-hold display displayed on the first on-hold display unit 5HL or the second on-hold display unit 5HR, and the second effect may be an effect of changing the active on-hold display.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although only the same kind of effect was performed about the same target, you may make it perform a different kind of effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 34, for the same target, the pre-reading chance notice notice is executed as the first effect, the pre-reading chance eye suggestion effect is executed as the first suggestion effect, and then the hold display notice and the second suggestion are shown as the second effect. You may make it perform the suggestion effect for a hold display notice as an effect. Moreover, in the said embodiment, when performing the suggestion effect in multiple times about the same target, although the suggestion effect of success is performed about all times, it is set as failure about the suggestion effect of a certain time. It is also possible (see FIG. 35).

  In the above embodiment, the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect indicate whether or not the first effect or the second effect is performed (that is, a failure or a suggestion effect of gusset is executed). However, you may make it suggest only that a 1st effect or a 2nd effect is performed (in this case, it is made not to provide a failure or a frustration).

  An effect mode common to the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect may be developed to suggest execution of an effect other than the first effect and the second effect. In other words, the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect may be shared, and the third suggestion effect suggesting other effects may be executable. In addition, even if the part in which the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are common is a part from the start of the effect until the predetermined timing elapses, the first timing after the start of the effect until the second timing It may be a part. The part in which the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect have a common aspect is a portion before the suggestion of the effect starts, and if the suggestion target is not known even if the effect execution of the part is performed, etc. Good. The common production mode may be, for example, a mode in which the character is the same and the action is different, or a mode in which the character is different in the same action, in addition to the completely same mode.

  The first region and the second region may be regions that partially overlap each other. At least one of the first area and the second area is an area outside the image display device 5 (for example, a light emitting part of a logo, an accessory, a decoration or decoration part of the center of the game board 2, or the image display apparatus 5). For example, a display area of a sub image display device provided in the vicinity. At least one of the first effect and the second effect may be an effect executed in an area outside the image display device 5 (for example, light emission of a logo, operation of an accessory, lighting of a decoration or a decoration part) Any of the effects on the sub image display device may be used as the first effect or the second effect.) At least one of the first effect and the second effect may be executable in a specific area, and when the effect is executed in the specific area, the big hit expectation is increased. May be.

  The suggestion effect may be an effect suggesting the execution of the first effect or the second effect by acting on an effect execution region in which each of a plurality of types of effects is executed or in the vicinity of the region (the suggestion effect is For example, it may be an effect in which a beam due to a suggestion effect acts in the vicinity of an accessory provided around the screen or an effect that acts on the display content of the sub liquid crystal.

  In the above embodiment, the first effect and the second effect are executed only after the suggestion effect is suggested. However, there is a pattern in which the first effect and the second effect are executed without executing the suggestion effect. May be.

  In addition, by adjusting the determination ratio of effect execution, the order of determination of effect execution, etc. for any effects of the first effect, the second effect, the first suggestion effect, and the second suggestion effect (pending display notice The method for determining the execution of the suggestion effect for the purpose and the pre-reading chance suggestion effect (including the order of determination) and the determination method of the success / failure are not limited to the example of the above-described embodiment, and may take various forms. The ratio at which the first suggestion effect is executed is higher than the ratio at which the second suggestion effect is executed, or the first suggestion effect is executed and the first effect is executed. The ratio (including the ratio at which the first effect is actually executed out of the execution of the first suggestion effect) is the ratio (second suggestion at which the second suggestion is executed and the second effect is executed). The second production out of the production is actually executed Including a slip.) May or to be higher than.

  In addition, after performing a 1st suggestion effect or a 2nd suggestion effect, you may perform both a 1st effect and a 2nd effect.

  At the timing of the start of the change, at the timing when the first hold display or the second hold display shifts to the right or left, a hold display advance notice is performed to change the display mode of the first hold display, the second hold display, or the active hold display. Even during a change, the display indication of the first hold display, the second hold display, or the active hold display may be changed by executing the hold display notice suggestion effect or the icon display change effect. In this way, there may be a change in the display mode of the first hold display, the second hold display, or the active hold display two or more times in one variable display (variation). Further, the suggestion effect and the icon display change effect may be executed twice or more in one variable display (variation).

  In the suggestion effect for hold display notice and the icon display change effect, the display mode of a plurality of hold displays may be changed by one effect. In this case, the plurality of hold displays may be a combination of an active hold display, a first hold display, and / or a second hold display. That is, the icon display change effect may be executed for the first hold display and the second hold display.

  The suggestion effect may be executed after the start of the reach effect, and thereafter, the hold display notice, the pre-reading chance notice, the icon display change effect, the pseudo stop chance temporary stop effect, etc. may be executed.

  The specific effects of the first effect and the second effect may be the reverse of the above embodiment. For example, the first effect may be a hold display notice, the second effect may be a prefetch chance notice, the first suggestion effect may be a hold display notice suggestion, and the second suggestion may be a prefetch chance notice suggestion. Even in this case, by adjusting the determination rate of the execution of the presentation (for example, after determining whether or not to execute the suggestion effect for holding display advance notice, and after determining that the suggestion effect for holding display notice is not executed) For example, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading chance notice suggestion effect is executed, etc.), and the rate at which the first suggestion effect is executed is higher than the rate at which the second suggestion effect is executed. The rate at which the suggested effect is executed and the first effect is executed (including the rate at which the first effect is actually executed out of the execution of the first suggested effect) is executed. It is preferable that the rate is higher than the rate at which the second effect is executed (including the rate at which the second effect of the second suggestion effect is actually executed). The rate at which the second suggestion effect is executed is higher than the rate at which the first suggestion effect is executed, or the rate at which the second suggestion is executed and the second effect is executed (first). The ratio that the second effect is actually executed out of the two suggested effects is included.) Is the ratio that the first suggested effect is executed and the first effect is executed (the first suggested effect is executed). It is also possible that the first effect is higher than the actual performance.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the interest about the suggestion effect. In particular, since the execution of the production of the common production mode shifts to the suggestion of the production of the production executed in different areas, the variation of the production increases, and the interest of the game about the production of the improvement is improved. Moreover, by adjusting the execution ratio as described above, a difference can be provided in each effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the above embodiment, with the above-described configuration, the gaming machine can perform variable display (for example, variable display of decorative symbols, etc.) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player. A specific display means (for example, the production control CPU 120 that executes step S310) that displays a specific display (for example, a hold display) corresponding to the variable display that has not yet started, and during the execution of the variable display, Corresponding display means for displaying the corresponding display (for example, active hold display) corresponding to the variable display in the corresponding display area (for example, active display section AHA) (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing step S328). And first change effect execution means (for example, executing a first change effect (for example, hold display notice) that changes the aspect of the specific display) For example, after performing the process of step S161, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the processes of steps S171 to S172) and the second change effect (for example, the icon display change effect, etc.) for changing the mode of the corresponding display are executed. Second change effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S171 to S172). The first change effect or the second change effect may be the first effect or the second effect, or may be a separate effect. According to such a structure, the interest about change production can be improved.

  The gaming machine performs variable display (for example, variable display of decorative symbols), and the suggestion effect execution means includes the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect in each of a plurality of variable displays. When the variable display that has not yet started is a specific variable display, the same effect is executed for both the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect in each of the multiple variable displays. The ratio of performing may be higher than the ratio of executing different effects in the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect. For example, when the variable display is a variable display that performs super reach, or when the variable display results in a specific variable display that results in a big hit, the pre-reading chance suggestive effect is more effective than the suggested indication for the pending display notice. It is sufficient to execute at a high rate. In the ratio comparison, one ratio may be “0%” or “100%” (the same applies to this specification). According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the change of the effect when performing the suggestion effect a plurality of times, and thus it is possible to further improve the interest about the suggestion effect.

  In addition, the gaming machine can perform variable display (for example, variable display of decorative symbols) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, big hit game state) advantageous to the player, and has not yet started. Specific display means for displaying a specific display (for example, hold display, etc.) correspondingly, for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing step S310, and a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display during execution of the variable display Correspondence display means for performing (for example, active hold display etc.) in the corresponding display area (for example, CPU 120 for effect control for executing step S328), and a target of the first effect and the second effect; If the variable display is a variable display that has not yet started (for example, in the case of a pre-reading notice), the first effect corresponds to the specific display The second effect is an effect (for example, a pre-reading chance notice) such that the display result of the variable display executed before the variable display is a predetermined display result. , Hold display notice, etc.), and the variable display that is the target of the first effect and the second effect is a variable display being executed (for example, a notice effect for a special game being executed) The first effect is an effect that temporarily stops during execution of variable display (for example, an effect of pseudo-continuous chance), and the second effect is an effect that changes the corresponding display (for example, Active display change effect, etc.). According to such a configuration, since the player pays attention to what kind of effect is executed after the suggestion effect starts, the interest about the suggestion effect can be further improved.

  The gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine that does not have an effect in which the display result of the variable display executed before the variable display corresponding to the specific display is a predetermined display result and an effect that changes the specific display. Alternatively, a pachinko gaming machine that does not have an effect of temporarily stopping during execution of variable display and an effect of changing the corresponding display may be used. An effect that temporarily stops during execution of variable display may be the first effect, and an effect that changes the corresponding display may be the second effect. Further, the effect that temporarily stops during the execution of the change display may be the first effect, and the effect that changes the specific display may be the second effect.

  Changing the specific display and changing the corresponding display can be done in various ways, such as changing the display color, creating a specific shape, newly displaying a specific message, changing the size, etc. Good (the same applies to changes in display mode). In addition, the display mode after the change when changing the specific display or the corresponding display is such as “secret” or “NEXT” indicating that the specific display or the corresponding display is likely to change to another mode. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, the gaming machine can perform variable display (for example, variable display of decorative symbols) according to the above configuration, and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player. A specific display means (for example, the production control CPU 120 that executes step S310) that displays a specific display (for example, a hold display) corresponding to the variable display that has not yet started, and during the execution of the variable display, Correspondence display means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes step S328) that performs corresponding display (for example, active hold display) corresponding to the variable display in the corresponding display area, and the specific display The mode can be changed from the corresponding display (for example, a hold display notice or an icon display change effect), and the mode after the change of the specific display is: The first special mode (for example, “secret” etc.) that is not in the mode after the change of the corresponding display is included, and the mode after the change of the corresponding display is the second special mode that is not in the mode after the change of the specific display. Including an aspect (for example, an icon of “hot”). According to this configuration, since the display mode that may change is different depending on the change timing of the display mode, it is possible to improve the interest about the display mode change effect. The first special mode and the second special mode do not have to notify the jackpot expectation or the like (for example, a mode that can easily change to another display mode such as “secret” or “NEXT”). . Moreover, the change of the aspect of a specific display or a corresponding | compatible display may be performed by the change effect different from these, even if it performs by the said 1st effect and a 2nd effect.

  Note that the active hold display is not limited to the display that is continuously displayed until the variable display is completed. For example, the active hold display may be deleted when a predetermined display deletion condition is satisfied after the variable display is started. It may be. As an example, the active hold display may be deleted when the display deletion condition is satisfied when the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  An effect for changing the mode of the specific display or the corresponding display (for example, a suggestion effect for holding display notice) may be executed. In this case, the mode of the specific display is changed as in the above-mentioned suggestion effect. There may be a common mode between the time and the mode of changing the correspondence display. In such a configuration, it is possible to improve amusement interest by focusing attention on which of the specific display and the corresponding display changes.

  Further, the first common effect (for example, at least a part of the suggestion effect for holding display notice) executed in common when the display mode of the specific display is changed and when the display mode is not changed, and the first common effect are executed. A portion that does not change the hold display in the first success effect (for example, the hold display advance notice) that changes the display mode of the specific display later or the first failure effect that does not change the display form of the hold display (eg, the suggestion effect for hold display advance notice). The second common effect (for example, an icon display change effect, etc.) executed in common when the display mode of the corresponding display is changed and when the display mode of the corresponding display is not changed And a second success effect (for example, an active display in an icon display change effect) that changes the display mode of the corresponding display after executing the second common effect. An effect that changes the display) or a second failure effect that does not change the display mode of the corresponding display (for example, an effect that does not change the active hold display in the icon display change effect). The second success effect may be executed at a rate higher than the rate at which the first success effect is executed among the first success effects. In such a configuration, it is possible to easily change the display mode of the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the game interest for the variable display.

  Further, by changing the corresponding display a plurality of times from when the variable display of the identification information is started until the display result is derived (see icon display change effect), the expectation for the variable display can be maintained.

  Moreover, you may perform the restriction | limiting effect which provides a restriction | limiting in at least one part among the said specific display and the said corresponding display, when a specific display changes and a corresponding display changes. In such a configuration, it is possible to improve amusement interest by focusing attention on which display changes. For example, when the hold display advance notice is executed and when the icon display change effect is executed, for example, by executing a restriction effect by displaying an effect image SV for display restriction as shown in FIG. A restriction is provided on at least a part of the hold display in the 1 hold display section 5HL and the second hold display section 5HR and the active hold display in the active display section AHA. In this way, the game interest can be improved by making the player pay more attention to which display including the plurality of hold displays and the active hold display changes. In addition, you may prepare several types of production | presentation from which a production | generation aspect mutually differs as a limited production. The limited effect is, for example, displaying an effect image for display limitation in the display area of the image display device 5, translucent display or transparent display on the first hold display unit 5HL, the second hold display unit 5HR, or the active display unit AHA. Display of the hold display or active hold display by, for example, concealing the hold display or active hold display in the advanced state by moving the production model (movable member) from the retracted state to the advanced state. Any part or all of them may be limited so that the player cannot see or is difficult to see.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure.

  In the 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 not, a command indicating a variable display time or a 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.

  Regarding the variable display of symbols, only one type of losing symbol is displayed during the change, and the variable display may be repeated by repeating the display and extinction of the symbol. Furthermore, what is displayed during fluctuation may not be displayed when the symbol is stopped (when the display result is derived or temporarily stopped) (for example, when the display device has 7 segments, etc.) Is the middle bar is turned on and off repeatedly, but only the middle bar is not displayed as a display result). As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 only needs to execute variable display or variable display of identification information and derive a display result (not limited to identification information displayed during variable display).

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, in order to alert | report that the specific effect is performed to the pachinko machine 1 which shoots the game ball used as a game medium to the game area and variably displays the special symbol and the decorative symbol. The configuration for providing different privileges depending on the operation content, and the like have been described as being provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration and functions that are the features of the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine. For example, in a slot machine, a variable display that has not yet started is shifted to an advantageous state in the variable display (for example, a transition to a bonus or assist time or a high probability state thereof) or a specific event occurs (for example, an assist). The expected degree of time set addition or number of times, occurrence of temporary stop of reel rotation, establishment of specific role, etc.) is displayed as a specific display, and the variable display being executed is in an advantageous state in the variable display The present invention can be applied to the display of the expected degree of occurrence of the transition or the occurrence of the specific event as the corresponding display.

  The pre-reading determination at the time of starting winning about the pre-reading notice effect (such as jackpot determination by the random value determination process at the time of winning) may be performed on the effect control board 12 side. For example, a command indicating pending data (such as an effect control command indicating a random value) is transmitted from the main board 11 side, and the prefetch determination at the time of starting winning is performed on the effect control board 12 side based on the command, and the determination result The presence / absence and mode of execution may be determined based on the above. In the embodiment described above, whether or not to execute the change of active hold display (pending display advance notice for active hold display) is performed based on the pre-read determination result, but corresponds to the active hold display. This may be performed based on a variable ideographic fluctuation pattern.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the determination ratio of various games and effects, the image display operation in the image display device 5, the sound output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 Various rendering operations including lighting operations in a light emitter such as a decoration LED can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 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 for playing games,
First effect executing means for executing the first effect in the first region;
Second effect executing means for executing a second effect in a second region different from the first region;
First suggestion effect execution means for executing a first suggestion effect suggesting execution of the first effect;
A second suggestion effect executing means for executing a second suggestion effect suggesting execution of the second effect,
The first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect have at least a part of the effect aspect in common,
The ratio at which the first suggestion effect is executed is higher than the ratio at which the second suggestion effect is executed,
The first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are executed in a common area at least at the start of execution of the effect,
When the first suggestion effect is executed and the first effect is executed;
When the first suggestion effect is executed and the first effect is not executed;
When the second suggestion effect is executed and the second effect is executed;
The second suggestion effect is executed and the second effect is not executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.