JP2018046966A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine suppressing a player's puzzlement.SOLUTION: If a display mode of a reservation display image is a first special mode which suggests that an expectation degree for a big win (jackpot) is a prescribed expectation degree, after a switching of a presentation mode is performed, a display mode of an active display image which is corresponding to the reservation display image is configured to be a second special mode of which display mode (in this example, a display color) is at least partly common to the first special mode, so as to keep the prescribed expectation degree suggested in the first special mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 34

Description

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

  For example, Patent Document 1 has a plurality of effect modes with different determination rates for determining the execution of a specific effect (in Patent Document 1, a notice effect), and when the effect mode is switched, the effect mode after switching A gaming machine that executes a specific effect according to the game is disclosed.

  For example, in Patent Document 2, when the effect mode (the effect stage in Patent Document 2) is changed, the display mode of the pending display (icon) being displayed is partially changed (in Patent Document 2, the shape is changed). But the display color may be maintained.).

JP 2012-55426 A JP 2011-250965 A

  Even if the matters disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2 can be combined, if the display mode of the corresponding display (so-called active display or the like) corresponding to the variable display being executed is not appropriately managed, It is assumed that the display mode of the corresponding display becomes a completely unrelated display mode at the time of change, and the player is confused.

  An object of this invention is to provide the game machine which suppresses a player's confusion.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that 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,
A holding display means (for example, the image display device 5) for displaying a holding display (for example, a holding display image) corresponding to the variable display that has not yet started;
Corresponding display means (for example, the image display device 5) for displaying a corresponding display (for example, an active display image) corresponding to the variable display when the variable display is being executed;
Effect mode control means (for example, processing in steps S161 and S172) that can be controlled to any one of a plurality of effect modes (for example, character A normal mode, character B normal mode, etc.) having different display modes of the hold display and the corresponding display Production control CPU 120, etc.)
When the display mode of the hold display is the first special mode that suggests that the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state is a predetermined expectation, the hold display is performed after the effect mode is switched. And a second special mode in which at least a part of the display mode is in common with the first special mode so that the display mode of the corresponding display corresponding to the above-mentioned predetermined expectation is maintained in the first special mode. (See, eg, FIG. 34)
It is characterized by that.

  According to this structure, a player's confusion can be suppressed.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
In the first special mode and the second special mode, the expectation level is the same (see, for example, FIGS. 21 to 26).
You may do it.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to suppress the player's confusion and reduce the processing load of the display mode control.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The first special mode and the second special mode have at least a common color or light emission mode (for example, the same display color).
You may do it.

  According to this structure, a player's confusion can be suppressed effectively.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the correspondence display can be a common mode that does not depend on the production mode (see, for example, FIG. 39).
You may do it.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to diversify the display modes of the hold display and the correspondence display.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The plurality of effect modes are different in at least the background of the effect image, and the effect mode control means switches the current effect mode to another effect mode by switching the background (for example, the normal mode of character A, Such as making the background different from the normal mode of character B),
You may do it.

  According to this configuration, since the switching of the rendering mode is the switching of the background, it is possible to switch the rendering mode even while the display mode of the hold display or the corresponding display is being changed, and the switching frequency of the rendering mode is improved. Can do.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
Prefetch determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that performs the process of step S211) that performs prefetch determination on a variable display that has not yet been started (for example, hold storage);
Specific effect execution determination means for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect (for example, a prefetch change effect that changes the display color of the hold display image or the active display image to green or red) based on the determination result of the prefetch determination (For example, the CPU 120 for effect control that performs the process of step S161),
A specific effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that performs the process of step S172) that executes the specific effect when the specific effect execution determining means determines to execute the specific effect;
The plurality of effect modes include a plurality of effect modes (for example, a normal mode for character A, a normal mode for character B, etc.) with different determination rates determined by the specific effect execution determining means to execute the specific effect. ,
The effect mode control means can switch the current effect mode to another effect mode during execution of variable display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that performs the process of step S557A).
The specific effect execution determining means, when there is a switch to another effect mode by the effect mode control means during execution of variable display, until the timing related to the end of the variable display being executed before the change It is determined whether or not to execute the specific effect at the determined ratio in the effect mode (for example, refer to the processes of steps S575 and S161, FIG. 31).
You may do it.

  According to this configuration, according to this configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the switching of the rendering mode and the specific rendering.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the example of the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine of FIG. It is a figure showing an example of main production control commands. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern determination table for big hits. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern determination table for loss. It is explanatory drawing explaining an example of the processing content performed in command analysis processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the command buffer at the time of a start winning prize. It is a figure explaining production | presentation mode. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of production mode value setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch change effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of execution decision of prefetch change production. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the execution pattern of prefetch change production. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the execution pattern of prefetch change production. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the execution pattern of prefetch change production. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the execution pattern of prefetch change production. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a variable display process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of the process performed in the last round. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of the process performed at the time of completion | finish of an ending process. It is a figure which shows transition etc. of production mode. It is a figure explaining the determination rate etc. of the prefetch change effect when a character is changed. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect screen. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a volume adjustment process. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the display mode of a hold display image and an active display image.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

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

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like, and is identified as a special symbol game as an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as a “special drawing”) that is a plurality of types of special identification information that can be displayed is variably displayed (variable display) (that is, variable display of the special drawing is executed).

  For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. Then, at the end of the variable display, the fixed special symbol (such as “big hit” or “losing” symbol) is stopped and displayed as the variable display result, so that the variable display result is derived and displayed (also simply referred to as derivation).

  The variable display results derived and displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B and the special symbols that are variably displayed include numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. It is not limited to what consists of. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. The lighting pattern during variable display may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off as appropriate.

  In the following, 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 "second special symbol". Also called. Further, the special figure game of the first special figure is referred to as a “first special figure game”, and the special figure game of the second special figure is also referred to as 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, identification information different from the special symbol is displayed in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three corresponding to the first special game or the second special game. A decorative design that is (a plurality of types of decorative identification information that can identify each) is variably displayed.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 (note that these display areas are variable display areas). You can move on the screen as you progress.) Then, in response to the start of either the first special game or the second special game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, In 5R, the decorative pattern variation (variable display) (for example, vertical scroll display or update display) is started. Thereafter, when the variable display result (determined special symbol) in the special symbol game is derived and displayed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Thus, a fixed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) (such as a “big hit” symbol or a “losing symbol” symbol) that is a decorative symbol variable display result (decorative symbol variable display display result) is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, on the screen of the image display device 5, each is identified in synchronization with the first special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B. A variable display of a plurality of possible decorative symbols is performed, and a variable display result (definite decorative symbol) is derived and displayed at the end of the variable display.

  In addition, for example, to display and display various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols, variable display is possible by displaying identification information such as decorative symbols as a stop display (also referred to as a complete stop display, a complete stop, a final stop display, or a final stop). Is terminated (until the stop display is variable display). 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 referred to as a temporary stop display (or temporary stop). Although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. The player can recognize. 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 display area 5H is arranged. In the display area 5H, a display that allows the number of special figure games pending execution to be specified is performed. The special figure game whose execution has been suspended is a special figure game that has not yet been started, and is stored as a reserved memory. In this embodiment, by storing information for executing the special figure game (such as hold data described later), the special figure game corresponding to the information is stored as the hold memory. For this reason, the number of reserved special figure games is also called the number of special figure reserved storage. In addition, the display that can specify the number of reserved special games displayed in the display area 5H is also referred to as a stored storage display.

  In order to hold the special figure game, for example, a game ball enters (for example, passes through) a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or a second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. This is generated based on the starting prize (the starting prize at the first starting prize opening is referred to as the first starting prize and the starting prize at the second starting prize opening is sometimes referred to as the second starting prize). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the special figure game (variable display game) has been established, but the special figure game based on the previously established start condition is being executed and the pachinko game When the start condition for allowing the start of the special figure game is not satisfied because the machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the special figure game corresponding to the established start condition is held.

  For example, when the start condition (first start condition) of the first special figure game is established due to the occurrence of the first start prize, the first special figure game for starting the first special figure game based on the establishment of the first start condition is established. If the 1 start condition 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. In addition, when the start condition (second start condition) of the second special figure game is established due to the occurrence of the second start prize, the second special figure game for starting the second special figure game based on the establishment of the second start condition is established. If the 2 start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1 (incremented), and the execution of the second special figure game is put on hold.

  When the execution of the first special figure game is started, the first special figure hold memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and when the second special figure game is started, the second special figure hold memory number is 1. Subtracted (decremented).

  The variable special display reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is also referred to as a total reserved 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 this embodiment, the above-mentioned hold storage display is the same number of images as the special game being held (in this embodiment, it is a circle mark, a square mark, etc., hereinafter also referred to as a hold display image). Do by displaying. One hold display image corresponds to one special figure game that is being held, and indicates the special figure game that is being held. Note that the hold display image is usually white, for example (normally, any color such as black may be used).

  A hold display image (also referred to as a first hold display image) corresponding to the first special figure game is displayed in a region 5Ha on the left side of the display area 5H. A plurality of display positions of the first hold display image are set in the area 5Ha, and the first hold display image is displayed right-justified in order from the leftmost display position.

  A hold display image (also referred to as a second hold display image) corresponding to the second special figure game is displayed left-justified in the right area 5Hb of the display area 5H. In the area 5Hb, a plurality of display positions of the second reserved display image are set, and the second reserved display image is displayed in left-justified order from the leftmost display position.

  In this embodiment, a region 5Hc is also provided in the display area 5H. In the area 5Hc, an active display image corresponding to (showing) the variable display of the special figure game or decoration symbol currently being displayed is displayed. The active display image corresponds to the hold display image displayed when the corresponding special figure game or the like is held, and is displayed by moving to the area 5Hc when the special figure game is executed.

  When the first special figure game is executed, the rightmost first hold display image is erased from the area 5a, moved to the area 5Hc, and displayed as an active display image (note that the display mode of the active display image is the second hold display). (In other words, the first reserved display image is displayed as an active display image as it is by moving to the area 5Hc). At this time, if there is another first hold display image, each of the other first hold display images is shifted to the display position on the right side (shifting while the display mode is inherited). When the second special figure game is executed, the leftmost second hold display image is erased from the area 5b, moved to the area 5Hc, and displayed as an active display image (note that the display mode of the active display image is the second hold display). (In other words, the second reserved display image is displayed as an active display image as it is by moving to the area 5Hc). At this time, if there is another second reserved display image, each of the other second reserved display images is shifted to the display position on the left side (shifted while the display mode is taken over).

  You may make it provide the indicator which displays the number of special figure holding | maintenance memory with the display area 5H instead of the display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold indicator 25A for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the display area 5H. And a second hold indicator 25B. 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). Here, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

  The normal winning ball 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 normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip type hand having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilted position by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2) for a normal electric accessory. The object (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and the second start winning opening is formed.

  For example, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second start winning opening by moving the movable wing piece in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. (It is also said that the second start winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an opening that allows the game ball to enter the second start winning opening when the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state. (The second start winning opening is also said to be open). The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in an off state, and the game ball is more easily opened when the solenoid 81 is on than in the normally opened state. The configuration may be in a state. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B only needs to be able to change between, for example, a first variable state and a second variable state in which a game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening as compared with 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, the first start opening switch 22A (see FIG. 2). The game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B (see FIG. 2).

  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 it is less than the upper limit (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 a predetermined upper limit value. In this case, the second start condition is satisfied.

  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 large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2) that is used for the large winning opening door. Form a big prize opening as an area.

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

  The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 (see FIG. 2). 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. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning 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, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain the winning ball by making the gaming ball enter the special prize winning port, and the game is more than the first state. The second state is disadvantageous to the person.

  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. An ordinary symbol (also called “ordinary figure” or “ordinary figure”) as identification information is displayed variably (variable display), and a display result is derived and displayed at the end of variable display (here, it is performed by stop display). To do. 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 general-purpose holding indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and is formed in a game gate through a passage gate 41 (a game ball can be passed by a predetermined member. Is detected by the number 21.), the number of the usual pending storage as the number of effective passing spheres that have passed is displayed.

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

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

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

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

  A controller sensor unit 35A (including a trigger sensor) (including a trigger sensor) (FIG. 2) including a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 31A. It only has to be. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor. The controller sensor unit 35A outputs a signal corresponding to the operation to the stick controller 31A to the effect control board 12 of FIG.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detects a player's operation performed on the push button 31B is provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B (FIG. 2). Should just be provided. The push sensor 35B outputs a signal corresponding to the operation on the push button 31B to the effect control board 12 of FIG.

  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, a touch sensor board, and a power supply board are disposed 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 directed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function of receiving a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 and the like. It has a function of outputting and transmitting a control command (such as an effect control command described later) as an example of information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. 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 to perform the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game. A function for controlling the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling a graphic game, or controlling a normal graphic game by the normal symbol display device 20 by turning on / off / coloring the normal symbol display device 20, etc. It also has. The main board 11 also has a function of controlling the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal hold indicator 25C, etc., and displaying various reserved memory numbers.

  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 is configured to detect detection signals (passage of game media and the game switch detection) from various switches (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that an entry has been detected (a switch has been turned on) is received and transmitted to the game control 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 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100, a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory, or a solenoid for a grand prize opening door. 82.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electrical parts for production such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 has a function for performing a display operation in the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a turn-on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9, that is, an electric component for the effect. A function of controlling and executing a predetermined performance operation is provided. The effect control board 12 has a function of detecting an operation to the stick controller 31A based on a signal from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a function of detecting an operation to the push button 31B based on a signal from the push sensor 35B. And a function of causing the electrical parts for production to execute the production operation according to the detected operation.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on a signal (sound effect signal) from the effect control board 12, the sound (effect) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. A processing circuit for executing sound signal processing for outputting sound (sound designated by a sound signal) is mounted.

  The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on a signal (electric decoration signal) from the effect control board 12, lighting / A lamp driver circuit or the like for performing a light-off drive (lighting / light-off depending on the drive content indicated by the electrical signal) is mounted.

  A control signal (control command) transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted as an electric signal (details will be described later). Each of the effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and 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 numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 is provided, and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 is provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, thereby realizing a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the function of the main board 11 is realized). For the processing etc.). 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.

  It should be noted that a one-chip microcomputer serving as the game control microcomputer 100 is only required to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register different from the RAM 102. The random number value may be updated by updating the stored value periodically 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 transmission tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. The table data etc. which comprise are memorize | stored.

  In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored. .

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

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

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

  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, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number. The effect random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 124 like the game random number used on the main board 11, or the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program. Thus, it may be updated by software.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered.

  The effect control pattern is a collection of data for executing various effects such as variable display of decorative symbols and reach effects, for example, effect control execution data (display control) associated with a determination value such as a process timer determination value. Data, voice control data, lighting data, etc.) and process data including an end code, etc., which are configured by combining the pattern data and set as a usage pattern described later. In addition, pattern data that directly becomes an effect control pattern is also stored, and the pattern data may be set as an effect control pattern that becomes a use pattern as it is.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 is based on the control of the effect control CPU 120 (for example, based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120), and the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed. The video signal is output, and the effect image is displayed on 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), or 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.

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 transmits a display control command for designating an effect image to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 to the display control unit 123 according to display control data included in the effect control pattern. The display control unit 123 uses the data stored in the CGROM or the like (storage unit) according to the display control command from the effect control CPU 120 to display a video signal specified by the display control command. Is output. As a result, the video signal of the effect image according to the control (control based on the effect control pattern) of the effect control CPU 120 is output, and the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. Become.

  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, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a control signal (sound effect signal) transmitted to the audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 are transmitted from the output port of the I / O 125. A control signal (lighting signal) or the like is output. An operation signal corresponding to the operation to the stick controller 31A is input from the controller sensor unit 35A to the input port of the I / O 125, and an operation signal corresponding to the operation to the push button 31B is input from the push sensor 35B.

  The image display device 5 includes a display panel composed of a liquid crystal panel and the like, a driver circuit that drives the display panel, and the like. The video signal supplied to the image display device 5 from the display control unit 123 via the I / O 125 based on the control of the effect control CPU 120 is input to the driver circuit. The driver circuit drives the display panel based on the input video signal, and displays an image represented by the video signal on the display panel. Accordingly, various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 via the lamp control board 14. Or display an effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123 to execute various effects (including effects based on operations on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B). .

  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 a game ball that has flowed down the game area passes through the passage gate 41 and is detected by the gate switch 21 (when the gate switch 21 is turned on), the normal symbol display 20 uses this detection. A general chart start condition for executing the general chart game is established. After that, based on the fact that the general symbol start condition for starting the variable symbol normal display, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is established, the normal symbol display by the normal symbol display device 20 (normal symbol variable). Display) is started.

  In the normal game, after the start of the change (variable display) of the normal symbol, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the fixed normal symbol that becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol (display result of the normal game) is stopped and displayed (derived display) ) At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per universal symbol, for example, “7”, etc.) is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per universal symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per regular symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol, for example, “-”) is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “common symbol losing”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per normal figure”, the opening control (the second starting prize opening is the second starting prize opening) where the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When the predetermined time elapses, the closing control (returning the second start winning opening) is performed.

  Whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is to be “per normal symbol” as a predetermined specific display result is determined when the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol indicator 20 or the like. Is determined (predetermined) before derivation display. The variable symbol variable display period (variable time) is also determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed, such as when a general game is started.

  When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first starting winning opening (first starting area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the first starting port switch 22A detects the gaming ball (first The first start condition is satisfied by the fact that the start port switch 22A is turned on). After that, for example, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game (first figure) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A 1 special figure game) is started.

  Further, when the game ball 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 (second start opening switch). 22B is turned on), and so on, the second start condition is satisfied. 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 special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (first 2 special figure game) is started. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second starting winning hole (in this embodiment, the second starting winning hole is opened in the high base state). Easy to be).

  When the first special figure game is started or when the second special figure game is started, the variable symbol display result of the special symbol (the display result of the special figure game) is set as a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. Is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, a variation pattern (specifying the execution time of variable display of a special figure or a decorative design, a variable display pattern of a decorative design, or the like) is determined.

  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.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result for a special symbol (when the confirmed special symbol is a jackpot symbol), the variable symbol display result is a “big jackpot” (specific display result) for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous specific state. Whether or not the game 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 (when the confirmed special symbol is a symbol loss), the variable display result is “lost”.

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

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, in the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.5 second) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, A round game that is continuously released (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. 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 grand prize opening, a winning ball (game ball that has entered the big prize opening) is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. It is. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15” or “2”) is reached.

  When the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is either “surprise accuracy” (sudden probability variation) or “probability variation” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “surprise”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, the big hit type Becomes “probable change”.

  When the big hit type is “probability change”, the first upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in the first state advantageous to the player (open state of the big winning opening) is relatively long as the round game in the big hit gaming state. The normal opening round that is time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed for a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds (15 times).

  When the big hit type is “surprise”, as the round game in the big hit game state, the second time (the upper limit time in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player (open state of the big prize opening) is short ( Short-term open rounds such as 0.5 seconds are executed a predetermined number of times such as 2 rounds (2 times).

  The “big hit” when the big hit type is “probable change” may be called “probable big hit”, and the “big hit” when the big hit type is “surprise” may be called “surprise big hit”. In addition, the big hit gaming state based on “probability big hit” may be referred to as “probability big hit gaming state”. Further, the big hit gaming state based on the “surprise big hit” may be referred to as “surprise big hit gaming state”.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) may be controlled to a probability change state where the probability is higher than the normal state.

  In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time (variable display period) may be controlled to be short when the normal state is shorter.

  In the probability variation state and the short time state, one of the end conditions is that a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) the special figure game is executed and the next big hit game state is started. It is controlled to continue until it is established first. The short-time state and the probable change state are game states advantageous to the player.

  In this embodiment, the gaming state after the probability variation big hit gaming state is finished and after the sudden probability big hit gaming state is finished is a short time state and a probability varying state. In this embodiment, the time change state is always in the probability variation state, and the probability change state is always in the time reduction state (there is no state of only one of the time reduction state and the probability change state).

  In this embodiment, the period of the round game in the probable big hit game state is set to be extremely short, such as 0.5 seconds, and the number of rounds in the probable big hit game state is small. For this reason, the award-winning game state is ended immediately without substantially obtaining a prize ball. However, since the gaming state becomes a probable change state after the sudden hit game state, the player feels that the probable change state has suddenly come when the player is controlled to the sudden hit game state.

  In the short-time state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is opened and closed in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening as compared to the non-short-time state that is not in the short-time state such as the normal state. And change.

  For example, the control for reducing the normal symbol change time in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 (which is a variable variable display period, also referred to as a normal symbol change time) than in the normal state, Control that increases the probability that the variable symbol display result of a normal game (the display result of a general game) will be “per normal” in the normal game, and the variable display result is “per normal”. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the above, the normal variable winning is achieved by controlling the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece to be longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts compared to the normal state. The ball device 6B may be changed between an open state and a closed state in an advantageous change mode. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  Like the above control, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode is called high open control (also referred to as “time-short control” or “high base control”). . By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

  Note that the normal state is a game state other than a specific state such as a big hit game state, a state where the time is shortened, a probability variation state, etc., which is advantageous to the player. The probability of “winning” and the probability that the variable display result in the special game is “big hit” is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return process after power-on) Is controlled in the same manner as when (1) is not executed.

  The time-short state is also referred to as “high base state”, “high base”, etc., and the gaming state that is not the time-short state is also referred to as “low base state”, “low base”, “non-time-short state”, “non-time-short state”, and the like. The probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed is also referred to as “high probability state”, “high probability”, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is “low probability state”, “low probability”, “non-probability variation state”, “non-probability variation”. Is also said. The gaming state when in the probable change state and the short time state is also referred to as “high-accuracy high base state”, “high-accuracy high base”, or the like. The normal state is also called “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy low base state”, and the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special symbol game and the second special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. Corresponding to the start of any one of the second special figure games on the display device 4B, variable display of decorative symbols (this is also a kind of effect) is started. In the first special figure game or the second special figure game, when a fixed special symbol that is a variable symbol display result (a special symbol game display result) is derived and displayed, the image is synchronized with the timing of the derivation display. In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the display device 5, the decorative symbol variable display ends, and a fixed decorative symbol (three decorative symbols of the three decorative symbols) is obtained. Combination) is derived and displayed (stop display).

  In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end thereof, the variable display mode of the decorative design may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative design (“reach variation” that is not yet stopped when the decorative design that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination described later. (Also referred to as “symbol”) is a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination .

  Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. In the remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C) that has not been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol (for example, “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. The display pattern in which the decorative symbols are fluctuating, or the decorative symbols are all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a display mode that changes synchronously while configuring.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode during the variable display. The reach effect changes the display mode and variation mode of the decorative pattern, displays a character image (effect image imitating a person, etc.) on the screen of the image display device 5 separately from the decorative pattern, or displays a background image It is an effect of performing a different performance operation from before reaching the reach mode by changing the mode or reproducing and displaying a moving image separately from the decorative design.

  In this embodiment, normal reach, super reach A (development from normal reach), and super reach B (development from normal reach) are prepared as reach productions. In this embodiment, the expectation degree of jackpot when each reach effect is executed is higher in the order of super reach B, super reach A, and normal reach (normal reach that does not develop into super reach). The reach effect may include an effect by a sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation by the game effect lamp 9 or the like (the same applies to other effects).

  The big hit expectation is, for example, a ratio at which the special symbol variable display result is “big hit”, and here, it is also a ratio at which the decorative symbol variable display result is “big hit”.

  In addition, as will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, whether or not the determination at the time of starting winning (the display result of the special figure game that is put on hold (also the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol)) is a big hit. And so-called prefetching determination), so-called prefetching notice is executed. The pre-reading notice is a kind of notice effect that gives a notice of the jackpot expectation of a special figure game (hereinafter also referred to as a target) subjected to the pre-reading determination. In this embodiment, as a prefetching advance notice, a prefetching change effect for changing the display mode (here, display color) of the hold display image and the active display image based on the judgment result of the prefetching determination is prepared.

  In addition, during the variable display of the decorative design, various effects other than the above effects are executed.

  In this embodiment, various effect modes are prepared as effect modes to be executed. Depending on the effect mode, for example, the display mode of the hold display image and the active display image (here, the pre-reading change effect) The shape, which is a display mode other than the display mode that is changed in (1)), the decorative pattern mode, the background, etc. are different, or the characters appearing in the production are different. Although details of the effect mode will be described later, in this embodiment, as the effect mode, a normal mode, a first transition mode, a first battle mode, a second battle mode, and a second transition mode are prepared. Note that each of the normal mode and the second battle mode has two performance modes corresponding to the appearance character (the character can be selected by the player).

  When the special symbol variable display result is “probable variation big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as a variable symbol display result. As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, “7”) are stopped and displayed together on predetermined active lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Thus, it is only necessary that a definite decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination is derived and displayed. In this embodiment, when “probability big hit” is reached, reach is always established in variable display of decorative symbols.

  When the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “surprise big hit”, a predetermined decorative symbol that is a predetermined combination of chances is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as a variable symbol display result. . Opportunities include those at reach and those at non-reach. The chance at the time of reach is a combination of decorative symbols derived and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode, and is a combination different from the jackpot combination (such as “7 5 7”). . A chance at the time of non-reach is a combination of decorative symbols that are derived and displayed without the decorative symbol variable display mode being the reach mode (such as “7 3 5”). In this embodiment, the chance at the time of reach is derived and displayed only at the time of normal reach (not at the time of super reach).

  In this embodiment, various effects are appropriately performed even during the big hit gaming state. For example, an effect in which the player selects one of the first battle mode and the second battle mode is performed.

  When the special symbol variable display result is “losing”, the decorative symbol variable display mode is not the reach mode, and the decorative symbol composing a predetermined non-reach combination is stopped as the variable symbol display result. By being displayed, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination (a combination different from the above chance) may be derived and displayed. In addition, when the special symbol variable display result is “losing”, as a decorative symbol variable display result, after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination (“reach loss” When the decorative symbols constituting the “combination”) are stopped and displayed, a final decorative symbol that is a reach-losing combination (a combination different from the chance eye) may be derived and displayed.

(Direction control command)
Next, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 will be described. The main board 11 controls the progress of the game. Then, the main board 11 transmits an effect control command to the effect control board 12 as the game progresses. The effect control board 12 performs various effects by executing effect control for controlling the image display device 5 and the like based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. As a result, the game executed by the main board 11 and the various effects executed by the effect control board 12 are synchronized. FIG. 3 shows examples of main effect control commands. The following “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number.

  Command 81XX (H) starts the first special figure game or the second special figure game, and changes the variable display of the decorative symbols executed in response to the special figure game to be started and the special figure game. This is an effect control command (variation pattern designation command) for designating (notifying) a pattern (specifying the execution time of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, and designating variable display patterns of decorative symbols). In the command “XX” (EXT data), whether the special game to be started is the first special game or the second special game, and each variation pattern (see FIG. 12, details will be described later). A corresponding numerical value is set (for example, “00” if the variation pattern PA1-1 is at the start of the first special figure game, “01” if the variation pattern PA1-1 is at the start of the second special figure game, etc.). With such a setting, a variation pattern or the like is specified in the command. The variation pattern designation command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game. Note that a command for designating the start of the first special figure game or the start of the second special figure game may be prepared separately from the variation pattern designation command. In this case, the numerical value corresponding to the variation pattern may be set to “XX” common to the first special figure game and the second special figure game.

  Command 8CXX (H) is an effect control command (display result designation command) for designating (notifying) whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type (that is, variable display result). In this embodiment, a display result designation command corresponding to each variable display result is set. For example, “XX” in the command is set to a numerical value corresponding to the display result (for example, “00” for “losing”, “01” for “probable big hit”, “02” for “probable big hit”. Such). With this setting, the jackpot type is specified in the command. The display result designation command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game. In “XX”, a numerical value may be set according to whether the special game to be started is the first special game or the second special game (for example, in the first special game) “00” for “losing”, “01” for “losing” in the second special game, “02” for “surprising big hit” in the first special game, etc.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (design determination designation command) for designating (notifying) the end of the special figure game (that is, deriving and displaying the variable display result). The symbol confirmation designation command is for designating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols is terminated and the display result is derived and displayed. The symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted at the end of the special game.

  The command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (background specifying command) for specifying the background of the effect screen displayed on the image display device 5. The background varies depending on the effect mode, and the effect mode is set according to the gaming state. For this reason, the background designation command also designates a gaming state. In this embodiment, “XX” in the command is set to a numerical value corresponding to the gaming state (for example, a non-probable change state ( “00” for the normal state), “01” for the probability variation state, etc.). With such a setting, the background (game state) is specified in the command. The background designation command is also for designating the current gaming state. The background designation command is transmitted at the time of starting the special figure game.

  Command A0XX (H) is an effect control command (hit start designation command) for designating (notifying) the start of the big hit gaming state (also the start of fanfare). The fanfare is an effect that is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state, such as an effect for notifying that the big hit gaming state has been reached. In the command “XX”, a numerical value corresponding to the jackpot type (for example, “00” for “probability”, “01” for “probability change”) is set. With this setting, the jackpot type is also specified in the command. This command is transmitted at the start of the jackpot gaming state.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (specifying command for opening a big prize opening) that designates (notifies) that a round game in the big hit game state has started, that is, that the big prize opening has been opened. . In the command “XX”, a numerical value corresponding to the number of rounds (for example, “00” if the first round is released, “01”, etc. if the first round is released) is set. With this setting, the number of rounds is also specified in the command. The special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted when the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened.

  The command A2XX (H) is an effect control command (specifying command for opening the big prize opening) that designates (notifies) that the round game in the big hit gaming state has ended, that is, the big prize opening has been closed. . In the command “XX”, a numerical value corresponding to the number of rounds (for example, “00” when the first round is ended, “01” when the second round is ended) is set. With this setting, the number of rounds is also specified in the command. The designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted when the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is closed.

  The command A3XX (H) is an effect control command (hit end designation command) for designating (notifying) the end of the big hit gaming state (which is also the start of ending). The ending is an effect executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, such as an effect for notifying that the jackpot gaming state is ended. In the command “XX”, a numerical value corresponding to the jackpot type (for example, “00” for “probability”, “01” for “probability change”) is set. With this setting, the jackpot type is also specified in the command. This command is sent at the end of the last round game.

  Command B100 (H) is an effect control command (first start prize designation command) for designating (notifying) that a first start prize has been generated due to the entry of a game medium into the first start prize opening. Command B200 (H) is an effect control command (second start prize designation command) for designating (notifying) that a second start prize has occurred due to the entry of a game medium into the second start prize opening. The first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command. The start winning designation command is transmitted when a start winning is generated (at the start winning).

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first special figure reserved memory number addition designation command) that designates (notifies) that the first start winning is generated and the first special figure reserved memory number increases by one. is there. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second special figure reserved memory number addition designation command) for designating (notifying) that the second start winning is generated and the second special figure reserved memory number is increased by one. is there. These commands may be collectively referred to as a special figure reserved memory number addition designation command. The special figure reserved memory number addition designation command is transmitted when a start prize is generated (at the start prize).

  Command C200 (H) is an effect control command for specifying (notifying) that the first special figure reserved memory number is decreased by one when the first special figure game is executed (first special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation) Command). Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation that designates (notifies) that the second special figure reserved memory number is decreased by one when the second special figure game is executed. Command). These commands may be collectively referred to as special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation commands. The special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command is transmitted when the special figure game is started.

  Command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (winning determination result designation command) for designating (notifying) the determination result of the pre-reading determination at the time of starting winning. As will be described in detail later, when the first start winning or the second starting winning occurs, random numbers MR1 to MR3 used for determining whether or not to make a big hit, a big hit type, and a variation pattern are extracted. . In this embodiment, for the special game corresponding to the extracted random values MR1 to MR3, the special game is started based on the extracted random values MR1 to MR3 before the start condition of the special game is established. A pre-reading determination is made for the figure game (whether or not the variable display result is “probable big hit”, whether or not super reach or reach is established, etc.). The prefetch determination is performed by a winning random number determination process in step S211 described later. The determination result of the prefetch determination (also referred to as a winning determination result) is set to “XX” in the winning determination result designation command (see FIG. 7B). With such a setting, the determination result of the prefetch determination is specified in the command. The winning determination result designation command is transmitted when a start winning is generated (at the start winning). The presence / absence of an execution mode of the pre-reading change effect is determined on the side of the effect control board 12 in accordance with the content of the determination result designation command at the time of winning (the result of determination at winning).

(Main operations of pachinko machines)
Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the following, the operation will be described with reference to a flowchart and the like, but in each operation (each process), a process that does not appear in the flowchart may be appropriately performed.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started (including resumption after power interruption), the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 performs, for example, a predetermined game control main process. Processing is executed. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt prohibited.

  When the CPU 103 executing the game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC supplied every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) and accepts the interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state, for example, a game Executes control timer interrupt processing.

  In the game control timer interrupt process, the CPU 103 performs a game process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a switch process, a main side error process, an information output process, a game random number update process, a special symbol process, a normal symbol process, and a command control process. A process for controlling the progress is executed. At the end of the game control timer interrupt process, the interrupt enabled state is set. As a result, the game control timer interrupt process is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, that is, every predetermined time (2 ms) which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal.

  The switch process is performed by determining whether a detection signal is 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. This is a process of determining for each switch whether or not it is turned on (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed) and storing the determination result in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. The determination result stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is used in special symbol process processing and normal symbol process processing described later.

  The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result.

  The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example.

  The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software. As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result (variable display result of a special symbol), a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a variation pattern determination. And the random number MR3 for use may be included.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state with “1”. Any of the values of “65535” can be taken.

  The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used for determining the big hit type as one of “probability variation A”, “probability variation B”, or “surprising probability” when the variable display result is “big hit”. And can take any value from “1” to “100”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance. It can take any value of “100”.

  In the special symbol process, as will be described in detail later, 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 a variable display result such as a special symbol in the special symbol game Deciding whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state as “big hit”, determining the big hit type and variation pattern, controlling the display operation in the special symbol display device 4 based on the determination result (execution of special figure game), Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform setting of opening / closing operation (execution of round game) of the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in the big hit game state in a predetermined procedure. A special symbol process is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, so that a variable display result and a variation pattern are determined, a special game is executed based on the determination, and a big hit gaming state is realized.

  In the normal symbol process, for example, when a game ball passes through the passing gate 41 (for example, a determination result determined that the gate switch 21 is turned on in the switch process is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. If the number of holds has not reached the upper limit, the reserved game is stored (for example, a random number is extracted and stored in the RAM 102), or the reserved memory (the random value stored in the RAM 102) is used. To determine a variable display result and a variation pattern (a pattern for designating a variation time, etc.) of the normal game, and to control a display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) in the normal symbol display 20 according to the variation pattern. The normal display variable display is executed and the variable display result of the general game is derived and displayed. Or performs the processing of the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B in an open state when per FIG. " The normal symbol process is executed every time the timer interrupt is generated, so that the normal game is executed and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is released for a predetermined period when the normal game is hit.

  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.

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

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is turned on ( Step S201). For example, when the first start port switch 22A is turned on when the determination result determined that the first start port switch 22A is turned on in the switch process is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. What is necessary is just to judge. When the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure reserved memory number that is the reserved memory number of the first special figure game is a predetermined upper limit value (here, “4”). ) Is determined (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 obtains a first special figure reserved memory count value that is a stored value of a first special figure reserved memory number counter (counter that counts the first special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It suffices if the first special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is set to “1”. Setting is performed (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is turned on (step S204). For example, when the second start port switch 22B is turned on when the determination result determined that the second start port switch 22B is turned on in the switch process is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. What is necessary is just to judge. When it is determined that the second start port switch 22B is turned on (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the second special figure game is a predetermined upper limit value (here, It is determined whether or not “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 obtains a second special figure reserved memory number count value which is a stored value of a second special figure reserved memory number counter (counter for counting the second special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It suffices if the second special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206). If the second start port switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the special figure reservation storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated 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 updated so as to increase (increment) by 1 when the first start condition for allowing the game ball to enter the first start winning opening is satisfied. Further, the second special figure reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase (increment) by 1 when the second start condition for allowing the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is satisfied. At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, a random number MR1 for determining a special figure display result or a jackpot type determination is determined from numerical data updated by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102. Numerical data indicating the random value MR2 and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. 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. (Step S210).

  For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG.

  When the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display a display that can specify the first special figure hold memory number added by one. You may make it make 1st holding | maintenance indicator 25A perform (for example, increase the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  When the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a display that can specify the number of the second special figure hold memory added by one. You may make it make the 2nd holding | maintenance display device 25B perform (for example, increase the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  The first special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 6 (A) has not yet started, although a game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning has occurred. The hold data of the first special figure game is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 stores the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like as the reserved data. Is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit value (here, “4”). In this embodiment, in this way, the first special figure game that has not yet been started (here, numerical data for executing this first special figure game) is stored as a pending storage.

  The second special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 6 (B) has not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start winning has occurred. There is no second special figure game hold data stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates 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 entry of the game ball The number data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like is used as the reserved data. The data is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (here, “4”) is reached. In this embodiment, in this way, the second special figure game that has not yet been started (here, numerical data for executing this second special figure game) is stored as a pending storage.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number value determination process (a process for performing a prefetch determination for the special figure game) for the special figure game (held special figure game) stored as the hold memory (step S211). FIG. 7A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a winning random number determination process.

  In the winning random number determination process, the CPU 103 first performs transmission setting of the first start winning designation command if the starting port buffer value is “1” (when the first special figure game is put on hold). If transmission setting of the first special figure holding memory number addition designation command is performed and the start port buffer value is “2” (when the second special figure game is suspended), transmission setting of the second starting prize designation designation command is performed. Then, transmission setting of the second special figure reserved memory number addition designation command is performed (step S401).

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current state is a big hit gaming state (step S402). Whether or not the current state is a big hit gaming state can be specified by, for example, a value of a special figure process flag described later. Here, if it is “4” to “7”, it is in the big hit gaming state. When the value of the special figure process flag is other than “4” to “7” and is not in the big hit gaming state (step S402; No), whether or not the current state is the short time state (whether or not it is the probable change state). Is determined (step S403). Whether or not the current state is the time reduction state may be specified by the state of the time reduction flag (a flag provided in the RAM 102 and turned on during the time reduction state) (hereinafter the same).

  When the time reduction flag is on and the current time is in the time reduction state (step S403; Yes), when the value of the special figure process flag is “4” to “7” and the current state is the big hit gaming state (step S402; Yes), It is determined whether the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S404).

  When the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S404; Yes), and when the time-short state is not being reached (step S403; No), the CPU 103 displays the display result of the special figure game held this time (variable display result of the special symbol) (Hereinafter, also referred to as a special figure display result) is determined to be “big hit” (step S405).

  For example, based on the random value MR1 extracted in the current step S209 (the random value MR1 newly stored in the special figure storage unit in the current step S210), the first special figure display is performed in the same manner as in the later-described step S239. Refer to the result determination table or the second special figure display result determination table (see FIG. 9, a table referred to when determining the variable display result when the special game start condition is satisfied; details will be described later), and the random value MR1 When the decision result (special drawing display result) assigned to the decision value that matches is “big hit”, it is determined that the display result of the special figure game held this time is “big hit”. When the gaming state is the normal state, the first special figure display result determination table is referred to, and when the gaming state is the probability change state, the second special figure display result determination table is referred to. Whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state may be specified based on a probability variation flag provided in the RAM 102 and turned on when the probability variation state is established (the same applies hereinafter).

  When it is determined that the special figure display result of the special figure game held this time is “big hit” (step S405; Yes), the variable pattern variation display pattern corresponding to the special figure game held this time is super reach. It is determined whether or not execution is designated (step S407).

  For example, first, based on the random value MR2 extracted in step S209 (the random value MR2 newly stored in the special figure holding storage unit in this step S210), the jackpot type determination table ( Refer to FIG. 10, a table that is referred to when determining the jackpot type when the start condition of the special figure game is satisfied. The jackpot type assigned to the determined value that matches the random number MR2 is specified with reference to the table (details will be described later). . When the specified big hit type is “surprise”, it is not super reach (see FIG. 13B, details will be described later), so the variation pattern of the variable display of the decorative symbols corresponding to the special figure game that has been suspended this time is Determine that super-reach execution is not specified.

  When the identified big hit type is “probable change”, the same as step S262 described later, based on the random value MR3 extracted in step S209 (the random value MR3 newly stored in the special figure holding storage unit in this step S210) In addition, refer to the first big hit variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 13A, a table to be referred to when determining the variation pattern at the probability variation big hit when the start condition of the special figure game is satisfied, details will be described later) The variation pattern assigned to the decision value that matches the random value MR3 is specified. When the identified variation pattern is PB3-3 or PB3-4 that designates execution of “super reach” (see FIG. 12), the variation pattern of the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special game that has been put on hold this time Is determined to designate execution of super reach. If the specified variation pattern is PB3-2 (see FIG. 12), it is determined that the reach is not super reach.

  If it is determined in step S407 that the variation pattern specifies super reach execution (step S407; Yes), a winning determination result specifying command for specifying “super reach big hit” as a winning determination result Transmission setting is performed (step S408). EXT data is included in the determination result at the time of winning the “Super Reach Big Bonus” (the determination result that the variable display result of the special figure game held this time is a big win and the super reach is executed with the variable display of the decorative symbols). Since “03” is set (see FIG. 7B), transmission setting of a winning determination result specifying command in which the numerical value is set as EXT data is performed.

  If it is determined in step S407 that the variation pattern does not specify execution of super reach (step S407; No), “no determination” is specified as the determination result at the time of winning in order to limit the execution of the prefetch change effect. The transmission setting of the winning determination result designation command is performed (step S413). This restricts execution of the prefetch change effect on the effect control board 12 side. “00” is set as the EXT data in the determination result at the time of winning “no determination” (the determination result for limiting the execution of the pre-reading change effect without performing the determination at the start winning prize) (FIG. 7B )), And a transmission setting of a winning determination result designation command in which the numerical value is set as EXT data.

  If it is determined that the special figure display result of the special figure game held this time is not “big hit” (step S405; Yes), the variable pattern variation display pattern corresponding to the special figure game held this time is super reach. It is determined whether or not the execution is specified (super reach loss variation pattern) (step S409).

  For example, based on the random value MR3 extracted in step S209 (the random value MR3 newly stored in the special figure holding storage unit in this step S210), the first loss variation pattern determination is performed in the same manner as in step S263 described later. Refer to the table or the second loss variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 14, a table referred to when determining the variation pattern at the time of establishment of the special game start condition, details will be described later), and the random value MR3 The variation pattern assigned to the decision value that matches is specified. When the gaming state is the normal state, the first loss variation pattern determination table is referred to, and when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the second loss variation pattern determination table is referred to. When the identified variation pattern is PA3-3 or PA3-4 that designates execution of “super reach” (see FIG. 12), the variation pattern of the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special figure game suspended this time Is determined to be a super reach loss variation pattern (a loss variation pattern designating execution of super reach). When the variation pattern is other than that, it is determined that the variation pattern is not a super reach loss variation pattern.

  When it is determined that the variation pattern is a variation pattern of super reach loss (step S409; Yes), a winning determination result designation command for designating “super reach lose” as a determination result at the time of winning is set (step S410). The determination result at the time of winning the “Super Reach Loss” (the determination result that the variable display result of the special figure game put on hold this time is lost and the super reach is executed with the variable display of decorative symbols) is displayed as “EXT data”. Since “02” is set (see FIG. 7B), transmission determination of a winning determination result specifying command in which the numerical value is set as EXT data is performed.

  If it is determined that the variation pattern is not a super-reach lose pattern (step S409; No), the variation pattern of the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special-pitch game reserved this time is a variation pattern that specifies non-reach ( It is determined whether it is a non-reach lose pattern (step S411).

  In step S411, for example, if the variation pattern identified in step S409 is PA1-1 or PA2-1 that specifies non-reach loss, it is determined that the variation pattern is a variation pattern that specifies non-reach. When it is not determined that the fluctuation pattern designates non-reach.

  When it is determined that the variation pattern is a non-reach loss variation pattern (step S411; Yes), a winning determination result designation command for designating “non-reach loss” as a winning determination result is set (step S412). In the determination result at the time of winning the “Super Reach Loss” (the determination result that the variable display result of the special figure game held this time is a loss and the reach is not achieved by the variable display of decorative symbols), “01” is displayed as EXT data. Is set (see FIG. 7 (B)), the transmission determination of the winning determination result specifying command in which the numerical value is set as EXT data is performed.

  When it is determined that the variation pattern is not a non-reach loss variation pattern (step S411; No) (when the variation pattern specifies normal reach), the process of step S413 described above is performed. In addition, when the start port buffer value is not “2” (step S404; No), the process of step S413 described above is performed. By restricting the execution of the pre-reading change effect for the first start prize in the short-time state and the first start prize in the jackpot game state (by making the judgment result “no judgment”) at an inappropriate timing It is possible to prevent execution of the pre-reading change effect.

  After Steps S408, S410, S412, and S413, the winning random number determination process ends. In the winning random number determination process, pre-reading determination (steps S405, S407, S409, and S411) for the reserved special game is performed, and a winning determination result designation command is set to be transmitted according to the pre-reading determination.

  One set of each command (start winning designation command, special figure reserved memory number addition designation command, winning determination result designation command) set in the process is used as a start winning command and subsequent command control (The transmission order is the above-mentioned transmission setting order, and is the order of the start winning designation command → the special figure reserved memory number addition designation command → the winning determination result designation command). The set of the first start winning designation command, the first special figure reserved memory number addition designation command, and the winning determination result designation command is referred to as a first start winning command, a second start winning designation command, and a second special figure hold. A set of a memory number addition designation command and a winning determination result designation command is referred to as a second start winning command.

  Returning to FIG. 5, after the winning random number determination process in step S211, the CPU 103 determines whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value (starting port buffer value) is initialized to “0” ( Step S213), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value (starting port buffer value) is initialized to “0”. (Step S214), the process proceeds to step S204. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  Returning to FIG. 4, after executing the start winning determination process in step S <b> 101, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S <b> 110 to S <b> 117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. And run.

  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). The CPU 103 may determine whether or not the second special figure reserved memory number count value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the first 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 number value, which is the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is 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 second special figure game is started with priority over the first special figure game.

  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 value, which is the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is read (step S236). As a result, the game random numbers (numerical data of the random number values MR1 to MR3) extracted in response to the occurrence of the start prize (first start prize) at the first start prize opening in the process of step S209 are read. The numerical data read at this time (numerical data of the random number values MR1 to MR3) may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation and temporarily stored.

  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). As an example, in the process of step S239, when the current state is the normal state (when the probability variation flag is off), the CPU 103 refers to the first special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. When in the probability changing state (when the probability changing flag is on), the special figure display result is determined with reference to the second special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 9B. In each special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a “big hit” or “lost” as a determination result. As long as it is assigned to. The first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table are prepared by being stored in the ROM 101 in advance.

  In step S239, 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 reads it. Based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1, the first special chart display result determination table or the second special figure display result determination table is referred to depending on whether or not the probability variation state is present, and the first or second special characteristic to be referred to is referred to. In the figure display result decision table, “big hit” or “lost” assigned to the decision value that matches the random number MR1 may be decided as the current special figure display result (variable display result of the special symbol). When the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” with reference to the second special figure display result determination table in the case of the probability change state, and With reference to the first special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is determined to be “lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” at a higher decision ratio than in the non-probability variation state. Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 4 (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 (normal state). That is, it is advantageous for the player when the current state is in a probabilistic state.

  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).

  Thereafter, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, the jackpot type is determined with reference to the jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 10) prepared in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to “surprise accuracy” and “probability variation” as the determination results. 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 Based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for type determination, the jackpot type determination table set in the use table is referred to, and the determined value that matches the random number value MR2 in the referenced jackpot type determination table is assigned. Any one of “probability” and “probability change” may be determined as the current big hit type.

  After executing the process of step S242, the jackpot type determined in advance is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, “0” for “surprise”, “ 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 is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is not “big hit” (when the big hit flag is in an off state), a special symbol (for example, “−”) predetermined as a lost symbol is used. Is determined as a 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) Depending on), one of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of jackpot symbols (for example, “3” for “probability”, “7” for “probability change”) is determined as the confirmed special symbol. That's fine.

  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.

  If the number of reserved memories of the first special figure game is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), after a predetermined demonstration display setting is made (step S248), the special symbol normal process is terminated. . 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. 4 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 as the variation pattern setting process.

  In the variation pattern setting process, 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 big hit hour fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table (stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance) (step S262). ). If the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), the loss variation pattern is determined with reference to the loss variation pattern determination table (previously stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101) (step S263).

  FIG. 12 shows a specific example of the variation pattern in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, variation patterns PA1-1, PA2-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4 are prepared as variation patterns during loss (variation patterns selected when the variable display result is “lost”). ing. Further, variation patterns PB3-2 to PB3-4 are prepared as variation patterns at the time of big hit at the probability variation big hit (variation patterns selected when the variable display result is “probable big hit”). Further, fluctuation patterns PC1-1 and PC3-2 are prepared as fluctuation patterns at the time of the big hit (fluctuation patterns selected when the variable display result is “surprise big hit”).

  Variation patterns PA1-1 and PA2-1 among the variation patterns at the time of loss are non-reach variation patterns that specify non-reach (that the variable display mode does not become the reach mode). The fluctuation pattern PA2-1 is a non-reach fluctuation pattern for a short time (with shortening) in which the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than normal (PA1-1). The variation pattern PA3-2 among the variation patterns at the time of loss is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of normal reach (no development to super reach). The variation pattern PA3-3 is a reach variation pattern that designates development from normal reach execution to super reach A. The variation pattern PA3-4 is a reach variation pattern that designates development from normal reach execution to super reach B.

  The variation pattern PB3-2 of the big hit hour variation pattern is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of normal reach (no development to super reach). The fluctuation pattern PB3-3 is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates development from normal reach execution to super reach A. The fluctuation pattern PB3-4 is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates development from normal reach execution to super reach B. The fluctuation pattern PC1-1 is a non-reach fluctuation pattern that designates non-reach, and the fluctuation pattern PC3-2 is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of normal reach (no development to super reach).

  In this embodiment, among the above variation patterns, the variation patterns PA1-1 and PC1-1 are the corresponding variation patterns, and the variation patterns PA3-2, PB3-2, and PC3-2 correspond. Each pattern is a variation pattern, and the same effects can be executed from the start of variable display to the middle (for example, immediately before derivation of the variable display result). As a result, it is not possible to know whether the variable display result will be “lost”, “abrupt big hit”, or “probable big hit” until the middle timing. Similarly, the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 and the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 are corresponding fluctuation patterns, and the fluctuation pattern PA3-4 and the fluctuation pattern PB3-4 are corresponding fluctuation patterns. From the start of variable display to the middle (for example, immediately before derivation of the variable display result), the same effect can be executed. Thus, until the middle timing, it is not possible to know whether the variable display result will be “lost” or “probability big hit”. As is clear from the variation pattern, in the case of “surprise big hit”, non-reach or normal reach is executed, and super reach is not executed (see also FIG. 13).

  In step S262, for example, the first big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13A (referred to when the big hit type specified based on the big hit type buffer setting value is “probable change”) or FIG. 13B. The second big hit variation pattern determination table (referred to when the big hit type specified based on the big hit type buffer setting value is “surprise”) is referred to. As shown in FIG. 13A, in the first big hit variation pattern determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is the big hit variation at the probability variation big hit that is the decision result. It is only necessary to be assigned to one of the patterns (any one of the variation patterns PB3-2 to PB3-4). As shown in FIG. 13B, in the second big hit variation pattern determination table, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is the big hit variation at the sudden big hit that is the determination result. It is only necessary to be assigned to one of the patterns (variation pattern PC1-1 or PC3-2).

  In step S262, the CPU 103 determines the first big hit variation pattern determination table or the second big hit variation pattern based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for variation pattern read from the random number buffer for variation according to the big hit type. With reference to the determination table, any one of the variation patterns assigned to the determination value that matches the random value MR3 in the referenced big hit variation pattern determination table may be determined (selected) as the current big hit variation pattern.

  In FIG. 13, the determination ratio is described instead of the range of the determination value. In the actual table, it suffices if a determined value in a range corresponding to the determined ratio in FIG. 13 is assigned to each variation pattern. For example, in FIG. 13A, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PB3-2 is 10/100, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 is 20/100, and the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PB3-4 is 70/100. Since it is 100, the decision values 1 to 10 (range of 10%) to be compared with the random value MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern PB3-2, and the decision values 11 to 11 to be compared with the random value MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern PB3-3. 30 (range of 20%) is assigned, and determined values 31 to 100 (range of 70%) to be compared with the random number value MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern PB3-4. The same applies to other tables in which the determination ratios are described and determination examples described later.

  In step S263, when the current gaming state is the normal state (when the time reduction flag is off), for example, the first loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14A is referred to. In the case where the current gaming state is a short-time state (in this embodiment, it is also a time when the probability is changed) (when the short-time flag is in an on state), for example, the second loss variation shown in FIG. Refer to the pattern determination table.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the first to second loss variation pattern determination tables, for example, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is a variation pattern at the time of loss that is a determination result. It may be assigned to any one (any one of the fluctuation patterns PA1-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4, or any one of the fluctuation patterns PA1-1, PA2-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4). .

  In step S263, the CPU 103 refers to and refers to either the first or second loss variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. In the first or second loss variation pattern determination table, any one of the variation patterns assigned to the determination value matching the random value MR3 may be determined (selected) as the current loss variation pattern.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14, it is easy to select the variation pattern PA2-1 having a short special figure variation time in the time-short state, and in the non-time-short state (normal state) in the time-short state. In addition, the average variable display time can be shortened to suppress the occurrence of invalid start winnings, and the stop of the game ball fired by the player (so-called “stopping”) can be reduced. Moreover, the execution frequency of variable display can be increased.

  Referring to FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, at the probability of a big hit, the fluctuation pattern PB3-4 for executing super reach B, the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 for executing super reach A, and the fluctuation pattern for executing normal reach (development from normal reach to super reach). Not determined) The determination ratio is higher in the order of PB3-2 (see FIG. 13A). On the other hand, the determination rate of each variation pattern at the time of loss is reversed (PA3-2> PA3-3> PA3-4). For this reason, when the super reach B is executed, the variable display result becomes the “probable big hit” at the highest rate. Then, in the order of super reach A and normal reach, the rate at which the variable display result is “probable big hit” (so-called big hit expectation) decreases.

  After executing step S262 or S263, a special figure variable time (also referred to as a variable time) that is a variable symbol display time is set (step S266). The special symbol change time, which is the special symbol variable display time, is derived from the fixed special symbol that will be the variable display result (special symbol display result) after starting the special symbol change in the special symbol game (variable display end) Time). The special figure fluctuation time is specified by each fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 12), and the CPU 103 sets the special figure fluctuation time designated by the fluctuation pattern selected in the process of step S262 or S263, thereby allowing the special symbol and the decorative symbol to be specified. The timing at which the variable display result of the variable display is derived can be set. The special figure change time is set by, for example, setting a timer value corresponding to the special figure change time in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  Following the process of step S266, 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. Settings for starting the variation of the special symbol are performed so as to start the game (step S267).

  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.

  When starting the first special figure game, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display a display capable of specifying the first special figure hold memory number obtained by subtracting one from the first hold indicator 25A. (For example, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by one). In addition, when starting the second special figure game, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a display capable of specifying the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one second hold indicator 25B. (For example, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by one).

  Thereafter, in order to notify the effect control board 12 side of the special figure display result, the variation pattern determination result, and the like, transmission setting of a command (variation start command) at the start of variation of the special symbol is performed (step S271).

  For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a display result designation command (designation command indicating the current variable display result), background designation command ( A command in which a numerical value corresponding to the current gaming state (which can be specified by a time-short flag and a probability change flag) is set as EXT data), a first special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command, a variation pattern designation command (first special figure game) A transmission setting for sequentially transmitting a command in which a numerical value corresponding to the execution and the current variation pattern is set as EXT data) is performed.

  On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, as a fluctuation start command corresponding to the second special figure game, a display result designation command (designation command indicating the current variable display result), a background designation command ( Command according to the current gaming state), second special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command, fluctuation pattern designation command (command in which a numerical value corresponding to the execution of the second special figure game and the current fluctuation pattern is set as EXT data) ) Is set to transmit sequentially.

  The above commands are sequentially transmitted by one timer interruption in the subsequent command control processing.

  After executing the process of step S271, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S272), and then the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”.

  In the special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the special symbol variation time set in step S111 has elapsed (whether or not it is time to derive a 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 (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 special figure game (for example, The first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed (control for transmitting a driving signal to update the display to maintain the special symbol display for a predetermined period of time. The same applies hereinafter) and the like. In the display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a process for changing the special symbol is performed, and the special symbol changing process is ended.

  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 designation command 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.

  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 in the on state, the hourly flag and the probability change flag are reset (turned off), and the remaining number of variable displays executed in the predetermined time region and the probability change state provided in the RAM 102 is determined. Processing is performed to reset the count value of the remaining number counter to be counted 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. After that, the hit start designation command (“XX” in the command includes a numerical value corresponding to the big hit type specified based on the big hit type buffer setting value (for example, “00” for “surprise”, “01” for “probable change”). Is set), and the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  When the big hit flag is off (when the variable display result is “losing”), it is determined whether the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag are on. If it is on, the remaining number counter is counted. Subtract 1 from the value. After that, it is determined whether the count value after subtracting “1” is “0”. If the count value is “0”, the termination condition for ending the time-saving state and the probability variation state is satisfied (that is, Since a predetermined number of variable displays that can be executed in the time reduction state and the probability variation state have been executed), the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag are turned off in order to end the time reduction state and the probability variation state. When the time reduction flag and the probability change flag are in the off state, when the count value after subtracting “1” is not “0”, or when the time reduction flag and the probability change flag are in the off state, the value of the special process flag The special symbol stop process is terminated by updating the value 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 The timer initial value corresponding to the upper limit of the period during which the state is opened (29 seconds when the jackpot type specified based on the jackpot type buffer setting value is “probability change”, 0.5 seconds when “probability” is set) Processing for setting the game control process timer, processing for setting “1” indicating the first round as an initial value in the round number counter for counting round games provided in the RAM 102, and the count value of the round number counter (round This is a transmission setting of a special winning opening opening designation command in which a numerical value (here, “00”) corresponding to “1”) is set as EXT data. Such as is executed. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  By repeating step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game (waiting until the end of the fanfare), opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5".

  This big hit release process includes a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer, a timer value after 1 subtraction, and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 in one round game (switch Based on a counter (provided in the RAM 102) that counts 1 each time the determination result determined that the count switch 23 is turned on in the process is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, etc. This includes a process for determining whether or not it is time to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state (or may be partially open).

  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) Corresponding to the process of setting the timer value corresponding to the closing period of the winning opening (the interval period of the round game, which is set in advance) in the game control process timer, and the count value (round number) of the round number counter Designation command after opening the special winning opening with numerical values (“00” if the count value is “1”, “01” if the count value is “2”, “02” if it is “3”, etc.) as EXT data) Such as the transmission setting is performed. 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.

  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.

  By repeating step S115 each 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, and finally the big prize opening is closed.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”.

  In this big hit release post-processing, the count value of the round number counter is an upper limit value corresponding to the big hit type (if the big hit type specified based on the big hit type buffer setting value is “probable change”, “15”, “surprise” When the time has reached "2"), processing for determining whether or not the upper limit is reached, processing for decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1, and the like are performed.

  When it is determined that the count value of the round number counter has reached the upper limit value, it means that the round game has reached the upper limit number of times, so the ending waiting time (from the start of ending in the big hit gaming state) to the game control process timer The timer value corresponding to the waiting time until the end is a predetermined time) is set in the game control process timer. In addition, a hit end designation command (“XX” in the command has a value corresponding to the big hit type specified based on the big hit type buffer setting value (for example, “00” for “surprise”, “01” for “probable change”). Etc.) is set, and the special figure process flag is updated to “7”.

  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. Is set to the game control process timer, the count value of the round number counter is incremented by 1, and a numerical value corresponding to the count value (round number) after the addition (if the count value is “2”, “01”, “3” Then, “02” etc.) is set as EXT data, and the transmission setting of the special winning opening open designation command 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 every time a timer interrupt occurs after the big winning opening is opened in step S114.

  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 is completed, so the states of the time reduction flag, the probability variation flag, the remaining number counter, etc. are set. In this embodiment, the game state and the end condition after that do not change even if “surprise big hit” or “probable big hit”, so regardless of the big hit type, the probability variation flag and the short time flag are turned on, and the remaining number of times “100” is set in the counter as a count initial value (see FIG. 10). As a result, regardless of the type of jackpot, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state becomes a highly accurate and high base state. In addition, the upper limit number of variable displays executed in the single high-accuracy base state is set to 100 times. After setting the state such as the time reduction flag, the remaining number counter, and the probability variation flag, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the above series of processing, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, one variable display or the like has ended, so the game control process timer, the jackpot type buffer setting value, Various data such as the count value of the remaining number counter and the states of various flags (things that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) may be reset as appropriate.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes, for example, 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, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is on. The timer interrupt flag is a timer interrupt process that is executed separately from the effect control main process, and is based on a CTC register setting, for example, for a predetermined time (for example, 33 ms corresponding to the image display cycle of the image display device 5). Set to ON every time elapses. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits. For this reason, a command analysis process, an effect control process process, and the like, which will be described later, are executed every time a timer interrupt occurs (every 33 ms).

  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, the 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 process, for example, an effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer is read and analyzed, and settings and control corresponding to the analysis result are performed. Do.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, determination, determination, and setting according to an effect control command (command analyzed in the command analysis process) transmitted from the main board 11 and the like is performed on the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices. Etc. are performed. Following the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed. In the effect random number update process, numerical data indicating the effect random number 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.

  Next, command analysis processing will be described. In the command analysis process, the reception command (the effect control command received by the effect control board 12) stored in the effect control command reception buffer is analyzed (for example, the MODE data is confirmed), and which effect control the received command is. Whether the command is specified or not is processed according to the specified effect control command. When a plurality of reception commands are stored in the effect control command reception buffer, in one command analysis process, all reception commands are analyzed in accordance with the order of reception and processing according to the analysis result.

  FIG. 15 shows the relationship between the effect control command (effect control command name) specified by the analysis by the command analysis process and the processing content performed in the command analysis process corresponding to the effect control command. Note that each command reception flag, each command storage area, and command buffer in FIG. 15 are provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. In addition, “set” for each command reception flag means to turn on the flag. It should be noted that the state of each command reception flag and the command stored in each command storage area may be reset or deleted at an appropriate timing (reset or timing at which it is not necessary to check the flag state or command). It only needs to be erased.)

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, in the command analysis process, an effect mode value setting process is performed when a background designation command is received (details will be described later).

  As shown in FIG. 16A, a hold display number (first hold display number) serving as a buffer number is set in the first start winning command buffer. A set of commands including a first start winning designation command, a first special figure reserved memory number addition designation command, and a determination result designation command at the time of winning (the first starting prize to be transmitted from the main board 11 at the first start winning prize) Are stored in order from the beginning of the free area in the storage area corresponding to the first hold display numbers “1” to “4”.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, a hold display number (second hold display number) serving as a buffer number is set in the second start winning command buffer. A set of commands including a second start winning designation command, a second special figure reserved memory number addition designation command, and a determination result designation command at the time of winning (the second starting prize that is transmitted from the main board 11 at the second start winning prize) Are stored in order from the beginning of the free area in the storage area corresponding to the second hold display numbers “1” to “4”.

  The winning determination result designation command is stored in the first starting prize command buffer when it is transmitted together with the first starting prize designation command and the first special figure reserved memory number addition designation command, and the second starting prize designation command. And when it is transmitted together with the second special figure reserved memory number addition designation command, it is stored in the second start winning command buffer. For example, the winning determination result designation command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold display number in which the start winning designation command and the special figure reserved memory number addition designation command are stored, but the winning determination result designation command is not stored. It only has to be stored. Alternatively, information that can specify the storage location (holding display number) of the newly stored start winning designation command is stored in the RAM 122, and when the winning determination result designation command is analyzed, the information is set to the holding display number specified by the information. Correspondingly, the winning determination result specifying command may be stored. Also, a first winning determination result specifying command is prepared as a winning determination result specifying command when a first starting winning is generated, and a second winning determination result specifying command is used as a winning determination result specifying command when a second starting winning is generated And the first winning determination result specifying command may be stored in the first starting winning command buffer, and the second winning determination result specifying command may be stored in the second starting winning command buffer.

  When the winning determination result designation command is stored in the first start winning prize command buffer, the first winning determination result designation command reception flag is set (turned on). When a winning determination result designation command is stored in the second start winning prize command buffer, a second winning determination result designation command reception flag is set (turned on). Of the one set of start winning commands, the winning determination result designation command is transmitted last, so depending on the state of the flag, one set of starting win command is received and which command is the start winning command You can see if it was stored in the buffer.

  Since the first start winning game command is transmitted from the main board 11 in response to the hold of the first special figure game, when the first special figure game is held (when the first start win is generated) This means that one set of received commands (first start prize command) stored in the first start prize command buffer is incremented by one. Since the second start winning game command is transmitted from the main board 11 in response to the occurrence of the hold of the second special figure game, the second start win game corresponding to the occurrence of the hold of the second special figure game. One set of received commands (second start winning command) stored in the command buffer is increased by one.

  Further, as will be described in detail later, when the first special figure game is executed, the first start winning command stored corresponding to the first hold display numbers “2” to “4” is assigned to the first number. 1 shift to the hold display number “1” to “3” (see step S322A described later). Similarly, when the second special figure game is executed, the second hold display number of the second start winning prize command stored corresponding to the second hold display number “2” to “4” is the higher number. Shift to “1” to “3” (see step S322A described later).

  As described above, the first start winning command and the hold data stored in correspondence with the same number in the hold display number in the first start winning command buffer and the hold number in the first special figure holding storage unit. (And the first special game corresponding to the hold data) and the number of first start winning commands stored in the first start winning command buffer is the number of the first special game. It will be the same as the number of 1 special figure hold memory. Also, the second start winning command and the hold data (and the hold data) stored in correspondence with the same number in the hold display number in the second start winning command buffer and the hold number in the second special figure hold storage unit. And the number of the second start winning command stored in the second start winning command buffer is the second special figure holding memory of the second special game. It becomes the same as the number.

  Further, each hold display number in the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer also corresponds to each display position of the hold display image. Specifically, each hold display number in the first start winning command buffer corresponds to each display position of the first hold display image provided in the area 5Ha of the display area 5H, and the hold display number “1” is Corresponding to the rightmost display position in the area 5Ha, the hold display number “2” corresponds to the second display position from the right in the area 5Ha, and the hold display number “3” is the third display position from the right in the area 5Ha. The hold display number “4” corresponds to the fourth (rightmost) display position from the right in the region 5Ha. Specifically, each hold display number in the second start winning command buffer corresponds to each display position of the second hold display image provided in the area 5Hb of the display area 5H, and the hold display number “1” is Corresponding to the leftmost display position in the area 5Hb, the hold display number “2” corresponds to the second display position from the left in the area 5Hb, and the hold display number “3” is the third display position from the left in the area 5Hb. The hold display number “4” corresponds to the fourth (rightmost) display position from the left in the area 5Hb.

  Further, in each of the first start winning command buffer and the second starting winning command buffer, execution patterns (see FIGS. 22 to 25, which will be described later in detail) corresponding to each hold display number are stored. A storage area is provided. The execution pattern of the pre-reading change effect indicates a display color change pattern of the hold display image or the active display image. When the execution pattern of the pre-reading change effect is stored in the command buffer at the start winning prize, the special game (such as a variable display of the decorative design or the hold display image) corresponding to the hold display number corresponding to the execution pattern is targeted. This indicates that the pre-reading change effect is executed in the execution pattern. The execution pattern of the pre-reading change effect shifts to a higher holding display number together with the start winning command at the start of variable display (see step S322A described later). As will be described in detail later, the execution pattern of the pre-reading change effect is checked at the start of execution of variable display, and execution setting of the pre-reading change effect in the variable display is performed.

  In the start winning command buffer of FIG. 16, “0000 (H)” indicates that no command is stored, and “−” in the prefetch change effect execution pattern column indicates the prefetch change effect execution pattern. It indicates that it is not stored (the prefetch change effect targeting the special figure game corresponding to the hold display number corresponding to the execution pattern is not executed).

  Here, an effect mode value setting process executed when a background designation command is received in the command analysis process will be described. The effect mode value is a value that designates the effect mode prepared in this embodiment, and is a value that is stored, managed, and updated in the RAM 122 (the initial value is “00”).

  Here, the effect mode will be described with reference to FIG. 17 (see also FIGS. 30 to 34 as necessary). In this embodiment, a normal mode, a first transition mode, a first battle mode, a second battle mode, and a second transition mode are prepared as basic presentation modes. The first battle mode and the second battle mode may be collectively referred to as a battle mode. Alternatively, the first transition mode and the second transition mode may be collectively referred to as a transition mode.

  The normal mode is an effect mode when the effect mode value is “00”. The normal mode is an effect mode when the gaming state is a normal state. However, after the probability change state (and the short-time state) is finished and the state is changed to the normal state (after the big hit game state, the variable display (variable display of the special figure game or the decorative pattern) is executed 100 times in the probability change state, and then ends. After the first display (the 101th time after the big hit gaming state) to the 15th time (the 115th time after the big hit gaming state), the effect mode is executed even if the gaming state is the normal state. The first transition mode is entered instead of the normal mode (return to the normal mode after the 16th time).

  The first transition mode is an effect mode when the effect mode value is “01”. As described above, the first transition mode is an effect mode when the first to fifteenth variable display is executed after transition to the normal state. The first transition mode may be a mode for displaying a background that allows the player to recognize that the probability variation state has ended.

  The first battle mode is an effect mode when the effect mode value is “02”. The second battle mode is an effect mode when the effect mode value is “03”. The first battle mode and the second battle mode are a production mode in which a predetermined teammate character and an enemy character fight (for example, the background and enemy characters are different between the first battle mode and the second battle mode). Basically, this is a production mode when the gaming state is in a probable state. Whether the effect mode is controlled to the first battle mode or the second battle mode can be selected by the player during the big hit gaming state or the like. It should be noted that the first to fifteenth decorative symbols are variable after the “big hit” is derived and displayed in the variable display executed in the normal state (“big hit” occurs) and is controlled to the big hit gaming state. The effect mode when the display is executed (that is, the effect mode for a predetermined period immediately after the transition to the probability change state) is not the first battle mode or the second battle mode, even if the game state is the probability change state. It becomes a transfer mode (it becomes the 1st battle mode or the 2nd battle mode from the 16th time onward).

  The second transition mode is an effect mode when the effect mode value is “04”. As described above, the second transition mode is an effect mode when the first to fifteenth variable displays are executed after the transition from the normal state before the big hit occurrence to the probability variation state. The second transition mode may be a mode for displaying a background that allows the player to recognize that the probability variation state has started.

  In this embodiment, in the normal mode and the second battle mode, the player can change the production setting (in this case, change of the appearance character (friend character)) (cannot be changed in other production modes). Here, either character A or character B can be selected. For this reason, each of the normal mode and the second battle mode has a plurality of effect modes corresponding to the appearance character, and is one of the plurality of effect modes. In other words, as the normal mode, there are a normal mode for character A (a normal mode that appears when character A is selected) and a normal mode for character B (a normal mode that appears when character B is selected). , There is a second battle mode for character A (second battle mode in which character A is selected) and a second battle mode in character B (second battle mode in which character B is selected). Note that either the character A or the character B is selected (change of the effect setting) by the player operating the stick controller 31A or the like (see step S553 described later). When the operation is performed, if the production mode is either the normal mode or the second battle mode, the appearance character is changed to the character A or the character B (the change in the production setting is reflected) and changed. Information indicating this is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. When the operation is performed, if the effect mode is neither the normal mode nor the second battle mode, the operation is not reflected, that is, the change in the effect setting is not reflected, and information on the change is also included. It is not displayed on the screen of the image display device 5.

  FIG. 18A is a flowchart of an example of the effect mode value setting process. In this process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the background designation command received this time designates the normal state (the EXT data may be confirmed with a numerical value indicating the normal state) (step S901). When the normal state is designated (step S901; Yes), it is determined whether or not the effect side probability variation flag provided in the RAM 122 is in an on state (step S902). The production side probability variation flag is a flag that is switched on / off according to the gaming state specified by the background designation command, and when the gaming state is the probability variation state (short time state) (when the background designation command that designates the probability variation state is received). Is turned on. However, during the big hit gaming state when the big hit occurs in the probability changing state, the gaming state is in the normal state, but the production side probability changing flag remains on (the background designation command is at the start of the big hit gaming state. (Since it is not transmitted from the main board 11 and is transmitted from the main board 11 only at the start of fluctuation).

  When the effect side probability change flag is in the on state (step S902; Yes), since the main substrate 11 side has shifted from the probability change state to the normal state, the first before changing the effect mode to the normal mode. The effect mode value is updated to “01” in order to shift to the transition mode (step S903). Thereafter, in order to count the number of variable displays controlled in the first transition mode, “15” is set as the initial count value in the first transition mode fluctuation counter (provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122) (step S904). Then, the production side probability variation flag is turned off (step S905).

  When the effect side probability change flag is in the off state (step S902; No), since the gaming state is already in the normal state, it is first determined whether the effect mode value is “01” (step S906A) and “01”. (Step S906A; Yes), since the current presentation mode is the first transition mode, the first transition mode variation counter counts to count the number of variable displays executed in the first transition mode. The value is decremented by 1 (step S906B), and then it is determined whether the count value after decrementing by 1 is “0” (step S907). If it is “0” (step S907; Yes), the first transition has already been made. Since the variable display is executed 15 times in the mode, the first transition mode is terminated and the production mode is returned to the normal mode. To update the over de value to "00" (step S908).

  When the effect mode value is not “01” (step S906A; No), and when the count value is not “0” (step S907; No), the process ends after steps S905 and S908.

  When the background designation command does not designate the normal state (when the probability change state is designated) (step S901; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the effect side probability change flag is in the off state (step S901). S911).

  When the performance side probability variation flag is in the off state (step S911; Yes), since the transition from the normal state to the probability variation state has occurred through the big hit gaming state, the rendering mode is set to the first battle mode or the second battle. Before shifting to the mode, the effect mode value is updated to “04” in order to shift to the second transition mode (step S912). Thereafter, in order to count the number of variable displays controlled to the second transition mode, “15” is set as the initial count value in the second transition mode fluctuation counter (provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122) (step S913). Then, the production side probability variation flag is turned on (step S914).

  When the performance side probability variation flag is on (step S911; No), since the gaming state is already the probability variation state, it is first determined whether the performance mode value is “04” (step S915), and “04”. (Step S915; Yes), since the current effect mode is the second transition mode, the second transition mode variation counter counts to count the number of variable displays executed in the second transition mode. The value is decremented by 1 (step S916), and then it is determined whether the count value after decrementing by 1 is “0” (step S917). If it is “0” (step S917; Yes), the second transition has already been made. Since the variable display is executed 15 times in the mode, the second transition mode is ended and the effect mode is changed to the first battle mode or the second battle mode. To transition into the soil, it is updated to a value in accordance with the performance mode value in battle mode value ( "02" or "03") (step S918). As shown in FIG. 18B, the battle mode value is a value (first battle mode (effect mode value) that can specify which of the first battle mode and the second battle mode the effect mode is to be transferred to. = “02”) or “01” corresponding to the second battle mode (effect mode value = “03”), and is stored in the RAM 122 and managed. The battle mode value may be updated by a battle mode selection operation by the player in the big hit gaming state (the initial value is “00”) (see step S953 and the like in FIG. 28). For this reason, the transition to the battle mode selected by the player is realized by step S918. When the effect mode value is updated in step S918, the battle mode value may be reset to “00”.

  When the effect mode value is not “04” (step S915; No), and when the count value is not “0” (step S917; No), the process ends after steps S914 and S918.

  Next, the production control process will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the prefetch change effect setting process (step S161) and then the value of the effect process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (initially “ 0 "), one of the following steps S170 to S175 is selected and executed.

  First, the prefetch change effect setting process will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch change effect setting process.

  In the prefetch change effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a new start winning command has been received this time (step S671). For example, when the first winning determination result designation command reception flag or the second winning determination result designation command reception flag is on, a new start winning command buffer or second start winning command buffer is newly added. Since one set of start winning command is stored, it is determined that a new start winning command has been received (step S671; Yes).

  When both the first winning determination result designation command reception flag and the second winning determination result designation command reception flag are in the ON state, the first winning prize determination command buffer is stored here. Regarding the new start winning command, that is, it is determined that there is a new reception of the second start winning command, and the following processing is performed.

  It should be noted that when a plurality of sets of start winning commands are stored in the start winning command buffer, the following processing may be performed for the start winning commands of each set. For example, which of the start winning commands stored in the first start winning command buffer and the second starting winning command buffer is the new received command this time, the order of receiving the start winning commands, etc. Information that can be specified is stored in the RAM 122 during the command analysis process, and in the pre-reading change effect setting process, a predetermined order (the second special figure game is prioritized and reserved) for each start winning command (each hold) is set. The following processing may be performed according to the display number order or the reception order of the start winning command.

  When both the first winning determination result designation command reception flag and the second winning determination result designation command reception flag are OFF, for example, when no new start winning command is received (step S671; No), Since the pre-reading change effect is not executed, this process ends.

  If a new start winning command is received (step S671; Yes), it is determined whether a condition for restricting (inhibiting here) execution of the prefetch change effect is satisfied (step S672A). For example, it is determined whether the execution prohibition condition for the prefetch change effect is satisfied. The execution prohibition condition is a condition for prohibiting execution of the pre-reading change effect. Here, the winning determination result specifying command included in the newly received start winning command specifies “no determination” as the determination result. When there is a winning determination result of “super reach big hit” in the variable display executed before the target (the special game corresponding to the new starting winning command) (the contents of the starting winning command buffer are Check, each winning display determination result designation command of the holding display number before the holding display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command, or the newly received start winning command is the first start winning command “Super Reach Big Bonus” is awarded to each winning judgment result designation command stored in the second start winning prize command buffer at the time of command. The condition is satisfied, etc.) when a command specifying the determination result. In addition, the winning judgment result designation command included in the newly received start winning prize command does not designate “no judgment” as the judgment result, and each winning prize is displayed for all variable displays executed before the target. The pre-reading change effect may be executable only when the determination result is “non-reach lose”.

  When the execution prohibition condition for the prefetch change effect is not satisfied (step S672A; No), whether or not the prefetch change effect is executed is determined (step S672B).

  In step S672B, for example, when the effect mode values are “00” and “03” and the prefetch determination designation value is “00”, the determination ratio indicated by the first execution determination example in FIG. To determine whether or not to execute the pre-reading change effect (determined “executed” (executed) at a determination ratio of 90/100).

  For example, when the production mode values are “00” and “03” and the prefetch determination designation value is “01”, the prefetch change production is performed at the decision ratio shown in the second execution decision example of FIG. (Execution is determined at a determination rate of 10/100).

  For example, when the production mode values are “01”, “02”, and “04”, whether or not the pre-reading change production is executed is determined at the decision ratio indicated by the second execution decision example in FIG. 21C (70/100). Is determined to be “executed”).

  The pre-read determination designation value is a value that is updated at the end of the variable display based on a change in the presentation setting by the player during the variable display (change to character A or character B) (see step S575). It is a value that specifies a decision ratio related to the change effect. The prefetch determination designation value is a value that is stored, managed, and updated in the RAM 122 (the initial value is “00”).

  For example, in step S672B, the effect control CPU 120 first extracts numerical data indicating the random value SR1 for determining the execution of the prefetch change effect updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, based on the random value SR1, the execution determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to determine whether or not the prefetch change effect is executed. For example, as the execution determination table, a first execution determination table to a third execution determination table used for determination in each of the first execution determination example to the third execution determination example are prepared. In each execution determination table, for example, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR1 is within a predetermined range (a range in which each determination ratio in FIG. As long as it is assigned. If the determination result assigned to the determination value that matches the random value SR1 extracted this time is “no execution” in the table to be referred to, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the pre-reading change effect is not executed, and “executes”. If so, it is determined that the pre-reading change effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the determination ratio for executing the prefetch change effect varies depending on the effect mode value, that is, the effect mode. In addition, when the production mode is the normal mode or the second battle mode in which character A is selected (basically when the prefetch determination designation value is “00”), character B is selected. However, the execution determination ratio is different from that in the normal mode or the second battle mode that is being executed (basically when the prefetch determination designation value is “01”). Note that, as described above, the timing of character selection (change in production settings) and the update timing of the prefetch determination designation value are different from each other. Therefore, even in the production mode in which character A is selected, In a predetermined period (from when the character A is changed to when variable display ends), whether or not the pre-reading change effect is executed is determined in the second execution determination example in FIG. 21B, and the character B is selected. Even during the effect mode, the execution of the pre-reading change effect is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 21A during a predetermined period (from the time when the character B is changed until the variable display ends). (See FIG. 31 and the like). As shown in FIG. 21, basically, when character A is selected, the prefetch change effect is easily executed.

  After step S672B, it is determined whether or not execution of the prefetch change effect is determined in step S672B (step S673). If it is determined that execution is performed (step S673; Yes), the first start winning command Check the stored contents of the buffer or the second start winning command buffer to identify the hold display number corresponding to the new start winning command (command to be processed), and according to the specified hold display number, and The execution pattern of the prefetch change effect is determined (selected) in accordance with the winning determination result specified by the winning determination result specifying command included in the new start winning command (step S674).

  In this embodiment, in the pre-reading change effect, a predetermined character image or the like acts on the target hold display image or active display image (spots a beam, contacts, etc.), and the display mode of the target image (here) Then, the display color is changed (see FIG. 33, FIGS. 37 to 38, etc.). In the pre-reading change effect, there is a case where the display mode is not changed even when a predetermined character image or the like acts (for example, refer to the execution pattern HP1-1 of the pre-reading change effect). An effect in which a predetermined character image or the like acts on a hold display image or an active display image, which is performed in the prefetch change effect, may be referred to as an effect effect regardless of whether or not the display mode is changed. In addition, the effect that does not change the display mode may be referred to as the effect effect.

  The execution pattern of the pre-reading change effect is stored in the first start winning command buffer or the second start winning command buffer, but the corresponding start winning command (special game to be a target of the pre-reading change effect (target)). And a corresponding command at the time of starting winning a prize), and at the time of variable display execution, it is shifted to the upper position of the hold display number (see step S322A described later). When the target special game is executed, the execution pattern is deleted from the first start prize command buffer or the second start prize command buffer together with the corresponding start prize command (see step S322A described later). Each execution pattern of the prefetch change effect shown in FIG. 22 to FIG. 25 indicates which variable display (indicated here by the hold display number of the shift destination, the execution pattern deletion timing, etc.) and the action effect is executed. By designating an effect mode or the like, a prefetch change effect mode (display color change pattern) is shown.

  In step S674, for example, when the hold display number corresponding to the new start winning command (command to be processed) is “1”, the rendering mode values are “00” and “03”, and the prefetch determination is performed. When the specified value is “01”, the execution pattern of the prefetch change effect is determined (selected) at the determination ratio indicated by the first determination example in FIG. As execution patterns determined here, HP1-1 to HP1-4 are prepared, and any one of these is determined as the current execution pattern.

  For example, when the hold display number corresponding to a new start winning command (command to be processed) is “1”, the effect mode value and the prefetch determination designation value are values other than those in the first determination example. In this case, the execution pattern of the prefetch change effect is determined (selected) at the determination ratio indicated by the second determination example in FIG. As execution patterns determined here, HP1-1 to HP1-3 are prepared, and one of these is determined as the current execution pattern.

  For example, when the hold display number corresponding to a new start winning command (command to be processed) is “2”, the rendering mode values are “00” and “03”, and the prefetch determination designation value is “ When “01”, the execution pattern of the prefetch change effect is determined (selected) at the determination ratio indicated by the third determination example in FIG. As execution patterns determined here, HP2-1 to HP2-6 are prepared, and one of these is determined as the current execution pattern.

  For example, when the hold display number corresponding to the new start winning command (command to be processed) is “2”, the effect mode value and the prefetch determination designation value are values other than those in the third determination example. In this case, the execution pattern of the prefetch change effect is determined (selected) at the determination ratio indicated by the fourth determination example in FIG. As execution patterns determined here, HP2-1 to HP2-5 are prepared, and any one of these is determined as the current execution pattern.

  For example, when the hold display number corresponding to a new start winning command (command to be processed) is “3”, the production mode values are “00” and “03”, and the prefetch determination designation value is “3”. When “01”, the execution pattern of the prefetch change effect is determined (selected) at the determination ratio indicated by the fifth determination example in FIG. As execution patterns determined here, HP3-1 to HP3-9 are prepared, and any one of these is determined as the current execution pattern.

  For example, when the hold display number corresponding to the new start winning command (command to be processed) is “3”, the effect mode value and the prefetch determination designation value are values other than the values in the fifth determination example. In this case, the execution pattern of the prefetch change effect is determined (selected) at the determination rate indicated by the sixth determination example in FIG. As execution patterns determined here, HP3-1 to HP3-8 are prepared, and any one of these is determined as the current execution pattern.

  For example, when the hold display number corresponding to a new start winning command (command to be processed) is “4”, the rendering mode values are “00” and “03”, and the prefetch determination designation value is “ When “01”, the execution pattern of the prefetch change effect is determined (selected) at the determination ratio indicated by the seventh determination example in FIG. As execution patterns determined here, HP4-1 to HP4-9 are prepared, and any one of these is determined as the current execution pattern.

  For example, when the hold display number corresponding to a new start winning command (command to be processed) is “4”, the effect mode value and the prefetch determination designation value are values other than the values in the seventh determination example. In this case, the execution pattern of the prefetch change effect is determined (selected) at the determination ratio indicated by the eighth determination example in FIG. As execution patterns determined here, HP4-1 to HP4-8 are prepared, and any one of these is determined as the current execution pattern.

  “-” In FIGS. 22 to 25 indicates that the effect is not executed or cannot be executed during the execution of the variable display. In addition, the column in which the color is described indicates that it is determined to execute the action effect (including no change) in the color. The display color of the hold display image and the active display image (including the display color after being changed by the action effect) is maintained until it is changed by another action effect or the display of the active display image is ended. .

  For example, the pre-reading change effect execution pattern HP1-1 (FIG. 22) is a variable display (special game) executed when the pattern is deleted from the first start winning command buffer or the second starting winning command buffer. Or the decorative design variable display (that is, the target hold display image is moved to the area 5Hc and displayed as the active display image and the target variable display is executed). Is executed on the target active display image.

  For example, the execution pattern HP2-5 of the prefetch change effect is during execution of variable display executed when the pattern is shifted to the hold display number “1” (that is, the target hold display image is displayed in the display area 5H). The effect of changing the display color from white to green during the variable display executed by moving to the position corresponding to the hold display number “1” of the area 5Ha or the area 5Hb (the rightmost or leftmost position). Is executed on the target hold display image (hold display image corresponding to the storage position of the execution pattern), and the pattern is deleted from the first start winning command buffer or the second starting winning command buffer Active display image with the effect of changing the display color from green to red during execution of variable display executed when Specify that you want to run against.

  For example, the execution pattern HP3-8 of the prefetch change effect is during execution of variable display executed when the pattern is shifted to the hold display number “2” (that is, the target hold display image is displayed in the display area 5H). The display color is changed from white to green when the variable display executed by moving to the position corresponding to the hold display number “2” in the area 5Ha or the area 5Hb (second position from the right or second position from the left) is executed. Specifies that the action effect to be changed to be executed on the target hold display image (hold display image corresponding to the storage position of the execution pattern), and is executed when the pattern is shifted to the hold display number “1”. When the variable display is executed, an effect that changes the display color from green to red is displayed on the target hold display image (hold corresponding to the storage position of the execution pattern). Specifies that performed for Display Image) (acting effect at the time of variable display execution of the target is not executed.).

  For example, the execution pattern HP4-9 of the prefetch change effect is during execution of variable display executed when the pattern is shifted to the hold display number “3” (that is, the target hold display image is displayed in the display area 5H). The display color is changed from white to green when the variable display executed by moving to the position corresponding to the hold display number “3” in the area 5Ha or the area 5Hb (third position from the right or third position from the left) is executed. It is specified that the action effect to be changed and the action effect to change the display color from green to red are sequentially executed on the target hold display image (the hold display image corresponding to the storage position of the execution pattern) ( The subsequent effect display is not executed when variable display is executed.)

  For example, in step S674, the effect control CPU 120 first extracts numerical data indicating the random value SR2 for determining the execution pattern of the prefetch change effect updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, based on the random value SR2, the execution pattern of the prefetch change effect is determined with reference to the execution pattern determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121. For example, as the execution pattern determination table, a first determination table to an eighth determination table used for determination in each of the first determination example to the eighth determination example are prepared. In each determination table, for example, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR2 varies depending on the winning determination result specified by the winning determination result specifying command (the determination ratios in FIGS. 22 to 25 are different). It is only necessary to be assigned to various execution patterns that are the determination results within a range to be realized. In the referencing table, the effect control CPU 120 sets the random value SR2 extracted this time to a decision value that matches the winning determination result specified by the winning determination result specifying command included in the new start winning command. The assigned execution pattern of the prefetch change effect is determined as the current use pattern.

  As can be seen from the determination ratios in FIGS. 22 to 25, when the final display color of the display image displayed as the active display image after being displayed as the hold display image remains white, when it becomes green, In the first determination example to the eighth determination example, the execution pattern determination ratio (when there are a plurality of execution patterns having the same final display color, the total determination ratio of each execution pattern) is It is the same. For example, in the first determination example to the eighth determination example, the determination ratio of the execution pattern that finally becomes red is 60/100 (when the determination result at the time of winning the prize is a super reach big hit), 10/100 (the determination result at the time of winning) Is at the time of Super Reach Loss) and is 5/100 (when the determination result at the time of winning is non-reach loss). The determination ratio of the execution pattern that finally turns red is more easily selected at the time of the big hit than the execution pattern that finally becomes green or white, and is less likely to be selected at the time of loss (at the time of super reach loss or at the time of non-reach loss). The determination rate of the execution pattern that finally becomes green is more easily selected at the big hit than the execution pattern that finally becomes white, and is not easily selected at the time of loss. In addition, the determination ratio of execution of the prefetch change effect does not depend on the winning determination result. In view of this, when the display color (substantially the display color of the active display image) finally becomes red, the big hit expectation is high, green is the next highest, and white remains the lowest. Further, the big hit expectation degree does not change depending on the effect mode (only the execution ratio of the prefetch change effect changes according to the effect mode).

  Further, in this embodiment, a prefetching change effect capable of performing a plurality of action effects (multiple changes in display color) in a single variable display can be executed. Is only “01”, and when the character A is selected and the pre-read determination designation value is “00”, the pre-read change effect cannot be executed (HP1-4, HP2-6). , HP3-9, HP4-9).

  Returning to FIG. 20, after the execution pattern of the prefetch change effect is determined in step S674, the determined start pattern is associated with the new start winning command (command to be processed) and the first start winning command. The data is stored in the buffer or the second start winning command buffer (step S675). Thereafter, by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, the first display position corresponding to the hold display number of the new start winning command is displayed in the area 5Ha of the display area 5H. Whether a hold display image is additionally displayed (when a first start winning command is received), or a second hold display at a display position corresponding to the hold display number of the new start winning command in the area 5Hb of the display area 5H. An image is additionally displayed (when a second start winning command is received) (step S676). Note that this process may be performed for all commands when a plurality of start winning commands are received. The addition of the hold display image may be performed in the command analysis process when the special figure hold memory number addition designation command is received.

  When there is a restriction on execution of the prefetch change effect (step S672A; Yes), or when there is no execution of the prefetch change effect (step S673; No), the process ends after step S676.

  Next, the processing in steps S170 to S175 will be described.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”.

  In this variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command from the main board 11 has been received. Note that this determination may be made based on, for example, whether the command is stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area.

  When the variation pattern designation command is received, in order to start the variable display of decorative symbols in synchronization with the start of the special figure game, the variable process start waiting process is performed after the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”. Ends. If the variation pattern designation command has not been received, the variable display start waiting process is terminated as it is. A variation pattern designation command reception flag is provided, and when the variation pattern designation command is received, the flag is set in the command analysis process. In the variable display start waiting process, the variation pattern designation command is set based on the state of the flag. The presence or absence of reception may be determined.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process.

  In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 firstly specifies the current variation pattern (designated by the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area; the same applies hereinafter) and the present variable display result ( The final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) is determined at the same time as specified by the display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area (the same applies hereinafter) (step S321). For example, if the variation pattern is PC1-1, the non-reach chance is determined as the final stop symbol, and if the variation pattern is PC3-1, the reach chance is determined as the final stop symbol. Also, in the event of a loss, the final stop symbol is determined according to reach or non-reach. Each final stop symbol may be selected randomly from a plurality of combinations using a random number value and a table.

  The stored contents of the first start winning command buffer or the second starting win command buffer are shifted (step S322A), and the presence / absence of a prefetch change effect execution pattern is checked (step S322B).

  In the shift of the stored contents, if the current variation pattern designation command designates the start of the first special figure game, the first hold display numbers “2” to “4” in the command buffer at the first start winning prize are displayed. The first start winning command and the pre-reading change execution pattern stored correspondingly are shifted to the first reserved display numbers “1” to “3” of the higher numbers (the first reserved display number before the shift). The stored content corresponding to “1” is deleted from the command buffer at the time of the first start winning prize and is held in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 until the end of the current variable display). If the current variation pattern designation command designates the start of the second special figure game, it is stored corresponding to the second hold display numbers “2” to “4” of the command buffer at the second start winning prize. The second start winning command and the execution pattern of the pre-reading change effect are shifted to the second holding display numbers “1” to “3” of higher rank numbers (corresponding to the second holding display number “1” before the shift). The stored contents are deleted from the command buffer at the time of the second start winning prize, and held in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 until the end of the current variable display).

  The presence / absence of the execution pattern of the pre-reading change effect may be checked by checking whether the execution pattern of the pre-reading change effect is stored in the start winning command buffer to which the stored content is shifted or the predetermined area.

  When the execution pattern of the pre-reading change effect is stored in the start winning command buffer or the predetermined area in which the stored content is shifted (step S322C; Yes), the content indicated by the stored execution pattern and the execution Based on the storage location of the pattern (holding display number (holding display number after shift) and the predetermined area), execution setting of the pre-reading change effect (specifically, effect effect) is performed (step S322D). For example, if the execution pattern HP3-7 (that is, the execution pattern deleted from the start winning command buffer and corresponding to the target) is stored in the predetermined area, the display color is changed from green to red. If the execution pattern HP4-7 is shifted to the hold display number “3”, the target first hold display image (the first hold display image that moves third from the right) is set. And when the stored contents of the first start winning command buffer are shifted) or the second held display image (second held display image moving third from the left, and stored contents of the second starting winning command buffer Setting for executing the effect of changing the display color from white to green. In addition, when the execution pattern HP3-8 is stored in the predetermined area, a setting for not performing the effect is performed. Thus, in step S322D, depending on the storage location of the execution pattern, it is not necessary to perform the action effect execution setting. When a plurality of execution patterns are stored, the action effect execution setting is performed for each execution pattern.

  After step S322D or when the execution pattern of the reading change effect is not stored (step S322C; No), as a result of the execution setting, the current variation pattern, the final stop symbol, the effect mode indicated by the effect mode value, the character Use of the effect control pattern to execute the effect (including the decorative display of the decorative design and the action effect set to be executed) on the character specified by the specified value, etc. A pattern is set (step S324).

  After step S334, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, a timer value corresponding to the special figure change time corresponding to the current change pattern as an initial value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. (Step S326).

  And the setting (start setting of effect operation control) for starting the change of the decorative design in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S327). At this time, for example, by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 based on the display control data included in the effect control pattern set as the usage pattern, the image display device 5 Variations of the decorative symbols are started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area.

  Thereafter, the display update setting for the hold display image is set (step S328). For example, when the first special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command is received (when the first special figure reservation memory number subtraction designation command reception flag is on), a predetermined value is assigned to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The rightmost first hold display image in the left area 5Ha of the display area 5H is moved to the area 5Hc (the moved first hold display image is displayed as an active display image). ), And shifts each of the other first reserved display images to the display position adjacent to the right (when there is one first reserved display image, only the movement of the first reserved display image to the region 5c is performed). . For example, when the second special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command is received (when the second special figure reservation memory number subtraction designation command reception flag is on), a predetermined value is assigned to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The leftmost second hold display image in the right area 5Hb of the display area 5H is moved to the area 5Hc (for example, the moved second hold display image is displayed as an active display image). ), And shifts each of the other second reserved display images to the display position on the left side (when there is one second reserved display image, only the second reserved display image is erased). Note that the hold display image and the active display image that have been moved (shifted) move (shift) while maintaining the display color before the move.

  Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” (step S329), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

  The variable display in-process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. FIG. 23A is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display processing.

  In the variable display processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time (special drawing change time) corresponding to the current change pattern has elapsed based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, for example. (Step S551). As an example, in the process of step S551, the timer value of the effect control process timer is decremented by 1, and the data included in the effect control pattern associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the timer value decremented by 1 is the end code. It is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed.

  If it is not an end code, that is, if the special figure fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S551; No), it is determined whether the effect mode value is “00” or “03” (step S552). If it is “00” or “03” (step S552; Yes), since the presentation mode is the normal mode or the second battle mode, the current period for accepting the character change operation by the player (for changing the presentation setting) It is determined whether it is a period for accepting the operation (step S553). The said period should just be prescribed | regulated by the production | presentation control pattern. The change operation acceptance period may be a part of the variable display period or the entire period.

  If it is the period for accepting the change operation (step S553; Yes), the effect operation control for notifying that the operation is accepted is performed (step S554). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control transmits, for example, a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 based on the effect operation control (the effect control pattern set as the usage pattern). , Displaying voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting predetermined control signals (sound effect signals) to the sound control board 13, and predetermined control signals (lighting signals) to the lamp control board 14 (The same applies to other effect operation control such as control for performing at least one of turning on / off the game effect lamp 9 or the like by the output of the above) and informing that the operation is accepted ( For example, an image indicating that the operation is accepted (a screen that highlights character A and character B according to the operation) is displayed as an image. You can display the location 5, to perform, etc.) or notified by voice.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there has been an operation to change (select) the character (step S555). If there has been an operation (step S555; Yes), the character designation value is updated according to the operation (step S556). The character designation value is a value that designates character A or character B, is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and is updated every time a character selection operation is performed. As shown in FIG. 27B, “00” (also an initial value) designates character A, and “01” designates character B. The operation of selecting a character is performed by, for example, the stick controller 31A. For example, the character is changed each time the stick controller 31A is tilted in any of the left and right directions. Therefore, it is determined that the selection operation has been performed when a signal indicating the tilt operation is input to the effect control board 12. The character designation value is updated to “01” when a signal indicating the tilting operation is input when the current value is “00”, and the tilting operation is performed when the current value is “01”. When the signal shown is input, it is updated to “00”. Thus, here, the character designation value is alternately updated to “00” and “01” for each operation.

  After step S556, control is performed to change the current effect mode according to the updated character designation value (step S557A). Specifically, when there is a change to character B, control is performed to change character A appearing in the effect in the normal mode or the second battle mode to character B (for example, the effect control pattern is set for character A). The display control is performed by rewriting the effect control pattern) (see FIG. 33 and the like). At this time, in accordance with the change to the character B, control is also performed to change the shapes of the hold display image and the active display image (the display color related to the big hit expectation is maintained). This control is performed by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Specifically, when there is a change to the character A, control is performed to change the character B appearing in the effect in the normal mode or the second battle mode to the character A (for example, the effect control pattern is set for the character B). The display control is performed by rewriting the effect control pattern) (see FIG. 33 and the like). At this time, in accordance with the change to the character A, control is also performed to change the shapes of the hold display image and the active display image (the display color related to the jackpot expectation is maintained). This control is performed by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123.

  Thereafter, effect operation control for notifying that the character has been changed (the effect setting has been changed) is performed (step S557B). For example, the effect of changing the character, the explanation of the character after the change, and the like are superimposed and displayed on the image display device 5 (FIG. 33, etc.). Moreover, you may alert | report by the audio | voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this embodiment, since the character designation value is only changed in the above operation, the character selected at the elapse timing of the operation reception period is also a character appearing in the subsequent variable display. The character designated value may be reset to the initial value “00” in a big hit gaming state or the like. Further, the initial value may be reset when the demonstration is displayed.

  When the production mode value is not “00” or “03” (step S552; No), when the character change operation is not accepted (step S553; No), when there is no change operation (step S555; No), step After S557B, it is determined whether or not the present is the execution period of the action effect (step S558). The said period should just be prescribed | regulated with the production | presentation control pattern. When it is the said period (step S558; Yes), effect operation control for performing an effect effect is performed (step S559). Execution of the effect production is realized by repeating the production operation control for each timer interruption (FIG. 33 and the like). Due to this effect, the display color of the target hold display image or active display image may change. In this case, display control is performed so that the color after the change is maintained even after this.

  When it is not the action effect execution period (step S558; No), after step S559, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present is the reach effect execution period (step S564). The execution period may be defined by an effect control pattern or the like. When it is the said execution period (step S564; Yes), CPU120 for effect control performs effect operation control which performs a reach effect, for example (step S565). By executing step S565 repeatedly for each timer interruption, execution of the reach effect is realized. You may make it the aspect of reach production differ according to production mode.

After step S565 or when it is not the reach effect execution period (step S564; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs other effect operation control (for example, decorative display variable display according to the currently set effect control pattern). And other operations are performed (step S566). After step S566, the variable display in-process is terminated.

  When the data corresponding to the timer value decremented by 1 in the process of step S551 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 S551; Yes) ), It is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command has been received (such as whether or not the corresponding reception flag is ON) (step S571). At this time, if the command is not received (step S571; No), the variable display in-process is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation designation command normally. It may be executed.

  If the symbol confirmation designation command is received (step S571; Yes), for example, the variable display result in the variable symbol display such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. A control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol is performed (step S572). The final stop symbol is the final stop symbol determined in step S171. It should be noted that the control content of the derivation display only needs to be defined by, for example, the production control pattern. For example, the final stop symbol data is stored in the RAM 122, and the final stop symbol is derived and displayed based on the stored data. Also good. After step S572, a timer value corresponding to the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer or the like (step S573).

  Then, it is determined whether the production mode value is “00” or “03” (step S574). If it is “00” or “03”, the character can be changed by the player's operation. Accordingly, the prefetch determination designation value is updated (step S575). When the character designation value is “00”, the prefetch determination designation value is “00”, and when the character designation value is “01”, the prefetch determination designation value is “01”. The prefetch determination designation value also specifies an execution decision example (execution decision ratio) of the prefetch change effect according to the selected character (effect mode). Even if the character is changed during the variable display by the processing of step S575, the determined ratio corresponding to the character after the change (effect mode) is not immediately reflected, but after the variable display is finished, The determination ratio (execution ratio of prefetch change effect) corresponding to the character (effect mode) is reflected. In this way, the timing of the change of the presentation mode (change of the character) and the timing of the start of determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading change presentation at the changed ratio of the presentation mode are deviated.

  After step S575, if the effect mode value is not “00” or “03” (step S574; No), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S574). S575), the variable display in-process is terminated.

  By repeatedly executing step S172 for each timer interruption, execution of various effects such as variable display of decorative symbols, action effects, reach effects, and the like is realized.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”.

  In the waiting process per special figure, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command has been received (for example, it can be determined based on whether or not the command is stored in the hit start designation command storage area). If it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, execution setting for the big hit effect (the effect executed during the big hit game state) is performed. The big hit effect is an effect from the start of the fanfare to before the ending among the effects executed during the big hit gaming state. In the execution setting of the big hit production, for example, the production control pattern for executing the big hit production is set as the usage pattern, and the timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the production control pattern set as the usage pattern is set as the production control process. Set to timer. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, and the waiting process per special figure is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the hit start designation command has not yet been received, it is determined whether 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 hit process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”.

  In the hit process, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect operation control for reducing the timer value of the effect control process timer by one and executing the big hit effect based on the effect control pattern set as the usage pattern. In the winning process, a main winning opening opening designation command and a special winning opening opening designation command are transmitted from the main board 11. Here, the big winning opening opening designation command for designating the final round (15 rounds if the big hit type specified by the hit start designation command stored in the hit start designation command storage area is “probable change”, or 2 rounds if “surprise”) Is stored in the special prize opening opening designation command storage area, the processing of FIG. 28A is executed.

  In the process of FIG. 28A, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the designation command after opening the big prize opening that specifies the final round has been received (whether the command has been stored in the designated command storage area after opening the big prize opening). (Step S951). If the command has been received (step S951; Yes), this processing is terminated (this processing may not be performed thereafter). If the command has not been received (step S951; No), it is determined whether there is a battle mode selection operation (step S951). The operation for selecting the battle mode is performed by, for example, the stick controller 31A. For example, each time the stick controller 31A is tilted in either the left or right direction, the battle mode to be selected is changed. Therefore, it is determined that the selection operation has been performed when a signal indicating the tilt operation is input to the effect control board 12.

  If there is a battle mode selection operation (step S952; Yes), the battle mode value corresponding to the operation is updated (step S953). The battle mode value is “01” (FIG. 28) when the current value is “00” (see FIG. 28B, corresponding to the first battle mode) and a signal indicating the tilt operation is input. (B) corresponding to the second battle mode.) And updated to “00” when a signal indicating the tilt operation is input when the current value is “01”. Thus, here, the battle mode value is alternately updated to “00” and “01” for each operation. After step S953, or when there is no battle mode selection operation (step S952; No), the final round effect (notification that the type of battle mode currently selected and the operation are accepted, etc.) is executed. Operation control is performed (step S954). For example, in step S954, a screen display in which the battle mode corresponding to the battle mode value is selected (for example, the first battle mode and the second battle mode are displayed, and the battle mode of the selection target is highlighted). Etc.) is performed. By performing such control for each timer interruption, for example, the highlighted battle mode (the battle mode to be selected) is switched and displayed each time an operation is performed. The battle mode corresponding to the battle mode value at the end of the final round (the battle mode that is switched and highlighted every time the operation is performed) becomes the battle mode selected this time (if the first battle mode value is “00”) If there is no operation, the first battle mode is selected.)

  When the designation command has not been received after the big winning opening is opened (step S951; No), the process ends after step S954. In the case of “surprise big hit”, since the round game is extremely short, it is not necessary to execute an effect to accept selection of the battle mode. In addition, in the case of “surprise big hit”, the battle mode value may be left as it was before (in this case, the battle mode selected at the time of the probability change big hit is continued). Since the game mode is fixed to 1 battle mode, the battle mode value may be reset to “00” in the “hit big hit” big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, it is assumed to be reset).

  In the hit processing, it is further determined whether or not a hit end designation command has been received (determining whether or not the command is stored in the hit end designation command storage area), and no hit end designation command has been received. In this case, since all the round games are not finished, the hit process is finished without updating the value of the effect process flag. 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. The process is updated to "" and the hit processing is terminated.

  At the time of the update, an effect control pattern for executing the ending is set 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.

  By repeatedly executing step S174 (especially the above-described effect operation control) for each timer interruption, the execution of the big hit effect set to be executed in step S173 is realized.

  The ending process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”.

  In the ending process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the ending execution 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.

  If the data included in the effect control pattern is not an end code and the ending execution period has not elapsed, the ending effect operation control is performed based on the effect control pattern set as the usage pattern, and the process is terminated. . When the data included in the effect control pattern is an end code and the ending execution period has elapsed, the process of FIG. 29 is performed to end the ending process.

  In the process of FIG. 29, it is determined whether or not the production side probability variation flag is in the on state (step S931). When the production side probability variation flag is in the on state (step S931; Yes), there is no transition to the second transition mode. A value corresponding to the battle mode value is set (when the battle mode value is “00”, the effect mode value is set to “02”, and when the battle mode value is “01”, the effect mode value is set to “03”. (Step S932). At this time, the battle mode value may be reset to “00”. After step S932, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value (step S933), and this process is terminated. Further, when the effect side probability variation flag is in the OFF state, the process proceeds to the step S933 as it is to shift to the second transition mode in the step S912 and the process is terminated.

  By repeatedly executing step S175 for each timer interruption, it is possible to execute the ending effect set to be executed in the hit process.

  In the above series of processing, when the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value, one variable display or the like has been completed, so the production control process timer and various flag states Various data such as counters and counter values (those that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) may be reset as appropriate.

(Direction mode transition, etc.)
An example of the transition of the production mode will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the fluctuation | variation in FIG. 30 etc. is the variable display of a special figure or a decoration symbol.

  First, with reference to FIG. 30 (A), an example of transition of effect mode when a probable big hit occurs in a normal state will be described. When the game state is the normal state (the effect mode is the normal mode (refer to FIG. 32A for the effect screen)), when the “probable big hit” occurs, the big hit game state is started. Note that the gaming state of the big hit gaming state remains the normal state. Further, in the final round in the big hit gaming state, the battle mode is selected by the player's operation (such as operation to the stick controller 31A). After the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes a probable change state, and the presentation mode of the variable display from the first to the fifteenth time becomes the second transition mode (the presentation screen is FIG. 32B). After the big hit gaming state ends, the effect mode of variable display from the 16th time becomes the battle mode selected in the last round (either the first battle mode or the second battle mode) (the effect screen is shown in FIG. 32C). ) And (D)). The battle mode and the probability change state are ended by executing the variable display for the 100th time after the jackpot gaming state ends. After this, the gaming state shifts to the normal state. Further, the effect mode shifts to the first transition mode (refer to FIG. 32E for the effect screen). The first transition mode ends with the 115th variable display after the end of the big hit gaming state. After the end of the first transition mode (after the 116th variable display), the effect mode becomes the normal mode. It should be noted that the transition of the effect mode at the time of “surprise big hit” may be the same, but the battle mode cannot be selected and becomes the first battle mode.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 30 (B), an example of transition of the effect mode when the probability variation big hit occurs in the probability variation state will be described. If a “probability big hit” occurs when the game state is a probable change state (the production mode is the first battle mode or the second battle mode), the big win game state is started. The game state of the big hit gaming state is the normal state, but since the background designation command is not transmitted until the next variable display start, the effect side probability variation flag remains on. Further, in the final round in the big hit gaming state, the battle mode is selected by the player's operation (such as operation to the stick controller 31A). After the big hit gaming state, the gaming state becomes a probable change state, but here, since it was a probable change state before the big hit, there is no transition to the second transition mode, and the presentation mode after the big hit gaming state is the last round It becomes the selected battle mode (either 1st battle mode or 2nd battle mode). The battle mode and the probability change state continue during the execution period of the first to 100th variable display after the big hit gaming state ends, and after that (in the 101st and subsequent variable display), the gaming state becomes the normal state. The effect mode is the first transition mode in the 101st to 115th variable displays. The first transition mode ends with the 115th variable display after the end of the big hit gaming state. After the end of the first transition mode (after the 116th variable display), the effect mode becomes the normal mode. It should be noted that the transition of the effect mode at the time of “surprise big hit” may be the same, but the battle mode cannot be selected and becomes the first battle mode.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31, a description will be given of an effect mode and the like when an appearance character changing operation is performed in the normal mode or the second battle mode. For example, in a variable display executed in the normal mode or the second battle mode in which character A appears, if the player changes character A to character B by an operation (such as operation to stick controller 31A), On the screen, the appearance character is changed to the character B, and the shape of the hold display image and the active display image (the display color related to the big hit expectation is maintained) is also changed for the effect mode of the character B ( (See FIG. 33).

  In the effect mode, the rate of execution of the prefetch change effect is basically different between character A and character B (see FIG. 21). This is because the prefetch determination designation value differs between character A and character B, but the prefetch determination designation value is executed when there is a change even if the character has changed. The variable display is not updated until the variable display is completed (until reception of the symbol confirmation command, step S575 in FIG. 27). For this reason, the determination rate of execution of the prefetch change effect is updated for the first time at the end of variable display where the character has been changed. This is the same when there is a change from character B to character A.

  Even if the character is changed a plurality of times in one variable display, the prefetch determination designation value corresponding to the character changed last is set. In addition, the prefetch change effect determined to be executed before the change from character A to character B is executed even if there is a change to character B. In addition, the display color changed in the hold display image is inherited in the active display image.

(Directing screen etc.)
The effect screen will be described with reference to the drawings. First, a basic screen in each effect mode will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIGS. 32A to 32E, the background is first different in the normal mode, the first transition mode, the first battle mode, the second battle mode, and the second transition mode. In the normal mode and the second battle mode, the character A and the character B are displayed as changeable characters (when the character A is displayed (selected), the character A effect mode is set and the character B is displayed). When it is (selected), the character B effect mode is set). These characters may be displayed at all times, or may be displayed only when the effect effect is executed. Characters appearing in other production modes (always displayed or may be temporarily displayed as necessary) are characters A and B, even if they are dedicated to each production mode. Either of them may be used (however, it cannot be changed by operation). As shown in FIG. 32B, in the first transition mode, notification of the end of probability change may be performed. As shown in FIG. 32C, in the first battle mode, a target for defeating the monster A for the mode may be notified. As shown in FIG. 32 (D), in the second battle mode, a target for defeating the monster B for the mode may be notified. As shown in FIG. 32E, in the second transition mode, notification of the start of probability change may be performed.

  Next, an effect screen and the like when an appearance character is changed during variable display in the normal mode as a change in the effect setting will be described with reference to FIGS. After the variable display is started with the character A selected in the normal mode (FIG. 33A), when the player performs an operation to change the character A to the character B, the character B is replaced with the character A. Further, the shape of the hold display image or the active display image is changed from a circle to a square (see step S557A). In this way, when there is a character change operation, the production mode is immediately changed from the normal mode in which character A appears to the normal mode in which character B appears (note that the background etc. between character A and character B is changed). (It may be changed.) (FIG. 33B).

  Further, in step S557B, the changed character name (character B) and the description of the execution rate of the pre-reading change effect (“pre-reading frequency” in the figure) at the time of character B being small (small) are displayed (FIG. 33). (B)). Even if there is an operation in the first transition mode, the second transition mode, or the first battle mode, such an explanation is not displayed. Even if there is a change to the character B, the determination rate of execution of the prefetch change effect is maintained for the character A (prefetch determination specification value = 00) until the variable display being executed is completed (prefetch determination specification value = 00). The value is reflected for the first time in step S575 at the end of variable display).

  Here, it is assumed that the first start winning is generated, the new reserved memory of the first special figure game is generated, and the execution of the prefetch change effect targeting the reserved memory is determined (the determination ratio is the character A's (Refer to the example of determination in FIG. 21A with the prefetch determination designation value = 00). At this time, the target first hold display image T is newly displayed in the area 5Ha (FIG. 33C). Thereafter, upon completion of variable display (FIG. 33 (D)), the prefetch determination designation value is updated to “01” corresponding to character B (step S575), and the determination ratio (prefetch determination designation value for character B) thereafter. = 01), the execution of the prefetch change effect is determined (see the determination example in FIG. 21B). Thereafter, when the next variable display is started, the first hold display image is shifted to the right by one, and the first hold display image corresponding to the variable display executed this time is moved to the region 5Hc and displayed. The pre-reading change effect (action effect) determined before the display is started is executed (FIG. 33 (E)). Here, the character B applies a beam to the target first hold display image T to change the display color of the image T to green. After that, the variable display ends (FIG. 33 (F)), and when the next variable display (variable display of the target) is started, the hold display image (green) of the target moves to the area 5Hc and becomes the active display image. Displayed (the display color and the like remain unchanged) (FIG. 33G).

  Thereafter, when the character B is changed to the character A, the character A is displayed, and the shape of the green active display image is changed from a circle to a square (FIG. 33 (H)) (step S557A). . At this time, the display color is not changed, and the big hit expectation is maintained. Also in FIG. 33H, the changed character name and the like are displayed (step S557B).

(Volume adjustment etc.)
In this embodiment, the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R can be adjusted. In this regard, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a volume designation unit 50 that includes a volume knob, a volume button, and the like. The volume designation unit 50 is operated by the player to adjust the volume, and transmits a signal corresponding to the operation content to the effect control board 12. The volume designation unit 50 may be set to a position where the player can operate during the game.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a volume adjustment process shown in FIG. 35, for example. This process is executed after the command control process for each timer interrupt. The production control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a volume adjustment operation has been performed based on an operation signal from the volume designation unit 50 (step S971). If there is an operation, the volume until then is determined according to the operation content. The process of changing the volume to the selected volume is performed (step S972), and whether or not the decorative symbol variable display is currently being executed (fluctuating) (eg, changing when the effect process flag is “2”). Determination is made (step S973). If not changing (step S973; No), control is performed to display the volume adjustment result (change result in step S972) in the first mode (step S974), and if changing (step S973). ; Yes), control for displaying the volume adjustment result (the change result in step S972) in the second mode is performed (step S975). For example, a predetermined display control command may be transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 to display the adjustment result.

  The second aspect is an aspect having lower visibility than the first aspect. For example, the second mode may be any image that is smaller in size than the first mode. For example, as shown in FIG. 36A, when the volume is adjusted during execution of variable display, the volume adjustment result (such as “volume + 1”) is displayed in a second mode (displayed smaller). As shown in FIG. 36B, when the volume is adjusted when variable display is not executed, the volume adjustment result (such as “volume + 1”) is displayed in the first mode (displayed larger than the first mode). .

(Other aspects of look-ahead change effect)
The pre-reading change effect (particularly the action effect) may be executed in the manner shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, for example. For example, in the action effect, character A (may be character B) fires beam BM1 toward the first reserved display image of the target, and the same color as beam BM1 (here) in the first reserved display image of the target Then, the green region is generated and gradually widened (FIGS. 37B, 37C, and D1). When the action effect is a gas effect, the first hold display image is restored before the area fills all of the first hold display images, but if the action is successful, the area is all of the first hold display images. And the color of the first reserved display image is changed to the same color (green) as the beam BM1. Similarly, the red beam BM2 is made to act on the first reserved display image of the target to change the color of the first reserved display image to red (FIGS. 37 (F1) and (G1)). A similar beam may be applied to the active display image to change the display color (FIG. 38).

(Display mode of hold display image and active display image)
The shapes of the hold display image and the active display image are different between the character A and the character B, but may be changed to a common shape by a prefetch change effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 39, in the round holding display image X1 (character A effect mode), the display color changes like X2 (green) and X3 (red), and the square holding display image Y1 ( In the display mode of character B), the display color changes like Y2 (green) and Y3 (red), but the image Z (diamond image) having the same display mode is not dependent on the display mode at the final stage. It may be displayed as a hold display image (such a change in the display mode is the same as in the active display image). Alternatively, the round hold display image X1 (character A effect mode) does not pass through X2 or the like, or the square hold display image Y1 (character B effect mode) does not pass through Y2 etc. and does not depend on the effect mode. May be changed to an image Z (diamond image) having the same display mode (for example, it may be defined by an execution pattern of a prefetch change effect).

(Operational effects of the above embodiment)
In the above embodiment, in the normal mode or the second battle mode, depending on whether the appearance character is character A or character B (the effect mode is the character A effect mode or the character B effect mode) Depending on whether or not the execution rate (frequency) of the prefetching change effect (especially, the prefetching change effect that changes the display color of the hold display image or the active display image) is different. This is because the prefetch determination designation values corresponding to character A and character B are different, and the execution decision ratio (see FIG. 21) of the prefetch change effect differs depending on this value. Since the execution pattern of the pre-reading change effect is determined after determining whether or not the pre-reading change effect is executed (see FIG. 20), eventually, the pre-reading change effect that changes the display color of the hold display image or the active display image is determined. The execution ratio also varies depending on whether the effect mode is the character A effect mode or the character B effect mode. Here, when the appearance character (Character A or Character B) is changed during execution of variable display in the normal mode or the second battle mode (when the effect mode is switched), the effect screen is immediately changed. Although the screen is changed to a screen (a screen in which the shape of the appearance character, the hold display image, etc. is changed), the execution decision ratio of the prefetch change effect (particularly the prefetch change effect that changes the display color of the hold display image or the active display image) It is changed at the end of the variable display (see FIG. 31). Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the switching of the effect mode and the prefetching change effect. If the execution decision ratio is changed every time the production mode is switched (changes in the appearance character), or if the execution of the prefetch change production is determined again, the processing becomes complicated. By changing at the end of the variable display, the processing can be simplified, and the processing load related to the rendering can be reduced. In particular, when the production mode is switched to one variable display (changing the appearance character) a plurality of times (in this embodiment, the switching can be performed a plurality of times). However, in this embodiment, even if there are a plurality of switching operations, the execution decision ratio is not switched, so that the processing load can be reduced. In addition, according to the presentation mode (appearing character) selected at the end of variable display, the pre-decision change execution execution ratio after the variable display ends is set. And the like, and the processing load related to the production is reduced.

  Further, when execution of the pre-reading change effect is determined, the pre-reading change effect whose execution has already been determined is executed pattern even if the effect mode is switched (switching to character A or switching to character B). Therefore, it is not necessary to redo the process for executing the prefetch change effect by switching the effect mode, and the processing load can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, the effect mode can be switched (switching to character A or switching to character B) by the player's operation, and a game that matches the player's preference can be performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 36, the visibility of the result when displaying the result of the volume adjustment is made lower when the variable display is being executed than during the non-execution period of the variable display. Etc. can be made easier to see, and a reduction in the effect of production due to the display of the result of volume adjustment can be suppressed. Moreover, in this embodiment, the production mode (normal mode or second battle mode) in which the changing operation of the appearance character is reflected, and the production mode (normal mode or second battle mode) in which the change operation of the appearance character is not reflected. In the production mode in which the change operation is reflected, notification of the changed appearance character (“change to character A!”, Etc.) is performed (see FIG. 33 and FIG. 34), and the production mode in which the change operation is not reflected. Then, since the notification is not performed, the changed appearance character is appropriately notified.

  Even if the production mode is switched (switching to character A or switching to character B), the display color of the active display image is the display color of the active display image before switching or the active display image is held on hold. Since the display color when displayed as an image is inherited (see FIG. 31, FIG. 34, etc.), the big hit expectation does not change (because the determination of whether or not to perform the pre-reading change effect is not performed again. Therefore, the expected degree of jackpot of the display color does not change.You may configure the gaming machine to satisfy any one so that the expected degree of jackpot is not changed.) For example, switching the effect mode With the change to character A or character B, the active display image is re-determined whether or not the pre-reading change effect is executed. The display color is completely different from the display color of the hold display image when the display color is put on hold (for example, the big hit expectation is lowered) and the player is confused. Inconvenience can be solved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 39, by preparing an image having a common display mode for the hold display image and the active display image, the display modes of the hold display image and the active display image can be diversified. It should be noted that the character A production mode and the character B production mode have different backgrounds, and the background and the character may be changed when the production mode is switched. In such a case, even when the hold display image is being changed, the effect mode can be changed and the frequency of the change can be improved (if the hold display image is changed by switching the effect mode) Then, there is a risk that switching of the effect mode may be restricted when the hold display image is changed in another effect, but that fear is eliminated in this configuration.

  In this embodiment, the action effect using the character A (hereinafter also referred to as the action effect A) and the action using the character B as action effects for changing the display colors of the hold display image and the active display image. An effect (hereinafter also referred to as an effect effect B) is prepared. In addition, when the action effect B (when the prefetch determination designation value is “01”) is executed, the display color of the hold display image can be continuously changed in one variable display (execution pattern HP1− 4, see HP2-6). Note that the execution patterns HP1-4, HP2-6, etc. that continuously change the display color of the hold display image in one variable display are selected only when the prefetch determination designation value is “01” (FIG. 22 to FIG. 25), it is difficult to execute the action effect A (can be executed when the character B is changed to the character A by the operation). By the action effect B, it is understood that the display color has changed stepwise by continuously changing the display color of the hold display image in one variable display. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by paying attention to (production). For the active display image, the display color may be continuously changed in one variable display (a prefetch change effect execution pattern for designating this may be prepared). Even if it is a case, the effect similar to the above is acquired.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, when the display color of the hold display image or the active display image is changed, the hold display image or the active display image is changed to the current display color area, The candidate display color region after the change is displayed separately, and the candidate display color region after the change has a predetermined size (it may not be a size that covers the entire region of the display image). The display color of the hold display image or the active display image is changed to the display color of the candidate. Thereby, the player pays attention to the change mode, and the interest of the game is improved.

(Configuration etc. taking at least a part of the above embodiment as an example)
Next, although the structure etc. which take at least one part of the said embodiment etc. as an example are demonstrated, the following structure may be abbreviate | omitted partly suitably and only one part is employ | adopted and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is comprised. May be. Moreover, you may combine at least one part of each structure. Furthermore, the description of each configuration may be applied to other configurations.

(Configuration 1)
(1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that executes variable display (for example, variable display of decorative symbols),
Prefetch determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that performs the process of step S211) that performs prefetch determination on a variable display that has not yet been started (for example, hold storage);
Specific effect execution determination means for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect (for example, a prefetch change effect that changes the display color of the hold display image or the active display image to green or red) based on the determination result of the prefetch determination (For example, the CPU 120 for effect control that performs the process of step S161),
A specific effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that performs the process of step S172) that executes the specific effect when the specific effect execution determination means determines to execute the specific effect;
Effect mode control means that can be controlled to any one of a plurality of effect modes (for example, the normal mode for character A, the normal mode for character B, etc.) with different determination rates determined by the specific effect execution determining means to execute the specific effect. (For example, an effect control CPU 120 that performs the processes of steps S161 and S172).
The effect mode control means can switch the current effect mode to another effect mode during execution of variable display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that performs the process of step S557A).
The specific effect execution determining means, when there is a switch to another effect mode by the effect mode control means during execution of variable display, until the timing related to the end of the variable display being executed before the change It is determined whether or not to execute the specific effect at the determined ratio in the effect mode (for example, refer to the processes of steps S575 and S161, FIG. 31).
A gaming machine characterized by that.

  The “prefetch determination” may be a determination as to whether or not the variable display of the target is in a specific mode. The specific mode may be “big hit”, establishment of super reach, etc. (at the time of prefetching, it may be judged by a random value or the like whether “big hit” or super reach is executed). The “prefetch determination” may be performed based on information for executing variable display (such as a random value stored as the hold data). The random number data used in the prefetch determination and the random number data used at the start of the target variable display may be stored in different storage areas.

  The above-mentioned “specific effects” are effects that change the display mode of the hold display image (in addition to the display color, the shape, etc.), the pre-reading chance notice, the pre-reading notice by deriving special symbols, and the background change. Various pre-reading notices such as zone effects may be used. Further, the “specific effect” may be only an effect of changing the active display image. The “specific effect execution determining means” may also determine the type (effect mode) of the specific effect to be executed. That is, “determining whether or not to execute the specific effect based on the determination result of the prefetch determination” includes determining whether or not the specific effect is executed and the type of the specific effect when executing the specific effect. (The “effect mode” may be a mode in which the determination ratio of the type of the specific effect is varied.) The “specific effect” may include a prefetching change effect that changes the display color and a prefetching change effect of a gas that does not change the display color.

  The switching of the “production mode” may be performed when a player's operation is performed, when a lottery is won, or when a predetermined time is reached. The “plural presentation modes” may be a mode with different backgrounds, a mode with different appearance characters, a mode with different reach effects, and the like. Note that “decision ratios” may be different, and one of them may be “0%” or “100%” (the ratios in this specification are the same).

  The “timing related to the end of variable display” is the timing when the variable display ends, and in addition to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the timing at the start of the next variable display (reception of the variation pattern designation command) Etc.). In consideration of missed commands, the timing at which any of a plurality of conditions (command reception, etc.) prepared in advance is satisfied may be set as “timing related to the end of variable display”.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce a processing load (particularly, a processing load for determining to execute a specific effect).

  When adopting this configuration, for example, when it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed and then the effect mode is switched, the execution of the specific effect is stopped (for example, the first start winning command buffer or the second Deletion of the pre-reading change effect execution pattern stored in the start winning command buffer, or rewriting the effect control pattern for executing the specific effect (action effect) to the effect control pattern for not executing the specific effect) Whether the specific effect is executed or the type of the specific effect may be re-determined based on the mode determination ratio (only the type of the specific effect (such as the execution pattern of the pre-reading change effect) may be re-determined). . Furthermore, the active display image may not take over the display mode of the hold display image. That is, the display mode of the hold display image and the display mode of the active display image may be managed separately, and the jackpot expectation may be managed separately. Furthermore, when there is a change in the presentation mode after changing the display mode by executing a pre-reading change presentation etc., the display mode etc. is determined or re-determined at the determined ratio of the presentation mode after switching, The display mode of the hold display image or the active display image may be changed to the display mode.

(2) The gaming machine further includes detection means (for example, a stick controller 31A) that detects the player's action,
The effect mode control means switches the current effect mode to another effect mode when the detecting means detects the player's action (for example, the processing in steps S555 and S557A).

  The “detection means” may be an operation means such as an operation button or a cross key, or may detect an action of a player such as an infrared sensor or a camera.

  According to this configuration, the effect mode can be set to match the player's preference.

(3) The gaming machine
A volume adjusting means (for example, a volume designating unit 50) capable of volume adjustment by the player;
Volume adjustment result display means for displaying the result of volume adjustment by the volume adjustment means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for performing volume adjustment processing),
The volume adjustment result display means displays the result of the volume adjustment by the volume adjustment means in a first display mode (for example, the first mode) when variable display is not being executed, and during execution of variable display. The display is performed in a second display mode (for example, the first mode) that is lower in visibility than the first display mode (for example, see FIG. 36).

  “Low visibility” includes, for example, a small display image and high display image transparency.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to appropriately display the result of the volume adjustment while suppressing a reduction in the production effect.

(4) The gaming machine
A setting changing means (for example, a stick controller 31A) capable of changing a setting (for example, an appearance character) related to performance by the player;
A first state (for example, second battle mode or the like) in which a change in setting related to the effect by the setting changing unit is reflected, and a second state (for example, the first battle in which a change in setting related to the effect by the setting changing unit is not reflected). State control means that can be controlled to
While it is possible to notify the setting related to the effect during the execution of the variable display in the first state, the notification means that does not notify the setting related to the effect during the execution of the variable display in the second state (for example, the effect of performing the process of step S172) Control CPU 120, etc.)
Is further provided.

  The “setting related to the effect” may be the selected character, the setting effect frequency, the brightness of the display screen / illuminant, the volume, the effect mode, and the like.

  The “first state” and “second state” may be a game state, a big hit game state, etc. in addition to the effect mode.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to execute appropriate notification regarding the setting related to the effect. In particular, the setting change operation can be performed at any time, but the change is reflected in the first state, and the change in the second state is not reflected in the second state. By notifying, appropriate notification can be performed (if the setting related to the effect is notified in the second state, the content that is not reflected may be notified, and appropriate notification cannot be performed). In particular, the second state can perform an operation for changing the setting related to the production, but the effect is effective when the change is not reflected.

  Note that “can be notified of the settings related to the effect” may be, for example, a notification that allows the player to recognize that the setting has been changed (for example, a notification that the setting has been changed). When the “setting related to the effect” is an image of the selected character or the like, “can be notified of the setting related to the effect” is a display other than the image (for example, display of the description (name, etc.) of the image or the image Display of the content of the display, a display indicating that there has been a change) and various effects such as voice and the light emission mode of the lamp, and the like.

  The “setting changing unit” may be configured to be able to change the frequency with which the specific effect is executed. For example, the execution ratio of the specific effect is changed according to an operation on the stick controller 31A or the like. According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a specific effect with a frequency suitable for the player, and to improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, a player is provided with a character selection means (for example, a stick controller 31A) that can select any one of a plurality of types of characters (for example, character A and character B), and the setting related to the effect is selected by the character selection means. Depending on the character, the initial setting (for example, the initial setting of the volume, the initial setting of the performance execution frequency, etc.) may be different. For example, the volume and performance execution frequency can be changed by the setting changing means, but the initial initial setting is made different depending on the character. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect.

(5) The effect mode control means can switch the current effect mode to another effect mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that performs the process of step S557A).
When the specific effect execution means is switched to another effect mode by the effect mode control means after the execution of the specific effect is determined by the specific effect execution determination means, the specific effect that has been determined to be executed before the switching An effect is executed (see, for example, the processing of steps S161, S171, and S172, FIG. 31).

  According to such a configuration, the processing burden can be reduced. Note that the pre-reading change effect includes continuing to display the display color of the hold display image in a color different from white after the effect effect. For example, even if the character is changed after changing the display color of the hold display image by executing the pre-reading change effect, if the display color is maintained, the execution is determined before the switching. The condition “execute the specific effect” is satisfied. The specific effect may be an effect effect of the prefetch change effect.

  When adopting this configuration, the configuration (1) may be unnecessary. For example, when the effect mode is switched, the determination ratio such as whether or not the specific effect is executed may be immediately changed to the determination ratio of the effect mode after switching (for example, steps S574 and S575 are executed). Instead, the prefetch determination designated value is updated in step S557A or the like, or the prefetch decision designated value is made unnecessary and the execution decision example of FIG. 21 is selected by the character designated value). Furthermore, the active display image may not take over the display mode of the hold display image. That is, the display mode of the hold display image and the display mode of the active display image may be managed separately, and the jackpot expectation may be managed separately. Furthermore, when there is a change in the presentation mode after changing the display mode by executing a pre-reading change presentation etc., the display mode etc. is determined or re-determined at the determined ratio of the presentation mode after switching, The display mode of the hold display image or the active display image may be changed to the display mode.

(Configuration 2)
(1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs variable display (for example, variable display of decorative symbols) and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player There,
A holding display means (for example, the image display device 5) for displaying a holding display (for example, a holding display image) corresponding to the variable display that has not yet started;
Corresponding display means (for example, the image display device 5) for displaying a corresponding display (for example, an active display image) corresponding to the variable display when the variable display is being executed;
Effect mode control means (for example, processing in steps S161 and S172) that can be controlled to any one of a plurality of effect modes (for example, character A normal mode, character B normal mode, etc.) having different display modes of the hold display and the corresponding display (Such as CPU 120 for production control)
And comprising
When the display mode of the hold display is the first special mode that suggests that the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state is a predetermined expectation, the hold display is performed after the effect mode is switched. And a second special mode in which at least a part of the display mode is in common with the first special mode so that the display mode of the corresponding display corresponding to the above-mentioned predetermined expectation is maintained in the first special mode. (See, eg, FIG. 34)
A gaming machine characterized by that.

  The “second special mode” may be an expectation higher than the predetermined expectation. “The display mode is common” may be a shape or the like. The “display mode” may be a display color, a shape, a lighting mode (whether it is blinking, a blinking cycle, etc.), brightness, or the like.

  The phrase “so as to maintain the predetermined degree of expectation suggested in the first special aspect” is, for example, as long as the degree of expectation of the second special aspect is not less than the predetermined degree of expectation (predetermined expectation May be greater than degrees). For example, when the display mode of the hold display or the corresponding display is changed to the effect mode after the switching when the effect mode is switched, the display mode of the hold display or the corresponding display is determined at a rate determined according to the effect mode after the switching. You may redisplay the hold display and the corresponding display in the determined display mode, but the expected big hit of the display mode should not be less than the expected big hit of the display mode displayed before switching. (Adjustment may be made according to the determination ratio of the table that determines the display mode (execution pattern of prefetching change effect)).

  According to this structure, a player's confusion can be suppressed.

  When adopting this configuration, for example, when the effect mode is switched, the determination ratio such as whether or not the specific effect is executed may be immediately changed to the determination ratio of the effect mode after switching ( For example, instead of executing steps S574 and S575, the prefetch determination designation value is updated in step S557A or the like, or the prefetch determination designation value is unnecessary and the execution decision example of FIG. 21 is selected by the character designation value). For example, when it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed and the effect mode is switched, the execution of the specific effect is stopped (for example, the pre-reading change stored in the first start prize command buffer or the second start prize command buffer) Delete the effect execution pattern or rewrite the effect control pattern that executes the specific effect (action effect) with an effect control pattern that does not execute the specific effect) Or the type of the specific effect may be re-determined (only the type of the specific effect (such as the execution pattern of the pre-reading change effect) may be re-determined). Furthermore, the active display image may not take over the display mode of the hold display image. That is, the display mode of the hold display image and the display mode of the active display image may be managed separately, and the jackpot expectation may be managed separately.

(2) The expectation degree is the same between the first special mode and the second special mode (see, for example, FIGS. 21 to 26). For example, the configuration can be realized by not re-determining the presence / absence or type (execution pattern) of execution of the pre-reading change effect and taking over the display mode such as the display color. The configuration can also be realized by determining the execution pattern of the pre-reading change effect so as not to change the display color jackpot expectation according to the effect mode, and taking over the display mode such as the display color. .

  According to this configuration, the confusion of the player can be suppressed and the processing load can be reduced by controlling the display mode (because there is no need for re-lottery for determining the display mode of the corresponding display).

(3) The first special mode and the second special mode have at least a common color (for example, the same display color). Note that both the hold display and the corresponding display may be displayed in a light emission mode such as blinking, and the light emission mode (flashing cycle or the like) may be common to the first special mode and the second special mode.

  According to this structure, a player's confusion can be suppressed effectively.

(4) The display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the correspondence display can be a common mode that does not depend on the effect mode (see, for example, FIG. 39).

  According to this configuration, it is possible to diversify the display modes of the hold display and the correspondence display.

(5) The plurality of effect modes have at least different backgrounds of effect images, and the effect mode control means switches the current effect mode to another effect mode by switching the background (for example, character A ) And the normal mode of character B may have different backgrounds).

  According to this configuration, since the switching of the rendering mode is the switching of the background, it is possible to switch the rendering mode even while the display mode of the hold display or the corresponding display is being changed, and the switching frequency of the rendering mode is improved. Can do.

(Configuration 3)
(1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can perform variable display (for example, variable display of decorative symbols) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
During execution of variable display, any one of a plurality of display modes (for example, a plurality of display colors) corresponding to the expectation controlled to the advantageous state is displayed as a corresponding display (for example, an active display image) corresponding to the variable display. Corresponding display means that can be displayed (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that changes the color of the active display image with a prefetch change effect);
Change effect execution means (for example, look-ahead change) capable of executing a special effect (for example, an effect effect for character A) and a specific effect (for example, an effect effect for character B) for notifying whether or not the display mode of the corresponding display changes. An effect control CPU 120 for effecting,
In the specific effect, the rate of change in the display mode of the corresponding display in a plurality of stages is higher than that in the special effect (for example, it is easy to execute the action effect multiple times in one variable display when the action effect of character B is executed). Or, it is realized by adjusting the execution pattern of the pre-reading change effect so that the display mode is more likely to change in a plurality of stages in the specific effect).
In the specific effect, when the display mode of the corresponding display changes in a plurality of stages, the stepwise display mode of the corresponding display can be continuously displayed (for example, the execution patterns HP1-4 and HP2-6). ).

  According to such a configuration, the player can recognize that the display mode of the correspondence display has changed in a plurality of stages by continuously displaying the stepwise display mode change of the correspondence display. You can improve your interest in change. In the special effect, the rate at which the display mode of the corresponding display changes in a plurality of stages may be 0% or greater than 0%.

(2) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display (for example, variable display of decorative symbols) and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
A plurality of display modes (for example, a plurality of displays) corresponding to the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state are displayed on a specific display (also referred to as a hold display) (for example, a hold display image) corresponding to a variable display that has not yet started. Specific display means (e.g., an effect control CPU 120 that changes the color of the hold display image with a pre-reading change effect) that can be displayed in any one of the colors),
Change effect execution means (for example, look-ahead change) capable of executing a special effect (for example, an effect effect for character A) and a specific effect (for example, an effect effect for character B) for notifying whether or not the display mode of the specific display changes. An effect control CPU 120 for effecting;
With
The specific effect has a higher rate of change in the display mode of the specific display in a plurality of stages than the special effect (for example, it is easy to execute the effect effect a plurality of times in one variable display when the effect effect of the character B is executed). Or, it is realized by adjusting the execution pattern of the pre-reading change effect so that the display mode is more likely to change in a plurality of stages in the specific effect).
In the specific effect, when the display mode of the specific display changes in a plurality of stages, the stepwise display mode change of the specific display can be continuously displayed (for example, the execution patterns HP1-4, HP2-6). ).

  According to such a configuration, the player can recognize that the display mode of the specific display has changed in a plurality of stages by continuously displaying the stepwise display mode of the specific display. You can improve your interest in change. In the special effect, the rate at which the display mode of the specific display changes in a plurality of stages may be 0% or greater than 0%.

It should be noted that first change effect execution means for executing a first change effect (for example, change effect B) for changing the display mode of the specific display corresponding to the variable display that has not yet been started (for example, effect control for executing the process of step S343). CPU 120),
Second change effect execution means (for example, the process of step S343) that executes a second change effect (for example, icon display change effect) that is displayed during execution of variable display and that changes the display mode of the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display. Production control CPU 120),
The display mode of the specific display that is displayed after the first change effect is executed is a first special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the corresponding display after the second change effect is executed (for example, “secret” display, etc.) )
The display mode of the corresponding display displayed after the second change effect is executed is a second special mode (for example, “chance” or “NEXT” that is not displayed as the display mode of the specific display after the first change effect is executed. ”,“ Intense heat ”, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the interest can be further improved by the first change effect and the second change effect.

The change effect execution means lowers the rate at which the display mode of the corresponding display or the specific display changes after the execution of the specific effect,
The change effect execution means may change the corresponding display or the specific display to a display mode having a high expectation level controlled to the advantageous state after the execution of the specific effect.

  This configuration may be realized by adjusting the determination rate of the execution pattern of the prefetch change effect. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to the mode change of the correspondence display after the specific effect.

  The change effect execution means includes, when execution of the specific effect is determined, limiting execution of the special effect before execution of the specific effect (prohibition and lowering the execution ratio). )

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to further emphasize the change in the manner of corresponding display in the specific effect.

  In the specific effect, when notifying whether or not the display mode of the specific display or the corresponding display is changed, the display mode of the candidate after the change and the display mode before the change are displayed so as to be visible separately. Based on the fact that the area of the candidate display mode after the change is larger than the area of the display mode before the change, or that the area of the candidate display mode after the change has reached the entire area of the specific display or the corresponding display The display mode of the specific display or the correspondence display may be changed (see, for example, FIGS. 37 and 38).

  According to such a configuration, it is notified whether or not the mode changes due to the area change, and therefore it is possible to realize an effect that is easily recognized by the player.

  In the present specification, the comparison expression (expression such as “high”, “low”, “difference”, etc.) of various ratios such as the performance execution ratio is that the ratio of one is “0%”. May be included. For example, one of the ratios is “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Modification)
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment and the like, and the one described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. Below, the modification of the said embodiment is shown. You may combine at least one part about each of the following modification.

(Modification 1)
The pre-reading change effect may be an effect that changes the display mode of the hold display image or the active display image without the action effect.

(Modification 2)
There may be three or more types of presentation modes that can be selected by the player. In addition, it is possible to select an appearance character (character A or character B) in the normal mode or the like during the demonstration display.

(Modification 3)
In the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 14, the variation pattern determination ratio may be different depending on the number of reserved memories (for example, a larger number of reserved memories makes it easier to select a variation pattern with a shorter variation time. ). At this time, the range of decision values (values to be compared with random values) assigned to some fluctuation patterns (for example, super reach with high expectation degree of jackpot) is the same range of decision values regardless of the number of pending storages. It is preferable to configure the variation pattern determination table so as to have it. Thus, for example, it is possible to ensure the accuracy of the prefetch determination such as whether or not to become super reach.

(Modification 4)
The variable display (simply variable display) of the identification information (special drawing, decorative design, general drawing, etc.) includes that the identification information blinks. For example, in special drawings and ordinary drawings, a pattern in which all segments are turned off and one pattern in which at least some segments are turned on (for example, a lost pattern) are alternately included in the variable display of identification information ( In this case, the one pattern (for example, a lost symbol) appears to blink). In addition, variable display may be performed by blinking decorative symbols and ordinary symbols. Further, the identification information variably displayed in the variable display and the identification information as the variable display result may be different. For example, the display of one horizontal bar (“−”) blinks as a variable display of a special figure or an ordinary figure, and the other display (“7” if “big hit”, Deriving and displaying “1” or the like if “lost” is included in the variable display of the identification information. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be a confirmed decorative pattern. In addition, a mode in which identification information that was not displayed in the initial predetermined period in one variable display is displayed after the predetermined period is included in the variable display of the identification information (the special symbol is a temporary stop of the final stop symbol) It may be a decorative pattern that appears for the first time at times.) The gaming machine only needs to perform variable display, for example.

(Modification 5)
The prefetch determination may be performed on the effect control board 12 side. For example, a command indicating each random number value at the time of starting winning may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 at the time of starting winning, and the effect control board 12 may make a prefetch determination.

(Modification 6)
In the above embodiment, when a winning determination result specifying command of “no determination” is transmitted, the winning determination result specifying command may not be transmitted. Even if there is no transmission of the determination result designation command at the time of the start winning prize, the effect control board 12 side can specify the increase in the hold by the start winning designation command or the special figure hold memory number addition designation command, which is inconvenient. There is no.

(Modification 7)
In the above embodiment, whether or not to change the gaming state after the big hit gaming state to the “probable change state” by determining the big hit type at the start of the fluctuation is determined. Only the round game mode) is determined, and the game state after the jackpot game state is “probable change state” based on the fact that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the jackpot) during the jackpot game state. You may make it.

(Modification 8)
In step S161, depending on the gaming state (the state of the high base flag), the target (target) of the prefetch notice may be limited to either the first special figure game hold or the second special figure game hold. For example, during high base (when the high base flag is on), the pre-reading notice may be performed only for the second special figure game hold. In this case, for example, in step S161, it may be determined whether or not the pre-reading notice is executed based on the stored contents of the second start winning command buffer. The target of the pre-reading notice may be a hold of the first special figure game during the low base, and a hold of the second special figure game during the high base. In this case, step S161 is executed during the low base. When the second start winning command buffer is stored in the second start winning command buffer, execution of the pre-reading notice may be prohibited.

(Modification 9)
The hold display image is normally white, and changes from white to red or blue by the prefetch change effect. However, when it is determined to execute the prefetch change effect, the display mode of the target hold display image or the active display image is normally set. As a special mode (for example, blinking, etc.) different from the above, the player may be informed easily that the display image is the target.

(Modification 10)
In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of the pseudo-continuous, one change pattern command is given when the change is started. Although an example of transmission is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

(Modification 11)
In addition, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decoration LED Various production operations including the above 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 the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. 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 5 ... Image display apparatus 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 100 ... Game control microcomputer 120 ... Production control CPU
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
A hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to a variable display that has not yet started;
Corresponding display means for displaying a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display when the variable display is being executed;
Production mode control means that can be controlled to any one of a plurality of production modes with different display modes of the hold display and the correspondence display,
When the display mode of the hold display is the first special mode that suggests that the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state is a predetermined expectation, the hold display is performed after the effect mode is switched. And a second special mode in which at least a part of the display mode is in common with the first special mode so that the display mode of the corresponding display corresponding to the above-mentioned predetermined expectation is maintained in the first special mode. To be
A gaming machine characterized by that.